Dubai as a global hub for innovation, leadership, and trade transformation attracted the Horasis Asia Meeting in partnership with Global Freight Summit 2024. The event brought together thousands of leaders, thinkers, and change makers at Expo City Dubai over the 3 days summit. CEO Clubs Network played a significant role in supporting the prestigious event by encouraging members to participate and engage with international speakers, fostering impactful collaborations across industries.
Themed “Acting on the Opportunities of a Changing World,” the summit convened 5,000 global leaders who gathered in Dubai and stakeholders from 155 countries, creating a dynamic forum to shape the future of logistics and supply chains. Key insights included Digital Transformation, Sustainability, Collaboration.
The summit featured a star-studded lineup of speakers, including Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Group Chairman & CEO of DP World, Steve Wozniak, Co-Founder of Apple, and J.B. Straubel, Co-Founder of Tesla. Adding a touch of inspiration, global icons Ryan Reynolds and Shah Rukh Khan shared their unique perspectives on leadership and innovation, leaving attendees motivated to drive impactful change.
The Horasis Asia Meeting, led by Frank-Jürgen Richter, Chairman, Horasis, Switzerland alongside the Global Freight Summit, spotlighted Asia’s pivotal role in global trade and economic growth. Discussions ranged from leveraging innovation to addressing workforce challenges through AI and automation.
Dr. Tariq Nizami, Founder & CEO of CEO Clubs Network, was honored to be an esteemed panelist at the meeting, participating in the discussion on “Digitalization Supporting a Diminishing Workforce.” The panel addressed the critical issue of a predicted global talent shortage of 85 million people by 2030, exploring how digitalization, robotization, and strategic workforce adjustments can help industries navigate this pressing challenge. Dr. Nizami shared actionable insights on how businesses can embrace these changes to thrive in an evolving economic landscape.
CEO Clubs members were privileged to attend these transformative sessions, gaining unparalleled networking opportunities with global thought leaders, engaging in insightful discussions, and acquiring actionable strategies to drive global collaborations