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Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2015
Charting a New Course for Growth Dalian, People's Republic of China 9-11 September Co-Chairs : • Mitchell Baker, Executive Chairwoman, Mozilla Foundation, USA; Global Agenda Council on Data-Driven
Development • Nathan Blecharczyk, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer, Airbnb, USA; Technology Pioneer • Cheng Wei, Founder, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Didi Kuaidi, People's Republic
of China • Francis S. Collins, Director, National Institutes of Health, USA; Global Agenda Council on the Future of
the Health Sector • Ken Hu, Deputy Chairman and Rotating Chief Executive Officer, Huawei Technologies, People's Republic
of China; Global Agenda Council on the Future of Digital Communications • Li Ruigang, Founding Chairman, CMC Capital Partners, CMC Holdings, People's Republic of China;
Young Global Leader • Carlos Moedas, Commissioner, Research, Science and Innovation, European Commission, Brussels • Jeffrey R. Tarr, President and Chief Executive Officer, DigitalGlobe, USA; Global Agenda Council on
Space
Programme
Wednesday 9 September
08.30 - 09.15 Dalian International Conference Center - Health Dome
Experience Introduction to Tai Chi Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese discipline of meditative movements that can improve health, mental clarity and overall well-being. Join an early morning introduction to the philosophy and practice of Tai Chi. Please arrive early, as space is limited.
Liu Changxi, Deputy Director, Health Promotion Research Institute, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, People's Republic of China
09.00 - 10.00 Dalian International Conference Center - BetaZone
BetaZone Discovering Disruptive Change with Big Data Discover new ways of visualizing and analysing big data with robotics expert Illah Nourbakhsh and remote sensing scientist Matthew Hansen. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is filmed.
Matthew C. Hansen, Professor, Department of Geographical Sciences, University of Maryland, USA
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Illah Nourbakhsh, Professor, Robotics Institute, Carnegie Mellon University, USA
09.00 - 10.00 Dalian International Conference Center - Forum
Forum Debate What If: Machines Outsmart Us All? Deep learning algorithms draw powerful insights from quantities of data typically beyond human comprehension. What if machine intelligence advances beyond the control of its creators? Join an in-depth discussion that explores the possible, plausible and probable impacts of artificial intelligence. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live.
Yuichiro Anzai, President, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), Japan
Dileep George, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer, Vicarious, USA
Andrew McLaughlin, Senior Research Scholar and Senior Fellow, Cyber-security and Internet Governance, School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), Columbia University, New York
Tom Mitchell, E. Fredkin University Professor, School of Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University, USA
Stuart Russell, Professor, University of California, Berkeley, USA; Global Agenda Council on Artificial Intelligence & Robotics
Moderated by
Mariette DiChristina, Editor-in-Chief, Scientific American, USA; Meta-Council on Emerging Technologies
09.00 - 10.00 Dalian International Conference Center - Arena
Interactive Session The Innovation Playbook How do innovative businesses maintain their edge? Dimensions to be addressed: - Disrupting existing business models - Fostering action and agile leadership - Investing in growth and expansion Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live.
Christophe Chazot, Group Head, Innovation, HSBC, United Kingdom
Jacob Hsu, Chief Executive Officer, Symbio, USA; Young Global Leader
Ahmad Al Khowaiter, Chief Technology Officer, Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia
Jim Nguyen, Co-Founder and Executive Vice-President, OEM and Partner Development, TrueCar, USA
Christy Wyatt, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Good Technology, USA
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Moderated by
Gary Coleman, Global Industry Adviser, Deloitte, USA
09.00 - 10.00 Dalian International Conference Center - Studio
Televised Session China's Reform Agenda How will China adapt its growth strategy in the context of the "new normal"? Dimensions to be addressed: - Tackling equity market volatility, local debt and asset-bubble risks - Boosting innovation through grassroots entrepreneurship - Balancing long-term structural reforms and short-term solutions This session was developed in partnership with Caixin Media. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese As this session is televised, please arrive 15 minutes early. The doors will be closed at the scheduled time. This session is webcast live.
Rich Lesser, Global Chief Executive Officer and President, Boston Consulting Group, USA
Wang Jianzhou, Chairman, China Association for Public Companies, People's Republic of China
Wang Jun, Managing Partner and Board Member, BGI, People's Republic of China
Zhu Ning, Deputy Dean and Professor of Finance at Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance; Global Agenda Council on Public Finance & Social Protection Systems
Moderated by
Wang Shuo, Managing Editor, Caixin Media, People's Republic of China; Young Global Leader
09.15 - 10.30 Dalian International Conference Center - IdeasLab
IdeasLab The Future of Precision Diagnostics with UC Berkeley How are breakthroughs in medical diagnostic technologies transforming healthcare? Discover and debate in the IdeasLab: Idea 1: Tracking molecular signatures to sense cancer in single cells Idea 2: Blood tests that can discover tumours before symptoms show Idea 3: Accessing MRI via printed wearable electronics Idea 4: An infectious disease laboratory the size of a smartphone Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese This session is filmed. Discussion Leaders
Ana Claudia Arias, Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences, Berkeley Wireless Research Center, University of California, Berkeley,
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USA
Daniel Fletcher, Chatterjee Professor of Bioengineering, University of California, Berkeley, USA
Amy Herr, Professor, Bioengineering, University of California, Berkeley, USA
Lydia Sohn, Professor, Mechanical Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, USA
Facilitated by
Joe Palca, Science Correspondent, NPR, USA
09.15 - 10.15 Dalian International Conference Center - xChange
Interactive Session The Transformation of China's Consumer Industries What trends and uncertainties are shaping the future of consumer and retail industries in China? Drivers of transformation: - Shifting consumption patterns in the digital age - Market demands of the post-90s generation - Convergence of offline and online retailing models This session is part of the Mapping Industry Transformation series. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese
Cheung Kwok-Wah, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Nestlé (China), People's Republic of China
Feng Dongming, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Markor Investment Group, People's Republic of China
Dmitry Kostygin, Chairman of the Board, Ulmart, Russian Federation
Xuan Yan, President, Greater China, Nielsen, People's Republic of China Moderated by
Sun Baohong, Dean's Distinguished Chair Professor of Marketing; Associate Dean of Global Programmes, Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business, People's Republic of China
09.15 - 11.15 Dalian International Conference Center - Global Challenge Space
WorkStudio Mapping Solutions: Gender Parity How can businesses and industries collaborate to tackle persistent gender gaps? Session objectives: - Map relevant industry transformations - Explore future implications for gender parity - Develop strategic options to close the gender gap Join a collaborative future-oriented session on the World Economic Forum's Global Challenge Initiative on Gender Parity. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese
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Introduced by
Saadia Zahidi, Senior Director, Gender Parity, Human Capital and Constituents, World Economic Forum
Discussion Leaders
Peje Emilsson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Magnora, Sweden
Holly Liu, Co-Founder and Chief Development Officer, KABAM, USA
Sandra Wu Wen-Hsiu, Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer, Kokusai Kogyo, Japan; Global Agenda Council on Infrastructure
Facilitated by
Anand P. Raman, Editor-at-Large, Harvard Business Review Group, USA; Global Agenda Council on Emerging Multinationals
10.30 - 11.30 Dalian International Conference Center - BetaZone
Interactive Session Co-Chair Roundtable: Leading Collaborative Innovation Join a conversation with the Co-Chairs of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions on the power of collaborative innovation and impact. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is filmed.
