The 2024 Annual Meeting in Davos will bring together more than 2,800 leaders from 120 countries to discuss the theme of "Rebuilding Trust".
The Annual Meeting will focus on global pressing issues such as economic growth, climate and nature action, energy security, technology governance, and human development, and promote dialogue and cooperation.
More than 200 sessions will be live-streamed to reach a wider audience.
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Increasing social polarization and uncertainty are continuing to cause global instability. To that end, the 2024 World Economic Forum Annual Meeting will bring together more than 2,800 leaders from around the world to drive dialogue, strengthen cooperation and deepen partnerships to address the world's major challenges.
We are faced with a world of excellence and increasing social divisions, which have led to increasingly widespread uncertainty and pessimism. What we need is not just crisis management, but to rebuild trust in the future by looking at the root causes of current problems and building a more promising future together. Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum, said.
The agenda of the Annual Meeting will provide insight into the latest developments around the world and build on the forward-looking work of the Forum and its stakeholders to develop practical and innovative solutions. The Annual Meeting aims to: restore and reimagine the cooperation necessary to promote resilience and security; reinvigorating economic growth and improving the quality of life; act quickly to protect the climate and nature while maintaining energy security; ensuring that technological development is inclusive; and investing in people to create equal opportunities.
A grand event for global stakeholders
Switzerland is the host country of the Annual Meeting. More than 300 dignitaries will attend the annual meeting, including more than 60 heads of state and leaders. All key regions of the world were represented.
High-level political leaders attending the annual meeting include: Premier of the People's Republic of ChinaLi Qiang, France**Emmanuel Macron, President of the European CommissionUrsula von der Leyen, Argentina**J**ier Milei, Prime Minister of the Republic of KoreaHan Duck-Soo, Prime Minister of SpainPedro Sánchez, President of the Swiss Confederation and Minister of Defence, Civil Defence and Sports in 2024Viola Amherd, Ukraine**Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Prime Minister of BelgiumAlexander de Croo, Colombia**Gustavo Francisco Petro Urrego, Prime Minister of GreeceKyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of IraqMohammed Shya al Sudani, Prime Minister of IrelandLeo Varadkar, Prime Minister of JordanBisher Hani Al Khasawneh, Kenya**William Samoei Ruto, Prime Minister of LebanonNajib Mikati, Prime Minister of MongoliaOyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai, Prime Minister of the NetherlandsMark Rutte, Nigeria**Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Poland**Andrzej Duda, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of QatarMohammed bin Abdulrahman al Thani, Serbia**Aleksandar Vu I, Singapore**Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Sri Lanka**Ranil Wickremesinghe, Israel**Isaac Herzog, Prime Minister of ThailandSrettha Th**isin, Prime Minister of VietnamPham Minh Chinh
Other high-level *** attendees at the Annual Meeting include: U.S. Secretary of StateAntony Blinken, U.S. *** ConsultantJake Sullivan, as well as a number of representatives in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.
Heads of international organizations attending the Annual Meeting include: Secretary-General of the United NationsAntónio Guterres, President of the International Monetary OrganizationKristalina Georgieva, President of the World BankAjay S banga）, Director-General of the World ** OrganizationNgozi Okonjo-Iweala, Secretary-General of the North Atlantic Treaty OrganizationJens Stoltenberg, Director-General of the World Health OrganizationTedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Administrator of the United Nations Development ProgrammeAchim Steiner
1,600 business leaders are expected to attend the Annual Meeting, including more than 800 global CEOs and chairs from World Economic Forum members and partners. More than 150 representatives of global innovators, technology pioneers and unicorns who are transforming industries will also attend.
More than 200 members from the Forum's Global Shapers, Young Global Leaders and Social Entrepreneurship community will attend the annual meeting to showcase local innovations and solutions. In addition, more than 150 experts and heads of world-class universities, research institutions and think tanks, as well as more than 40 leaders of labor organizations, non-governmental organizations, religious organizations and other social organizations will also attend the annual meeting.
