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Dan E. Khoo (CEO, WITSA) & Anders Halvorsen (VP, WITSA) on Innovation, Policy & the Future of Technology

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Dan E. Khoo (CEO, WITSA) & Anders Halvorsen (VP, WITSA) on Innovation, Policy & the Future of Technology

  • Discover WITSA’s origins as a global alliance of national technology industry associations.
  • Explore its representation across 80+ countries and six continents.

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Overview

In this insightful episode of The Brand Called You, the discussion explores the global role of WITSA (World Innovation, Technology & Services Alliance), its efforts to accelerate AI development worldwide, and the introduction of its groundbreaking Global AI Index.

Featuring Dan E. Khoo, CEO, and Anders Halvorsen, VP of WITSA, the conversation examines the evolving global technology landscape, the challenges of AI adoption, international trade policies, and strategies for building collaborative, ethical, and competitive AI ecosystems.

06:20 – What Is WITSA, and How Does It Connect Global Technology Associations?

  • Discover WITSA’s origins as a global alliance of national technology industry associations.
  • Explore its representation across 80+ countries and six continents.
  • Learn about prominent national associations, including NASSCOM in India, SESPRO in Brazil, and BTAC in Bahrain.
  • Understand how WITSA brings together industry leaders to strengthen global collaboration, innovation, and policy advocacy.

11:26 – How Did WITSA Get Involved in Artificial Intelligence, and What Are Its Key Initiatives?

  • Explore WITSA’s growing involvement in AI following the global emergence of generative AI and ChatGPT.
  • Understand its EISI framework: Ethical, Inclusive, Sustainable, and Innovative AI.
  • Discover its ABC action plan and the development of a global AI ecosystem network.
  • Learn about the Global AI Summit, a flagship event held biennially and alternating with the World Congress.

17:08 – What Happens at the World Congress, and Why Is It Significant?

  • Understand the World Congress’s dual mandate as a global technology showcase and a platform for transformation.
  • Explore its three-day programme featuring discussions, business matchmaking, and global scenario planning.
  • Discover initiatives such as buyer fly-ins and technology trade opportunities.
  • Learn how the event aims to create a lasting technology and AI legacy for host economies.

25:07 – What Is the WITSA World Cup for Scale-Ups, and How Can Startups Participate?

  • Discover the origins of WITSA’s international technology scale-up competition.
  • Understand its tournament-inspired pitching and competition format.
  • Explore its inaugural event in Armenia and its focus on recognising innovative companies worldwide.
  • Learn how startups can participate through national associations and open calls, including hybrid competition opportunities.

32:13 – What Is the Global AI Index, and Why Does It Matter?

  • Discover the Global AI Index, introduced at the Global AI Summit in Taipei.
  • Understand how it measures and benchmarks AI ecosystem maturity across 105 economies.
  • Explore its seven pillars: infrastructure, talent, entrepreneurship, use cases, data, policy, and investment.
  • Learn about its methodology, comprising 16 sub-pillars and 83 indicators, aligned with OECD and Joint Research Centre standards and supported by expert validation.

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One of the key themes explored in this episode was the importance of global technology alliances such as WITSA, which brings together national technology associations from 80+ countries across six continents.

By connecting industry leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators, and policymakers, WITSA amplifies the collective voice of the global technology community and encourages collaboration across borders.

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  • Dan E. Khoo is the CEO of the World Innovation, Technology & Services Alliance (WITSA).

  • Anders Halvorsen serves as Vice President of WITSA, contributing to its global technology initiatives.

  • Both work towards accelerating AI development and adoption through international collaboration and innovation.

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