Puzzle X Barcelona in partnership with Capital Events and ADNEC Group, are launching Xpanse—a pioneering event integrating three key elements: an thought leadership forum, an experiential agenda, and a 365-day ecosystem building engine.
“XPANSE is not an event. It is a bold mission to co-create in the age of exponential technologies,” said Dr Zina Jarrahi Cinker, director general of MATTER, an international think tank of 30 country chapters.
Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri, managing director and group CEO of ADNEC Group, emphasised, “Hosting this groundbreaking convening model reflects ADNEC Group’s strategy of attracting major global gatherings that contribute to Abu Dhabi’s reputation as a capital for innovation and business tourism.”
Hamad Abdulla Al Hammadi, deputy CEO of ADQ, noted, “Our collaboration with XPANSE advances Abu Dhabi’s innovation journey, fostering a knowledge-driven economy.”
Darren Johnson, CEO of Capital Events, added, “We are committed to placing Abu Dhabi at the heart of global innovation, showcasing cutting-edge technology and forward-thinking solutions.”
Xpanse, which is slated to take place in the ADNEC Center in Abu Dhabi on November 20–22, 2024, will bring together 3,000 world leaders—including CEOs, scientists, Nobel laureates, and ministers—to discuss exponential technologies such quantum artificial intelligence (AI), fusion energy, and artificial general intelligence (AGI).