Insight from Leaders of Bollywood, Business, and Politics | India Economic Summit 2017World Economic Forum2024-10-22 | Insight from Leaders of Bollywood, Business, and Politics | India Economic Summit 2017Closing ConcertWorld Economic Forum2024-06-27 | Dance has the power to captivate and communicate narratives through movement. Like the brushstrokes of a painter or the words of a poet, dancers use their bodies to weave stories that evoke emotions and ideas.
The Closing Concert of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2024 features world champion breakdancer Yaman Yamsonite Okur accompanied by award-winning cellist Christian-Pierre La Marca in an exclusive performance that explores the profound relationship between nature and artistic expression.Closing RemarksWorld Economic Forum2024-06-27 | Join us for a summary of the key insights, conclusions and next steps from the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2024.Driving Growth in the Intelligent AgeWorld Economic Forum2024-06-27 | As interest in technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing and biotechnology pivot from early investment to practical application, public and private organizations are seeking out their real impact on productivity, organization and growth.
How can the nascent innovations of today forge a new path forward?Horizon Scan: China Future TrendsWorld Economic Forum2024-06-27 | Understanding the Chinese context of a major global economy, with a rapidly advancing technological sector and an increasing emphasis on innovation, has never been more important.
What are China's most pivotal socio-economic trends and what do they mean for the world?US-China Relations AnalysedWorld Economic Forum2024-06-27 | At a time when Sino-American relations remain complex, cooperation between the two nations continues to be critical to coordinate on global priorities such as global security, climate change, world trade and debt.
Join this session with leading experts to explore expected relationship developments in the second half of 2024 and beyond.Next Steps from Chinese InnovatorsWorld Economic Forum2024-06-27 | China has the world's second-largest innovation ecosystem which, while thriving, faces challenges such as financing difficulties, restricted market access and demanding labour conditions.
How is entrepreneurship in China differentiated from ecosystems around the world and how is it changing?Healthcare Analytics, Not Moving Fast EnoughWorld Economic Forum2024-06-27 | Each year, $1.8 trillion is spent on global health that makes minimal to no contributions to positive health results. While the use of data and analytics to measure patient outcomes and cost drivers is accelerating, persistent gaps remain.
What steps are needed to unlock the potential of data-driven digital tools and analytics for a new era of value-driven care?
This session is directly linked to the Digital Healthcare Transformation and Value-Based Healthcare initiatives by the World Economic Forum Centre for Health and Healthcare.China and the Middle East: The Next ChapterWorld Economic Forum2024-06-26 | Economic ties between China and the Middle East are strengthening due to fast-growing trade and investment, strategic collaboration on the energy transition, geopolitical priorities and mutual interest in overseas markets.
What is the next chapter for economic and political partnerships between China and the Middle East?Can Better Factories Give Us Better Growth?World Economic Forum2024-06-26 | Value added by global manufacturing industries is forecast to achieve an annual growth of 4% over the coming five years, due to new technologies, supply chain shifts, environmental regulations and changes in consumer demand.
What will the current shifts in manufacturing practices mean for future growth and how are firms responding?
This session was developed in collaboration with Caixin Media.
The session is directly linked to the ongoing work of the World Economic Forum Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Supply Chains.Cooperation in a Competitive WorldWorld Economic Forum2024-06-26 | Geopolitical conflict and competition are increasing at the very moment greater cooperation is needed to address acute and longstanding security, climate, economic and technology challenges.
In today's contentious context, what can global cooperation look like to address global priorities?Industrys Energy RevolutionWorld Economic Forum2024-06-26 | As industries across the globe race for transformative shifts to reach net zero, the intersection of industrial evolution and energy transition presents a pivotal moment for innovation and progress.
What pathways will ensure secure, equitable and accessible energy solutions for all industries?
This session is directly linked to the ongoing work of the World Economic Forum Centre for Energy and Materials.Understanding Natures LedgerWorld Economic Forum2024-06-26 | While global GDP has soared in recent decades, human activity has led to a 40% reduction in natural capital from 1992 to 2014. Valuing economic models that prioritize critical assets of clean air, water, nutritious food and human well-being is imperative.
