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TECHNOLOGY FESTIVAL 2026
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friday JUNE 26, 2026
14:25 - 15:10
Exponential Organizations
Drawing upon insights from his latest book, "Exponential Organizations 2.0," Salim emphasizes the critical role AI plays in the rapidly evolving business landscape. He provides a comprehensive analysis of AI's seismic impact across various sectors, underscoring the urgent need for organizations to understand and harness this disruptive technology for survival and growth. The discussion extends to illustrate how exponential attributes such as interfaces, algorithms, and dashboards can be employed to leverage AI effectively within an organization. Salim also shares practical strategies for cultivating an AI-ready culture that promotes agility and innovation, thereby preparing your organization to ride the wave of AI rather than being swept away by it. Lastly, he delves into real-world case studies of AI-driven exponential organizations, distilling transformative lessons from their journeys.
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Salim Ismail
Earth to Orbit
SALIM Ismail
Chairman of OpenExO, Executive Director of Singularity University
Salim Ismail is one of the world's most influential business strategists, advising heads of state and Fortune 500 CEOs on exponential growth. Chairman of OpenExO, Founding Executive Director of Singularity University, and XPRIZE board member, his best-selling Exponential Organizations is the definitive playbook for 21st-century business. He co-hosts the Moonshots podcast with Peter Diamandis — delivering weekly insights on AI, exponential growth, and the future of innovation to over one million entrepreneurs worldwide, with guests including Elon Musk, Ray Kurzweil, Reid Hoffman, and Eric Schmidt.