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Preemptive Approach to Combatting and Characterizing Emerging Synthetic Opioids

Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)

This webinar seeks to describe how preemptive synthesis and characterization of potent psychoactive substances from the literature can aid forensic scientists in the identification of unknowns appearing in samples emerging from illicit markets. Additionally, the presenter seeks to provide understanding of how gaps in pharmacological knowledge of old drugs can be exploited to find new emerging synthetic drugs.

This webinar was hosted by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on February 8, 2021.

(Opinions or points of view expressed represent the speaker and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. Any product or manufacturer discussed is presented for informational purposes only and do not constitute product approval or endorsement by the U.S. Department of Justice.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_F-iaNhxKfA

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Living Autonomously

Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)

Cars steer themselves, drones navigate battlefields without humans, algorithms diagnose patients and digital companions offer therapy. Physical AI in particular is transforming ordinary moments into automated ones.

As everything from intimacy to conflict is mediated through machines, are we ready to decide what should and shouldn’t be left to autonomous systems?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aH6yvNSxJ50

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Davos Kick-off for FIFA World Cup 2026

Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)

The FIFA World Cup holds the title for being the world’s most-watched sporting event and with 48 teams competing at the upcoming finals, it will be historic.

This year’s tournament will be hosted for the first time by three nations – Canada, Mexico and the United States – from 11 June to 19 July.

Join this session hosted in collaboration with FIFA in celebration of the world’s most popular sport.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13f6oIzGhXM

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Parenting in an Anxious World

Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)

Over the past half-century, many countries have undergone profound shifts in family structures, accompanied by growing unease about the influence of smartphones, social media and the fast pace of modern life. These changes have sparked fears that children may be receiving less stability, attention and connection.

How can we design a family ecosystem that is flexible, robust and gives children what they need to grow?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXo5qc-LQkY

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Energy: The Great Funding Gap

Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)

Emerging economies are estimated to account for over 90% of global energy demand growth annually. Between keeping the lights on and keeping emissions down lies a defining economic challenge of how to fund this surge at a time of narrowing fiscal space.

Will emerging economies fuel the next energy era or be left in the dark by a financing shortfall?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNcY85neIAI

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Open Forum: Agricultural Evolution

Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)

The global food system is under mounting strain. Feeding a growing population amid climate disruption, resource scarcity and nutritional inequality demands transformation. As innovations in farming, ingredients and supply chain move from theory to practice, the challenge is to scale solutions that are both people and planet positive.

How can collective action turn proven approaches into widespread change, building food systems that expand consumer choices, sustain farmers and restore the planet’s balance?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMydzg2RkWk

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Converging Technologies to Win

Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)

The next era of competitiveness will be won not by single breakthroughs but by nations that can integrate multiple advanced technologies into coherent industrial strategies. While AI dominates headlines, it is its interplay with advanced technologies such as compute, robotics, materials and energy that will decide which countries can scale and sustain future growth.

What capabilities and governance structures must countries build for (re)industrialization and resilience?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2cE3Qa5bCQ