5th Session, 22-24 Apr 2026
Lake Como, Italy
A Global Innovation Diplomacy Platform
Fueled by mission-driven businesses, bold entrepreneurs, and policy experts united to build a better world.
The most effective global platform to facilitate much-needed international collaboration on the technological front.
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Our Focus
To serve as a strategic interface for and between industries, businesses, and governments with a deep commitment for innovation-led economy.
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Challenge: Unregulated, rapid development creating new security & ethical risks
Our Action: Convene multistakeholder dialogues to shape norms before crises arise
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Challenge: Outdated multilateral institutions struggling with 21st-century polycrises
Our Action: We help bridge the gap between agile tech development and deliberate policy-making
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Challenge: AI-driven & other tech disruptions to labour markets and skills, risking inequality
Our Action: We champion strategies for reskilling, social protection frameworks, and human-centric AI design
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Challenge: Investment is misaligned with long-term global challenges like climate change
Our Action: We help align and connect capital flows with the SDGs through innovative financial mechanisms
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Challenge: Geopolitical tensions are fragmenting business ecosystems and trade collaborations, harming innovation and stability.
Our Action: Unite and connect international businesses with common interests and advocate for modernising frameworks; i.e., access to markets, inclusion of digital ethics, data flows, and green tech
Our thoughtleaders
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Rt Hon. MICHAEL MAINELLI, The Lord Mayor of London
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LORD CHRIS HOLMES of Richmond MBE, Member of the House of Lords
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MR. DIMITRIOS KOKOSIOULIS, Deputy CEO, Doha Bank
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RYADH DJEBBAR, CEO of Qapi Management - Qatar & UK
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VISCOUNT CAMROSE, Britain's AI Minister (till June '24) and Member of the House of Lords
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![A man in a dark suit jacket and white shirt is speaking at a podium with a microphone, gesturing with his hands, in front of a white backdrop with the logo of World Technology.]()
MATT ARMSTRONG-BARNES, CTO of Hewlett Packard Enterprise
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![A man in a dark suit and brown tie speaking at a podium during a conference, wearing a red lanyard labeled 'VISITOR'.]()
MARCUS PALETI, CEO of Laureti Group
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![A woman with shoulder-length dark hair wearing an orange dress stands at a wooden podium, speaking into a microphone, in front of a backdrop with a pattern of small squares and a visible World Technology logo.]()
Katie Prescott, Tech Business Editor, The Times
A place for lasting relationships
Giles Cunningham, CEO of AL RAYAN Bank with Rt. Hon Michael Mainelli at 4th Fall Session at WTC
What Congress does
(and does so well)
The World Technology Congress convenes industries, businesses, and governments focused on innovation and achieving net-zero emissions annually. We persuade leaders and stakeholders to take real and actionable progress through our core themes. Every step, big or small, helps create real progress.
Session’s Core Themes
Fostering dialogue on anticipatory governance
Supporting innovation of governance models
Promote an inclusive transition
Advocating for the incentivization of sustainable finance
Connect cross-border entrepreneurs and businesses
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Dominika Haberova, Director of WTC Programs
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Sheikh Abdulrahman Al Thani's Representation
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Gareth Waterworth, RFT
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![Bald man in a suit and striped tie wearing a 'VISITOR' badge, sitting at a table, engaged in conversation in a well-lit room with red curtains.]()
Peter Longman, Transport for Britain
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![A man in a dark suit with a white shirt and a colorful paisley tie, sitting with his head slightly bowed and eyes closed or looking downward, in a warm-toned indoor setting.]()
Joseph Boadi-Darkwah, Hyundai Cradle
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![A middle-aged man wearing glasses, a dark suit jacket, a light blue checkered shirt, and a blue tie with yellow dots, is sitting at a dining table with a small red poppy flower lapel pin on his left lapel. He is smiling and looking to his left, in a warm, well-lit setting with a cream-colored curtain in the background.]()
Roger Allen, MD of US Capital, UK Region
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![A man with gray hair and a beard wearing a black suit and colorful floral tie, sitting at a table during a formal event, with bottles of water and wine glasses in front of him.]()
John Williams, Brookgate Securities
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![A woman in a red gown standing in front of a step and repeat banner with logos and text. She has blonde hair, is smiling, and has her left hand on her hip.]()
Daisie Downer, WTC Host & Presenter
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Thomas Ridge, Laureti, Ad Punctum
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![A woman with blonde hair is seated at a table, writing in a book with a pen, in a setting with wood-paneled walls.]()
Jane Preston, Brookgate Securities
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Ben Burnet-Armstrong, Pall Mall Investments
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![Two smiling men in suits with visitor lanyards at an indoor event with red walls, chandelier, and paintings.]()
Jonathan Boakes & Chris Bradshaw, Infinum
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![A woman with curly black hair and tan skin sitting at a table during daylight, wearing a black patterned top, surrounded by cups and glasses, with a window in the background showing rain.]()
Anjali R Armstrong, Baringa partners
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![A man in a business suit with glasses and a 'Visitor' badge sits near a window with rain on the glass, looking away thoughtfully.]()
Federico Cassini, Buro Happold
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![A woman with blonde hair sitting at a table in a formal setting, with a man blurred in the background. She is wearing a light-colored blazer over a black top.]()
Tania Banks, Transport for Britain
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Delano Pansi, News Market, Auto Futures
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Madush Gupta, Councillor of the City of London Corporation
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Steve McGuire, St.Judes
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Reading of the Lord Mayor of London's inauguration Speech by Daisie
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![A middle-aged man with gray hair and a beard, wearing glasses, a dark suit, white shirt, and patterned tie, smiling and talking to another person in a formal setting.]()
John Rawicz-Szczerbo
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![A man with white hair, glasses, and a dark suit, sitting at a table during an indoor event. He is wearing a white shirt, a striped tie, and a red lanyard. Behind him, there are red chairs with a crown emblem.]()
Hans Jorg Feigel, Continental AG
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![A man in a dark suit and tie standing in front of a backdrop with logos and text about a global technology congress and banking technologies.]()
Mr. Yousef Al Meer, Doha Bank
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Larry Matheny, Revcorp Inc
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![A man in a dark suit, white shirt, and dark tie standing in front of a backdrop with various logos and text related to technology and AI at a professional event.]()
Mohamed Amine Merah, BIM Ventures, Saudi Arabia
Past Event Delegate List
