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| 09:00 - 09:30 | One-on-One | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Studio |
An Insight, An Idea with Justin Yifu Lin |
| 09:00 - 10:00 | Interactive Session | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Davos |
Exploring New Frontiers of Growth What is driving new models of growth in frontier and emerging markets? Dimensions to be addressed: - Intensifying South-South economic activity - Fostering frugal innovation models - Redefining the developmental state Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is on the record and webcast live. |
| Forum Debate | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Lugano |
Forum Debate: Demystifying Asia's Entrepreneurs Are Asia's entrepreneurs different from Western entrepreneurs? Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This debate is on the record and webcast live. |
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| Interactive Session | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Geneva |
Creative Agents of Change How is the concept of cultural entrepreneurship driving social change? Dimensions to be addressed: - Creating new platforms for performing arts - Incorporating arts into corporate culture - Integrating marginalized communities as co-creators Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese |
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| Beta Zone | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Beta Zone |
Tiny Particles -- Big Questions The recent discovery at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) of a new particle consistent with the long-sought Higgs boson concludes a chapter of physics that began a half-century ago. Why is this discovery so exciting? Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese |
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| 09:00 - 11:00 | WorkStudio | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - WorkStudio |
Creating the Foundations for Competitiveness How can countries measure and ensure sustainable competitiveness for quality growth? Session objectives: - Understanding the drivers of national competitiveness - Exchanging best practices on implementing competitiveness strategies - Exploring scalability across regions and sectors This session is linked to initiatives and communities of the Forum. Jennifer Blanke is available to brief participants. |
| 10:00 - 10:30 | One-on-One | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Studio |
An Insight, An Idea with Albert-Laszlo Barabasi A conversation with physicist Albert-Laszlo Barabasi on his breakthrough idea about how the social structures of organizations can be understood and influenced through network and complexity science Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese |
| 10:30-11:30 | Interactive Session |
Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Lugano |
Strategic Shifts: The Future of Infrastructure What major trends, new models and emerging technologies are transforming the infrastructure industry landscape? Dimensions to be addressed: - Innovative approaches to infrastructure finance - Changing regulatory and institutional frameworks - Emerging smart and efficient infrastructure technology This session is linked to initiatives and communities of the Forum. Alex Wong is available to brief participants. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is on the record and webcast live. |
| Interactive Session | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Geneva |
China's Cultural Renaissance As many Chinese show renewed interest in their cultural heritage, how will past traditions shape the values of a rapidly changing society? Dimensions to be addressed: - Reviving ancient philosophy - Mirroring societal transformations in literature - Valuing cultural knowledge as social capital Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese |
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| Beta Zone | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Beta Zone |
Smart Art How is technology redefining arts and culture? Dimensions to be addressed: - Blending art and science - Visualizing complex data - Redefining audience interaction Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese |
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| Interactive Session | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Davos |
European Crisis, Global Impact What is the impact of the European crisis on the global economy? Dimensions to be addressed: - EU-emerging market trade and investment - Role of the euro in the international monetary system Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is on the record and webcast live. |
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| Mentor Session | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Basel |
Reshaping the Manufacturing Sector in China Xu Heyi, a Mentor of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions and Chairman of Beijing Automotive Group, shares his perspective with Global Growth Companies on how new technologies, globalization and the re-industrialization process in developed countries will shape the manufacturing sector in China. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese |
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| 10:30 - 11.45 | IdeasLab | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Ideaslab 2 |
Creating Smart Environments with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) The fusion of the physical and digital worlds is creating smart environments to power the future economy. Discover and debate in the IdeasLab: Idea 1: Creating cities with personalized mobility and architecture Idea 2: Using sensors to augment human experience with responsive environments Idea 3: Understanding complexity to map social and economic connections Idea 4: Creating smart microbes for health, energy and the environment Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese |
| 12.00 - 13:00 | One-on-One | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Studio |
An Insight, An Idea with Li Daokui A conversation with top Chinese economist Li Daokui on his breakthrough idea about China's strategy to maintain its growth momentum in a world of financial crises Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is open to reporting press. |
| Interactive Session | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Geneva |
Labyrinth of Absences "All art speaks in signs and symbols." -- Albert Schweitzer Contemporary artist Reena Saini Kallat explores themes of time, loss and transience through a wide range of artistic media. After the session, participants are welcome to continue an informal conversation with the artist in the Arts and Culture Lounge, located in the Village of the Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese |
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| Interactive Session | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Lugano |
Strategic Shifts: The Future of Finance What major trends, new models and emerging technologies are transforming the financial industry landscape? Dimensions to be addressed: - Implications of the Eurozone crisis - Industry restructuring and consolidation - Emerging technologies in personal finance Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is on the record and webcast live. |
