From Spark to Engine: The Mechanics of Innovation-Led Growth

This session will focus on how innovation drives sustained economic growth. The discussion will examine how technological progress especially the willingness to embrace continual change has transformed living standards worldwide and remains key for long-term prosperity. Key insights include the importance of “creative destruction,” where new technologies replace old ones, and the need for institutions that reward experimentation and openness to new ideas. Baig will reflect on what these findings mean for emerging markets and how AI and digital innovation can help countries achieve inclusive, lasting growth.