NEOM ChangeMakers

NEOM is a big and complex idea. Its vision is unparalleled and its scope unrivalled. As part of the sector campaign, we set out to unpack the different challenges NEOM is tackling by facilitating conversations between globally established authorities from NEOM with young changemakers from all corners of  the globe.

These conversations were edited down to create a web series delving into the world's challenges and how NEOM and others around the world are working to overcome them. 
Episode 1: Water

NEOM’s Head of Water Gavin Van Tonder discusses this challenge, and more besides, with gifted Saudi chemical engineer Shouq Madani. In this wide-reaching conversation, the two exchange ideas on how water should be sourced, conserved and priced.
Epsiode 2: Tech & Digital

NEOM’s Head of Technology and Digital Joseph Bradley answers this question, and much more besides, together with gifted Saudi electrical and computer engineer Nazek El-Atab. In this wide-reaching conversation, the two exchange ideas on how tech advances can make our lives easier, healthier, safer and more productive. 
Episode 3: Manufacturing

NEOM Manufacturing Sector Head Vishal Wanchoo discusses the challenges of reimagining manufacturing with talented Saudi entrepreneur and engineer Hassan Albalawi. In this fireside chat, the two address the importance of designing with circularity and sustainability in mind, building solutions to enhance lives, and laying the foundation for Industry 4.0.
Episode 4: Media and Entertainment

NEOM Media Managing Director Wayne Borg discusses the challenges ahead for reimagining the media industry – with two of Saudi’s brightest creative minds. They are the filmmaker Hajar Alnaim and game developer Mohammed Al-Arkobi.
Episode 5: Energy

NEOM Energy and Water CEO Peter Terium sits down with NEOM engineer Mohammed Aloraynan to talk about the challenges ahead of disrupting the energy industry and creating sustainability for all.
Episode 6: Food

NEOM food CEO Dr Juan Carlos Motamayor sits with Azellia Alma Shafira, co-founder and CEO of Banoo Indonesia to talk about how they’re using next-gen tech to feed a growing population and reduce pressure on the planet.
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