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Opening remarks - Anie Akpe

Qatar and Azerbaijan are redefining their economies through focused investment in technology, talent, and innovation. This panel shares sharp lessons on what works, what fails, and how public-private collaboration is helping both countries emerge as regional digital hubs while building bridges across the Gulf and Central Eurasia.

Inside Qatar and Azerbaijan’s tech playbook

Affinity Partners's Charlton Boyd sits down with Brain Company CEO Dan Ashton to discuss how the firm is deploying AI across some of the world's most complex problems, from automating construction permitting in Qatar, to reimagining healthcare delivery, to portfolio value creation in top private equity firms. Dan shares what Brain Company has learned working alongside
enterprises and governments in Qatar, the broader Middle East, and the United States, and
where they see the highest-value AI opportunities emerging next.

From silicon valley to Doha: How deep partnerships drive AI at scale

This ministerial panel explores how artificial intelligence is accelerating digital transition and reshaping economic planning and public administration across the region. Drawing on experiences from Morocco and Egypt, the discussion will examine AI-driven governance, data-led policy making, digital public services, and inclusive growth. Panelists will address opportunities, regulatory challenges, workforce readiness, and regional cooperation to ensure AI advances sustainable development and resilient economies.

Governing the AI era: Digital transformation and growth

This session explores how governments can strengthen digital literacy, support trustworthy information ecosystems, and work with industry to counter AI amplified deception protecting civic trust and democratic values.

Democracy under pressure

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Opening remarks - Anie Akpe

Inside Qatar and Azerbaijan’s tech playbook

From silicon valley to Doha: How deep partnerships d...

Governing the AI era: Digital transformation and gro...

Democracy under pressure

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