Mitchell Baker, Executive Chairwoman, Mozilla Foundation, USA; Co-Chair of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2015; Global Agenda Council on Data-Driven Development
Nathan Blecharczyk, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer, Airbnb, USA; Co-Chair of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2015; Technology Pioneer
Jeffrey R. Tarr, President and Chief Executive Officer, DigitalGlobe, USA; Co-Chair of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2015; Global Agenda Council on Space
Moderated by
Jim Hagemann Snabe, Chairman, Centre for Global Industries, Member of the Managing Board, World Economic Forum; World Economic Forum Foundation Board Member
10.30 - 11.30 Dalian International Conference Center - Arena
Digitizing International Trade How is digital technology transforming goods and services trade across borders? Dimensions to be addressed: - Impact on supply chains, logistics and warehousing - Influence on consumption patterns and retail models - Innovations in product traceability and safety standards Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live.
Paul Daugherty, Chief Technology Officer, Accenture, USA
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Alan Gershenhorn, Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer, UPS, USA
Christian Lanng, Co-Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Tradeshift.com, USA; Global Agenda Council on the Future of IT Software & Services
Mustapa Mohamed, Minister of International Trade and Industry of Malaysia
Hank C. K. Wuh, Chairman, TruTag Technologies, USA; Technology Pioneer Moderated by
Peter Thal Larsen, Asia Editor, Reuters Breakingviews, Hong Kong SAR
10.30 - 11.30 Dalian International Conference Center - Health Dome
Traditional Medicine: Bridging Past and Future How can the integration of traditional and modern medicine improve our health and well-being? Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited. With
Jiang Xipei, Chairman, Far East Holding Group, People's Republic of China
Liu Changxi, Deputy Director, Health Promotion Research Institute, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, People's Republic of China
Facilitated by
Gary Wong, Editor, The New England Journal of Medicine, Hong Kong SAR
10.30 - 11.30 Dalian International Conference Center - Forum
Televised Session The Global Balancing Act What trends and disruptions are shaping the post-crisis global economy? Dimensions to be addressed: - Uncertainty in asset and commodity markets - Expected rise of US interest rates - Regulatory uncertainty in major markets This session was developed in partnership with Bloomberg Television. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese As this session is televised, please arrive 15 minutes early. The doors will be closed at the scheduled time. This session is webcast live.
Alan Davies, Chief Executive Officer, Diamonds and Minerals, Rio Tinto, United Kingdom
Randall Kroszner, Norman R. Bobins Professor of Economics, University of Chicago, USA; Global Agenda Council on the Global Financial System
Zhang Yichen, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, CITIC Capital, Hong Kong SAR
Helen Zhu, Head, China Equities, BlackRock Fundamental Equity, BlackRock,
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Hong Kong SAR
Moderated by
Stephen Engle, Correspondent, Bloomberg News, People's Republic of China
10.30 - 11.30 Dalian International Conference Center - Studio
China's Clean Growth Agenda How is China's ambition for greener growth unlocking new policies, technologies and business models? Dimensions to be addressed: - Clean legislation and enforcement - Renewable energy deployment and scale - Carbon and pollution mitigation This session was developed in partnership with the BBC. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese As this session is televised, please arrive 15 minutes early. The doors will be closed at the scheduled time. This session is webcast live.
Oleg V. Deripaska, President, RUSAL, Russian Federation
Gao Jifan, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Trina Solar, People's Republic of China
Paul Polman, Chief Executive Officer, Unilever, United Kingdom
Changhua Wu, Director, Greater China, Climate Group, People's Republic of China; Global Agenda Council on Governance for Sustainability
Moderated by
Karishma Vaswani, Asia Business Correspondent, BBC News, Indonesia
11.00 - 12.15 Dalian International Conference Center - IdeasLab
IdeasLab Bio versus Nano Materials with the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) Will the next Industrial Revolution be driven by advances in biomaterials or nanomaterials? Discover and debate in the IdeasLab: Idea 1: Biocompatible materials for medical applications Idea 2: Hacking biology to produce plastics Idea 3: Self-assembling nanomaterials Idea 4: Nano-refineries for hydrogen fuels Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese This session is filmed. Introduced by
Sung-Mo Steve Kang, President, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Republic of Korea; Global Agenda Council on the Future of
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Electronics
Discussion Leaders
Cho Eun-Ae, Associate Professor, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Republic of Korea
Jung Hee-Tae, Professor, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Republic of Korea
Lee Hae-Shin, Professor, Department of Chemistry, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Republic of Korea
Lee Sang-Yup, Distinguished Professor and Director, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Republic of Korea; Global Agenda Council on the Future of Chemistry, Advanced Materials and Biotechnology
Facilitated by
Lynn Loo, Professor, Princeton University, USA; Young Global Leader
11.00 - 12.00 Dalian International Conference Center - xChange
Interactive Session The Transformation of the Power Sector What shifts and uncertainties are shaping the future of electricity? Drivers of transformation: - Variable renewable energy supply - Energy storage and back-up capacity - Emergence of the internet of things This session is part of the Mapping Industry Transformation series. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese
John Carrington, Chief Executive Officer, Stem, USA
Enrique Ochoa Reza, Chief Executive Officer, Comision Federal de Electricidad (CFE), Mexico
Kristine Pearson, Chief Executive, Lifeline Energy, South Africa; Social Entrepreneur
Donald Sadoway, John F. Elliott Professor, Materials Chemistry, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA
Xin Luo, Chief Executive Officer, Shunfeng International Clean Energy, People's Republic of China
Moderated by
Vijay Vaitheeswaran, China Business Editor and Shanghai Bureau Chief, The Economist, People's Republic of China; Global Agenda Council on the Economics of Innovation
11.00 - 12.30 Dalian International Conference Center - WorkStudio
WorkStudio Socially Disruptive Technology From brain mapping to genome editing to advanced robotics, where are the new scientific fault lines in society?