How can this disconnect be transformed from the current ecological crisis to a sustainable future?
This session is linked to the work of the newly-commissioned Steering Group on Natural Capital, under the Nature-Positive Pillar of the World Economic Forum's Centre for Nature and Climate. This workstream will transition to the Global Future Council on Natural Capital in 2025.Where Is Globalization Headed?World Economic Forum2024-06-26 | While some supply chains have held up better than feared since the pandemic, in the years following 2008 global trade growth has stagnated as governments and companies have progressively been seeking to diversify.
Join this session to learn about recent trends in globalization and what the current landscape means for the future.AI Breaking New Ground: Whats Next for Industry?World Economic Forum2024-06-26 | The discovery of the world's first functional graphene semiconductor, along with significant advancements in neuromorphic computing and the release of AI superchips are poised to accelerate computing power.
How are these breakthroughs reshaping the future of industry and what are the latest AI applications?Climate ClickbaitWorld Economic Forum2024-06-26 | What do ocean plastics and waste collected from the informal settlement of Kibera, Kenya, have in common?
Join artist and activist Benjamin Von Wong on a visual journey of repurposing pollution to create art that matters. His viral campaigns are a collaboration between creatives, local volunteers, NGOs and private businesses.Letting Biotech BreatheWorld Economic Forum2024-06-26 | Biotechnology has brought about surprising and diverse applications over past years, from 3D printing of human tissues and organs to clean wastewater.
As this technology evolves, how can leaders devise the policies needed to create the right enabling environment for it to scale?
This session is linked to the ongoing work of the World Economic Forum Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution Serbia (C4IR Serbia).Finding Growth amid Complex RisksWorld Economic Forum2024-06-26 | Amid signs of potential economic optimism, a complex array of risks threatens to derail progress.
From tackling climate emergencies, to rising geopolitical tensions and the accelerating infodemic, how can global collaboration and innovation protect and propel economic growth?Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2024World Economic Forum2024-06-26 | For more than a decade, the World Economic Forum has been surveying decision-makers and experts on exponential technologies on the cusp of transforming economies and societies.
Join us for the rundown of the Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2024 and a discussion on their projected impact on lives and livelihoods.A Better Climate for HealthWorld Economic Forum2024-06-26 | With the increasing burden of climate-related diseases, climate change is not only impacting human health and well-being but also posing threats to health systems and disrupting global health supply chains.
What approaches are needed to improve the resilience of healthcare systems while mitigating the health consequences of the climate crisis?
This session was developed in collaboration with Nature.
This session is directly linked to the Climate and Health initiative by the World Economic Forum Centre for Health and Healthcare and Centre for Nature and Climate.Fostering Effective Energy TransitionWorld Economic Forum2024-06-26 | For the past 14 years, the World Economic Forum's Energy Transition Index has benchmarked 120 countries on their energy system performance and transition readiness, providing timely, fact-based insights to accelerate an effective transition.
Join us for a rundown on the top performers of the Energy Transition Index 2024 and a discussion on how these countries are navigating their energy transition pathways.Landlocked but Connected: Digital EurasiaWorld Economic Forum2024-06-26 | Countries across Eurasia are leveraging digital trade to overcome the challenges posed by geography by investing in essential connectivity infrastructure, fostering a business environment predicated on open trade and investment and adopting policies that digitally empower their economies.
What partnerships are needed to continue Eurasia's shift to a larger and more inclusive digital economy and what lessons can other regions draw?
This session was developed in collaboration with Fortune Magazine.Press Conference: Accelerating Innovation for a Nature-positive Economy in ChinaWorld Economic Forum2024-06-26 | China, as the world's second-largest economy and one of the most biodiverse countries in the world, has an important role to play in leading the transition to a carbon-neutral and nature-positive future. The country's robust economic and technological progress over the past 40 years, raising 800 million people out of poverty, has been accompanied by significant strides in tackling biodiversity loss and environmental degradation. Coupling China’s innovation prowess with its environmental leadership can help catalyze the transition to a nature-positive economy and help realize President Xi Jinping's national priority of an "ecological civilization".