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| Interactive Session | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Zermatt |
Strategic Shifts: The Future of Consumption What major trends, new models and emerging technologies are transforming the consumer industry landscape in Asia? Dimensions to be addressed: - Shifting consumer and market dynamics - Innovating sustainable value chains - Increasing consumer engagement This session is linked to initiatives and communities of the Forum. Tiffany West is available to brief participants. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese |
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| Beta Zone | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Beta Zone |
Strategic Shifts: The Future of Information Technologies What major trends, new models and emerging technologies are transforming the information technologies industry landscape? Dimensions to be addressed: - Safety and security challenges - Potential of open innovation models - Impact of emerging Asian globalizers This session is linked to initiatives and communities of the Forum. Alan Marcus is available to brief participants. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese |
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| Interactive Session | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Davos |
Strategic Shifts: The Future of Energy What major trends, new models and emerging technologies are transforming the energy industry landscape? Dimensions to be addressed: - Implications of resource discoveries and new technologies - Energy independence and interdependence after Fukushima - Impact of economic slowdown and market dynamics - New models for energy access This session is linked to initiatives and communities of the Forum. Roberto Bocca is available to brief participants. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is on the record and webcast live. | |
| Mentor Session | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Basel |
Leadership: Turning Chaos into Engagement Jeffrey Joerres, a Mentor of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ManpowerGroup, shares his perspective with Global Growth Companies on the leadership skills that are essential to maintaining an engaged and outcome-oriented workforce in the midst of an ever-changing, complex and challenging environment. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese | |
| 12.00 - 13.15 | IdeasLab | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Ideaslab 1 |
Unlocking the Potential of Biotechnology with the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) Breakthroughs in biotechnology are creating new frontiers of growth and development. Discover and debate in the IdeasLab: Idea 1: Biological systems engineering to tackle global challenges Idea 2: Systems metabolic engineering for industrial production Idea 3: Intelligent synthetic biology for smart engineering Idea 4: Big data for network biology |
| 13.00 - 14.00 | Community Lunch | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - The Village |
Participants are cordially invited to a buffet lunch in the Village within the Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center. |
| 13.45 - 15.00 | TV Debate | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Lugano |
The Next Manufacturing Frontier Where will the next frontier of manufacturing emerge as the global economy recovers? Dimensions to be addressed: - Emerging hubs in East and West - Advanced manufacturing skills and technologies - Innovative value chains and business models The World Economic Forum hosts this debate in partnership with CCTV. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese As this is a televised debate, please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the session. The door will be closed at the scheduled time. This session is on the record and will be broadcast on television. |
| 14:00 - 15:00 | Beta Zone | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Beta Zone |
Strategic Shifts: The Future of Healthcare What major trends, new models and emerging technologies are transforming the healthcare industry landscape? Dimensions to be addressed: - Shifting patterns of non-communicable diseases - Progress towards healthier lifestyles - Potential of digital and mobile technologies This session is linked to initiatives and communities of the Forum. Olivier Raynaud is available to brief participants. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese |
| Interactive Session | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Zermatt |
Strategic Shifts: The Future of the Resource Industry What major trends, new models and emerging technologies are transforming the resource industry landscape? Dimensions to be addressed: - Market dynamics and maturity of existing assets - Implications of recent resource discoveries and new technologies - Resource ownership and value maximization - Impact of shifting societal and governance expectations This session is linked to initiatives and communities of the Forum. Alex Wong is available to brief participants. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese | |
| Interactive Session | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Davos |
The 7 Billion Challenge What innovations are needed to meet the basic needs of a growing population? Dimensions to be addressed: - Aligning science and technology with societal needs - Designing new developmental models - Rethinking global cooperation and partnerships Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is on the record and webcast live. | |
| Interactive Session | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Klosters |
World Economic Forum Vision and Mission The Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum, Professor Klaus Schwab, invites all newcomers and interested participants to a briefing on the institution's strategic vision and latest initiatives. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese | |
| Mentor Session | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Basel |
Free Trade, Open Collaboration, Fair Competition Gao Jifan, a Mentor of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Trina Solar, shares his perspective with Global Growth Companies on how to confront economic challenges through free trade, open collaboration and fair competition. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese | |
| 14:00 - 15:15 | IdeasLab | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Ideaslab 2 |
Building Cities of the Future with the University of Oxford Breakthrough ideas will shape the future of cities as they face unprecedented pressures. Discover and debate in the IdeasLab: Idea 1: Migration, mobility and the flexible city Idea 2: Healthcare delivery and high-density living Idea 3: Nature: powering the city of the future Idea 4: Behaviour, the economy and low-carbon choices Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese |
| 14:00 - 16:00 | WorkStudio | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - WorkStudio |
Solutions for a Food-Secure World How can solutions be scaled effectively to achieve food security globally? Session objectives: - Identifying key trade-offs and barriers to scale - Sharing best practices and success factors - Catalysing innovation and technology |
| 14:15 - 15:00 | Briefing Session | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - The Village |