Heads of social organizations attending the annual meeting include: Global Director-General of the World Wide Society for NatureKirsten Schuijt, Chairman of the International Rescue CommitteeDavid Miliband (D**ID Miliband).Secretary-General of the International Trade Union ConfederationLuke Treang (Luc**and Executive Director of Human Rights WatchTirana Hassan
The 2024 Annual Meeting in Davos will be live-streamed with more than 200 sessions, aiming to reach and inform a wider audience. In addition, the 21st Annual Meeting will be held with an open forum inviting the public to participate in a panel discussion, "From Life to Laboratory: Science in Action". The Global Partnership Village will continue its work during the Annual Meeting to further enhance public participation.
Together, we can make an impact
During the week's agenda, sessions will present the latest recommendations and programmes for progress in the following areas: global security,** economic growth, jobs, climate and action for nature, energy transition, technological innovation, and health and well-being. To view the full agenda, please click here to read the original article.
At a time when global challenges require urgent solutions, innovative public-private partnerships are essential to turn ideas into action," said B. Rge Brende, President of the World Economic Forum. "Forums provide a regular mechanism for conducting research, building alliances, and developing frameworks that can foster mission-driven collaboration throughout the year. Next week's Annual Meeting will be an accelerator for such collaboration, deepening ties between leaders and initiatives. ”
In terms of global cooperation, the Forum recently released the "Global Cooperation Barometer", which highlights the key areas where cooperation can still be achieved in an increasingly competitive global environment, laying the foundation for the best on global cooperation. Several sessions of the Annual Meeting will examine regional partnerships, identify ways to enhance North-South cooperation, and build effective and inclusive systems. Among them, major initiatives such as the Global Facilitation Alliance and the Science and Technology Initiative will provide steps for practical reforms. The Forum will also continue the tradition of providing space for diplomatic dialogue, including between Ukraine and the Western Balkans. On the eve of the Annual Meeting, 70*** advisors will participate in a conference co-hosted by Ukraine and Switzerland** in Davos on January 14.
On the economic front, a number of sessions will delve into the latest economic developments, including industrial strategies, debt, the new normal of high interest rates, the outlook for the job market, etc., with the participation of leaders from international organizations and financial institutions, as well as top economists. The Forum's first "Future Growth" initiative will launch a two-year program dedicated to improving the quality of economic growth. The Forum's Global Risks Report 2024, released ahead of the Annual Meeting, will identify key global risks in the near and next decade, while the latest Chief Economist Outlook report will present an analysis of expectations for the global economy in 2024.
On climate, nature and energy, the Forum will build on the momentum and positive outcomes of COP28 to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to scale up the deployment of renewable energy to improve energy efficiency and meet energy demand, and further protect and restore nature. The Forum will advance work on key initiatives, including the Alliance of First Movers, the CEO Climate Leaders Alliance, and the Financing the Net Zero Transition initiative, as well as new initiatives to mobilize the energy transition needed in the Global South to unleash the power of investment for a nature-positive future.
On the technology side, the forum aims to understand and manage risks while maximizing the opportunities presented by rapid technological development. During the Annual Meeting, the Forum will release a global cybersecurity outlook and insights on artificial intelligence. The sessions will advance the work of the Edison Alliance to further advance digital inclusion and continue the work of the AI Governance Coalition to advocate for the responsible design, development, and deployment of inclusive AI systems around the world.
In terms of human development, the Annual Meeting will focus on people-centred economic and technological transformation. A number of sessions will address issues such as income inequality, social mobility, modern supply-side economics, gender equality, improving health and enhancing well-being. Key initiatives include the Reskills Revolution and Accelerating Gender Equality, as well as the latest initiatives around a just transition and equality in women's health.
Thirty-five cultural leaders will participate in the arts and culture agenda, including the 30th annual Crystal Awards, which focuses on the protection of the Amazon River and its indigenous communities, the fight for gender equality, and the need to address forced evictions, natural disasters, pollution of the planet, and the need to preserve mental health and well-being.
About the 2024 World Economic Forum Annual Meeting
The 2024 World Economic Forum Annual Meeting will be held in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, from 15-19 January, bringing together key leaders from around the world to focus on the theme of "Rebuilding Trust**. For more information, please click to read the original article
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