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Session objectives: - Scope societal shifts and disruptions - Re-evaluate ethical boundaries - Explore stakeholder relationships Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Discussion Leaders
Kees Aarts, Chief Executive Officer, Protix Biosystems, Netherlands
George Chen Guoqiang, Professor, School of Life Sciences, Tsinghua University, People's Republic of China; Global Agenda Council on the Future of Chemistry, Advanced Materials and Biotechnology
Nita A. Farahany, Professor, Law and Philosophy, Duke University, USA
Pascale Fung, Professor, Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong SAR
Laura Furmanski, Senior Vice-President, Business Area Bioinformatics, QIAGEN, USA
Ronen Gadot, Chief Executive Officer, ElMindA, Israel
Marjolein Helder, Chief Executive Officer, Plant-e, Netherlands
Jonathan Jackson, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Dimagi, USA; Social Entrepreneur
Gene Lee, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Avellino Labs, USA
Hugh Martin, Chief Executive Officer, Sensity Systems, USA
Brett Solomon, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Accessnow.org, USA
Sriram Subramanian, Professor of Human-Computer Interaction, University of Sussex, United Kingdom; Young Scientist
Fahmy Tarazi, Professor, Harvard Medical School, USA; Global Agenda Council on Brain Research
Facilitated by
Mariette DiChristina, Editor-in-Chief, Scientific American, USA; Meta-Council on Emerging Technologies
11.30 - 12.00 Dalian International Conference Center - Earth Time-Lapse
Experience Earth Time-Lapse: Asia's Industrialization Embark on a visual exploration of three decades of unprecedented urbanization and industrialization across Asia. Interact with high-resolution satellite images from NASA's Landsat programme in the Earth Time-Lapse space. Limited interpretation in Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited. Led by
Fang Li, Deputy Director-General, Foreign Economic Cooperation Office, Ministry of Environmental Protection, People's Republic of China; Global Agenda Council
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on China
Illah Nourbakhsh, Professor, Robotics Institute, Carnegie Mellon University, USA
11.30 - 12.00 Dalian International Conference Center - Robot Exhibition
Meet the Robots The Robots in Action exhibition explores the changing role of robots as teammates, heroes and companions. Discover the opportunities and challenges of human-robot collaboration. Limited interpretation in Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited. With
Rajesh Pankaj, Senior Vice-President, Engineering, Qualcomm, USA
Patrick Thévoz, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Flyability, Switzerland
12.00 - 12.45 Dalian International Conference Center - BetaZone
BetaZone Fighting Emissions from Space Discover how space technology allows real-time mapping of carbon emissions with NASA scientist David Crisp. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is filmed.
David Crisp, Senior Research Scientist, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, USA Moderated by
Aron Cramer, President and Chief Executive Officer, Business for Social Responsibility (BSR), USA; Global Agenda Council on the Future of Consumer Industries
12.00 - 12.30 Dalian International Conference Center - Cave Dome
Experience Pure Land: Inside the Mogao Grottoes Experience 1,500 years of Buddhist art in the Mogao Grottoes at Dunhuang in North-West China. In an immersive projection dome, creator Sarah Kenderdine guides you through a digital experience of one of these sublime caves. Pure Land was created by Professors Sarah Kenderdine and Jeffrey Shaw in collaboration with the Dunhuang Academy. It is presented in collaboration with Zenvision. You can also experience the Mogao Grottoes on your own and at your own pace outside of scheduled session times. Limited interpretation in Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited. Led by
Sarah Kenderdine, Professor, National Institute for Experimental Arts, University
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of New South Wales, Australia
12.00 - 12.30 Dalian International Conference Center - Virtual Reality Dome
Virtual Reality: Clouds Over Sidra Experience the cutting-edge in virtual reality as you embark on an immersive journey into the daily life of Sidra, a young Syrian girl living in a refugee camp in Jordan. Clouds Over Sidra was commissioned by the United Nations and created by Gabo Arora and Chris Milk. You can also experience the film on your own and at your own pace outside of scheduled session times. This experience is available in both Mandarin Chinese and English versions. Please arrive early, as space is limited. Led by
Gabo Arora, Filmmaker and Senior Adviser, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), New York
12.00 - 13.00 Dalian International Conference Center - Forum
Interactive Session The New Agenda for Asia The aim of this session is to explore how business can take a greater leadership role in fostering cooperation among Asia’s economies. On the agenda: - Mitigating geopolitical tensions - Fostering cross-border finance and investment - Accelerating structural reforms Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live.
Victor L. L. Chu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, First Eastern Investment Group, Hong Kong SAR; World Economic Forum Foundation Board Member
Anthony F. Fernandes, Group Chief Executive Officer, AirAsia, Malaysia; Young Global Leader Alumnus
Yorihiko Kojima, Chairman of the Board, Mitsubishi Corporation, Japan
John Riady, Executive Director, Lippo Group, Indonesia; Global Shaper; Global Agenda Council on South-East Asia
Chaired by
Zanny Minton Beddoes, Editor-in-Chief, The Economist, United Kingdom
12.00 - 13.00 Dalian International Conference Center - Health Dome
Reversing Disease: Stress Less Learn about simple ways to take advantage of the body's natural capacity to heal itself. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese
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Please arrive early, as space is limited. With
P. Murali Doraiswamy, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioural Sciences, The Duke Institute for Brain Sciences (DIBS), USA; Global Agenda Council on Brain Research
Ariel Garten, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Interaxon, Canada Led by
Dean Ornish, Founder, President and Director, Preventive Medicine Research Institute, USA
12.00 - 13.00 Dalian International Conference Center - Studio
Televised Session Navigating the New Normal What are the global implications of China's "new normal" of economic development? Dimensions to be addressed: - Risk of financial contagion from the equity market - Global competitiveness of manufacturing and services - Adapting to a growing consumer economy This session was developed in partnership with CNBC. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese As this session is televised, please arrive 15 minutes early. The doors will be closed at the scheduled time. This session is webcast live.
Li Daokui, Dean, Schwarzman Scholars, Tsinghua University, People's Republic of China; Global Agenda Council on Global Economic Imbalances
Jing Ulrich, Managing Director and Vice-Chairman, Asia-Pacific, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Hong Kong SAR
Wang Hongzhang, Chairman of the Board of Directors, China Construction Bank, People's Republic of China
Moderated by
Geoff Cutmore, Anchor, CNBC, United Kingdom
12.30 - 14.00 Dalian International Conference Center - Village
Community Lunch Community Lunch Participants are cordially invited to a buffet lunch in the Village within the Dalian International Conference Center.
