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Professor Edvinsson is a key pioneering contributor to both the theory and practice of Intellectual Capital. As the world’s first director of IC in 1991 he initiated the creation of the world’s first public corporate Intellectual Capital Annual Report 1994, and inspired the development ever since on IC metrics. He was parallel to that prototyping the Skandia Future Center as a Lab for Organisational design, one of the very first in the World in 1996, and inspired many to be followed.
During 1996 he was recognised with awards from the American Productivity and Quality Centre, USA and Business Intelligence, UK. In January 1998, Leif received the prestigious Brain Trust “Brain of the Year” award, UK. for his pioneering work on IC. In 1999 noted as Most Admired Knowledge Award on Knowledge Leadership. He was also awarded The KEN Practitioner of the Year 2004, from Entovation International, where he also is an E 100. In 2006 also listed in a book by London Business Press, as one of The 50 Most influential Thinkers in the World. He is listed in Who’s Who in the world. Also associate member of The Club of Rome. He is also Cofounder and Chairman of The New Club of Paris, focused on the Knowledge Economy initiatives.
Professor Leif Edvinsson has his education from the University of California, Berkeley, USA, and Lund University, Sweden. He is the author of numerous articles on the service management and on Intellectual Capital. In March 1997, together with Michael S. Malone, he launched one of the very first books on Intellectual Capital. He is also special advisor on Societal Entrepreneurship to the Swedish Governmental Foundation for Competence Development, as well as on Science to the Swedish Governmental Agency for Innovation.
Leif is serving on the Board of Directors of several knowledge intensive enterprises among others earlier the Swedish Brain Research Foundation as well as for many years the Center for Molecular Medicine at Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden. Since 2000 he has been the Honorary Chairman of the UK based Henley College, KM Forum. Since 2000, he has been Professor, adjunct at Lund University on Intellectual Capital. In January 2006, he was also appointed professor adj. at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, and later promoted to Chair Professor in 2007.

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Saad Al Rubaiaan (Chart. PR, MCIPR) is a Kuwaiti Chartered Public Relations Practitioner and member of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations in the UK. Al Rubaiaan has been studying and practicing PR in Dubai since 2002. He has served previously as the youngest Government Communication Advisor at the Cabinet of the United Arab Emirates. He was also the Founding Chairman of the Kuwait Business Council in Dubai. He worked for both private agencies and government entities and is now running his boutique agency, CYLKA, which specializes in government communications and CSR advisory. Al Rubaiaan is passionate about Government Communications, Financial Education, and Social Entrepreneurship. He spares his time and efforts to spread knowledge about these matters through his articles in “FORBES Middle East”, “Harvard Business Review Arabia” and other public platforms.

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M.J. Anwar Wazir MBA is a Dutchman born in Paramaribo, Suriname, globally oriented entrepreneur who executes or initiates projects through his consultancy firm “Aatrios Management & Consultancy” (AMC)based in Netherlands. The presence of AATRIOS in the Netherlands is a conscious choice: the country is known for its revolutionary projects in the field of Consulting, Diplomacy, Oil & Gas ventures, wind energy, and water management.

Anwar is involved in various eye-catching projects in the Middle East, South East Asia and South America. Coming from an entrepreneurial family with established businesses; business ethics and social skills were daily routine.

Anwar had fulfilled several terms as Executive Board member in NGO and business community as well as in government; the American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM, one of the Founding Board members), the Suriname Chamber of Commerce (the youngest elected in Suriname history), the Suriname Travel Agency Association (ASRA), the American Society of Travel Agents in Suriname (ASTA), the Suriname Manufacturers Association (ASFA), the Suriname Tourism Authority (STS),the Special Olympics Committee and Special committee member to the Minister of Justice and Police (for the Intellectual property rights legislation).

Anwar Wazir received his MBA from the University of Maastricht in 2006 on the subject of “Corporate Strategy & Economic Policy”. In 2014 and 2015, Anwar achieved several postgraduate degrees in “International & Foreign Relations”, “International Security” and “International Negotiations” at the esteemed Clingendael Institute in The Hague. Recently Anwar has also achieved “Certificate in Sustainable Business Strategy” from the Harvard University.

As an initiator, manager and entrepreneur, Anwar realizes the need for Creating a Synergy while addressing political, security, economic and social issues “above and beyond.” Aatrios guides and lobbies for its clients to navigate safely. Aatrios distinguishes itself through a large local network, a far-reaching understanding of local cultures and a very strong local representation in various countries.