Tangible Earth: Redefining Preparedness Join Shinichi Takemura for a presentation of his Tangible Earth -- the world's first digital globe -- designed to help manage natural disasters and lower risks. |
| 15:00 - 15:30 | One-on-One | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Studio |
An Insight, An Idea with Min Zhu A conversation with IMF Deputy Managing Director Min Zhu on his breakthrough idea on the new meaning of globalization as the poles of global power shift Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is open to reporting press. |
| 15:15 - 16:30 | IdeasLab | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Ideaslab 1 |
Harnessing Science with Nature Magazine Recent breakthroughs in science and technology are transforming the world. Discover and debate in the IdeasLab: Idea 1: Designing nature-inspired super materials Idea 2: Advancing decision-making on climate dynamics Idea 3: Creating renewable fuels from the sun Idea 4: Understanding structure of the social brain |
| 15:30 - 16:30 | Interactive Session | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Zermatt |
Strategic Shifts: The Future of Transportation What major trends, new models and emerging technologies are transforming the transportation industry landscape? Dimensions to be addressed: - Emerging transportation and distribution models - Disruptive potential of information technologies - International harmonization of standards This session is linked to initiatives and communities of the Forum. John Moavenzadeh is available to brief participants. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese |
| Interactive Session | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Lugano |
Strategic Shifts: The Future of Human Capital What major trends, new models and emerging technologies are transforming the human capital landscape? Dimensions to be addressed: - Employee productivity trends - Closing corporate gender gaps - Social media and cloud potential In this session, you may pose questions to the panel from your mobile device by e-mailing hc@wef.ch or posting on Sina Weibo and Twitter using the hashtag #wefhc. This session is linked to initiatives and communities of the Forum. Piers Cumberlege is available to brief participants. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is on the record and webcast live. |
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| Interactive Session | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Geneva |
State of the Arts What new and exciting trends and developments are emerging from the arts across Asia? Dimensions to be addressed: - Enhancing new artistic platforms - Analysing originality and imitation - Reflecting on power shifts Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese |
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| Interactive Session | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Davos |
Championing Competitiveness What is driving the success of competitiveness champions across the globe? Dimensions to be addressed: - Investing in talent development and mobility - Harnessing innovation and technology - Strengthening public institutions This session is linked to initiatives and communities of the Forum. Jennifer Blanke is available to brief participants. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is on the record and webcast live. |
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| Beta Zone | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Beta Zone |
The Power of Networks What bold ideas in the science of networks will reshape our lives? Dimensions to be addressed: - Creating digital maps of relationships - Using network science to enable organizations - Applying complexity science to economics Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese |
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| 16.00 - 16.30 | One-on-One | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Studio |
An Insight, An Idea with Venerable Master Hsing Yun A conversation with Venerable Master Hsing Yun on his breakthrough idea for humanistic Buddhism, which applies ancient wisdom to address the concerns of a modern world Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is open to reporting press. |
| 17.00 - 17.10 | Plenary Session | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Plenary Hall |
Welcome to the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2012 Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is on the record and webcast live. · Huang Xingguo, Mayor of Tianjin, People's Republic of China · Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman, World Economic Forum |
| 17.10 - 18.15 | Plenary Session 17 |
Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Plenary Hall |
Opening Plenary with Premier Wen Jiabao Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is on the record and webcast live. · Wen Jiabao, Premier of the People's Republic of China Chaired by · Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman, World Economic Forum |
| Time | Type | Place | Topic |
| 07:45 - 08:30 | Interactive Session | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Beta Zone |
In the News Join a breakfast discussion with international media leaders to debate the top headline issues of the day in business and world politics. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese |
| 08:30 - 12:00 | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center |
Tianjin Industry Visit: High-Tech Manufacturing Tour This half-day excursion includes site visits to Vestas Wind, Airbus A320 Final Assembly Line and Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology. Please refer to the private area of the website for the detailed excursion programme. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Buses leave from the Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center. To reserve a seat, please RSVP to Jiandi Feng by e-mail at industrialtour@tj.gov.cn, or by telephone at +86 22 2835 9785. |
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Tianjin Industry Visit: New Energy, High-Tech Tour This excursion includes site visits to the Dawning Information Industry, Tianjin Lishen Battery Joint-Stock Co. and Tianjin Sanan Optoelectronics Co. |
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Tianjin Industry Visit: Eco-City, Port Tour This excursion includes site visits to the Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City, the National Animation Industry Comprehensive Demonstration Park and the Tianjin Port. |
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| 09:00 - 09:30 | One-on-One | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Studio |
An Insight, An Idea with Arvind Subramanian A conversation with top economist Arvind Subramanian on his breakthrough idea about how the world should respond to the inevitable economic dominance of China Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is open to reporting press. |
| 09:00 - 09:45 | Interactive Session | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Geneva |
Musical Musings "Music in the soul can be heard by the universe." -- Lao Tzu Composer Liu Sola experiments with classic and modern instruments to explore the overlaps between jazz and traditional Chinese music, and leads participants in an interactive vocal exercise. After the session, participants are welcome to continue an informal conversation with the artist in the Arts and Culture Lounge, located in the Village of the Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese |
