CAN CIRCULAR TECH AND NEW ENERGY ELEVATE A COUNTRY’S ECONOMIC STRATEGY?

The panel discusses circularity, sustainability, and technology's role in national strategies. The CEO of SABIC emphasizes carbon circularity and sustainable materials, while the CEO of Madden focuses on energy, water, waste, and building a sustainable workforce. The founder and CEO of DLO Energy highlights the need for local manufacturing and skills development in Africa's renewable energy sector, using AI. The Chairman of Bank Julius Baer stresses the importance of funding deployment of innovation and government policies. The CEO of Sigma Lithium explains how they achieved net-zero mining through innovation and sustainability. They discuss how their companies fit into national economic strategies, with Madden noting the support from the Saudi government. Panelists agree that government coordination is essential for successful execution of economic strategies. Entrepreneurs in Africa and Brazil are driving change, seeking cross-border collaboration and attracting government support after demonstrating success.