12.30 - 14.30 Dalian International Conference Center - Global Challenge Space
WorkStudio Mapping Solutions: Employment, Skills and Human Capital How can companies collaborate across and within industries to prepare today's workforce for tomorrow's jobs?
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Session objectives: - Map relevant industry transformations - Explore the impact on employment, skills and human capital - Discuss strategic options to prepare tomorrow's workforce Join a collaborative future-oriented session on the World Economic Forum's Global Challenge Initiative on Employment, Skills and Human Capital. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Introduced by
Saadia Zahidi, Senior Director, Gender Parity, Human Capital and Constituents, World Economic Forum
Discussion Leaders
Jonathan Teo, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Binary Capital, USA
Dino Varkey, Group Executive Director and Board Member, GEMS Education, United Arab Emirates; Global Agenda Council on Education
Facilitated by
Han Jian, Associate Professor of Management; Co-Director, Centre on China Innovation, China Europe International Business School (CEIBS), People's Republic of China; Global Agenda Council on China
13.00 - 14.30 Dalian International Conference Center - WorkStudio
WorkStudio Know More, Do Better How are business and policy entrepreneurs turning big data into better decisions? Session objectives: - Explore state of the art in big data analysis - Understand the potential and pitfalls of data-driven decision-making - Exchange best practices of using big data strategically Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Discussion Leaders
Quentin Clark, Chief Technology Officer, SAP, USA
Daniel DiFilippo, Global and US Data and Analytics Leader, PwC, USA
Bob Goodson, Founder, Quid, USA
Peter Platzer, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Spire, USA
John Sargent, Co-Founder, BroadReach Healthcare, Switzerland; Social Entrepreneur
Shivani Siroya, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, InVenture, USA Facilitated by
Michael Meehan, Chief Executive, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Netherlands
13.15 - 13.45 Dalian International Conference Center
Experience Deep Dive: Decarbonizing Energy in China Catalysing technological innovation in the traditional energy sector is critical in China’s
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- Transformation Hub
transformation towards environmental sustainability. Explore in the Transformation Hub how China can decarbonize its energy systems. Please arrive early, as space is limited. Discussion Leaders
Changhua Wu, Director, Greater China, Climate Group, People's Republic of China; Global Agenda Council on Governance for Sustainability
13.15 - 13.45 Dalian International Conference Center - Earth Time-Lapse
Earth Time-Lapse: The Race for Resources Embark on a visual exploration of three decades of unprecedented use of resources across the globe. Interact with high-resolution satellite images from NASA's Landsat programme in the Earth Time-Lapse space. Limited interpretation in Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited. Led by
Matthew C. Hansen, Professor, Department of Geographical Sciences, University of Maryland, USA
William McDonough, Consulting Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Stanford University, USA; Meta-Council on the Circular Economy
13.15 - 13.45 Dalian International Conference Center - Robot Exhibition
Meet the Robots The Robots in Action exhibition explores the changing role of robots as teammates, heroes and companions. Discover the opportunities and challenges of human-robot collaboration. Limited interpretation in Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited. With
Ralph Hollis, Research Professor, Robotics Institute, Carnegie Mellon University, USA
William Whittaker, Professor, Carnegie Mellon University, USA
13.15 - 14.30 Dalian International Conference Center - IdeasLab
IdeasLab Unexpected Discoveries with Nature How are young scientists uncovering surprising new paths of discovery? Discover and debate in the IdeasLab: Idea 1: A power plant that fits in your pocket Idea 2: The therapeutic power of snail venom Idea 3: Microbe-powered machines
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Idea 4: Blood transfusions to stop cognitive decline Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese This session is filmed. Introduced by
Philip Campbell, Editor-in-Chief, Nature Magazine, United Kingdom; Global Agenda Council on Mental Health
Discussion Leaders
Mande Holford, Associate Professor, Chemical Biology, Hunter College, City University of New York (CUNY), USA; Young Scientist
Sohini Kar-Narayan, Lecturer, Department of Materials Science & Metallurgy, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
Ozgur Sahin, Associate Professor, Department of Biological Sciences and Department of Physics, Columbia University, USA
Saul A. Villeda, Sandler Faculty Fellow; Principal Investigator, The Villeda Lab, The Eli and Edythe Broad Center of Regeneration Medicine and Stem Cell Research, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), USA; Young Scientist
Facilitated by
Joe Palca, Science Correspondent, NPR, USA
13.15 - 14.00 Dalian International Conference Center - BetaZone
Interactive Session Co-Chair Roundtable: From Lab to Market Join a conversation with the Co-Chairs of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions on accelerating science-based businesses. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is filmed.
Francis S. Collins, Director, National Institutes of Health, USA; Co-Chair of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2015; Global Agenda Council on the Future of the Health Sector
Carlos Moedas, Commissioner, Research, Science and Innovation, European Commission, Brussels; Co-Chair of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2015
Moderated by
W. Lee Howell, Head of Global Programming, Member of the Managing Board, World Economic Forum
13.15 - 13.45 Dalian International Conference Center - Innovator Hub 2
Talking Circles Leading Learning Organizations With the amount of information growing bigger, more unruly and more difficult to manage, how can organizations learn and remain agile? Enter the Innovator Hub for an informal dialogue, designed and facilitated by members
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of the Forum’s New Champions community. Please arrive early, as space is limited. Discussion Leader
Satyen Sangani, Chief Executive Officer, Alation, USA
13.15 - 13.45 Dalian International Conference Center - Innovator Hub 1
Fighting Food Waste How can we prevent food from being wasted when millions of people go hungry every day? Enter the Innovator Hub for an informal dialogue, designed and facilitated by members of the Forum’s New Champions community. Please arrive early, as space is limited. Discussion Leader
Elaine Montegriffo, Chief Executive Officer, SecondBite, Australia; Social Entrepreneur
14.00 - 14.45 Dalian International Conference Center - Forum
Interactive Session The International Institution for Public-Private Cooperation Eight years after its founding, the World Economic Forum began its engagement with China in 1979. This year, the Forum was formally recognized by the Federal Council of Switzerland as the Institution for Public-Private Cooperation. As the first such institution, what does the new status mean for the Forum, and how will it shape its future relationship with China? Join a conversation with Professor Klaus Schwab, Founder and Chairman of the World Economic Forum, and Min Zhu, Deputy Managing Director at the International Monetary Fund and Member of the World Economic Forum’s Board of Trustees. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live. Conversation with
Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman, World Economic Forum
Min Zhu, Deputy Managing Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF), Washington DC; World Economic Forum Foundation Board Member
14.00 - 15.00 Dalian International Conference Center - Studio
Televised Session China's New Vision for Industrial Cooperation How can China foster international production capacity cooperation to boost growth and employment? Dimensions to be addressed: - Linking global value chains - Upgrading traditional industrial clusters - Leveraging public and private cooperation
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This session was developed with the support of the National Development and Reform Commission and in partnership with Caijing Magazine. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese As this session is televised, please arrive 15 minutes early. The doors will be closed at the scheduled time. This session is webcast live.