AATRIOS is a boutique advisory firm that brings together an interdisciplinary team of best-in-class professionals from government, the intelligence community, public relations, and the energy sector. In operating environments where visibility is low and the stakes are high, AATRIOS works to inform decision-making, influence multiple audiences, and protect against associated threats. Intelligence-led strategic communications help to upgrade decision-making by broadening the understanding of the context in which decisions are made and anticipating how they will be received by target groups. When deployed effectively, they become a tool with the ability to shape the public space, influence negotiations, and incentivize behavior.

Projects by AATRIOS generate profit for the client, the community, and their company. Hence the slogan that is also a mission: Addressing political, security, economic and social issues “above and beyond.” This is also in line with the name: Aatrios, which is a derivative of the Italian “Atrio”: a part of the house that gives access to many doors, behind which many atmospheres and possibilities. “ We open doors for our clients”

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Ahmed ElSaftawy is an Entrepreneur and technology expert with proven success as digital Transformation. Data and global trade. Ahmed brings over 20 years of experience in government and banking. Ahmed ElSaftawy used to work for Mentor Graphics (which has been acquired by siemens), IBM Egypt, Beltone Financial, and Gulf Insurance Group. Also, he worked as a Technical Consultant for the Prime Minister’s Office of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai, vice president, and prime minister of the United Arab Emirates.

Ahmed is the founder and CEO of Digital Shadow Information Technology , Ahmed is also the founder of ElSaftawy group in UAE which represents a number of leading companies around the globe in different fields.

Ahmed has Intensive expertise in Business Consultancy and Fund Raising in the continents of Europe and Africa.

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Dr Mohamed Kholief is a distinguished expert in digital transformation, ICT, innovation, and entrepreneurship. With a Doctorate in Innovation Management from the prestigious Maastricht School of Management, Dr. Kholief has become a visiting professor at several esteemed universities. He brings over two decades of experience leading technology teams, consultancy, training, and research projects in various domains, including digital transformation, entrepreneurship, innovation, and technology management.

Dr Kholief has a remarkable track record as a digital transformation consultant and strategist for numerous international projects and institutions, including UNDP and USAID. His insights and expertise have been instrumental in shaping national and regional strategies for digital development collaborating with global and regional organizations.

His illustrious career also includes serving on the Board of Trustees of the Arab Council for Social Responsibility (ACSR) and overseeing the Arab Social Innovation Program.

Dr. Kholief is a member of the ASRT Research Council for Communications and Information Technology, one of Egypt’s key think tanks for ICT technology.

Furthermore, Dr Kholief’s contributions extend to serving as a judge, mentor, trainer and consultant for arab startups, especially those with emerging technologies, especially in AI and Digitalization, with domain experience in agriculture, manufacturing and government sectors.

Dr. Mohamed Kholief’s impressive list of achievements in the ICT sector, entrepreneurship, and digital transformation extends to Egypt, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Yemen.

In 2022, he founded the Arab Social Innovation initiative dedicated to nurturing technology startups aligned with UN SDGs. This initiative is serving the need for innovative solutions to face climate change, sustainability, and environmental challenges and the challenge of availing decent jobs, good education and a sound healthcare system. The initiative supported 80 startups across the arab region.

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Dr. Mark J. Holterman, MD-PhD – Physician-Scientist, Humanitarian, Technology Development After his BA from Yale University, Dr Holterman matriculated at the University of Virginia under a full scholarship in the NIH’s Medical Scientist Training program. As a board certified Adult and Pediatric General surgeon, he enjoyed a busy career as a clinician and research scientist. Dr Holterman retired from his academic surgery career in 2018 to devote his efforts to finding solutions to life’s problems. He heads the non-profit Mariam Group to discover, develop, deploy and distribute life improving innovations to people of the world. The three pillars of interest are healthcare, habitat and education. The for-profit economic engine for these philanthropic efforts is Mariam Tek, Inc.

Dr Holterman and his team at Mariam Tak serve as the talent scout (technology discovery and evaluation), business coach (asset development) and agent (shared profits upon maturation). Mariam Tek has populated a portfolio with disruptive, transformative technologies that provide solutions to the world’s most vexing problems: 1)

Health Care – diagnostics and treatments for the big killers such as Diabetes, Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease and opioid addiction. Habitat – Green energy advances that decrease plastic pollution and increase renewable energy usage and a new technology to control environmental pandemic pathogens Education-new methods for teaching autistic children and for training the next generation of workers in the new fields of printed electronics. Financial sustainability is the mantra as Mariam Tek strives to make a real difference for the rich and the poor alike while providing a healthy ROI for investors. The Mariam Group works extensively with investors and businesses in the GCC and South and SE Asia.

