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Strategic Leadership for Global Impact<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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The Executive Committee provides high-level strategic direction for the Global Initiative on AI and Virtual Worlds. It brings together ministers, mayors, UN leaders, and industry pioneers. These members help guide the Initiative\u2019s priorities, amplify its global reach, and ensure it remains grounded in real-world challenges and opportunities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Chair<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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H.E. Mr Hamad Al Mansoori<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Director General, Digital Dubai<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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H.E. Ms Angellah Jasmine Mbelwa Kairuki<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Minister, Ministry of Information, Communication and Information Technology, Tanzania<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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H.E. Mr William Kabogo Gitau<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, Kenya<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Felipe Fernando Mac\u00edas Olvera<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Mayor, Municipality of Queretaro, Mexico<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Manuel Barreiro<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Aston Group<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Karl-Filip Coenegrachts<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Chair of the Board of Directors and Executive Director, Open & Agile Smart Cities (OASC), Belgium<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Hyoung Jun Kim<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Chair, ITU-T Study Group 20 \u201cInternet of Things, digital twins and smart sustainable cities and communities\u201d <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Jaakko Mustakallio<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Deputy Mayor, City of Tampere, Finland <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Paula Llobet Vilarrasa<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Councillor for Tourism, Digital Agenda, Innovation, and Investment, Valencia, Spain<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Sameer Chauhan<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Director, United Nations International Computing Centre (UNICC)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Jeong Kee Kim<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Secretary General, World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Terms of Reference for the Executive Committee of the Global Initiative on AI and Virtual Worlds – Discovering the Citiverse<\/em><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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The Executive Committee is composed of senior representatives from cities, governments, city organizations, NGOs, UN entities, industry, and academia. It is responsible for providing strategic guidance and oversight for the Initiative. The Executive Committee is chaired by the Chair of the Initiative, who holds the responsibility for overall leadership and direction. The Secretariat maintains an up-to-date list of Executive Committee Members, available here<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Responsibilities of the Executive Committee<\/strong>
Executive Committee Members contribute to the success and sustainability of the Initiative by:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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