
What Snoop Dogg and ice cream tacos can teach us about innovation and partnership
The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 theme is "A Spirit of Dialogue". Participants will explore how to collaborate – even with unlikely partners.
Elliot Anise-Hicks is Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder of Oberon Fuels, where he leads the development of innovative renewable DME production technology. From early bench-scale experiments to the successful deployment of a 1.5-million-gallon commercial facility, he has guided Oberon's technical evolution while pioneering new approaches to modular, standardized clean fuel production. His extensive background includes founding roles in emerging technology companies across LEDs, solar cells, and software, complemented by his early work with MIT's Solar Electric Vehicle Team—experiences that fuel his ongoing mission to advance sustainable energy solutions.