Power Lunch with Mark Chandler was held on September 16, 2014 at Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai, UAE. This event was organized by Young Arab Leaders in collaboration with Smart Living City Dubai 2014. Guests include SLCD 2014 Speakers, Smart Living City CEO Kamran Saddique, YAL Board & Exclusive Members, VIP Guests from local & international business communities, & other public & private prominent figures.

Mark Chandler, Director of San Francisco Mayor’s Office of International Trade & Commerce in California, discussed the latest and greatest innovation trends in the City of San Francisco, why it is the hub of innovation in North America and how its smart living city solutions is a model for the rest of the world. He highlighted the role of the San Francisco Government in highly promoting diversity to support innovation.

Power Lunch is one of Young Arab Leaders’ initiatives exclusively held every month where prominent figures are invited to share their knowledge with YAL Members over lunch.