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The second edition of ForsaTEK was staged at Emirates Group headquarters with 20 + innovative solution providers , and is an annual event targeted at raising awareness levels of Emirates ’ employees and its external ecosystem , about the latest technologies and innovations available .

The second edition of ForsaTEK was staged at Emirates Group headquarters

The Emirates Group ’ s annual innovation platform , ForsaTEK brings together the organisation ’ s formidable technology and industry partnerships , start-up ecosystem , highly sought after thought leaders and speakers , youth , plus new concepts and ideas . This year , a new partnership , a robotics zone , and demos of futuristic technology stole the spotlight .

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ForsaTEK was officially opened by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum , Chairperson and Chief Executive Emirates Airline and Group in the presence of His Excellency Dr Sultan bin Saif Al Neyadi , UAE ’ s Minister of Youth Affairs and the first Arab to perform a spacewalk . Also present at the event were dignitaries and senior Emirates Group executives .

HH Sheikh Ahmed said : “ With technology and innovation having such a transformative impact on our industry and lives every day , launching ForsaTEK was absolutely the right thing to do . It aligns with our vision and our role , both in the industry and globally . Last year ’ s event proved to be a powerful learning and networking opportunity for our stakeholders and our employees .

“ On a much larger scale this year , a key focus for ForsaTEK is displaying innovation in action . More than ever , our industry needs to collaborate and partner with key stakeholders – from government entities and tech

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