David Aaker

What will happen after the Pandemic? How will we adapt to the trends? If these trends appeared sooner than expected, what are the other plans waiting for us? What are exemplar brands?  Is the implementation of these trends considered a win-win situation?

In this speech, David Aaker sheds the light on the 5 trends that are accelerated by the Pandemic and the takeaways of each one through concrete examples. It analyses as well each of these trends and their importance in the community.

Kozo Takoka

Sadia Kibria

Mauro Porcini

Marshall Goldsmith

Moran Cerf

Raja Rajamannar

Michael Jacobides

H.E. Sheikh Hasina

What does the future of Bangladesh look like? How has Bangladesh responded to the impacts of COVID-19 on economy and livelihood? What lessons can other developing countries learn from the growth and success of Bangladesh?
Sheikh Hasina, the Honorable Prime Minister of Republic of Bangladesh addressed the participants about the remarkable growth of Bangladesh and how despite the challenges of COVID-19, the country took measures to sustain its economic growth. Talking about the new normal, she shed light on how the pandemic has not only challenged the economic system globally but also the health system. She remarked on the valuable contribution of the WMS in preparing the world for tomorrow.

Maher Mezher

What is the new normal causing uncertainty? Why is the lack of decisions making people afraid? How energy and creativity can shape the future? How has a crisis shaped the new human of today? How can a methodology shape an ordinary person into an innovator?
Maher Mezher shared in his speech that by looking at the bigger picture and the long-term goals one needs to have patience and a good methodology to innovate and think. He sheds light how new ideas and beliefs should be welcomed and rewarded as ideas are the future of tomorrow.