Prioritizing innovation can accelerate sustainable growth that meets economic and environmental goals. Transforming novel ideas into successful early-stage ventures that deliver high-quality growth while safeguarding the natural environment will require the cultivation of a collaborative ecosystem of actors across the public sector, industry, investor and innovator communities.
UpLink and 1t.org will present, for the first time in China, innovators that embody this new business model, helping advance progress on China’s climate ambitions while delivering better outcomes for people, the planet and the economy.Financing New Growth PathwaysWorld Economic Forum2024-06-26 | At the midpoint of the implementation of the 2030 Agenda, only 15% of the targets are on track to be achieved as per the latest UN estimates. This assessment underscores the urgent need for a paradigm shift in how we think about these goals and financing new growth pathways.
What are the most promising initiatives and approaches to accelerate private sector investment and advancing sustainable growth on a global scale?What Does the Belt and Road City Look Like?World Economic Forum2024-06-26 | Over 10 years have passed since China’s Belt and Road Initiative was developed to boost trade and investment and advance infrastructure construction along the routes of the ancient silk road.
As BRI countries shift towards improved resilience and competitiveness, what are the prospects of reaching a consensus on green transition while also maintaining fiscal sustainability, including in the city context?How Ready Are Countries for AI?World Economic Forum2024-06-26 | Countries are continuing to unlock the potential of AI and address pressing challenges by exploring how infrastructure, investment and policy intersect.
How are different regions developing adaptable AI policies, ensuring responsible innovation while creating future-proof regulations?Cutting Up Fashion StereotypesWorld Economic Forum2024-06-26 | The future of eco-friendly fashion is finding beauty in the waste materials and defective fabric waiting to be used around the globe.
For fashion designer Kevin Germanier, it is a blend of his traditional upbringing in Switzerland and the upcycling challenges that have driven his innovations that push the limits of sustainable fashion.Generation Stagnation: Tackling Youth UnemploymentWorld Economic Forum2024-06-26 | As of 2024, there were an estimated 67.7 million unemployed youth aged between 15 and 24 worldwide, with emerging economies particularly affected.
What measures should be taken to tackle this supply and demand mismatch and unlock the potential of the next generation of workers?Unlocking ASEANs Digital ProsperityWorld Economic Forum2024-06-26 | ASEAN's digital economy is growing exponentially, with experts estimating that the implementation of the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) could unlock an additional $1 trillion-$2 trillion for the region by 2030.
How can countries enhance cooperation, foster innovative solutions and address common challenges to realize this potential for sustainable and inclusive growth in ASEAN?
This session was developed in collaboration with Astro Awani.Tackling Financial System FragmentationWorld Economic Forum2024-06-25 | Fragmentation stands to reduce global economic output by as much as 7% in the long term, with acute implications for developing economies, trade and investment flows, asset prices and the cost of capital across jurisdictions.
How can finance leaders reinforce cooperation on global consensus at a time of rising geopolitical complexity?
This session is directly linked to the ongoing work of the World Economic Forum Global Financial System Fragmentation initiative.
This session was developed in partnership with the Financial Times.Augmentation: Finding the Right BalanceWorld Economic Forum2024-06-25 | With the World Bank forecasting the slowest half-decade growth in over 30 years by end 2024, AI offers new pathways to augment jobs and reignite productivity. However, new sources of growth risk displacing an increasing number of workers.
In light of leaders addressing these changes, can AI-powered productivity growth provide the boost needed to tackle the economic headwinds?
This session was developed in collaboration with Deutsche Welle.US Economy: Where Will It Go?World Economic Forum2024-06-25 | Following a stronger than expected performance of the US economy in 2023, with GDP growing at 3.3% in the last quarter of the year, 2024 has so far proved more challenging.
With higher-for-longer interest rates a reality for the foreseeable future, what can we expect from the US economy in the months ahead?Building Intelligent EconomiesWorld Economic Forum2024-06-25 | Whether it is creating an infrastructure for precision medicine or striving for an inclusive AI that is accessible and reflects diversity in cultures, local innovation ecosystems play a pivotal role in addressing critical societal challenges.
