The Dubai AI Festival 2025 proudly welcomes Faisal Hamady, Managing Director & Partner at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and Global Lead for Innovation in Economic Development, as one of its keynote speakers. With deep expertise in driving innovation policy, digital transformation, and sustainable economic growth, Hamady is a trusted advisor to governments and institutions shaping the future of national competitiveness through technology and AI adoption.
His keynote will offer a strategic, global view of how AI and innovation ecosystems can accelerate inclusive, resilient, and future-ready economies, particularly in high-growth regions like the Middle East.
A Strategic Leader at the Intersection of Innovation and Economic Policy
Based in the United Arab Emirates, Faisal Hamady leads BCG’s global work at the convergence of public sector innovation and economic development strategy. His experience spans a broad portfolio of national and regional transformation programs, where he advises leaders on:
- Innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems
- Digital economy acceleration and AI policy design
- Future skills development and talent competitiveness
- Public-private partnerships for technology-enabled growth
Hamady is deeply involved in helping countries operationalize their national visions through AI and advanced technologies, supporting sovereign strategies that blend economic resilience with digital modernization.
Empowering Nations Through AI and Future Thinking
In his global leadership role, Hamady partners with senior stakeholders across governments, development agencies, and multinational institutions to co-design innovation blueprints that harness AI as a core economic driver. His work emphasizes:
- Structuring national AI strategies with impact at scale
- Designing R&D funding and startup acceleration frameworks
- Promoting cross-sector data collaboration and digital infrastructure
- Building inclusive innovation models that uplift people and diversify economies
His influence is particularly relevant as governments worldwide seek to balance innovation with regulation, while enabling the ethical, sustainable adoption of AI in everything from healthcare to finance to education.
Keynote at Dubai AI Festival 2025: “AI and Economic Development – Scaling Innovation for National Growth”
At the Dubai AI Festival 2025, Faisal Hamady will deliver a keynote titled:
“AI and Economic Development: Scaling Innovation for National Growth.”
In this high-impact session, he will explore:
- The global trends and policy frameworks powering AI-led national transformations
- Success stories and best practices in building innovation ecosystems from the ground up
- How AI can enable inclusive growth, youth employment, and productivity leaps
- The critical role of government, private sector, and academia collaboration in scaling innovation
His keynote will offer essential insight for policymakers, digital economy architects, investors, and innovation leaders shaping the future of economic development through AI.
Faisal Hamady’s presence at the Dubai AI Festival 2025 brings strategic clarity to one of the most pressing global questions: how can nations harness AI not just for efficiency—but for economic transformation and shared prosperity.
