The event will bring together residential programme participants and a diverse group of resource persons, providing direct access to internationally recognized experts in artificial intelligence, global management, innovation, sustainable development, and organizational transformation. The resource persons contributing to the programme represent a broad range of disciplines and sectors, including academia, international organizations, industry, and consulting. Confirmed contributors include:

• Jaehyang “Jae” So — Chair of the Technical Committee of the Global Water Partnership and former World Bank Group Director, with extensive experience in infrastructure, partnerships, and sustainable development
• Dr. Michael Fors — Dean of the School of Business and Management at City University of Seattle and former senior executive at Boeing, Microsoft, and Intel, specializing in innovation, leadership, and workforce transformation
• Tessa Forshaw — Cognitive scientist and innovation strategist, co-founder of the Next Level Lab at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, specializing in creative cognition, learning systems, and AI-enabled innovation
• Vedant Ahluwalia — AI expert, global technology advisor, and CEO, contributing to AI strategy, intelligent systems, and large-scale transformation initiatives

Participation in the Networking Event is subject to limited availability of slots. 

Please note that logistical arrangements and personal expenses are not be covered by UNITAR, and the Institute shall not be held liable for individual travel arrangements, visa-related costs, or other personal expenditures unless explicitly stated in the official Programme documentation. Participants are encouraged to review all Programme communications carefully for detailed information on coverage, inclusions, and responsibilities.