ERICSSON and Careem to highlight innovation during the change-makers forum

Magnus Olsson, Co-founder and CEO, Careem, will deliver a keynote speech about the ideas that changed the world at Ericsson’s Change-Makers Forum that will be held in Dubai UAE on January 10th , 2016 at the Sofitel The Palm under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman, and Chief Executive Emirates Airline and Group Dubai Aviation City.

Olsson will discuss how innovation is a key factor to shape the future Networked Society in addition to how ideas and innovations helped to seized the opportunity provided by the transformation that the society is witnessing thanks to the development of IT.

Magnus Olsson, Co-founder and Chief Navigator at Careem, said: “The power of technology helps to target business opportunities and offer solutions for consumers globally. Careem enables this transformation in the way that Ericsson explains in its Networked Society, enabling connectivity for everyone. Participating in the Change-Makers Forum is a great opportunity to highlight the importance of connecting everything and everyone.” 

Rafiah Ibrahim, President, Ericsson Region Middle East and Africa, said: ”Entrepreneurs and startups can lead the way of innovation and tap the opportunities that the Networked Society brings. During the Change-Makers Forum, we aim to inspire the audience with ideas and opportunities enabled by the Networked Society.”