| 09.00 - 10.00 | Interactive Session | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Zermatt |
The Future of the Rural Economy How can governments and businesses create thriving rural economies? Dimensions to be addressed: - Diversifying beyond agriculture - Building capacity of local communities - Tapping into the potential of digital technology Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese |
| Beta Zone | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Beta Zone |
New Solutions: Sustainable Consumption What creative approaches are driving sustainable consumption? Dimensions to be addressed: - Catalysing new aspirational lifestyles - The Information Age confronts the energy industry - Technology conserving billions of gallons of water - Pricing and policy against runaway consumption In this session, you may pose questions to the panel from your mobile device by e-mailing consumption@wef.ch or posting on Sina Weibo and Twitter using the hashtag #wefconsumption. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese |
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Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Davos |
Smart Growth, Smart Economies How can innovation be harnessed for sustained growth and competitiveness? Dimensions to be addressed: - Redefining growth model objectives - Designing national innovation strategies - Directing science to societal needs Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is on the record and webcast live. | |
| Mentor Session | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Basel |
Innovating for Growth Christopher A. Viehbacher, a Mentor of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions and Chief Executive Officer of Sanofi, shares his perspective with Global Growth Companies on how to tap into innovation as a lever for growth. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese | |
| TV Debate | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Lugano |
China's Future Economy What will be the sources of growth and prosperity in China's future economy? Dimensions to be addressed: - Exploring new markets and new sectors - Navigating between government-guided development and market-driven growth - Moving up the value chain and avoiding the middle-income trap The World Economic Forum hosts this debate in partnership with Phoenix Satellite Television and Tianjin Television. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese | |
| 09.00 - 10.15 | IdeasLab | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Ideaslab 1 |
New Voices for Social Impact with the Global Shapers A new wave of young entrepreneurs is catalysing social impact projects. Discover and debate in the IdeasLab: Idea 1: Creating a resource hub for aspiring women leaders Idea 2: Transforming philanthropy through incentivized micro-donations Idea 3: Closing the digital divide Idea 4: Improving quality of life by reducing urban congestion |
| 09.00 - 11.30 | WorkSpace | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - WorkSpace |
China's Social Media Boom (in Mandarin Chinese) How is social media driving successful businesses? Session objectives: - Learning from successful customer-driven networks - Developing new models of e-commerce - Engaging individuals to communicate brand identity and values - Addressing privacy issues Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese |
| 10:00 - 10:30 | Award Ceremony | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Davos |
Celebrating the 2013 Technology Pioneers Celebrating the 2013 class of Technology Pioneers of the World Economic Forum Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is on the record and webcast live. |
| One-on-One | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Studio |
An Insight, An Idea with Nik Gowing A conversation with BBC presenter Nik Gowing on his breakthrough idea on how a fast-changing public information space is revealing profound vulnerabilities in responding to crises in an effective and timely way that preserves brand and reputation. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is open to reporting press. |
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| 10:30 - 11:30 | Interactive Session | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Davos |
Talent for the 21st Century How can industries and institutions prepare the workforce for the transformational forces of economic and technological change? Dimensions to be addressed: - Investing in life-long learning - Focusing education on employability - Creating effective labour markets In this session, you may pose questions to the panel from your mobile device by e-mailing talent@wef.ch or posting on Sina Weibo and Twitter using the hashtag #weftalent. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is on the record and webcast live. |
| Interactive Session | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Lugano |
Financing the Future Economy How can barriers to domestic and cross-border financing be overcome in the future economy? Dimensions to be addressed: - Reconnecting the financial system to real economy - Injecting a long-term mindset into investment decisions - Balancing stability with access to finance Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is on the record and webcast live. | |
| Interactive Session | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Geneva |
Leading through Time How have China's leadership styles evolved from past to present? Dimensions to be addressed: - Balance between hierarchy and meritocracy - Role of values in decision-making - Emphasis on long-term perspective Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese | |
| Interactive Session | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Zermatt |
Adapting to Ageing How are economies preparing for an ageing population? Dimensions to be addressed: - Redesigning safety nets and health services - Strategies for maximizing the potential of senior resources - Creating living environments for long-term well-being Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese | |
| Beta Zone | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Beta Zone |
Frontiers in Energy How are new energy technologies disrupting industries and creating pathways to the future economy? Dimensions to be addressed: - Latest technological discoveries and breakthroughs - Forecasting future energy sources - Exploring emerging governance - Developing new energy markets Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese | |
| 10:30 - 11:45 | IdeasLab | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Ideaslab 2 |
Understanding Digital Culture with Japan's Leading Innovators Breakthroughs in Japan's digital culture are transforming the country’s soft power and competitive edge. Discover and debate in the IdeasLab: Idea 1: Smartphone applications to drive business model innovation Idea 2: New open innovation in Japan Idea 3: Discovering Japanese approaches to intellectual property Idea 4: Amplifying the voice of youth through social media Simultaneous interpretation in English and Japanese |
| 10:30 - 12:30 | WorkStudio | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - WorkStudio |
Smart City Champions How are cities becoming the new champions of the future economy? Session objectives: - Designing urban environments for growth - Rethinking infrastructure for innovation - Establishing principles of smart cities |
| 11.00 - 11.30 | One-on-One | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Studio |
