2026Officially Confirmed Headline Guests
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Global Innovation Leaders · Political & Business Leaders · AI and Future Pioneers
Major official announcement
José María Figueres
Position & Title
- The first CEO of the World Economic Forum
- former President of Costa Rica
Expertise & Contributions
Inaugural CEO of the World Economic Forum (Davos)
Build global public-private partnerships and connect world-class resources.
Latin America’s Youngest-Elected President
He led Costa Rica at age 39 and revitalized its economy through technology.
Active Advocate for China-Latin America Cooperation
Visited China repeatedly, attended the Boao Forum and advanced the BRI cooperation.
Major official announcement
Dr. Saeed Al Dhahari
Position & Title
- Director of the Future Institute at the University of Dubai
- Chairman of the UAE Robotics and Automation Society
- Artificial‑Intelligence Advisor to the UAE Government
Expertise & Contributions
Shape future-oriented research and strategic insights
Help Dubai grow into a global innovation hub.
Accelerate robotics and automation-industry development
Empower the intelligent-driven economy.
AI Advisor to the UAE Government
Support the implementation of national AI strategies.
Major official announcement
Dr. David Romero
Position & Title
- Professor of Advanced Manufacturing at Tecnológico de Monterrey
- University (Mexico) Scientific Vice-chairman of the World Manufacturing
- Foundation (WMF) Chair of IFIP-WG5.7 on Production Management Systems
- (APMS) World Economic Forum (WEF) Agenda Contributor
Expertise & Contributions
Advance advanced-manufacturing research
Foster global academia-industry ties
Oversee international research projects
Empower digital industrial development
Engage in WEF high-level discussions
Build global value-chain ecosystem