EDGE OF GOVERNMENT
Edge of Government
In a rapidly evolving world, the Edge of Government offers a platform for innovative and experimental visionaries to showcase out-of-the-box solutions that address critical global challenges. The immersive experience, held on the sidelines of the World Governments Summit, dares and inspires visitors to think in new and often counterintuitive ways.
2024
FEB 2024
Shifting Perspectives
Inspired by artist and thinker Jonathan Keats, who challenges conventional assumptions through conceptual art projects known as “thought experiments,” the 2024 Edge of Government experience encouraged exhibitors to reimagine the world by questioning assumptions and exploring unexpected alternatives.
Case Studies
Canada
Slime Subway Intelligence
Guatemala
Slime Mold Urban Planning of Guatemala City
Leeches with Jobs
Interviews
Travel to the Future
“Aapti Institute” Data Cooperatives
Synthetic Memories
Are you ready to reimagine government?
Slime Subway Intelligence
Slime Mold Urban Planning
The ‘Manthan’ Platform
"Kleros" Decentralized Arbitration for Online Disputes
Thought Provocations
The World’s First National Time Use Law
Missions, not Majors
Roboroyale
Writing Policy with Elephants
Awards
GovTech Prize
An award organized by the Emirates Government Service Excellence Program as part of the World Governments Summit, the GovTech Prize recognizes innovative solutions that utilize cutting-edge technologies to address evolving local and global challenges and explore new opportunities for a better future for humanity. Since its inception, the GovTech Prize has launched numerous awards and hackathons highlighting the efforts of governments, students, researchers, institutions, private sector companies, and start-ups.