Chen Yongkai, Chairman, Dalian Machine Tool Group, People's Republic of China
Klaus Kleinfeld, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Alcoa, USA; World Economic Forum Foundation Board Member
Yury Trutnev, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation and Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Far Eastern Federal District
Xu Shaoshi, Chairman, National Development and Reform Commission, People's Republic of China
Moderated by
Wang Boming, Editor-in-Chief, Caijing Magazine, People's Republic of China
14.15 - 14.45 Dalian International Conference Center - Cave Dome
Experience Pure Land: Inside the Mogao Grottoes Experience 1,500 years of Buddhist art in the Mogao Grottoes at Dunhuang in North-West China. In an immersive projection dome, creator Sarah Kenderdine guides you through a digital experience of one of these sublime caves. Pure Land was created by Professors Sarah Kenderdine and Jeffrey Shaw in collaboration with the Dunhuang Academy. It is presented in collaboration with Zenvision. You can also experience the Mogao Grottoes on your own and at your own pace outside of scheduled session times. Limited interpretation in Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited. With
Wang Hui, Professor of Literature and History, School of Humanities, Tsinghua University, People's Republic of China
Led by
Sarah Kenderdine, Professor, National Institute for Experimental Arts, University of New South Wales, Australia
14.15 - 14.45 Dalian International Conference Center - Virtual Reality Dome
Virtual Reality: Clouds Over Sidra Experience the cutting-edge in virtual reality as you embark on an immersive journey into the daily life of Sidra, a young Syrian girl living in a refugee camp in Jordan. Clouds Over Sidra was commissioned by the United Nations and created by Gabo Arora and Chris Milk.
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You can also experience the film on your own and at your own pace outside of scheduled session times. This experience is available in both Mandarin Chinese and English versions. Please arrive early, as space is limited. With
Amir Shihadeh, Founder and Director, YARA, Jordan; Global Shaper Led by
Gabo Arora, Filmmaker and Senior Adviser, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), New York
14.15 - 15.15 Dalian International Conference Center - Health Dome
Interactive Session Sparking Social Change Explore in the Health Dome how policies and processes can be designed to promote social and behavioural change. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese With
Mina Guli, Chief Executive Officer, Thirst, People's Republic of China; Young Global Leader
Vyacheslav Polonski, Network Scientist, Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford, Germany
14.30 - 15.30 Dalian International Conference Center - BetaZone
Interactive Session The Future of Manufacturing The aim of this session is to explore what trends and uncertainties are shaping the future of manufacturing and supply chains. On the agenda: - Digital transformation and automation - Circular economy and sustainability - New models driving consumer safety, trust and transparency Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is filmed.
Beda Bolzenius, Vice-Chairman, Asia-Pacific and President, Automotive Experience, Johnson Controls, People's Republic of China
Cheung Yan, Chairwoman, Nine Dragons Paper Industries, People's Republic of China
Gu Chunyuan, Senior Vice-President, ABB Group; Chairman and President, ABB, People's Republic of China
Neil C. Hawkins, Chief Sustainability Officer and Corporate Vice-President, The Dow Chemical Company, USA
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Moderated by
Anand P. Raman, Editor-at-Large, Harvard Business Review Group, USA; Global Agenda Council on Emerging Multinationals
14.45 - 15.45 Dalian International Conference Center - xChange
Interactive Session The Transformation of Healthcare What trends and uncertainties are shaping the future of healthcare? Drivers of transformation: - Direct-to-consumer healthcare - Open-source health movements - Exploiting health and genomic data This session is part of the Mapping Industry Transformation series. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese
Ron Gutman, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, HealthTap, USA
Thomas R. Insel, Director, National Institute of Mental Health, USA; Global Agenda Council on Mental Health
Sathasivam Subramaniam, Minister of Health of Malaysia
Daljit Singh, President, Fortis Healthcare, India; Global Agenda Council on Ageing
Moderated by
Sania Nishtar, Founding President, Heartfile, Pakistan; Global Agenda Council on Mental Health
15.00 - 15.30 Dalian International Conference Center - Transformation Hub
Experience Deep Dive: China's E-Commerce Boom Digital technologies are an important driver in China’s transformation towards a consumption economy. Explore in the Transformation Hub how e-commerce is transforming China’s consumer industries. This session will be conducted in Mandarin Chinese with no interpretation. Please arrive early, as space is limited. Discussion Leader
Zhang Peng, Founder and Editor-in-Chief, GeekPark, People's Republic of China
15.00 - 16.15 Dalian International Conference Center - IdeasLab
IdeasLab Revealing the Power of Advanced Materials with Hong Kong University of Science and Technology How will advanced materials transform where we live and work? Discover and debate in the IdeasLab:
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Idea 1: Rendering objects invisible Idea 2: Reinventing LED lighting Idea 3: Noise-eliminating materials Idea 4: Paper-thin smart devices Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese This session is filmed. Introduced by
Eden Woon Yi-Teng, Vice-President, Institutional Advancement, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong SAR
Discussion Leaders
Che Ting Chan, Professor, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong SAR
Kei May Lau, Professor, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong SAR
Wang Ning, Professor, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong SAR
Yang Zhiyu, Professor, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong SAR
Facilitated by
Nick Campbell, Executive Editor, Nature Publishing Group, People's Republic of China
15.00 - 15.30 Dalian International Conference Center - Innovator Hub 1
Talking Circles Designing for Humanity How can we incorporate empathy into the process of technology design? Enter the Innovator Hub for an informal dialogue, designed and facilitated by members of the Forum’s New Champions community. Please arrive early, as space is limited. Discussion Leader
Gleb Kalinin, Product Manager, Tsentsiper Agency, Russian Federation
15.00 - 15.30 Dalian International Conference Center - Innovator Hub 2
The Innovator's Journey: Mining Big Data Join Anthony Goldbloom, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Kaggle, for a conversation about how he, as an entrepreneur, overcomes obstacles to build bridges between the academic and business worlds with big-data science. Please arrive early, as space is limited. With
Anthony Goldbloom, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Kaggle, USA; Technology Pioneer
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Facilitated by
Tomas Casas i Klett, Director, China Competence Center, University of St. Gallen, Switzerland
15.30 - 16.30 Dalian International Conference Center - Forum
Interactive Session Future-Proofing the Internet Economy With all economies and industries relying on the internet, the aim of this session is to explore how the resilience of the internet can be strengthened without strangling innovation. On the agenda: - Mobile applications - Digital commerce and platform business models - Internet of things and emerging technologies Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live.
