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Lucy Chow

Changing The Game

Investor & Author
Lucy is known as one of the "OG" investors in the UAE. She is focused on the innovation space, both in terms of supporting founders and as an investor. Lucy has garnered a strong reputation as someone who has helped build the entrepreneurial ecosystem of the UAE. Her recently published book, "Changing The Game", highlights the importance of digital technologies, in sectors such as gaming and its relevance to the future of work. Lucy is an advocate and capacity builder focused on digital transformation as it applies to businesses, as well as the education sector. Her role as Advisor, 2022FemaleAngels and Representative, World Business Angels Investment Forum is both on increasing funding for entrepreneurs, as well as to achieve gender equity in the investment ecosystem in MENA. Lucy is a Linkedin TopVoice and one of CEO Middle East's Influential Women in the Arab World. She has been recognized by Arabian Business as one of 50 Inspiring Female Business Leaders. She is Top 100 Women of the Future and HSBC Middle East featured her as one of 75 outstanding individuals, who have contributed to the UAE’s rise. Lucy is a member of the Solidarity Circle, UNHCR. She has been a contributing author for Life on the Move, an anthology of stories about expat life and The Possibilities Project: A Young Person’s Guide to Career Success. She is pleased to be an Ambassador for Women In Games (WIGJ), Advisory Board member, HER Sports Summit and UNIPLAT. Lucy is an Honoree of The Listed, which spotlights the technologies and leaders reshaping sport’s future. She is a globally recognized speaker and moderator. As a Board Trustee, The American School of Dubai, Lucy was instrumental in overseeing the development and build of the new Center for Design and innovation for Public Purpose. She is a columnist for Arabian Gulf Business Insights and Global Trends Magazine. Lucy is tapped as a subject matter expert by TV, radio, and podcasts to discuss technology, future of the workplace and investment in blue ocean concepts. She is a Judge for AI World Series, which provides recognition for those doing amazing and innovative work with AI; the world-renowned CES Innovation Awards; The Smarter Sports Awards, recognized as the global gold standard for innovation in sport; as well as a Judge for the Mentl Awards, which recognizes unique initiatives and technology which advances mental health in MENA. Lucy is Co-Publisher of Women of the Future, UAE. The high quality coffee table book will launch in 2026, celebrating and promoting women making bold moves and lasting impact in the UAE. She has degrees from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management Northwestern University and HK University of Science &Technology
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The Next Big Thing
Jun 3, 2026
12:30 PM1:00 PM

Human Potential in the Age of AI: Redefining Talent and Creativity

Lucy Chow
Description
As AI takes on more of the cognitive work that once defined human capability, a fundamental question emerges: what does it actually mean to be talented, creative, or exceptional in a post-intelligence world? Drawing on her experience as an investor, author, and advocate for AI-driven talent discovery, Lucy Chow explores how human potential is being redefined, and what we need to build to unlock it at scale.
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