DOHA: Under the auspices of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Qatar University (QU) organised the 7th International Conference on Entrepreneurship for Sustainability and Impact (ESI) under the theme 'Redefining Business in the Era of the AI Revolution'.
Concluded Tuesday, the conference brought together researchers, experts, entrepreneurs, and policymakers, who discussed over four days, innovation and entrepreneurship amid the profound changes driven by artificial intelligence.
AI has revolutionized the business landscape, reshaping problem-solving and decision-making across industries. In this context, the conference gathers leading academics, experts, and entrepreneurs to explore the significant impacts of AI on various sectors. Topics include climate change solutions, the circular economy, AIs role in logistics and entrepreneurship, digital finance, retail, accounting, higher education, and more.
Organised by the Center for Entrepreneurship and Organizational Excellence (CEOE) at the College of Business and Economics, the conference aimed to present actionable recommendations for policymakers and foster collaboration between academia and the private sector to address societal challenges, focusing on sustainability in alignment with Qatar National Vision 2030.
The opening session was attended by Minister of Commerce and Industry HE Sheikh Faisal bin Thani Al Thani, a number of officials, and representatives of economic sectors.
President of QU Dr Omar Al Ansari delivered a speech in which he pointed out the importance of adopting advanced technologies in business development.
"QU reaffirms its commitment to fostering innovation and international entrepreneurship through knowledge generation that supports a sustainable, knowledge-based economy. We strive to prepare an innovative generation to address institutional and societal challenges while contributing to Qatar's sustainable development," Dr Al Ansari added.
For her part, Dean of the College of Business and Economics at QU and the conference chair Dr Rana Sobh underscored the conference's role as a global platform for academics, experts, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to discuss cutting-edge innovations and strengthen ties between academia and various industries.
"At the College of Business and Economics, we remain dedicated to advancing research and providing innovative solutions to societal challenges in line with Qatar National Vision 2030's emphasis on sustainability and innovation," she added.
In turn, Director of the CEOE at QU and co-chair of the conference Dr Said Al Banna said: "This conference opens doors to exploring the evolving business landscape in the age of AI, attracting over 450 research papers from more than 50 countries. This global interest underscores the importance of integrating technology with sustainable business practices while preserving core human values amidst rapid technological advancements."