An Insight, An Idea with Linus Torvalds A conversation with Linus Torvalds, Founder of Linux, on his breakthrough idea about how large-scale change can be catalysed by fostering sustainable technology communities Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is open to reporting press. |
| 12:00 - 13:00 | Interactive Session | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Lugano |
China's Resource Appetite Can China balance its growth aspirations with sustainable natural resource management? Dimensions to be addressed: - Encouraging business and policy innovation - Catalysing citizen engagement - Promoting transparency and data access This session is linked to initiatives and communities of the Forum. Dominic Waughray is available to brief participants. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is on the record and webcast live. |
| Interactive Session | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Geneva |
Cultural Dimensions of Failure How do perceptions of failure vary across cultures? Dimensions to be addressed: - Understanding the societal implications of failure - Addressing reputational risks and rewards - Exploring implications for corporate culture Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese |
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| Interactive Session | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Zermatt |
The Future of Innovation How are leading innovators reshaping models of research and development? Dimensions to be addressed: - Thinking beyond organizational boundaries - Emerging models for breakthrough innovation - Rethinking university-industry relationships - Supporting new funding models Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese |
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| Beta Zone | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Beta Zone |
Frontiers in Nanotechnology How are innovative nanotechnologies impacting industries and creating pathways to the future economy? Dimensions to be addressed: - Transforming communication technology - Revolutionizing the treatment of cancer - Designing zero-carbon buildings Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese |
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| Interactive Session | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Davos |
Mastering Complexity What are the core competencies for leaders in today's interdependent and hyperconnected world? Dimensions to be addressed: - Defining values and behaviours - Building key skills and capabilities - Developing a learning mindset Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is on the record and webcast live. |
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| Mentor Session | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Basel |
Why Science Matters Susan Hockfield, a Mentor of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions and President Emerita and Professor of Neuroscience at MIT, shares her perspective with Global Growth Companies on how business can promote basic and applied sciences. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese |
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| 13:00 - 14:15 | Community Lunch | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - The Village |
Participants are cordially invited to a buffet lunch in the Village within the Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center. |
| 13.15 - 13.45 | Beta Zone | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Beta Zone |
Moving Images "In feature films, the director is God; in documentary films, God is the director." -- Alfred Hitchcock Filmmaker Ruby Yang demonstrates the power of short documentary to spread the message about environmental and health issues to hundreds of millions of Chinese viewers. After the session, participants are welcome to continue an informal conversation with the director in the Arts and Culture Lounge, located in the Village of the Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center. |
| 14.15 - 14.45 | One-on-One | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Studio |
An Insight, An Idea with Ma Jun A conversation with Chinese environmental activist Michael Ma Jun on his breakthrough idea about the role of Chinese NGOs in "greening" manufacturing supply chains Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is open to reporting press. |
| 14:15 - 15:00 | Interactive Session | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Geneva |
Art of Darkness "Without the playing with fantasy, no creative work has ever yet come to birth." -- Carl Jung Artist Li Hui takes a futuristic approach as he aims laser beams into the dark to play tricks on the mind with sculptures of light. After the session, participants are welcome to continue an informal conversation with the artist in the Arts and Culture Lounge, located in the Village of the Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese |
| Briefing Session | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - The Village |
Tangible Earth: Our Changing Climate Join Shinichi Takemura for a presentation of his Tangible Earth -- the world's first digital globe -- to visualize the future of our planet, the creative adaptation to climate change and climate variability. | |
| 14:15 - 15:15 | TV Debate | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Lugano |
Global Implications of China's Transformation |
| Beta Zone | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Beta Zone |
From Big Data to Big Decisions How should organizations master big data to enhance their decision-making and performance? Dimensions to be addressed: - Understanding the new context of decision-making - Enhancing data collection and analytics - Balancing human and machine intelligence Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese | |
| Interactive Session | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Davos |
Sustainable Health Systems in the Future Economy How are emerging countries creating sustainable health systems? Dimensions to be addressed: - Fostering healthy living and prevention - Inventing new healthcare delivery models - Building new partnerships across sectors This session is linked to initiatives and communities of the Forum. Olivier Raynaud is available to brief participants. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is on the record and webcast live. | |
| Interactive Session | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Zermatt |
Africa's Future Economy How are new investment partnerships shaping Africa's future economy? Dimensions to be addressed: - Accelerating infrastructure development - Upgrading skills and value chains - Combining economic and social returns Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is on the record and webcast live. | |
| 14:15 - 15:30 | IdeasLab | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Ideaslab 2 |
Powering Sustainable Growth with Tsinghua University New technologies are changing energy mixes and powering sustainable growth. Discover and debate in the IdeasLab: Idea 1: Future technologies for clean coal Idea 2: Innovations in electric micro-cars Idea 3: New models for smart grids Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese |
| 14:15 - 16:15 | WorkStudio | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - WorkStudio |