Join this conversation to explore what is possible when innovation ecosystems come together to advance progress.
This session is linked to the ongoing work of the World Economic Forum Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) Rwanda.Lighthouse Manufacturers Lead the WayWorld Economic Forum2024-06-25 | In an era defined by rapid technological advancement, manufacturing industries worldwide face a critical juncture where embracing digital technologies is not an option but a necessity for competitiveness, resilience and sustainable growth.
What step changes are needed to successfully implement smart manufacturing and what opportunities can this open for partners and suppliers?
This session was developed in collaboration with the YICAI Media Group.
This session is directly linked to the ongoing work of the Global Lighthouse Network initiative of the World Economic Forum Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Supply Chains.Development ReimaginedWorld Economic Forum2024-06-25 | With recurring shocks from health to climate change showing no signs of abating, new forms of development cooperation are becoming more critical than ever.
Join this session to learn what progress is under way and to explore what new solutions can be leveraged to reimagine development.When Parity Means GrowthWorld Economic Forum2024-06-25 | Advancing women's employment could add $12 trillion to global GDP and boost some countries' economic output by as much as 35%.
Against a backdrop of stalling progress globally, how can economies, businesses and capital markets tackle gender gaps to unlock new pathways for inclusive and sustainable growth?
This session is directly linked to the ongoing work of the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Parity Sprint.The Opportunity of Managing Energy DemandWorld Economic Forum2024-06-25 | The global renewable energy supply surged by 50% in 2023, but this remarkable increase falls short of meeting the fast growth in energy demand, particularly in emerging markets and developing economies. Effectively managing energy demand could unlock annual savings of up to $2 trillion globally and safeguard net-zero efforts.
What policies, mechanisms and innovations can turn costs into opportunities to reduce energy intensity in sectors and industries?
This session is directly linked to the ongoing work of the World Economic Forum Transforming Energy Demand Initiative, led by the International Business Council, in collaboration with the Centre for Energy and Materials.Trade Routes RedrawnWorld Economic Forum2024-06-25 | Global trade is set for a modest 2.6% growth in 2024, according to the World Trade Organization. But trade is undergoing clear shifts, with surging South-South trade and significant changes to established shipping routes and energy trade relations due to geopolitics.
What impact might the reshuffling of trade routes have on global commerce and to what extent can these shifts contribute to global growth in the long run?
This session was developed in collaboration with CNBC.Facing Up to Extreme WeatherWorld Economic Forum2024-06-25 | Global temperatures continue to rise, increasing the likelihood of extreme weather events, like the floods witnessed in April in Dubai and in Guangdong.
With the number of such events predicted not only to increase in number but also in intensity, what global collaboration is needed to meet the humanitarian challenge and build resilience?Reinvigorating ConsumptionWorld Economic Forum2024-06-25 | Between 1980 and 2000, consumption was the overwhelming driver of growth in China, routinely accounting for over 60% of GDP annually. While increased government spending has altered that balance, China needs to reinvigorate personal spending once more to meet its economic objectives.
How can China restore and expand domestic consumption, reversing flagging demand and consumer confidence to accelerate growth?Unlocking Climate Leadership in a Competitive WorldWorld Economic Forum2024-06-25 | Against a global backdrop of economic upheaval and geopolitical and trade-related tensions, keeping the 1.5C target alive requires even bolder ambition, commitments and tangible action from leading actors to substantially reduce emissions by 2030.
With COP29 on the horizon, where will cooperation be possible to address priority climate challenges?
This session was developed in collaboration with The Straits Times.What can AI Assistants Do?World Economic Forum2024-06-25 | AI agents are slowly emerging on the horizon powered by rapid advances in large language and multi-modal models.
How will AI agents be applied and what are the consequences for human-machine interactions?Making Science Faster, Better & OpenWorld Economic Forum2024-06-25 | Advances in technology paired with a culture shift towards a more inclusive, transparent and collaborative scientific process has the potential to accelerate research breakthroughs.