Mitchell Baker, Executive Chairwoman, Mozilla Foundation, USA; Co-Chair of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2015; Global Agenda Council on Data-Driven Development
Lu Wei, Minister of Cyberspace Administration of the People's Republic of China
Jack Ma, Executive Chairman, Alibaba Group, People's Republic of China; World Economic Forum Foundation Board Member
Carlos Moedas, Commissioner, Research, Science and Innovation, European Commission, Brussels; Co-Chair of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2015
Chaired by
Fadi Chehade, President and Chief Executive Officer, Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), USA
15.30 - 16.30 Dalian International Conference Center - Studio
The Modern Silk Road What will be the impact of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, Silk Road Fund and other China-led global institutions on the region and the world? Dimensions to be addressed: - Future of multilateral development lending - Potential of infrastructure projects - Impact of geo-economic competition Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live.
Saikhanbileg Chimed, Prime Minister of Mongolia
Erbolat Dossaev, Minister of National Economy of Kazakhstan
Irakli Garibashvili, Prime Minister of Georgia
Benedikt Sobotka, Chief Executive Officer, Eurasian Resources Group,
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Luxembourg
Wu Xinbo, Executive Dean, Institute of International Studies, Fudan University, People's Republic of China; Global Agenda Council on Geo-economics
Special Guest
Chen Guogang, Vice-President, China Minsheng Investment, People's Republic of China
Moderated by
James Harding, Director, BBC News and Current Affairs, BBC News, United Kingdom
15.45 - 16.30 Dalian International Conference Center - BetaZone
BetaZone The Meat Revolution Tissue engineer Mark Post shares how cultured meat technology can be a powerful alternative to mass meat production. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is filmed.
Mark Post, Professor and Chair of Physiology, University of Maastricht, Netherlands
Moderated by
Mina Guli, Chief Executive Officer, Thirst, People's Republic of China; Young Global Leader
15.45 - 16.15 Dalian International Conference Center - Earth Time-Lapse
Experience Earth Time-Lapse: The Future of Forests Embark on a visual exploration of three decades of deforestation across the globe. Interact with high-resolution satellite images from NASA's Landsat programme in the Earth Time-Lapse space. Limited interpretation in Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited. Led by
Matthew C. Hansen, Professor, Department of Geographical Sciences, University of Maryland, USA
Peter van Deursen, Chief Executive Officer, Asia-Pacific, Cargill, Singapore
15.45 - 16.15 Dalian International Conference Center - Cave Dome
Pure Land: Inside the Mogao Grottoes Experience 1,500 years of Buddhist art in the Mogao Grottoes at Dunhuang in North-West China. In an immersive projection dome, creator Sarah Kenderdine guides you through a digital experience of one of these sublime caves. Pure Land was created by Professors Sarah Kenderdine and Jeffrey Shaw in collaboration with the Dunhuang Academy. It is presented in collaboration with Zenvision.
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You can also experience the Mogao Grottoes on your own and at your own pace outside of scheduled session times Limited interpretation in Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited. With
Li Yongcun, Professor, Academy of Arts and Design, Tsinghua University, People's Republic of China
Led by
Sarah Kenderdine, Professor, National Institute for Experimental Arts, University of New South Wales, Australia
15.45 - 16.15 Dalian International Conference Center - Robot Exhibition
Meet the Robots The Robots in Action exhibition explores the changing role of robots as teammates, heroes and companions. Discover the opportunities and challenges of human-robot collaboration. Limited interpretation in Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited. With
Rodney Brooks, Founder, Chairman and Chief Technical Officer, Rethink Robotics, USA; Technology Pioneer
Pascale Fung, Professor, Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong SAR
15.45 - 16.15 Dalian International Conference Center - Virtual Reality Dome
Virtual Reality: Clouds Over Sidra Experience the cutting-edge in virtual reality as you embark on an immersive journey into the daily life of Sidra, a young Syrian girl living in a refugee camp in Jordan. Clouds Over Sidra was commissioned by the United Nations and created by Gabo Arora and Chris Milk. You can also experience the film on your own and at your own pace outside of scheduled session times. This experience is available in both Mandarin Chinese and English versions. Please arrive early, as space is limited. With
Sriram Subramanian, Professor of Human-Computer Interaction, University of Sussex, United Kingdom; Young Scientist
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Led by
Gabo Arora, Filmmaker and Senior Adviser, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), New York
15.45 - 16.30 Dalian International Conference Center - Health Dome
Interactive Session Designing for Longevity Explore in the Health Dome how design, technology and collaborative approaches can transform the experience of ageing. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited. With
Eason Chow, Industrial Designer, Division of Industrial Design, National University of Singapore, Singapore
Yvonne Li, Founder and Chairperson, International China Ageing Industry Association, Hong Kong SAR; Young Global Leader
Kenneth Smith, Senior Research Scholar; Director, Mobility Division, Stanford Center on Longevity, Stanford University, USA
Facilitated by
Linda P. Fried, Dean and DeLamar Professor of Public Health, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, USA; Global Agenda Council on Ageing
16.15 - 17.15 Dalian International Conference Center - xChange
Interactive Session Incubating Entrepreneurship From classrooms to corporate labs, what are the most successful ways to incubate entrepreneurship? Dimensions to be addressed: - Spotting scalable business models - Devising robust funding mechanisms - Strengthening leadership capacity Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese
Eric Acher, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Monashees Capital, Brazil
Hongbo Chen, Vice-Dean, Tuspark Research Institute for Innovation, Tsinghua University, People's Republic of China; Global Agenda Council on China
Anita Goel, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Nanobiosym Diagnostics, USA
Dato' Mah Siew Keong, Minister, Office of the Prime Minister of Malaysia Moderated by
Amy Wilkinson, Global Fellow, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, USA
16.30 - 17.00 Dalian International
Experience Deep Dive: Institutional Innovation in China
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Conference Center - Transformation Hub
Enhancing public procedure and social policies are important drivers in China’s quest for equitable growth. Explore in the Transformation Hub how China can accelerate institutional innovation. Please arrive early, as space is limited. Discussion Leaders
Kevin Lu, Chief Executive Officer and Member of the Global Executive Board, Partners Group, Singapore; Young Global Leader; Global Agenda Council on China
16.30 - 17.00 Dalian International Conference Center - Innovator Hub 1
Talking Circles Growing Global Citizens How can schools and universities better prepare students for a future defined by increasing complexity and uncertainty? Enter the Innovator Hub for an informal dialogue, designed and facilitated by members of the Forum’s New Champions community. Please arrive early, as space is limited. Discussion Leader
Grace Ihejiamaizu, Founder and Executive Director, iKapture Networks, Nigeria
16.30 - 17.00 Dalian International Conference Center - Innovator Hub 2
Spreading Innovation How can technological innovation reach and benefit the underserved? Enter the Innovator Hub for an informal dialogue, designed and facilitated by members of the Forum’s New Champions community. Please arrive early, as space is limited. Discussion Leader
Andrés Ruzo, Chief Executive Officer, Link America, USA
16.45 - 18.00 Dalian International Conference Center - IdeasLab
IdeasLab Machine Learning for Health with Carnegie Mellon University How is machine learning transforming health and healthcare? Discover and debate in the IdeasLab: Idea 1: Using machine learning to predict neuro-degenerative disease Idea 2: Smart devices will be the doctors of tomorrow Idea 3: Machine learning for hospitals and health insurers Idea 4: Predictive analytics to stop outbreaks becoming epidemics Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese This session is filmed.
