Extending collaboration at 2018 Innovation to Impact Forum

Summary

The 2018 Innovation to Impact Forum was held at MIT to foster collaboration between Saudi Arabia and the United States. Organized by a joint committee including KACST, KAUST, SMEA, and MIT, the forum featured roundtables aligned with Saudi Vision 2030. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman inaugurated collaborations between U.S. and Saudi organizations at the event. Why it matters: The forum signifies Saudi Arabia's commitment to building international partnerships in research and innovation, particularly with leading U.S. institutions, to achieve Vision 2030 goals.