Public trust in the safety and usefulness of autonomous vehicles is among the most important barriers to rolling out self-driving cars worldwide – and one of the most difficult obstacles to overcome. In 2023, J.D. Power’s U.S. Mobility Confidence Index (MCI) study found that consumer confidence in autonomous
Exposure to diverse markets helps startups thrive. There’s now a significant body of evidence proving that diverse startup teams are more likely to be successful in international markets – with diverse companies around 35% more profitable than non-diverse companies, and diverse teams 70% more likely to capture new markets. But
Welcome to the 553 new techies who have joined us. If you haven’t already, subscribe and join our community in receiving weekly tech insights, updates, and interviews with industry experts straight to your inbox. This week we’re quoting Arthur C. Clark (Very Famous Sci-Fi Author) What Clark said:
With 14 years of experience leading projects for the Jurong Rock Caverns – the world’s first undersea hydrocarbon storage caverns, recognised as one of the top 50 engineering feats in Singapore – Tan Wooi Leong (Managing Director, Energy & Industrial at Surbana Jurong) is adept at navigating challenges. Now, he’s
“In this exciting new era, we are not just observers but active participants, shaping the future with each line of code and every algorithm we refine.” Dr. Kathrin Kind-Trueller (Chief Data Scientist / AI A. Director Nordics) has a brilliant depth and breadth of experience in the tech industry – and she’
Imagine you’re a surgeon, and you’re about to perform a complex operation you’ve never had to do in real-life practice before. There’s only one other surgeon in the country who has experience of this operation, but they’re miles away – they can’t be in the
Professor Thomas Oxley (CEO at Synchron) is a vascular and interventional neurologist – and a world-leading expert in brain computer interfaces (BCIs). He has performed more than 1,600 endovascular neurosurgical procedures, giving him a unique perspective into the human brain. As founding CEO of Synchron, he’s on a mission
“During my time there, I had a visceral connection with the world I was living in – I could feel the edges, breathe the oxygen supplied by the plants. At one point, I and the rest of the crew turned orange from eating so many sweet potatoes.” LEAP 2024 speaker Jane
Dr. Istvan Petak, MD, PhD (Founder and CEO at Genomate Health) is coming to #LEAP23 to share new developments in AI healthcare – specifically, how AI can help oncologists find the right targeted therapy for every cancer patient. Petak is a biomedical scientist with more than 25+ years experience in precision
We asked #LEAP23 speaker Kee Yuan Ngiam (Chief Technology Officer at National University Health System, Singapore) what the biggest challenges are for healthcare management in Singapore – and how technology can help overcome them. He said: “Singapore has the same healthcare challenges as many developed nations, namely, an ageing population, burden
Carine de Meyere (President and Founder at Women of the World) is known around the globe for her strategic investment strategies and her commitment to empowering entrepreneurs. She’s an expert communicator – not just speaking multiple languages, but also relating easily to people from varied cultural backgrounds. And Meyere’s
There’s been a bit of a media trend recently for highlighting professionals who’ve pivoted their career into tech. They build on their existing skills and experience in any given profession, and take all of that into the tech industry – to cultivate a future-proofed career that can carry them
We’ve been talking to some of our keynote speakers in the run-up to #LEAP23 – and here’s just a little of what they said. subscribe This week we’re quoting… Marlies Schijven (Professor of Surgery at Amsterdam UMC; Chair on Digital Health, Project Leader eHealth Dutch Federation of Universities)
Established in 2021, Dammam Valley is a source for biotechnology innovation in Saudi Arabia, aiming to support the nation’s plan to diversify its economy as laid out in Vision 2030. Dr. Abdulrahman Al Olayan (CEO at Dammam Valley) was a Founding CEO (and is still a board member) at
In the run-up to #LEAP23 this February, we’re interviewing some of our speaker line-up – to get a first glimpse into the insights and innovation to come. Here’s just a little bit of what they told us. subscribe This week we’re quoting… Arnavaz Schatten (Director of Sustainability at
Are you ready for #LEAP23. We are – and our keynote speakers are, too. Take a glimpse into their worlds. subscribe This week we’re quoting… Sebastien Gendron (Co-Founder and CEO at TransPod) What Gendron said: “The most open-minded regions embracing radical innovation are the oil and gas regions – Alberta and
