2007 Proceedings

The second biennial Festival of Thinkers brought students and thinkers together to discuss 10 broad themes impacting society today. The following proceedings contain speeches delivered by Nobel Laureates, World Thinkers and special guests, transcripts of panel discussions and summaries of the ensuing round-table discussions.

Introduction (pdf 107KB)
" Change the World through Radically New Thoughts "

Opening Ceremony (pdf 1.24MB)
" Opening address - HE Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan
  Keynote address – Professor Wangari Maathai
  Special Introduction – Michael Sohlman
  Invited Lecture – Dr Parthasarathy
  To Foster Young Thinkers and Innovators: Environmental Ingredients – Panel Discussion "

Theme 1: Future Challenges – Protecting our Environment (pdf 366KB)

Theme 2: Future of the World – Energy and Sustainable Development (pdf 405KB)

Theme 3: Future Changes – Globalization, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (pdf 588KB)

Theme 4: The Role of Media in Impacting Future Changes (pdf 674KB)

Gala Dinner (pdf 397KB)
" Gala Dinner Address - HE Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan
  Framing of the Festival – Professor Jeffrey Sachs "

Theme 5: Future Challenges – A Vision for Children and Women of the World (pdf 714KB)

Theme 6: Future Opportunities – Health and Wellness (pdf 933KB)

Theme 7: Rising from the Ashes – Japan Special (pdf 439KB)

Theme 8: Moving Beyond Conflicts (pdf 459KB)

Theme 9: Preparing Creative and Responsible Citizens – Role of Educators (pdf 623KB)
" Interview of Nobel Laureates by HCT Students
  Panel Discussion "

Theme 10: Future Opportunities – Entrepreneurship and Poverty Alleviation  (pdf 278KB)

Closing Ceremony (pdf 618KB)
" Some Remarks on Getting Creative Ideas – Professor Murray Gell-Mann
  Questions and Answers – Professor Sheldon Glashow
  Closing Remarks - HE Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan "