Future of Growth
Agenda Dialogues
Global growth remains slow, projected at 3.3% in 2025, which is markedly lower than the global trend growth over the past 30 years of around 4%. Meanwhile, uncertainty remains high as the world continues to recover from economic shocks and navigates the changing geoeconomics. What are the pathways to transition from the growth we have to the growth we need, growth that is not only faster but also more sustainable and aligned with national and global policy priorities? This session was recorded live at the Annual Meeting in Davos January 21, 2025., developed in collaboration with CNBC and is...
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First Impressions: Inauguration Day
Agenda Dialogues
As the first Republican Party candidate to win the United States popular vote in 20 years, Donald J. Trump will be inaugurated as president at noon on 20 January 2025. This special session -- the first of the 2025 Annual Meeting in Davos -- will gather media leaders to explore how the new administration will operate. This session was recorded ahead of the US inauguration January 20, 2025 at the Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland. Watch the video session here: Speakers include: Patrick Foulis Foreign Editor, The Economist Samir Saran President, Observer Research Foundation (ORF)...
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WEF25: Pre-Annual Meeting 2025 Press Conference
Agenda Dialogues
What to expect from the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting 2025? This is the full audio from a media briefing held on 14 January, ahead of #WEF25 which happens on 20-24 January 2025 in Davos, Switzerland. Speakers: Børge Brende, President and CEO, World Economic Forum Mirek Dusek, Managing Director, World Economic Forum Gim Huay Neo, Managing Director, World Economic Forum Yann Zopf, Head of Media Engagement, World Economic Forum You can watch the media briefing here: Links: Press release: Catch up on all the action from the Annual Meeting 2025 at and across social media using the...
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Global Cooperation Barometer 2025
Agenda Dialogues
As the world navigates rising geopolitical tensions, record-breaking heat, and technological revolutions, global cooperation is at a crossroads. The World Economic Forum and McKinsey & Company present the second edition of the Global Cooperation Barometer, a vital tool to measure and guide collaboration across trade, technology, climate, health, and security. This is the full audio from a media briefing of 7 January, 2025. Watch it here: Links: The Global Cooperation Barometer 2025: Speakers: Bob Sternfels, Global Managing Partner, McKinsey & Company Børge Brende, President and...
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Skills in the Age of AI
Agenda Dialogues
By 2027, businesses predict that almost half (44%) of workers’ core skills will be disrupted. From AI tutors to lifelong learning schemes, what approaches and opportunities hold the greatest potential to close gaps and prepare people for tomorrow’s economy? This session has been developed in collaboration with CNBC. This is the full audio from a session at the Annual Meeting of the Global Future Councils 2024 in Dubai on 17 Oct, 2024. Watch it here: Speakers: Nela Richardson, Chief Economist and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Officer, ADP Dan Murphy, Anchor and Correspondent,...
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Defending the Digital Mind: The Emerging Challenges of AI Agents
Agenda Dialogues
From vulnerabilities associated with autonomous decision-making to AI-powered attacks, rapid advances in AI agents can pose novel threats to organizations and society. What responsibility-based strategies must businesses adopt to leverage AI agents effectively while minimizing emerging cybersecurity risks? This is the full audio from a discussion hosted at the World Economic Forum in Geneva on 13 November, 2024. The video is available to Forum digital subscribers here:...
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Strategic Outlook on Geopolitics
Agenda Dialogues
As the global order becomes increasingly fragmented, understanding the drivers of geopolitical shifts is essential for anticipating risks and opportunities in the year ahead. How will emerging geopolitical trends shape the global landscape in 2025 and what strategies can nations and businesses adopt to navigate these complexities? This session analyses the key geopolitical challenges and opportunities expected in the coming year and explores the implications for global stability. This is the full audio from a discussion recorded at the World Economic Forum in Geneva on 22 November, 2024 for...
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AMGFC24: The Nexus of Innovation
Agenda Dialogues
As the Fourth Industrial Revolution advances, foundational technology domains are converging to create new opportunities. In addition to their breakthrough potential, the simultaneous development of quantum, robotics, AI and more are accelerating mutual advancements. What are the driving forces behind this convergence and how can organizations position themselves strategically within it for future growth? This is the full audio from a session at the Annual Meeting of the Global Future Councils 2024 in Dubai on 17 Oct, 2024. Watch it here: Speakers: Chantal Shen, Chief Scientist, Synthetic...
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AMGFC24 - Betazone: Keeping AI on Track
Agenda Dialogues
From bespoke gene editing to AI-powered healthcare, we are living in an age of breakthroughs propelled by advances in AI. What are the trade-offs societies and industries need to manage as AI adoption progresses? Speaker: Erik Brynjolfsson, Jerry Yang and Akiko Yamazaki Professor; Director, Digital Economy Lab, Stanford University Host: Zeina Soufan, Senior Anchor, Asharq News This is the full audio from a session at the Annual Meeting of the Global Future Councils 2024 in Dubai on 16, Oct, 2024. Watch it here: Links: Article based on this session: Related podcasts: Check out all our...
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SDIM24: Innovation for Decarbonization: Industry's Transition
Agenda Dialogues
From mining to manufacturing, achieving a successful energy transition and net-zero emissions will require industries to accelerate their pace of decarbonization. What new innovations and technologies can make decarbonization more efficient, cost-effective and scalable? This session was recorded live September 23, 2024 during the World Economic Forum’s Sustainable Development Impact Meetings. Speakers: Sadaf Hosseini Head of Growth, Partnerships and Innovation Ecosystems, UpLink, World Economic Forum Vivek Salgaocar Managing Director and Founder, Prospect Innovation PTE LTD...
info_outlineSince 1990, global efforts have successfully halved child mortality. Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals, however, has been insufficient, with climate change and preventable diseases jeopardizing decades of advancement and millions of lives.
How can we strengthen the global health architecture to eradicate disease and make essential health innovations accessible to all?
This is the full audio from a session at the Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development in Riyadh on 28 April, 2024. Watch it here: https://www.weforum.org/events/special-meeting-on-global-collaboration-growth-and-energy-for-development-2024/sessions/redefining-the-global-health-agenda/
Speakers:
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General, World Health Organization (WHO)
Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister, Pakistan
Keir Simmons, Chief International Correspondent, NBC News
Fahad bin Abdurrahman Al-Jalajel, Minister of Health, Saudi Arabia
Bill Gates, Co-Chair, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Anita Zaidi, President, Gender Equality, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Abdullah Al Rabeeah, Supervisor General, King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre
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