Sharpening Your Creative Edge How can companies unleash the creative potential of their organizations and employees? Session objectives: - Igniting intrinsic motivation - Unleashing collective creativity - Breaking corporate boundaries - Fostering intrapreneurship |
| 15:45 - 16:45 | Interactive Session | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Geneva |
Urban Dynamics How can the arts bridge gaps at the fringe of urban society? Dimensions to be addressed: - Raising awareness of poverty amid wealth - Designing for sustainable living - Revitalizing a sense of community Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese |
| Interactive Session | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Davos |
Financial Reform in China (in Mandarin Chinese) How are financial reforms driving China's next era of growth? Dimensions to be addressed: - Integrating with global currency markets - Diversifying capitalization of bank savings - Facilitating access to capital - Enhancing financial regulations and sophistication Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is on the record and webcast live. | |
| Beta Zone | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Beta Zone |
New Solutions: Waste Management The world generates approximately 10 million tonnes of waste per day. What innovations are paving the way to a zero-waste economy? Dimensions to be addressed: - Preserving embedded resources - Unlimited recycling for limited resources - Converting waste to energy - Innovating product design In this session, you may pose questions to the panel from your mobile device by e-mailing wm@wef.ch or posting on Sina Weibo and Twitter using the hashtag #wefwm. This session is linked to initiatives and communities of the Forum. Dominic Waughray is available to brief participants. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese | |
| Mentor Session | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Basel |
Paving the Way to a Competitive Enterprise Xiong Weiping, a Mentor of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions and President of Aluminium Corporation of China (CHINALCO) shares his perspective with Global Growth Companies on how to take full advantage of enterprise transformation to improve company's competitiveness. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese | |
| Interactive Session | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Zermatt |
Global Risks Review: Prognosis for East Asia Through Fukushima and Bangkok, the world was reminded of its interdependence by two unprecedented natural disasters and major supply chain disruptions. This briefing will focus on the difficult lessons learned in 2012 and the region’s future vulnerability to global risks. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese |
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| 15.45 - 17.00 | Interactive Session | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Lugano |
Trading and Investing for Global Prosperity How are new trade and investment patterns creating opportunities for advanced and emerging economies? Dimensions to be addressed: - Emerging global production hubs - Embedding trade in national competitiveness strategies - Facilitating cross-border investment and trade finance - Assessing the impact of shifting global value chains Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is on the record and webcast live. |
| IdeasLab | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Ideaslab 1 |
Computing and Technology -- A Springboard for the Human Mind with Carnegie Mellon University Technology and computing power are transforming people, society and the economy. Discover and debate in the IdeasLab: Idea 1: Computational thinking: it's for everyone Idea 2: Optimizing online education Idea 3: The curiosity gap: how 21st century geniuses are made Idea 4: Radically local: personal fabrication and future economies | |
| 16.15 - 16.45 | One-on-One | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Studio |
An Insight, An Idea with Prime Minister Raja Pervez A conversation with Pakistan's Prime Minister Raja Pervez on geopolitical and economic matters affecting the South Asia region Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is open to reporting press. |
| 17.00 - 18.15 | IdeasLab | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Ideaslab 2 |
China Goes Global with China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) New strategies and models can help Chinese companies globalize more successfully. Discover and debate in the IdeasLab: Idea 1: Talent management strategies of Chinese globalizers Idea 2: Marketing perspective on the globalization of Chinese companies Idea 3: Overseas mergers and acquisitions for Chinese private companies Idea 4: Learning journeys of emerging global players Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese |
| 17.15 - 17.45 | One-on-One | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Studio |
An Insight, An Idea with Thomas L. Friedman A conversation with columnist and author Thomas L. Friedman - Is The World Still Flat? Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is open to reporting press. |
| 17:15 - 18:15 | Interactive Session | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Geneva |
Mirroring Life in Literature "Literature adds to reality, it does not simply describe it." -- C. S. Lewis Author Wang Anyi explores the role of literature to express truth through fiction. After the session, participants are welcome to continue an informal conversation with the author in the Arts and Culture Lounge, located in the Village of the Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese |
| Beta Zone | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Beta Zone |
Creating Competitive Service Economies How can companies and countries create competitive service economies? Dimensions to be addressed: - Turning services into a competitive advantage - Shifting from product to service innovation - Fostering open innovation models Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese | |
| Mentor Session | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Basel |
Corporate Leadership for the Common Good Paul Polman, a Mentor of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions and Chief Executive Officer of Unilever, shares his perspective with Global Growth Companies on how business can ensure sustainable and equitable growth for all. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese | |
| Interactive Session | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Lugano |
The Future of Education How are new education models preparing us for a fast-paced world? Dimensions to be addressed: - Mobilizing information technology - Increasing interdisciplinary approaches - Redefining the value proposition of universities Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is on the record and webcast live. | |
| Interactive Session | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Davos |
New Champions, New Challenges As global power, voices and wealth dynamics shift, how are the new champions of economic growth confronting their most critical development challenges? Dimensions to be addressed: - Ascending service and production value chains - Driving towards inclusive growth - Strengthening governance and institutions - Mitigating environmental degradation Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is on the record and webcast live. | |
| 19:00 - 21.00 | Dinner | Cultural Centre, Tianjin |
