Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
Predictions of a US recession have come and gone, yet the economy defied forecasts and continues to grow. As the country benefits from rapid innovation, energy independence and access to capital, it also faces record deficits, economic inequality and distrust in institutions.
Will the US continue to outperform, or is this a temporary economic edge?
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
Cyber fraud is no longer just about stolen money; it’s about stolen lives. Industrial-scale scam centres across South-East Asia are blending online fraud with trafficking and tech-enabled coercion, trapping workers while targeting victims globally.
With online payment fraud set to exceed $362 billion by 2028, what can be done to disrupt these operations, protect exploited workers and build resilience in the digital economy?
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
The Public Accounts Committee hears evidence on the work of the Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat).
Witnesses:
Chris Walters – Interim Chief Executive at Ofwat
Helen Campbell – Interim Executive Director, Delivery at Ofwat
David Hill – Director General for Strategy and Water at Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
https://committees.parliament.uk/event/25711/formal-meeting-oral-evidence-session/
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
As AI reshapes economies, societies and daily life, profound questions emerge about human dignity, moral agency and the essence of personhood.
How can humanity navigate the promises and perils of AI, and what values should define us in an age of advanced artificial intelligence?
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
Every $1 invested in housing generates $2-$3 in GDP impact through construction, jobs and services. Tight housing markets, in contrast, act as a hidden tax on prosperity, driving workers from high-value regions, stifling family formation and inflaming social tensions.
What mix of reforms ensures housing remains a stabilizer of societies rather than a trigger for economic and social fracture?
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
In August 2025, negotiations for a global plastics treaty stalled once again, leaving the world without a clear path forward. Meanwhile, plastic pollution continues to pose growing challenges for climate, health and economies around the world.
Can leaders still find common ground and build the trust needed to reach a meaningful agreement?
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
With more stablecoin transfers in 2024 than Visa and Mastercard combined, the asset-pegged token is shifting from niche crypto instrument to a foundational element of financial systems.
This session explores how stablecoins are redefining payments, cross-border flows and the role of the traditional reserve currencies.
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
A special address by Friedrich Merz, Federal Chancellor of Germany.
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
Some 65 years ago, the first human ventured into space. What was once the domain of governments is now increasingly shared with private companies reshaping the landscape.
As missions push towards the moon, Mars and beyond, questions of ownership, accessibility and sustainability grow more urgent.
In this new space race, how do we balance discovery with responsibility?
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
Globally, the middle class had been growing by about 54 million people every year since 2011, but with the pandemic in 2020 that growth tapered off, while concerns about long-term job security are rising.
How will AI impact middle-class economics and where are economies focused on growth from the middle out despite the odds?
