Edurne's Journey

I specialized in designing cross-sectoral collaborations that unite academia, public, private, and nonprofit actors to amplify impact. By embedding shared-value creation into strategy and elevating grassroots voices, I bridge institutional priorities with community needs. The goal: to unlock inclusive, regenerative solutions that scale. From empowering youth to launching AI‑driven health literacy pilots in Africa and building climate‑resilient food systems for women farmers in East Africa, these initiatives have gained recognition including award wins for their measurable, inclusive impact.

2025 Global Transformation in the Age of AI by Sazience and NYU Stern Abu Dhabi - Panelist: Government Integration and Collaboration for AI: Catalyzing Economic Development and Sustainable Outcomes 2025 RiseUp Global Dialogue Youth Forum in Dubai - Workshop co-lead: Embedding SDGs into the DNA of Academia and Youth Leadership 2025 SHAKTI-WomenXClimate ISHRAE UAE Sub Chapter - Speaker: Climate Action Led By Women For Women 2025 World Future Energy Summit Abu Dhabi - Panel Moderator: Resilient Approaches to Food Security and Climate Adaptation 2024 PropteX Acceleration Program Egypt for start-ups - Workshop: Value Creation and Sustainability in the Real Estate Tech Industry 2024 Strategic Foresight and Innovation Program - Working group member at Dubai Future Forum’s Learnings Day with OCAD University 2024 World Future Energy Summit Abu Dhabi - Panelist: Smart Water Perspectives for Livable Cities 2022 G-STIC Conference - Keynote Speaker: Leveraging local partnerships in the United Arab Emirates for water stewardship 2022 The Work Crowd - Panelist: Sustainability Made International: How Brands Can Drive Global Impact 2022 Re:Think Podcast ep.7 by The Private Investment Group - Water is the new gold: How Businesses and Society Can Address The Water Scarcity Crisis 2021 Praxis of Change by Firetti Contemporary - Panelist: Intersection of art, the environment, and climate change 2019 DEWA Green Week - Keynote Speaker: Rethink, replenish (global & local water challenges) 2017 Women Economic Forum - Session lead: Seven billion dreams. One planet. Consume with care 2016 Kuwait CSR Summit - Guest Speaker: CSR from the perspective of the retail industry 2015 Future Interiors Qatar - Guest Speaker: Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Strategies & Closing Forum Remarks​​​​