What can the global scientific community do to embrace open science and increase the pace and quality of scientific progress?Press Conference: Meet the Co-Chairs of the 2024 Annual Meeting of the New ChampionsWorld Economic Forum2024-06-25 | This media briefing will introduce the Annual Meeting of the New Champions co-chairs, who will share their perspectives on how innovation and entrepreneurship can relaunch economic growth.Opening PlenaryWorld Economic Forum2024-06-25 | Watch the Annual Meeting of the New Champions’ Opening Plenary featuring Pham Minh Chinh, Prime Minister of Viet Nam, Office of the Government of Viet Nam; Li Qiang, Premier of the People's Republic of China, State Council of the People's Republic of China; Andrzej Duda, President of Poland, Chancellery of the President of the Republic of Poland; Klaus Schwab, Founder, Executive Chairman, World Economic Forum. #AMNC24Not Losing Momentum on the Energy TransitionWorld Economic Forum2024-06-25 | Global energy transition efforts have gained momentum in the past decade but have been roiled by geopolitical and macroeconomic obstacles. Delivering secure, sustainable and affordable energy for all while accelerating the shift to a low-carbon economy still remains a major challenge.
What will 2024, and beyond, hold for energy across the globe?
This session was developed in collaboration with Channel NewsAsia.
This session is directly linked to the World Economic Forum Energy Transition Index.What to Expect from Future GrowthWorld Economic Forum2024-06-25 | The prospects for global growth have been steadily improving this year, with the IMF projecting 3.2% growth in 2024 and 41% of chief economists having upgraded their forecasts in recent months. However, the pace of expansion expected this decade is tepid by historical standards and geo-economic fragmentation is creating divergences between regions.
What and where will the main drivers of growth derive from in the coming years?
This session was developed in collaboration with CNBC.AMNC24 - What to Expect from Future GrowthWorld Economic Forum2024-06-25 | The prospects for global growth have been steadily improving this year, with the IMF projecting 3.2% growth in 2024 and 41% of chief economists having upgraded their forecasts in recent months. However, the pace of expansion expected this decade is tepid by historical standards and geo-economic fragmentation is creating divergences between regions.
What and where will the main drivers of growth derive from in the coming years?
Join the World Economic Forum Podcast Club: facebook.com/groups/wefpodcastclubGlobalisation is in transition - not retreat, says this analyst of global tradeWorld Economic Forum2024-06-25 | Deglobalization, reglobalization, decoupling, de-risking, reshoring friend-shoring, export bans, tariffs and sanctions - is global trade going into reverse, or simply into a new phase?
As the World Economic Forum hosts the Annual Meeting of the New Champions in China, we ask an expert about the state of global trade and where it might be heading.
Guest: Simon Evenett, founder of the St. Gallen Endowment for Prosperity Through Trade (stgallen-endowment.org) . Links:
Join the World Economic Forum Podcast Club (facebook.com/groups/wefpodcastclub) : facebook.com/groups/wefpodcastclubWelcome to the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2024World Economic Forum2024-06-25 | Welcome to the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2024 featuring Liming Chen, Chair of Greater China; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum; Li Lecheng, Governor of Liaoning Province, People's Government of Liaoning Province. #AMNC24Impacts of Heat on Health & AI in the Classroom | WEF | Top Stories of the WeekWorld Economic Forum2024-06-21 | 0.15 Impacts of heat on health - Every one of the past 12 months has been the hottest on record. Annika Green, Lead for Climate and Health at the World Economic Forum, explains how to keep healthy in a hotter future.
3.23 How teachers can leverage AI - AI can deliver knowledge but that’s only a fraction of what teachers do, says this union leader David Edwards.
6.11 3D-printed pills can simplify treatment - The medicine’s name is T22 and treats pulmonary artery hypertension which is high blood pressure in the lungs. It was created by 3D printing pharmaceutical firm Triastek.
7.44 UN expert on how to build peace - Dr Alaa Murabit is a leading UN advisor on health, peace and sustainability. She oversees health advocacy and communications at the Gates Foundation and played a role in drafting UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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