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Global CEO and Founder of German business association (Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Ukraine Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Georgia, Mexico, USA, Turkey, Afghanistan Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan),

the association nas over 34000 members distributed in the countries. Senior advisor to the President of Alghanistan for Economy, Digitalization and Multinational Diplomatic Relations. Senior advisor to the Afghan Embassy in Berlin, Germany. Senior Advisor to the German Ministry of Economy for Asia and Central Asia.

Global CEO and Founder of the German – Afghan Business Association. He expanded this association to other countries such as Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Ukraine Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Georgia, Mexico, USA, Turkey, Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan. A branch will be opened in UAE in 2023 the association has over 34000 members distributed in the countries.

Mr. Amarkhail also brings over 20 years of experience from the telecommunications market.

Member of digitization committee/ product development/ delegation of delegation processes (national, EU, multinational)

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Accomplished Finance and Operations Leader with over 30+ years of experience in multinational companies (Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, NCR, Mondelez, Lafarge) with extensive international experience overseeing multiple key business functions and driving top/bottom line growth.

Well-versed in evaluating and translating strategies into actionable recommendations, while providing oversight and support to chart course for business performance and future growth. Instrumental in setting and steering organizational vision along with operational strategies and business needs. Offering subject-matter expertise in financial planning and financial analysis (FP&A), commercial, costing, corporate control, internal controls, tax, and treasury. Highly experienced in managing sales and marketing, supply chain, and IT departments with associated processes and requirements. Adept at establishing financial and accounting systems as well as policies to generate accurate data, support financial analysis and decision-making, and forecasting. Proven history of driving company’s sales, profitability, and cash flow to success.

Areas of Expertise

•             Financial Management

•             Business Transformation

•             Organizational Restructuring

•             Policy & Procedure Development               •             Multi-unit Operations Management

•             Strategic Planning & Execution

•             Continuous Process Improvement

•             Merger & Acquisitions (M&A)      •             Budgeting & Forecasting

•             Leadership & People Management

•             Regulatory Compliance

•             Cross-functional Collaboration

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Adil Adenwala is a media and communication expert, who brings a wealth of experience in mainstream journalism to digital marketing. He has also engaged in various tech related project management to agile start-ups, community development and co-facilitated networks. Currently, he is developing a tech and innovation platform tai.news.

During 2014 he got involved in collaborating with Global Teams. The “Impact Journey” – a network emerged out from Living Bridges Planet, a community for developing social capital since last five years. Engaged with #Makesense to help social entrepreneurs via #SensecampBerlin and #SensecampBrussels. Associates with international projects “Ideatrr” and “Jolocom”

In 2013, he founded a media company in Malmo, Sweden “Traingular Media” – offering “smart solutions” to co-create new emerging cultures for social enterprises, communities and students.

In last two years I have also been co-working with networks like “edgeryders”, “collab camp”, “Nordic Panorama Hackatons” which are aimed towards “making sense of making living”.

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Dr.Alaa is an organizational systems strategist, executive coach, and organizational development professional. He is currently the Chairman of the Board of Sterling International and the CEO of Innovative Group in Florida.

With an experience of engineering leadership for over 25 years and over 18 years of strategy in more than 14 countries across four contents. His work covered various domains of organizational effectiveness, performance excellence, operational enhancement, reorganization, gap analysis and synthesis, and corporate performance improvement systems and redesign.

Throughout his consulting experience, He has worked with organizations within multiple disciplines and of varying sizes, which include key players in Fortune 50 companies. Those industries include express delivery, telecom, oil & gas, government, investments, technology, shipping, and education. He continues to be known as and recognized for his adherence to high business standards and ethical work practices.

Over the course of his career, he has established organizational systems, governance structures, and teams around all functions; leading to enhancing operational efficiency; using process innovation, and business excellence models.

Alaa holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Master’s of Business Administration, and a Doctorate of Business Administration.

Alaa holds designations as a Certified Organizational Manager from Florida State University, as a Master Trainer with True Colors International, and as a Change Management Practitioner from Prosci.

He holds several certifications in instructional design and delivery, human resource development and coaching, project management, organizational and public management, and school systems.