Speakers

Waqās Ahmed is the Founder and CEO of The DaVinci Network, dedicated to promoting multidisciplinary thinking. He is the author of The Polymath (2019) and a global authority on versatile thought and innovation. His career spans art, science, and international affairs, including roles as Artistic Director at The Khalili Collections and Visiting Scholar at Cambridge. He holds degrees in Economics, International History, and Neuroscience. Ahmed’s work has been featured in The Financial Times, Fast Company, and Forbes, and he has curated high-profile events, including the Leonardo da Vinci 500th Anniversary Celebrations at The National Gallery, London.