A global summit on impact economy is to be held in Dubai in November, aimed at initiating a conversation in the region about the importance of businesses going beyond mere profit generation and focusing on creating lasting value and influence.
The meet – titled ‘World With Purpose’ (WWP23), is expected to emerge as a leading force in the movement towards a worldwide impact-driven economy, advocating for sustainable and meaningful transformation.
GHAYA organises World With Purpose
“WWP23 acts as a stage for showcasing and disseminating local success stories while also serving as a platform for driving positive global change,” GHAYA, a UAE-based strategy consultancy which is organising the event, said.
The summit is limited to 300 guests which will include 100 youth leaders and changemakers and is by invitation only.
It is to be held with the support of the UAE Ministry of Economy and in partnership with MAJRA, National CSR Fund, and is scheduled to take place on November 7-8.
GHAYA said the event will be held on an annual basis, with alternating locations between the UAE and various other host countries, to foster a global sense of interconnectedness.
The inaugural summit is dedicated to transforming the business and sustainability landscape starting from purpose.
Emphasising impact investing and G20 roadmap
“It will support the UAE public sector’s role in global sustainability, fostering discussions on businesses as a force for good, emphasising impact investing and the G20 roadmap, and propelling purpose-driven leadership and climate action,” the organisers said.
“It also aims to inspire leaders and organisations to commit to the World With Purpose Pledge, recognise UAE SMEs driving impact through technology, create impactful partnerships, and highlight best practices for purpose-led business.”
The summit will have an impressive speaker lineup, featuring world bankers, economists, thought leaders, futurists, and even a monk.
WWP23 also aspires to leave a lasting imprint, effectively bridging the divide between COP28, the G20, and the ongoing global sustainability initiatives.
“While the UAE’s public sector has boldly championed values of purpose, collaboration, and sustainability, the private sector has shown a slower pace in embracing these ideals. This discrepancy has fostered short-sighted profit-driven perspectives, resulting in environmental degradation,” said Roberta Calarese, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of GHAYA.
“The winds of change are upon us, and our mission is to tap into the power of business as a force for good to enable global prosperity,” she added.
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