IWTz2026From Aspiration to Transformation

“The question now is whether our innovation ecosystem has the capacity to take innovation to the market with the speed required.”

“A trillion-dollar economy is an ambition not to be taken lightly.”

“If the foundation isn't built correctly, everything will be wobbling.”

“We are setting a very important point in our history, to witness something that we believe will move us forward.”

“A nation with a weak media is a nation that is bound to fail.”

“Ideas are not scarce, but founders who can execute them are.”

“Blindly accepting AI code is irresponsible.”

“Don't be afraid. Use it to simplify your art.”

“Technology should not replace our thinking. Users have solutions; ask them before creating the tool.”

“Communities are not only victims of climate change; they are also innovators and solution-builders.”

“Artificial intelligence is forcing us to rethink how we create, capture and defend value.”

“If you continue to use these [antibiotic] drugs the way you are, one day they won't work.”

“Those labels might hold true at the beginning, but they are not permanent.”

“The future belongs to us, but for us to own it we need to learn, adapt and innovate.”

“Let's stop talking about empowering youth and let's create ecosystems.”