Beyond Bricks and Mortar: Infrastructure as a Catalyst for Social Welfare, Economic Diversification, Sustainability and Innovation

Synopsis: HE will discuss the context of infrastructure as going beyond just physical assets and explore its role as a catalyst for society, economic diversification, sustainability and innovation. As global concerns are mounting about improving economic growth are on the rise, there is a real possibility that the above become secondary requirements or even stagnate halting global progress and constraining future economic opportunities.

He will discuss how strategic investments can not only attract new industries, foster entrepreneurship, create skilled jobs and can still drive Social Welfare, Economic Diversification, Sustainability and Innovation drawing in challenging global economic circumstances based on experiences from Abu Dhabi.

This session will offer insights for governments and organisations looking to leverage infrastructure to build more resilient, diversified economies.

His Excellency Maysarah Mahmoud Salim Eid - Director General, Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC)