The increasing prevalence of chronic diseases—including diabetes, heart disease, and multiple types of cancer—is a global trend that has seen a sharp rise in the MENA region. Experts will examine risk factors, discuss future trends, and identify responses to reduce the regional chronic disease burden. Discussion will focus on the role that public education, lifestyle behaviors, science, and technology—such as genomic data and gene therapy—can play in terms of preventing obesity and reducing the cost of chronic disease.