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Introduced by
Andrew Moore, Dean, School of Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University, USA
Discussion Leaders
Jason Hong, Associate Professor, School of Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction Institute, Carnegie Mellon University, USA
Tom Mitchell, E. Fredkin University Professor, School of Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University, USA
Daniel Neill, Associate Professor, Information Systems, Carnegie Mellon University, USA
Aarti Singh, Assistant Professor, Machine Learning Department, Carnegie Mellon University, USA
Facilitated by
Jeffrey M. Drazen, Editor-in-Chief, The New England Journal of Medicine, USA
17.00 - 18.00 Dalian International Conference Center - Forum
Forum Debate What If: Your Mind Can Be Read? Leaps in brain research have propelled the development of brain interface technologies from prosthetics to attention-powered vehicles, while neuroscientific evidence is increasingly entering courtrooms. What if technologies for reading thoughts, memories and cognitive ability become commonplace? Join an in-depth discussion that explores the possible, plausible, and probable impacts of advanced neural engineering. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live.
P. Murali Doraiswamy, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioural Sciences, The Duke Institute for Brain Sciences (DIBS), USA; Global Agenda Council on Brain Research
Nita A. Farahany, Professor, Law and Philosophy, Duke University, USA
Ariel Garten, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Interaxon, Canada
Thomas R. Insel, Director, National Institute of Mental Health, USA; Global Agenda Council on Mental Health
Moderated by
I-han Chou, Senior Strategy Editor, Nature, Nature Publishing Group, USA; Global Agenda Council on Brain Research
17.00 - 18.00 Dalian International Conference Center - BetaZone
Screening The Urban Imaginary Join a conversation with artist and filmmaker Cao Fei, whose work presents imaginary and dystopian visions of China's urban future. This session includes the screening of Whose Utopia?, a poetic exploration of urban growth and transformation through the daily lives of workers in a Chinese lighting
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factory, as well as excerpts of her other cinematic work. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese Introduced by
Quan Jing, Journalist, ifeng.com, People's Republic of China With
Cao Fei, Artist, People's Republic of China
17.00 - 18.00 Dalian International Conference Center - Studio
Televised Session Emerging Markets at a Crossroads From lower commodity prices to tighter external financial conditions, what are the prospects for emerging market growth? Dimensions to be addressed: - Risks from structural, macroeconomic and policy weakness - Potential of South-South trade and investment partnerships - Outlook for emerging market multinationals This session was developed in partnership with CNBC Africa. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese As this session is televised, please arrive 15 minutes early. The doors will be closed at the scheduled time. This session is webcast live.
Kalvakuntla Chandrashekar Rao, Chief Minister of Telangana, India
Arif M. Naqvi, Founder and Group Chief Executive, The Abraaj Group, United Arab Emirates
Marcos Vinícius de Souza, Secretary of Innovation of Brazil Moderated by
Bronwyn Nielsen, Senior Anchor and Executive Director, CNBC Africa, South Africa
17.15 - 17.45 Dalian International Conference Center - Earth Time-Lapse
Experience Earth Time-Lapse: The Climate Crisis Embark on a visual exploration of the global impact of climate change now and through time. Interact with high-resolution satellite images from NASA's Landsat programme in the Earth Time-Lapse space. Limited interpretation in Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited. Led by
Naomi Oreskes, Professor of the History of Science, Harvard University, USA
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Randy Sargent, Senior Systems Scientist, Carnegie Mellon University, USA
18.30 - 19.15 Dalian International Conference Center - -
Transfer Transfer to Soirée Shuttles will leave continually from the official hotels to the Cultural Soirée opposite the Dalian International Conference Center.
19.00 - 21.00 Dalian International Conference Center - Music Fountain Square, Donggang CBD
Reception Cultural Soirée Dalian Municipal Government invites participants to enjoy the romantic sea breeze, appreciate the arts performances, sample the local food, and experience Dalian's unique culture and hospitality.
19.30 - 21.30 Dalian International Conference Center - -
Transfer Transfer to Hotels Shuttles will depart continually from the Cultural Soirée opposite the Dalian International Conference Centre to the official hotels.
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08.30 - 09.15 Dalian International Conference Center - Health Dome
Experience Introduction to Tai Chi Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese discipline of meditative movements that can improve health, mental clarity and overall well-being. Join an early morning introduction to the philosophy and practice of Tai Chi. Please arrive early, as space is limited.
