As the Fourth Industrial Revolution advances, foundational technology domains are converging to create new opportunities. In addition to their breakthrough potential, the simultaneous development of quantum, robotics, AI and more are accelerating mutual advancements. What are the driving forces behind this convergence and how can organizations position themselves strategically within it for future growth? This is the full audio from a session at the Annual Meeting of the Global Future...

From bespoke gene editing to AI-powered healthcare, we are living in an age of breakthroughs propelled by advances in AI. What are the trade-offs societies and industries need to manage as AI adoption progresses? Speaker: Erik Brynjolfsson, Jerry Yang and Akiko Yamazaki Professor; Director, Digital Economy Lab, Stanford University Host: Zeina Soufan, Senior Anchor, Asharq News This is the full audio from a session at the Annual Meeting of the Global Future Councils 2024 in Dubai on 16,...

From mining to manufacturing, achieving a successful energy transition and net-zero emissions will require industries to accelerate their pace of decarbonization. What new innovations and technologies can make decarbonization more efficient, cost-effective and scalable? This session was recorded live September 23, 2024 during the World Economic Forum’s Sustainable Development Impact Meetings.  Speakers:  Sadaf Hosseini Head of Growth, Partnerships and Innovation Ecosystems, UpLink,...

Generative AI holds the potential to transform a broad range of economic activities and to help address the world's most pressing development challenges. However, the benefits of this technological revolution are not yet shared by all globally. What actions can policy-makers and innovators take now to realize AI's promise while ensuring that its benefits lead to shared prosperity for all? This session was recorded live September 23, 2024 during the World Economic Forum’s Sustainable...

Global decision makers will convene at three COPs on the Biodiversity, Climate and Desertification agendas this year. As the planet risks maintaining a pathway to 3C of warming, with intensifying land degradation and a million animal and plant species at risk of extinction, a coordinated approach is fundamental to maintain momentum on the net-zero, nature-positive transition. How can actors from the public and private sector move beyond current geoeconomic tensions and take the necessary...

Water is crucial for human life and the economy, with its economic use value estimated at 60% of global GDP. However, investment in water solutions remains significantly low. This is the full audio from a studio session on 12 September, 2024 with leading investors and innovators discussing the untapped potential in water solutions and exploring the findings of the recently launched community paper ‘Investing in Water: A Practical Guide.’ Panelists: Kelven Lam, Investment Manager, Emerald...

Clean air is essential for our health, yet millions of people around the world are affected by air pollution each year, leading to premature deaths and severe health issues. Vulnerable groups, such as children, the elderly, and those with chronic diseases, are especially at risk. A lack of transparency in data, insufficient political will, and limited funding are often barriers to progress.   Improving air quality is a win for both public health and climate change mitigation. Cities can...

Scroll down for full podcast transcript - click the ‘Show more’ arrow The discovery of the world's first functional graphene semiconductor, along with significant advancements in neuromorphic computing and the release of AI superchips are poised to accelerate computing power. How are these breakthroughs reshaping the future of industry and what are the latest AI applications? This is the full audio from a session at the Annual Meeting of the New Champions (AMNC24) on June 26, 2024. Watch...

While some supply chains have held up better than feared since the pandemic, in the years following 2008 global trade growth has stagnated as governments and companies have progressively been seeking to diversify. Hear this session to learn about recent trends in globalization and what the current landscape means for the future. This is the full audio from a session at the Annual Meeting of the New Champions (AMNC24) on June 26, 2024. Watch it here: ...

Amid signs of potential economic optimism, a complex array of risks threatens to derail progress. From tackling climate emergencies, to rising geopolitical tensions and the accelerating infodemic, how can global collaboration and innovation protect and propel economic growth? This is the full audio from a session at the Annual Meeting of the New Champions (AMNC24) on June 26, 2024. Watch it here: ...

As interest in technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing and biotechnology pivot from early investment to practical application, public and private organizations are seeking out their real impact on productivity, organization and growth. How can the nascent innovations of today forge a new path forward? This is the full audio from a session at the Annual Meeting of the New Champions (AMNC24) on June 27, 2024. Watch it here: ...

