Source: United Kingdom UK House of Lords (video statements)
The rising level of youth unemployment was in the spotlight on Tuesday 20 January in this question from Lord Leigh of Hurley.
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Conversation with Jensen Huang, President and CEO of NVIDIA
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
A conversation with Jensen Huang, President and CEO of NVIDIA.
Hard Realities of Cyber Threats
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
As cyber and physical risks become increasingly intertwined, disruption in one domain can cascade across all others. With 54% of large organizations citing supply chain challenges as the biggest barrier to cyber resilience, vulnerabilities now reach far beyond traditional networks and into the very systems that sustain global commerce and critical infrastructure.
How can leaders anticipate and contain the next generation of interconnected threats?
Scars of Survival: How I Rebuilt My Life
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
Due to a lack of widespread prevention policies and awareness of acid attacks, there remains societal stigma and low conviction rates.
At 24, writer, activist, TV presenter and model Katie Piper survived a life-threatening acid attack and underwent pioneering surgery. Join this conversation on how she has used her personal experience to support and empower the lives of burn and traumatic scar survivors.
Making Healthy Choices, Better
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
Patients are increasingly “shopping” for health on their own terms, whether it’s using technology to track their vitals, asking an LLM for a diagnosis or “biohacking” their ways to better help.
With preventive care spending far lower than curative care, could the uptake in a more personalized approach result in healthier choices?
Clear-Eyed about Nuclear Renaissance
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
Nuclear power is regaining momentum as advances in reactor design and fission science meet surging demand for reliable, scalable energy. Governments and tech-intensive industries are investing heavily, yet the industry still faces steep cost pressures, long lead times, supply-chain bottlenecks and regulatory risks.
Press Conference: Closing the Manufacturing Talent Gap in the US and Beyond
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
By 2030, the US will face 2.5 million unfilled manufacturing jobs, with 7.5 million more worldwide, threatening innovation, supply chains and economic competitiveness.
Join US Governors and business leaders as they pledge to enable 1 million young people to acquire the skills needed to power the future of advanced manufacturing and supply chains by 2035.
At the Cusp of Healthcare for All
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
At the Cusp of Healthcare for All
For decades, progress in global health systems has been measured in lives saved and innovations introduced. Despite this, not enough clinicians or resources are reaching those who need them the most. As technology, such as AI, allows frontline workers to diagnose and cure diseases faster, the potential for governments to build resilient domestic solutions for their populations is in view.
How can steps we’re embarking on today be scaled up and improved to provide even better help for all?
UK The future of Scotland’s high streets – Scottish Affairs Committee
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
The Scottish Affairs Committee hears evidence as part of its inquiry into the future of Scotland’s high streets.
Witnesses:
Leigh Sparks – Professor at University of Stirling
Professor James White – Professor at University of Glasgow
Professor Cathy Parker – Professor at Manchester Metropolitan University
Colin Borland – Scotland Director at Federation of Small Businesses
https://committees.parliament.uk/event/25845/formal-meeting-oral-evidence-session/
RNA, Why it is still a Big Deal
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
As our understanding of genomics deepens, the roots of complex conditions such as cancer are being revealed – not because these conditions are becoming more prevalent but because tools to detect, decode and comprehend biological systems have never been more precise.
Join leading experts to explore the role of RNA in health, from gene expression to the molecular process behind ageing and disease.