Panel Discussion and Presentations

Panel Discussion: How the Middle East is Becoming a Major Player in the Autonomous Vehicles Revolution

Moderator: Majed Lababidi, Lead Ecosystem Integration, Alchemist Doha

Panelists:

• Pinestone Shi, General Manager, Blue Future

• Dr. Jack Lau, President, QSTP

• Mohammed Al Saqatri, Director for Information Security (DIS), MEEZA

Panelists discussed the region’s efforts to accelerate the deployment of autonomous vehicles, including the development of AI-powered traffic management systems and unmanned vehicle testing environments. They also addressed the importance of data security as autonomous vehicles generate large volumes of sensitive data.

Presentations:

The presentations featured a mix of international and local innovation. Global Innovation Link Startups included Cabiomade from Poland, Ulteos from Morocco, and Hupo from Kazakhstan. The session also showcased local companies, with presentations from Dakkaken and Cytomate.