The webinar “ Workplace Brain Capital: Workplace Brain Capital” was organised by the Euro-Mediterranean Economists Association – EMEA in collaboration with the Rice University Baker Institute’s Center for Health and Bioscience and the Brain Capital Alliance, and took place on Thursday 25 April 2024.
The webinar delved into the essence of a brain-healthy workplace, emphasizing the significance of resilience, adaptability, algorithmic intelligence, critical thinking, and creativity. Drawing on the pioneering work of leading experts in the field, the speakers explored how these key brain skills are integral to fostering economic vitality and human flourishing.
This session was dedicated to the development of innovative frameworks, policies, and research that support the growth of brain capital. The participants discussed the latest data and insights that can guide us in creating an inclusive, brain-healthy work environment that benefits all.
Closing the webinar Prof. Rym Ayadi, President and Founder of the Euro-Mediterranean Economists Association – EMEA, highlighted: “A brain-healthy workplace is one where well-being, resilience, and adaptability are at the forefront, fostering an environment where creativity and critical thinking can thrive. It’s a place where employees are supported, valued, and given the tools to succeed, leading to a culture of innovation and sustained productivity.”
AGENDA
Moderator: Prof. Rym Ayadi, President and Founder, Euro-Mediterranean Economists Association, Co-lead, Brain Capital Alliance
Panellists:
Harris Eyre, Senior Fellow, Rice University Baker Institute for Public Policy, EMEA Advisor, Lead – Brain Capital Alliance,
Sarah Lenz Lock, SVP for Policy & Brain Health at AARP And Executive Director of the Global Council on Brain Health
Josefina Cruzat PhD, Professor, Latin American Brain Health Institute, Universidad Adolfo Ibañez
Kelly O’Brien, Vice President of Prevention and the Executive Director of the UsAgainstAlzheimer’s Brain Health Partnership (BHP), Lead, Business Collaborative for Brain Health
Erica Coe, Co-lead, McKinsey Health Institute
Discussants:
Upali Nanda, PhD, EVP and Global Director of Innovation HKS Inc
Steve Carnevale, Founder, UCSF Dyslexia Center, California Mental Health Commissioner
Alfredo Mathew III, Co-Founder and Partner, ESO Ventures
Dr. Lawrence Jones, Senior Vice President, Edison Electric Institute, Adjunct Professor, Monash University
