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In this episode of The Next Stage Queen Rania of Jordan talks about the perils of technology - addictive use and misinformation - as well as how it can be put to humanitarian use, particularly for the global refugee crisis.

Queen Rania talks about the “shameful paradox” of live in an age of technological convenience and instant gratification while “witnessing such human hardship” as a result of war, climate change and unequal distribution of wealth.

This sobering talk urges us to reassess our relationship with technology and ask ourselves how we can leverage new innovations to help those who need it most.

Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah, Queen of Jordan was in conversation with Frederik Pleitgen, correspondent and anchor, CNN International on Centre Stage at Web Summit 2022.

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Robots and humans will be working closer than ever in the not-too-distant future. Whether in private, commercial or industrial spaces, it’s imperative that robots understand where they are and what’s around them. Join this session as two industry experts discuss how they're helping robots better see the world around them – and adapt to it.

Ariyan Kabir, co-founder and CEO at GrayMatter Robotics, Maya Pindeus, founder at Humanising Autonomy and Owen Nicholson, co-founder and CEO at SLAMcore were in conversation with Pascale Davies, technology reporter at Euronews on the Talk/Robot stage at Web Summit 2022.

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Author and out-of-the-box thinker Brendan Kane breaks down recent book Hook Point: How to Stand Out in a 3-Second World, which dives into the most effective strategies to generate new opportunities, innovate and scale your business, and to create a compelling brand.

Brendan Kane, author of Hook Point: How to Stand Out in a 3-Second World was in conversation with Clara Armand-Delille, founder at ThirdEyeMedia on the Book Summit stage at Web Summit 2022.

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Call it digital therapeutics, neuroelectric stimulation, or a brain-machine interface but it’s all part of the future of treating neurological and psychiatric conditions including pain, epilepsy, Alzheimer's, stroke, rehabilitation, depression and addictive disorders.

Entrepreneur Ana Maiques is CEO of neuroscience-based medical device company Neuroelectrics, a startup creating a wearable device that can stimulate or dampen electrical signals in the brain while giving the user real time feedback of brain activity.

Ana thinks that these devices will evolve and be used to enhance brain power and, ultimately, change what it means to be human. In this episode Ana discussed these possibilities and the ethics of such technologies.

Ana Maiques, CEO,  Neuroelectrics, was in conversation with Rob Pegoraro, a journalist with USA Today on the Auto/Tech and TalkRobot stage at Web Summit 2022.

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Would you eat a burger that had been grown in a lab? Meatable co-founder and CTO Dan Lowning (pronounced like ‘frowning’) is betting on it.

Instead of plant based alternatives this company is working on creating real meat products that don’t involve the slaughter of animals.

In this episode of The Next Stage, Dan explains the science behind lab grown meat and why it is better both for animal welfare and the planet. He also talks about when we can expect to find these products on supermarket shelves. Keep listening to find out more!

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Michael Le is a social media dancing sensation with more than 50 million followers on TikTok. 

He now has sights set on gaming and esports. Whether your interests lie in marketing, or in becoming an influencer, Michael has built an enormous following and holds some of the answers to success. 

In this episode of The Next Stage, Michael Le answers a host of questions both from our moderator and a live audience, and offers his tips to unlocking online success. 

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As the scale of the climate change crisis sets in, it’s clear that solutions from traditional academic sources, such as universities and research groups, may not be enough. We need to start looking for fresh ideas and passions for developing innovative solutions to help address the environmental task ahead.

In this session, environmental scientist Deborah Brosnan and FootPrint Coalition managing director Rachel Kropa discuss how the new age of climate change innovation is driving action and creating opportunities for emerging startups, non-profits and young scientists.

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Is the crypto downturn a growing pain, or exposing irreparable weaknesses? With the recent collapse of several of crypto’s biggest players, as well as accusations of illegal or unethical behaviour, criticism is becoming louder and more frequent. 

In this episode of The Next Stage, Molly White, creator of Web3 Is Going Just Great, Ben McKenzie, actor and journalist, and Charles Hoskinson, founder of Cardano, debate the pros, cons, con artists, and controversies surrounding the crypto craze. 

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No matter the circumstances and economic outlook, tech’s ‘big five’ — Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, and Microsoft — somehow emerge from every disruptive event stronger.

This discussion explains why. 

Based on reporting in Alex Kantrowitz's new book, Always Day One, you'll learn how the big five reinvent themselves through cultures that optimise for tomorrow's demand, not today's legacy products, and make use of cutting-edge AI to run their operations on autopilot.

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