Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
China is entering a new demographic era, with one of the world’s fastest-ageing populations reshaping its economic and social landscape. At the same time, advances in genetics, regenerative medicine and preventive health are deepening the understanding of ageing and healthy living.
As science and policy evolve, what will it take to realize the full potential of longevity?
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
As geopolitical fragmentation reshapes trade flows, AI enables real-time visibility and decision-making and supply networks are reconfigured towards regionalization and diversification, supply chains must evolve from linear models into adaptive, interconnected systems.
Looking ahead, how will leading supply chains differentiate themselves in becoming intelligent, adaptive systems capable of real-time reconfiguration?
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
Now in its 16th year, the World Economic Forum’s Energy Transition Index 2026 tracks global progress towards a more secure, equitable and sustainable energy system. Join us for the launch of this year’s report as experts unpack why transition readiness has stalled despite record investment, how geopolitical tensions and the Hormuz crisis are reshaping energy security priorities, and which countries and regions are emerging as leaders, or falling behind, in an increasingly fragmented global transition.
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
China’s role in sectors such as consumer technology and manufacturing automation is being shaped by industrial policy, market scale and a dynamic technology ecosystem. Companies that move quickly from prototype to production and tap dense supplier networks often gain an edge, even without relying solely on proprietary technology.
Where does China’s innovation model remain strongest and where are constraints felt?
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
Whether set in a historic courtyard in Guangdong province or at an Italian embassy in Europe, public art grounded in collaboration with communities can transform a space into a platform for cultural exchange.
In this visual journey, artist and creative director Adalberto Lonardi examines how socially engaged art can foster cross-sector collaborations and collective identity and preserve heritage for future generations.
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
From the growing use of the renminbi in cross-border transactions to the rise of the Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS), China is creating its own financial infrastructure that is increasingly competing with the long-established Western system.
As governments and companies consider their relationships in competing geoeconomic blocs, will they have to choose a financial side?
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
After nearly 50 years of on-off sanctions, proxy conflict and nuclear brinkmanship, tensions between the US and Iran reached an apex this year. As the situation evolves rapidly, many hope for a long-lasting peace agreement.
What would such an agreement look like and how would it affect the rest of the world?
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
From energy shocks to the impact of tariffs, prices are facing pressure from multiple sides and risk remaining a top economic issue. Price increases run the risk of eroding trust in institutions and triggering political blowback.
What response can effectively protect economic stability and social cohesion when cost of living becomes less certain?
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
Cutting-edge fields such as quantum sensing, biotechnologies and AI offer new productivity levers but require specialized infrastructure, large investments and specific regulations to be deployed.
When will deep tech show its promise and are we patient enough to wait?
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
Every image of the future economy is built with sustainable, accessible, productive and high-performing materials working together to deliver prosperity.
What trends are driving the modernization of materials systems and what risks need to be addressed to meet future needs?
