March 1, 2024
Idris Elba Lights Up Investopia 2024
It's not every day you get to witness a revolution, but for those who stepped into the St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, revolution was in the air. Investopia 2024 is a place where the economic rulebook was rewritten, and the buzzword was "creative economy", and who better to lead this charge than Idris Elba, a titan of creativity.
It's not every day you get to witness a revolution, but for those who stepped into the St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, revolution was in the air. Investopia 2024 is a place where the economic rulebook was rewritten, and the buzzword was "creative economy", and who better to lead this charge than Idris Elba, a titan of creativity.
In a setting with leaders and innovators, Saana Azzam introduced Elba, highlighting him as a leader with a vision. Elba, with his trademark charisma, took us on a journey beyond the screen and into the heart of Sierra Leone, inviting the audience into a broader, inclusive conversation about the future.
Envision an economic system where creativity serves as the primary means of exchange. Every artist, intellectual and visionary is given equal opportunity to contribute to this society. The goal is to establish a world that prioritizes inclusion from its very core. Elba made it abundantly clear that our creative economy stands as an untapped source of strength, one which we must harness immediately.
According to the Nomadx Foundation and UNESCO, the culture sector is now worth an estimated 4.3 trillion USD per year, accounting for 6.1% of the global economy. This generates annual revenues totaling US$2,250 billion while providing jobs to almost thirty million people around the world - particularly those aged between fifteen and twenty-nine years old. Furthermore, due to its high employment rate among young individuals when compared with other sectors of industry globally; it plays a crucial role in achieving economic growth inclusively as well as reducing any inequalities that have emerged over time thus supporting objectives outlined within Sustainable Development Agenda's (2030).
Elba stated, "We are in this world for a certain amount of time and our brain has a certain quantum level of power we don't use. However, if we are smart about how we feed off each other's energy, we can create more connections and opportunities." which highlights his vision—a call to harness our collective creative energies to forge a future that is vibrant, and full of possibilities.
Investopia 2024 was a preview of the future, combining technology, finance, and creative ideas in ways that will have a lasting impact. Elba's insights inspired us to look further ahead, highlighting the endless opportunities within the creative economy.
And there you have it, a glimpse into the future, courtesy of Idris Elba at Investopia 2024. The stage is set, the players are ready, and the script is unwritten. It's time to create, to dream, and to build a world where creativity knows no bounds.
