No one can deny the profound way in which the U.S. has changed the world of innovation and improved the quality of life of billions of people. But with such a laudable track record of transforming global communities and improving the human condition, why is the rate of growth in innovation spending, open partnerships and talent slowing down? 

The interactive panel will explore the rise of the Asian-Arab-European Innovation Triangle fueled by massive infrastructure investments, stronger trade relationships, socio-demographic shifts, weakened clout of the United States, regulatory overhaul, diversification of domestic industries, stronger financial links, rising oil prices and growing talent pool