Cultural Soirée The Tianjin Municipal People's Government invites distinguished participants and their spouses to experience Tianjin's heritage, sense the intersection and fusion of its Chinese and foreign cultures, and enjoy delicious food and wonderful performances while charting a great future and building strong friendships. |
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| 09:00 - 10:00 | Interactive Session | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Lugano |
Engaging Youth for Prosperity How should society engage its younger generation in shaping the new economy? Dimensions to be addressed: - Addressing youth disenchantment - Investing in skills and employability - Tapping the ingenuity of the online generation In this session, you may pose questions to the panel from your mobile device by e-mailing youth@wef.ch or posting on Sina Weibo and Twitter using the hashtag #wefyouth. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is on the record and webcast live. |
| Interactive Session | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Davos |
Chinese Globalizers -- Connecting through Corporate Global Citizenship How are China's leading globalizers putting good corporate global citizenship into practice? Dimensions to be addressed: - Integrating environmental and social standards - Fostering capacity building and social engagement - Increasing transparency and accountability This session is linked to initiatives and communities of the Forum. Olivier Schwab is available to brief participants. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is on the record and webcast live. |
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| Beta Zone | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Beta Zone |
New Solutions: Financing Social Innovation What creative models are driving capital into areas for maximum social impact? Dimensions to be addressed: - Reinvigorating impact investing - Exploring hybrid capital structures - Revealing new trends in venture philanthropy In this session, you may pose questions to the panel from your mobile device by e-mailing innovate@wef.ch or posting on Sina Weibo and Twitter using the hashtag #wefinnovate. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese |
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| Interactive Session | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Studio |
East Asia's Leadership How will leadership transformations in East Asia affect regional and global affairs? Dimensions to be addressed: - Territorial disputes in East and South-East Asia - Prospects for greater economic integration - Impact on six-party denuclearization talks Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is on the record and webcast live. |
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| 09:00 - 10:15 | IdeasLab | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Ideaslab 2 |
Sustainability without Borders with the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Multiple cities are collaborating to tackle complex sustainability challenges in the Pearl River Delta. Discover and debate in the IdeasLab: Idea 1: One region, many systems, much fragmentation Idea 2: Safeguarding the delta's aquatic ecosystem and public health and safety Idea 3: Sustainably integrating water-wastewater-waste management Idea 4: Local, regional and global efforts to manage air quality in Hong Kong Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese |
| 09:00 - 11:00 | WorkStudio | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - WorkStudio |
Shaping the Circular Economy How will the shift towards a "circular" economy create new business and growth opportunities? Session objectives: - Rethinking resource flows - Redesigning product life cycles - Redirecting consumer behaviour |
| 10:30 - 11:30 | Interactive Session | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Davos |
Asia Economic Outlook As Europe and the United States struggle to achieve growth despite austerity, what are the prospects for Asia's leading economies? Dimensions to be addressed: - Shifting demand for Asian exports - Emerging demand for Asian capital - Rethinking export-led growth models - Addressing impact of internal federal politics Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is on the record and webcast live. |
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"Imagineering" Our Future How do artists and scientists imagine the future of society? Dimensions to be addressed: - Experimenting with traditional and digital music - Merging physical and virtual reality - Expanding our knowledge of the universe Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese |
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| TV Debate | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Lugano |
Measuring Our Lives How should society measure success in the future economy? Dimensions to be addressed: - Ensuring inclusive economic development - Internalizing environmental externalities - Accounting for people's well-being The World Economic Forum hosts this debate in partnership with NHK. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese As this is a televised debate, please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the session. The door will be closed at the scheduled time. This session is on the record and will be broadcast on television. |
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| Interactive Session | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Studio |
Asia's Digital Age How are digital technologies and ubiquitous connectivity transforming Asia? Dimensions to be addressed: - Rising influence of microblogs and networks - Changing norms and values of digital natives Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese |
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| Beta Zone | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Beta Zone |
Creating the Future Space Economy How can the potential of the space economy be realized? Dimensions to be addressed: - Exploring Earth with space technology - Understanding exoplanetary atmospheres - Identifying and mitigating risks from space Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese |
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| 10:30 - 11:45 | IdeasLab | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Ideaslab 1 |
Scaling Health Innovations with the National University of Singapore (NUS) Medical breakthroughs and technological innovations are creating new solutions to tackle Asia's health challenges. Discover and debate in the IdeasLab: Idea 1: Early diagnosis to cure stomach cancer Idea 2: New approaches in preventing schizophrenia Idea 3: Ageing and health in Asia Idea 4: Zero-power wireless sensors for pervasive healthcare |
| 10:30 - 12:30 | WorkSpace | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - WorkSpace |
Transforming the Role of Business As new champions of growth, how can companies in emerging markets improve risk resilience and performance through strategies that create shared opportunities for society? Session objectives: - Evaluating social and environmental risks in operations and value chains - Identifying measures and partnerships to address crucial gaps - Adapting social innovation strategies across sectors and regions Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese |
| 12:00 - 13:00 | Interactive Session | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Davos |
