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A special Address by He Lifeng, Vice-Premier of the People’s Republic of China.
Special Address by Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
A special address by Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission.
Welcoming Remarks and Special Address
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Return of Creative Destruction
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
The Nobel Prize in Economics 2025 recognized research showing that long-term growth depends on a relentless cycle of innovation replacing the old and creating the new. In a world marked by uncertainty, fragmentation and technological disruption, this insight feels more relevant than ever.
Can the principles of creative renewal be turned into practical strategies for growth?
How Robust Is Private Credit?
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
With private market assets having tripled since 2013 and projected to reach $20 trillion by 2030, traditional and retail investors are increasingly turning to these investments.
As private credit and other private market strategies expand, how can strong attention continue to draw investment while also avoiding systemic risks?
How is the perception of risk shifting over time, as crises become increasingly interconnected and frequent?
Who Is Winning on Energy Security?
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
As geopolitical competition intensifies and threats to critical energy infrastructure grow, nations are pursuing divergent paths to achieve energy security. Some are expanding the use of clean energy, others revisiting nuclear production, upgrading grid infrastructure, or leveraging traditional hydrocarbons.
What impact will these differing strategies have on global energy demand and on those looking to secure reliable energy for the long term?
Open Forum: The Snow Factor
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Glaciers cover just 10% of the Earth yet sustain half of humanity – and they’re vanishing at an alarming rate. Beyond providing freshwater, they regulate climate, support ecosystems and power communities.
Mountain regions have become hubs of climate innovation, where scientists, policy-makers and local communities race to preserve ice and protect the billions who depend on it. How can we scale solutions to safeguard these vital ecosystems?
Conversation with Aziz Akhannouch, Head of Government, Kingdom of Morocco
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A conversation with Aziz Akhannouch, Head of Government, Kingdom of Morocco.
Governments as Economic Super Actors
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Tariffs are being used increasingly both to promote domestic production and as a bargaining chip, triggering a proliferation of policy responses and negotiations.
Will tariff-led industrial policy remain the reality in the long term and what measurable impacts is this having on global trade?
Risks by the Numbers
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The Global Risks Report 2026 offers fresh insights into the evolving landscape of global risks in both the near and long term.
How is the perception of risk shifting over time, as crises become increasingly interconnected and frequent?