Category: World Economic Forum (video statements)

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A credible pathway to artificial general intelligence (AGI) is increasingly coming into view as advances in scaling, multimodal systems and agentic models converge, placing growing demands on compute, data and energy resources.

Which breakthroughs matter most on the road to AGI and what must be solved before the day after arrives?

Speakers: Demis Hassabis, Dario Amodei, Zanny Minton Beddoes

The 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum will provide a crucial space to focus on the fundamental principles driving trust, including transparency, consistency and accountability.

This Annual Meeting will welcome over 100 governments, all major international organizations, 1000 Forum’s Partners, as well as civil society leaders, experts, youth representatives, social entrepreneurs, and news outlets.

The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. We believe that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to make positive change.

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Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)

Advances in DNA and RNA research are transforming medicine, preventing disease, enhancing therapies and extending human health. Yet as the power to alter genes grows, so do questions of equity, consent and what it means to be human.

As the boundaries between therapy and enhancement blur, how do we decide what should and shouldn’t be edited?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98XMeqep6ro

Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)

Emerging markets will play a crucial role in shaping the global economy, contributing about 65% of global growth by 2035, with nine of them expected to rank among the world’s 20 largest economies.

Powered by young populations, rapid tech adoption and shifts in energy and supply chains, their rise will depend on building resilience amid increasing geopolitical and trade headwinds. What will it take to turn this growth engine into resilient economic strength?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEScSQbtopw

Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)

In 2025 there was a flood of intense transatlantic efforts to end the Ukraine conflict. Attention is now turning to whether an agreement that delivers a just and lasting peace can be attained and what security guarantees could be committed.

What can Kyiv with its partners aim to achieve on and off the battlefield?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZBNtkdGeRE

Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)

AI is disrupting the traditional entry point into professional careers by automating junior roles from law to finance to creative fields, positions that graduates have long relied on to gain experience. As a result, 40% of workers are worried about job security and whether AI will eliminate the pathway to a long-term career.

How can companies and workers adapt to ensure that career growth is still possible despite disruptions?

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Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)

From energy and defence to digital infrastructure, materials have become critical drivers for national competitiveness. With copper demand alone projected to outstrip supply by 30% in 2035, access to materials is increasingly shaping industrial policy, trade relations and security alliances.

How can economies strike a balance between securing their materials needs while remaining open and innovative?

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Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)

Organizations with inclusive practices tend to outperform their peers on innovation, decision-making and employee engagement, and closing workforce gaps could add $28 trillion to global GDP. Yet many corporate agendas have shifted their focus.

As organizations move beyond DEI, what does the next generation of fair workplaces look like?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCgiYbiBq58

Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)

Central banks are facing growing pressure from digital currencies, trade-offs between growth and inflation and the politicization of their role.

How are central banks rethinking the monetary tools needed to meet this moment and ensure economic stability?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnWqxQLFC5E

Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)

As the youngest continent with a rapidly urbanizing population, Africa is leapfrogging traditional infrastructure and deepening regional integration through initiatives such as the Lobito Corridor and the African Continental Free Trade Area. Its reserves of critical minerals are taking on new strategic significance, positioning the continent as an essential partner in global supply chains and industrial growth.

However, as AI and shifting geoeconomics redefine competitiveness, can Africa fully participate or risks being sidelined?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tl5jrjJDiKE

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An unpredictable operating environment is weighting on global growth and traditional engines such as trade are expected to expand by just 0.9% in 2025. With debt-to-GDP reaching a record 95%, there is increasingly limited space for leaders to make drastic policy and operational changes. At the same time, AI is emerging as a key driver of growth in some economies, improving productivity, enabling new business models and accelerating innovation across industries.

What will be the new sources of growth and how can we ensure that the benefits are shared broadly?

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