Tuesday 16th Ericsson - Anders Lindblad: On the Brink of a Networked Society VK02 17.30-18.15 Al Multaqua The vision of The Networked Society is when everything that can benefit from being connected will be connected. But that is only the beginning. It is when mobility, broadband and the cloud all work together that real change will happen – and it is what we DO with those connections that will really change people, business and society. The ICT industry can enable changes for good - and through the right partnerships and industry collaboration we will move faster into the Networked Society. This session will touch upon some ofthe possibilities that can be realized in the Networked Society. Wednesday 17th Cisco - Wim Elfrink: The Role of Technology in Enabling Sustainable Growth VK03 17.30-18.15 Al Multaqua The world is changing at a pace never seen before. What do the biggest economic, social and demographic shifts in history mean for cities, communities and countries? New ways are emerging to design public services with and by the people who need and deliver them; to transform healthcare, education and the future of work and give people better ways to participate in the decisions that most directly affect them. We need technology to enable innovation that will drive new markets and jobs, competition, wealth, and value creation. Technology enables institutional innovation, boosts productivity growth and resource efficiency, drives social inclusion, and provides opportunities to promote sustainable growth. Cisco Chief Globalisation Officer Wim Elfrink presents his vision of how the Internet of Everything will empower communities and transform industries by enabling applications that are multi-dimensional, with the potential to realise multiple benefits in economic, social and environmental sustainability. visionary keynotes 63