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World Green Economy Summit 2018 Tackles Disruptive Digital Solutions

Inspired by the growth of digital technologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in boosting the economiy, the annual World Green Economy Summit (WGES 2018) will certainly focus on creating the digital economic situation and incorporating it with the green context.

WGES is a strategic platform to share and exchange knowledge and offer focus new modern technologies that drive the development for a green economic climate including renovations in power effectiveness, power preservation and waste reduction. WGES is set to take place from October 24th to 25th under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The summit is organised by Dubai Electrical power and Water Authority (DEWA) and the World Green Economy Organisation (WGEO) in collaboration with global companions under the theme Driving Innovation, Leading Change.

" WGES will be held in sync with the vision of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum,
Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai to follow the rapid changes in innovation and its advanced development particularly the 4th commercial revolution and especially digital and AI that are speeding up the rate of modification. Working as the new growth drivers, these new kinds of innovation will not just change the world, but additionally make turbulent adjustments towards creating an extra lasting economy," stated HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy in Dubai and Chairman of WGES.

" Focusing on new mechanisms, consisting of crypto currencies, blockchain modern technologies, robotics, machine learning and Internet of Things (IoT), WGES will certainly discuss the function of modern technology and how it works as an incentive to promote green economy. Additionally, the summit will certainly also focus on the interaction in between the digital transformation and its embedded innovation in the green change campaigns. WGES will not only discuss the current smart modern technologies and digital advancements that guarantee to speed up green growth and sustainable advancement, yet also encourage individuals to assess the demand for building up digital skills to change smoothly to a green economy, said HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer.

" Digital technology is a major video game changer that will certainly empower the growth of the world in terms of economic growth, environmental management and public health. From drones to remote sensing machines and modern interaction networks, these new forms of innovations not just enhance efficiency of the sources, however additionally protect the atmosphere. As advancements in innovation continue, it is important that we touch these innovative devices for a green future, which is a win-win for the environment and the economy," stated HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer.

" While technology is an important component of green growth, personal and public-sector participation and financing is key to scale up these digital revolutions. By collaborating, these fields could create a common platform for the exchange of concepts and know-how on green methods and innovations, generating greater prosperity for the atmosphere. Therefore, WGES will certainly act as a strategic platform for all stakeholders of the green industry to attach and comply, whilst creating strategies to enhance a green global landscape," added HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer.

WGES 2018 will certainly focus on three primary columns, green resources, digital transformation, and management and social involvement. The event will certainly collect monetary execs, investment professionals, and thought leaders to talk about means to enhance green funding flows right into regional and global environment-friendly tasks and how you can de-risk those investments.

While the summit will certainly highlight emerging techniques in addition to innovative innovations, ideal techniques and beneficial understandings, it will additionally provide individuals a possibility to find out and magnify knowledge from tested real-world case studies in the industry.

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