Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
Governments continue to face a choice between economic efficiency, strategic autonomy or a mix of both. With these choices already running the risk of creating disruption to people’s day-to-day lives, political ideologies are also increasingly crossing borders and losing sight of local realities.
What does a successful political system look like and has the globalization of politics resulted in politics no longer serving its purpose?
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
As geopolitical tensions intensify, security considerations are reshaping economic policy, production and fiscal priorities worldwide.
This session explores how governments are adapting to an era defined by conflict risk and strategic competition. How can economies meet rising security demands without sacrificing long-term growth and stability?
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
Journalists still break stories, report the news and share opinions, yet AI is using their words outside of traditional media and already-struggling local outlets are not able to keep up in a fast-changing industry.
How does the fourth estate maintain its traditional standards of accuracy, independence and fairness while also meeting the moment?
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
The internet’s business model is being rewritten. As AI and agentic systems become the lens through which users engage with the web, and games evolve into persistent, AI-driven digital worlds, the traditional link between attention, ads, and value is breaking down.
If clicks and impressions no longer anchor value, what should take their place in defining how information, experiences, and their creators are valued?
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
From exploring the origins of the cosmos to powering electric grids, scientific discoveries underpin the expansion of human knowledge and the stewardship of our future.
However, as trust in experts wavers and the collaborative spirit of science competes with intellectual property wars and security concerns, how can scientific research remain a driver for future discovery?
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
From the streets of Kathmandu to the campuses of Nairobi, the digital spaces of Jakarta and the civic labs of Seoul, youth are reshaping democracy in real time.
How can leaders engage with these signals of change to deepen trust and dialogue with the next generation?
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
Join Yo-Yo Ma for a special evening of music and dialogue, an invitation to imagine new ways of living in balance with one another and with the planet.
Speakers: Yo-Yo Ma, Aulani Wilhelm, Bryan Stevenson, Christine Lagarde
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.
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Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
With nearly two-thirds of the world’s countries being democracies, 2024 has witnessed an extraordinary exercise of civic participation, with close to 3.7 billion people voting. Despite that, democracies are under increasing pressure from citizens to ensure that governments deliver for all. While efforts to leverage technology and innovation are enhancing transparency, many societies continue to grapple with polarization and institutional fatigue.
As societies navigate these contrasts, how can we safeguard openness and the free exchange of ideas?
Speakers: Shekhar Gupta, Hélène Landemore, Edwin Tong Chun Fai, Fernando Hugo Aramayo, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya
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)
Fragmented markets, high energy costs and slow permitting are squeezing European industry while global competitors surge ahead. Deeper market integration, smarter regulation and faster grid investment could cut costs and revive growth – yet progress drags.
Can Europe commit to turning the energy transition into a source of competitiveness, or will it continue to fall behind?
Speakers: Kıvanç Zaimler, Fatih Birol, Bogdan IVAN, Anna Borg, Sasha Vakulina
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)
Saudi Arabia continues its journey under Vision 2030, doing so amid an increasingly uncertain global landscape shaped by geopolitical fragmentation, technological change, and evolving trade patterns.
As these reforms progress against the backdrop of the transformations at play, how is the country adapting its trajectory in a shifting economic context?
Speakers: Jennifer Johnson, Ajay S. Banga, Noubar Afeyan, Faisal Alibrahim, Joumanna Bercetche, Mohammed Al-Jadaan
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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