Women as China's Way Forward How are the roles of women in Chinese business and society shaping the future economy? Dimensions to be addressed: - Changing female role models - Capitalizing on equality and diversity - Applying best practices for gender parity Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is on the record and webcast live. |
| Interactive Session | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Geneva |
The Art of Influence How does China exert its soft power? Dimensions to be addressed: - Shaping perceptions in regional and global media - Leveraging ancient history in contemporary expression - Fostering cultural exchange of thought leaders Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese |
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| Beta Zone | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Beta Zone |
Creating a Resilient Cyber Economy How can the potential of the cyber economy be realized? Dimensions to be addressed: - Protecting digital privacy and reputation - Addressing international security threats - Building trusted data environments Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese |
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| Mentor Session | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Basel |
Growing Sustainably Feike Sijbesma, a Mentor of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions and Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Managing Board of Royal DSM, shares his perspective with Global Growth Companies on how to grow sustainable businesses. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese |
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| 13:00 - 14:00 | Community Lunch | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - The Village |
Participants are cordially invited to a buffet lunch in the Village within the Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center. |
| 14:00 - 14:45 | Briefing Session | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - The Village |
Tangible Earth: The New World Game Join Shinichi Takemura for a presentation of his Tangible Earth -- the world's first digital globe -- to visualize energy, entropy management and biodiversity from a planetary perspective. |
| 14:00 - 15:00 | Interactive Session | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Geneva |
Asian Trendsetters How are Asian consumer tastes influencing design, fashion and entertainment worldwide? Dimensions to be addressed: - Shaping pop culture in film and print - Providing inspiration for haute couture - Crowdsourcing design for impact Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese |
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Creating the Future Bio-Economy How can the potential of the bio-economy be realized? Dimensions to be addressed: - Managing the food-water-energy nexus - Reconciling regional differences in norms and policies - Mitigating risks through global cooperation Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese |
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| Forum Debate | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Zermatt |
Forum Debate: Intellectual Property Have we gone too far in protecting intellectual property rights? Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese Debating for and against the motion. |
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| TV Debate | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Lugano |
Ready for Crisis How prepared are Asian growth markets for a new global economic shock? Dimensions to be addressed: - Robustness of key industries - Vulnerability of global trade and investment flows - Capacity to manage social tensions The World Economic Forum hosts this debate in partnership with Bloomberg. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese As this is a televised debate, please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the session. The door will be closed at the scheduled time. This session is on the record and will be broadcast on television. |
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| 14:00 - 16:00 | WorkStudio | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - WorkStudio |
Leading through Intrapreneurship How does a successful company remain entrepreneurial? Session objectives: - Balancing scale and agility - Rewarding productive risk-taking - Attracting and retaining top talent |
| 14:00 - 16:30 | WorkSpace | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - WorkSpace |
The Asia Investment Heatmap 2012 In this interactive simulation, explore how entrepreneurs and corporations in Asia can attract scarce financial and human capital to stimulate growth. Dimensions to be addressed: - Most attractive industry sectors in a fragile global economy - Corporate structures for growth and innovation - Implications for entrepreneurs and large multinational firms operating in Asia Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese |
| 15:30 - 16:30 | Interactive Session | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Lugano |
Driving Forces of the Creative Economy How are new champions fuelling the creative economy? Dimensions to be addressed: - Engaging youth through performing arts - Creating contemporary work from traditional material - Crafting policies to cultivate creative industries Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is on the record and webcast live. |
| Beta Zone | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Beta Zone |
X-Factors: Future Global Risks? X-factors feature in the Forum’s Global Risk report as emerging concerns of possible future importance and with unknown consequences. Developed in partnership with Nature Publishing Group, this session will explore new discoveries and emergent phenomena that may impact society in unforeseen ways. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese |
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| 15:30 - 16:45 | IdeasLab | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Ideaslab 2 |
Technology for Society Technology breaks boundaries between disciplines and sectors to tackle societal challenges. Discover and debate in the IdeasLab: Idea 1: Mobile health technologies tracking patient data Idea 2: Innovative interfaces to interact with the digital world Idea 3: Rural refrigeration systems for off-grid communities Idea 4: Optimizing biogas generation through waste This session is linked to initiatives and communities of the Forum. Silvia Von Gunten is available to brief participants. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese |
| 16:45 - 18:00 | Closing Plenary | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Davos |
The Future Is Now What visions and values inspire creators of the future economy? In this session, you may pose questions to the panel from your mobile device by e-mailing future@wef.ch or posting on Sina Weibo and Twitter using the hashtag #weffuture. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is on the record and webcast live. |
| 18:00 - 18:10 | Closing | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Davos |
Closing Remarks Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is on the record and webcast live. |
| 18:10 - 19:00 | Reception | Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - The Village |
Farewell Reception The Tianjin Municipal People's Government invites distinguished participants and their spouses to the closing reception for a farewell gathering. |