EDGE
Strategic Partner
Launched in November 2019, the UAE’s EDGE is one of the world’s leading advanced technology groups, established to develop agile, bold and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond, and to be a catalyst for change and transformation. It is dedicated to bringing breakthrough innovations, products, and services to market with greater speed and efficiency, to position the UAE as a leading global hub for future industries, and to creating clear paths within the sector for the next generation of highly-skilled talent to thrive.
With a focus on the adoption of 4IR technologies, EDGE is driving the development of sovereign capabilities for global export and for the preservation of national security, working with front-line operators, international partners, and adopting advanced technologies such as autonomous capabilities, cyber-physical systems, advanced propulsion systems, robotics and smart materials. EDGE converges R&D, emerging technologies, digital transformation, and commercial market innovations with military capabilities to develop disruptive solutions tailored to the specific requirements of its customers. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, capital of the UAE, EDGE consolidates more than 25 entities into five core clusters: Platforms & Systems, Missiles & Weapons, Space & Cyber Technologies, Trading & Mission Support, and Homeland Security.
The Emirates Centre for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR)
Conference Knowledge Partner
The Emirates Center for
Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR) is the leading think tank in the UAE,
supporting policy and decision making with strategic assessments and analysis
of emerging global trends, while functioning as a forum for candid debate and
discussions.
Founded in 1994, ECSSR
has been at the forefront of strategic insights and policy solutions to inform
the decision-making of relevant stakeholders and the interested public. Today
building on ECSSR’s strengths in traditional geopolitics and security programs,
we continue to broaden our focus with initiatives and new programs tackling
global challenges such as energy security, climate change, AI and health.