Advancing women's employment could add $12 trillion to global GDP and boost some countries' economic output by as much as 35%. Against a backdrop of stalling progress globally, how can economies, businesses and capital markets tackle gender gaps to unlock new pathways for inclusive and sustainable growth? This is the full audio from a session at the Annual Meeting of the New Champions (AMNC24) on June 25, 2024, linked to the ongoing work of the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Parity...

The prospects for global growth have been steadily improving this year, with the IMF projecting 3.2% growth in 2024 and 41% of chief economists having upgraded their forecasts in recent months. However, the pace of expansion expected this decade is tepid by historical standards and geo-economic fragmentation is creating divergences between regions. What and where will the main drivers of growth derive from in the coming years? This is the full audio from a session at the Annual Meeting of...

China's growth engines seem to be slowing due to a range of factors, including an ageing population, a slowdown in productivity, and major challenges facing the private sector. Rather than seeking a quick boost, how can a focus on high-quality development strengthen its economic fundamentals, recharge growth and enable it to avoid the middle-income trap in the long term? This is the full audio from a session at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting in Davos on 17 January, 2024. Watch it...

The Global Gender Gap Index annually benchmarks the current state and evolution of gender parity across four key dimensions (Economic Participation and Opportunity, Educational Attainment, Health and Survival, and Political Empowerment). It is the longest-standing index tracking the progress of numerous countries’ efforts towards closing these gaps over time since its inception in 2006. This is the full audio of a video briefing to explore the current state of global gender parity. Featuring...

The manufacturing sector, which accounts for one-fifth of global carbon emissions and over half of the world's energy usage, is taking centre stage in the global race to net zero. Yet despite a raft of commitments and first steps, around 50% of companies are off track in achieving their targets. How can manufacturers leverage new innovations and technologies to successfully negotiate the green transition while maintaining growth? This is the full audio from a session at the World Economic...

While various regulations are being put in place across the globe to address governance challenges, economic instability and conflict are exacerbating corruption. How can we unlock good governance to ensure sustainable transformation and economic growth in challenging times? This is the full audio from a session at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting in Davos on 18 January, 2024. Watch it here: ...

With the education industry at a pivotal point of transformation driven by AI and innovative teaching methodologies, new education hotspots are emerging to address the growing and diversified education needs of the global economy. How can governments and businesses future-proof their education systems and leverage AI and other technologies? This is the full audio from a session at the Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development in Riyadh on 28 April, 2024. ...

Since 1990, global efforts have successfully halved child mortality. Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals, however, has been insufficient, with climate change and preventable diseases jeopardizing decades of advancement and millions of lives. How can we strengthen the global health architecture to eradicate disease and make essential health innovations accessible to all? This is the full audio from a session at the Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for...

Nuclear energy is part of the solution to meeting the growing demand for green power, with innovations from small modulator reactors to fusion providing opportunities beyond existing power plants. What is the enabling environment needed to support the commercial viability of new nuclear solutions? This is the full audio from a session at the Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development in Riyadh on 29 April, 2024. Watch it here: ...

AI-powered models, which are rapidly developing in capacity and scale, are expected to disrupt companies' operating and business models. What are the near-term use cases and long-term moonshot opportunities for AI to fundamentally reshape industrial ecosystems? This is the full audio from a session at the Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development in Riyadh on 29 April, 2024. Watch it here: ...

While AI has the potential to augment the capabilities of workers by automating tasks, concerns persist regarding technological unemployment and the concentration of productivity gains. As AI develops further, what are the trade-offs leaders will need to manage? This is the full audio from a session at the Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development in Riyadh on 28 April, 2024. Watch it here: ...

The recent sustained slowdown in growth has been compounded by a succession of crises and dislocations. What approaches are needed to reignite growth while shifting to a better balance between quantity and quality? Recorded 28 April, 2024 at the Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development in Riyadh. Watch it...

In a significant heightening of the battle for global pre-eminence in the semiconductor industry, export bans on certain types of advanced chips, including those used to develop AI, have come into effect. What impact will these restrictions have on both innovation and the competitive landscape in advanced chipmaking as the industry takes centre stage in power relations between the major global economies? This is the full audio from a session at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting in...