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...
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SDIM24 - AI for Global Good
Agenda Dialogues
Generative AI holds the potential to transform a broad range of economic activities and to help address the world's most pressing development challenges. However, the benefits of this technological revolution are not yet shared by all globally. What actions can policy-makers and innovators take now to realize AI's promise while ensuring that its benefits lead to shared prosperity for all? This session was recorded live September 23, 2024 during the World Economic Forum’s Sustainable Development Impact Meetings. You can watch it here: Speakers: Yann LeCun, Vice-President and...
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SDIM24 - Putting COPs' Pledges into Practice
Agenda Dialogues
Global decision makers will convene at three COPs on the Biodiversity, Climate and Desertification agendas this year. As the planet risks maintaining a pathway to 3C of warming, with intensifying land degradation and a million animal and plant species at risk of extinction, a coordinated approach is fundamental to maintain momentum on the net-zero, nature-positive transition. How can actors from the public and private sector move beyond current geoeconomic tensions and take the necessary actions to curb carbon emissions and halt biodiversity loss while ensuring a more inclusive economy? ...
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UpLink: Investing in Water Innovation
Agenda Dialogues
Water is crucial for human life and the economy, with its economic use value estimated at 60% of global GDP. However, investment in water solutions remains significantly low. This is the full audio from a studio session on 12 September, 2024 with leading investors and innovators discussing the untapped potential in water solutions and exploring the findings of the recently launched community paper ‘Investing in Water: A Practical Guide.’ Panelists: Kelven Lam, Investment Manager, Emerald Technology Ventures Romeo Bütler, Principal, Verve Ventures Catalina Pfenniger, Strategy Director,...
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Global Future Council on Clean Air: City Solutions
Agenda Dialogues
Clean air is essential for our health, yet millions of people around the world are affected by air pollution each year, leading to premature deaths and severe health issues. Vulnerable groups, such as children, the elderly, and those with chronic diseases, are especially at risk. A lack of transparency in data, insufficient political will, and limited funding are often barriers to progress. Improving air quality is a win for both public health and climate change mitigation. Cities can address multiple challenges by focusing on clean air initiatives, and significant advances have been...
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AI Breaking New Ground: What's Next for Industry?
Agenda Dialogues
Scroll down for full podcast transcript - click the ‘Show more’ arrow 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? This is the full audio from a session at the Annual Meeting of the New Champions (AMNC24) on June 26, 2024. Watch it here: Speakers: Jeremy Jurgens, Managing Director, World Economic Forum Jay Lee, Clark...
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AMNC - Where Is Globalization Headed?
Agenda Dialogues
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. Hear this session to learn about recent trends in globalization and what the current landscape means for the future. This is the full audio from a session at the Annual Meeting of the New Champions (AMNC24) on June 26, 2024. Watch it here: Speaker: Adam Tooze, Director, European Institute, Columbia University Links: Annual Meeting of the New Champions - Next Frontiers for Growth,...
info_outlineGlobal decision makers will convene at three COPs on the Biodiversity, Climate and Desertification agendas this year. As the planet risks maintaining a pathway to 3C of warming, with intensifying land degradation and a million animal and plant species at risk of extinction, a coordinated approach is fundamental to maintain momentum on the net-zero, nature-positive transition.
How can actors from the public and private sector move beyond current geoeconomic tensions and take the necessary actions to curb carbon emissions and halt biodiversity loss while ensuring a more inclusive economy?
This session was recorded at the Sustainable Development Impact Meetings 24 September. Watch the video stream here: https://www.weforum.org/events/sustainable-development-impact-meetings-2024/sessions/putting-cops-pledges-into-practice/
Speakers:
Mirek Dušek, Managing Director, World Economic Forum
Sumant Sinha, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, ReNew
Jesper Brodin, Chief Executive Officer, Ingka Group (IKEA)
Ibrahim Thiaw, Undersecretary-General of the United Nations; Executive Secretary, United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)
Maria Susana Muhamad, Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development, Ministry of the Environment and Sustainable Development of Colombia
Bill Weir, Anchor and Chief Climate Correspondent, CNN
Links:
Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders: https://initiatives.weforum.org/alliance-of-ceo-climate-leaders/home