Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
Patients are increasingly “shopping” for health on their own terms, whether it’s using technology to track their vitals, asking an LLM for a diagnosis or “biohacking” their ways to better help.
With preventive care spending far lower than curative care, could the uptake in a more personalized approach result in healthier choices?
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
Nuclear power is regaining momentum as advances in reactor design and fission science meet surging demand for reliable, scalable energy. Governments and tech-intensive industries are investing heavily, yet the industry still faces steep cost pressures, long lead times, supply-chain bottlenecks and regulatory risks.
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
By 2030, the US will face 2.5 million unfilled manufacturing jobs, with 7.5 million more worldwide, threatening innovation, supply chains and economic competitiveness.
Join US Governors and business leaders as they pledge to enable 1 million young people to acquire the skills needed to power the future of advanced manufacturing and supply chains by 2035.
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
At the Cusp of Healthcare for All
For decades, progress in global health systems has been measured in lives saved and innovations introduced. Despite this, not enough clinicians or resources are reaching those who need them the most. As technology, such as AI, allows frontline workers to diagnose and cure diseases faster, the potential for governments to build resilient domestic solutions for their populations is in view.
How can steps we’re embarking on today be scaled up and improved to provide even better help for all?
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
The Scottish Affairs Committee hears evidence as part of its inquiry into the future of Scotland’s high streets.
Witnesses:
Leigh Sparks – Professor at University of Stirling
Professor James White – Professor at University of Glasgow
Professor Cathy Parker – Professor at Manchester Metropolitan University
Colin Borland – Scotland Director at Federation of Small Businesses
https://committees.parliament.uk/event/25845/formal-meeting-oral-evidence-session/
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
As our understanding of genomics deepens, the roots of complex conditions such as cancer are being revealed – not because these conditions are becoming more prevalent but because tools to detect, decode and comprehend biological systems have never been more precise.
Join leading experts to explore the role of RNA in health, from gene expression to the molecular process behind ageing and disease.
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
Join this exchange on how a generation more digitally connected than ever can still feel more alone and what the rise of loneliness means for how we build connection in the future.
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
From declining foreign aid budgets to pressures on multilateral institutions, international support is at a critical moment when the traditional levers are being challenged.
What does global aid look like today and can the new models that are taking shape deliver?
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
Water is undergoing a paradigm shift, from being seen as a basic utility to a foundation of global stability. Nearly 70% of climate impacts are tied to how this resource is managed, influencing everything from rising seas and prolonged droughts to disputes over shared waterways and the trade routes they support.
As these pressures intensify and new solutions emerge, how can societies turn this challenge into an opportunity for a more secure and prosperous water future?
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
US federal policy-making may draw global attention but many decisions, from zoning regulation and transport investment to training and education, begin at the local level.
What role are states playing in US competitiveness and future growth, and what impact could their decisions have far from home?
