Dubai, UAE – The award was presented during a forum convened at ITU Headquarters in Geneva alongside the United Nations AI for Good Global Summit and WSIS+20 discussions. The event brought together policymakers, representatives of international organisations, investors, business leaders and technology experts to explore AI-enabled approaches to climate finance, digital transformation and sustainable development.
Representing IFZA, Patrick Kuehl, Director of Strategic Expansion, joined policymakers, international organisations, investors and private-sector leaders to discuss how artificial intelligence, digital innovation and emerging financing models can help address climate investment challenges and support sustainable economic development.
The forum explored the role of AI-enabled solutions in improving transparency, efficiency, and accessibility across climate finance ecosystems, while creating new opportunities for developing economies to participate more effectively in global sustainability initiatives. Participants also examined the importance of collaboration between governments, international organisations, financial institutions and the private sector to accelerate innovation, investment and inclusive economic growth.
Commenting on the recognition, Martin G. Pedersen, Chairman of IFZA, said:
Innovation, entrepreneurship and international collaboration all have an important role to play in advancing sustainable economic development. We are honoured to receive this recognition, which reflects IFZA’s commitment to fostering entrepreneurship, supporting business growth and enabling companies to seize opportunities in an increasingly innovation-driven global economy.
As a leading international business-enablement platform, we remain focused on empowering entrepreneurs and companies to grow, scale and create long-term value across global markets.
Chairman, IFZA
The recognition reflects IFZA’s ongoing commitment to fostering entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainable economic growth. Through its international business-enablement ecosystem, IFZA supports entrepreneurs, SMEs and investors at every stage of their growth journey, helping create opportunities for cross-border business, collaboration and long-term success across international markets.
As global discussions continue around the role of technology, digital transformation and innovation in shaping future economic growth, IFZA remains committed to supporting a dynamic business environment that enables companies to contribute to emerging industries, the digital economy and sustainable long-term development.