Liu Changxi, Deputy Director, Health Promotion Research Institute, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, People's Republic of China
09.00 - 10.15 Dalian International Conference Center - IdeasLab
IdeasLab Eradicating Pollution with Tsinghua University How are the latest technological developments helping China fight the war on pollution? Discover and debate in the IdeasLab: Idea 1: Decomposing haze at the source of pollution Idea 2: Using sewer water as an energy source Idea 3: Redesigning the e-waste recycling system Idea 4: Early warning system for emerging contaminants Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese This session is filmed. Discussion Leaders
He Kebin, Dean, School of Environment, Tsinghua University, People's Republic of China
Huang Xia, Professor and Director, State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, School of Environment, Tsinghua University, People's Republic of China
Li Jinhui, Executive Director, Basel Convention Regional Centre for Asia and the Pacific; Professor, School of Environment, Tsinghua University, People's Republic of China
Yu Gang, Professor, Division of Environmental Chemistry, School of Environment, Tsinghua University, People's Republic of China
Facilitated by
Nick Campbell, Executive Editor, Nature Publishing Group, People's Republic of China
09.00 - 10.00 Dalian International Conference Center - xChange
Interactive Session The Transformation of Finance What trends and uncertainties are shaping the future of banking and capital markets? Drivers of transformation: - New business and operating models - Digital disruptions in financial services
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- Shifting monetary policies across markets This session is part of the Mapping Industry Transformation series. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese
Nicolas Aguzin, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Asia-Pacific, JPMorgan Chase, Hong Kong SAR
Randall Kroszner, Norman R. Bobins Professor of Economics, University of Chicago, USA; Global Agenda Council on the Global Financial System
Ling Hai, Co-President, Asia-Pacific, MasterCard, Singapore
Mark Machin, Head of International, CPP Investment Board, Canada
Wang Jingbo, Chairman of the Board, Noah Holdings, People's Republic of China
Moderated by
Lisa Jucca, Asia Finance Editor, Reuters, Hong Kong SAR
09.15 - 10.00 Dalian International Conference Center - BetaZone
BetaZone Rethinking Global Growth Min Zhu, Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, takes stock of global economic trends and charts options for the future. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is filmed.
Min Zhu, Deputy Managing Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF), Washington DC; World Economic Forum Foundation Board Member
09.15 - 10.15 Dalian International Conference Center - Forum
Interactive Session Partnering for Science The aim of this session is to explore how the public sector can get industry more engaged in basic research and science education. On the agenda: - Funding scientific innovation - Partnering across sectors and industries - Building the next generation of scientists Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live.
Francis S. Collins, Director, National Institutes of Health, USA; Co-Chair of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2015; Global Agenda Council on the Future of the Health Sector
Alice Gast, President, Imperial College London, United Kingdom
Mohammad Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs of the United Arab Emirates
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Li Jinghai, Vice-President, Chinese Academy of Sciences, People's Republic of China
Carlos Moedas, Commissioner, Research, Science and Innovation, European Commission, Brussels; Co-Chair of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2015
Hakubun Shimomura, Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan
Chaired by
Philip Campbell, Editor-in-Chief, Nature Magazine, United Kingdom; Global Agenda Council on Mental Health
09.15 - 10.15 Dalian International Conference Center - Studio
Televised Session China's Digital Disruptors How is a new generation of Chinese technology entrepreneurs transforming industries and business processes? Dimensions to be addressed: - Changing lifestyle and consumption patterns - Leveraging China’s "internet plus" strategy - Securing investment in volatile markets This session was developed in partnership with Tencent. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese As this session is televised, please arrive 15 minutes early. The doors will be closed at the scheduled time. This session is webcast live.
Ron Cao, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Lightspeed China Partners, People's Republic of China; Young Global Leader; Global Agenda Council on the Future of IT Software & Services
Cheng Wei, Founder, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Didi Kuaidi, People's Republic of China; Co-Chair of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2015
Rich Lesser, Global Chief Executive Officer and President, Boston Consulting Group, USA
Xu Jinghong, Chairman, Tsinghua Holdings, People's Republic of China
Zhang Tao, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Dianping, People's Republic of China
Moderated by
Chen Juhong, Vice-President and Editor-in-Chief, Online Media Group, Tencent, People's Republic of China
09.30 - 10.00 Dalian International Conference Center - Earth Time-Lapse
Experience Earth Time-Lapse: The Climate Crisis Embark on a visual exploration of the global impact of climate change now and through time.
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Interact with high-resolution satellite images from NASA's Landsat programme in the Earth Time-Lapse space. Limited interpretation in Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited. Led by
Naomi Oreskes, Professor of the History of Science, Harvard University, USA
Randy Sargent, Senior Systems Scientist, Carnegie Mellon University, USA
10.45 - 10.55 Dalian International Conference Center - Plenary Hall
Opening Plenary Welcome to the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2015 Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live. Welcoming Remarks by
Chen Qiufa, Governor of Liaoning, People's Republic of China
Philipp Rösler, Member of the Managing Board, World Economic Forum
10.55 - 11.45 Dalian International Conference Center - Plenary Hall
Opening Plenary Opening Plenary Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live. Chaired by
Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman, World Economic Forum
11.45 - 13.00 Dalian International Conference Center - Village
Community Lunch Community Lunch Participants are cordially invited to a buffet lunch in the Village within the Dalian International Conference Center.
12.15 - 12.45 Dalian International Conference Center - Transformation Hub
Experience Deep Dive: Institutional Innovation in China Enhancing public procedure and social policies are important drivers in China’s quest for equitable growth. Explore in the Transformation Hub how China can accelerate institutional innovation. This session will be conducted in Mandarin Chinese with no interpretation. Please arrive early, as space is limited.
12.15 - 12.45 Dalian International
Earth Time-Lapse: The Future of Forests Embark on a visual exploration of three decades of deforestation across the globe.
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Conference Center - Earth Time-Lapse
Interact with high-resolution satellite images from NASA's Landsat programme in the Earth Time-Lapse space. Limited interpretation in Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited. With
Michael B. Jenkins, President and Chief Executive Officer, Forest Trends, USA; Social Entrepreneur
Led by
Matthew C. Hansen, Professor, Department of Geographical Sciences, University of Maryland, USA
12.15 - 12.45 Dalian International Conference Center - Cave Dome
Pure Land: Inside the Mogao Grottoes Experience 1,500 years of Buddhist art in the Mogao Grottoes at Dunhuang in North-West China. In an immersive projection dome, creator Sarah Kenderdine guides you through a digital experience of one of these sublime caves. Pure Land was created by Professors Sarah Kenderdine and Jeffrey Shaw in collaboration with the Dunhuang Academy. It is presented in collaboration with Zenvision. You can also experience the Mogao Grottoes on your own and at your own pace outside of scheduled session times Limited interpretation in Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited. With
Wang Hui, Professor of Literature and History, School of Humanities, Tsinghua University, People's Republic of China
Led by
Sarah Kenderdine, Professor, National Institute for Experimental Arts, University of New South Wales, Australia
12.15 - 12.45 Dalian International Conference Center - Virtual Reality Dome
Virtual Reality: Clouds Over Sidra Experience the cutting-edge in virtual reality as you embark on an immersive journey into the daily life of Sidra, a young Syrian girl living in a refugee camp in Jordan. Clouds Over Sidra was commissioned by the United Nations and created by Gabo Arora and Chris Milk. You can also experience the film on your own and at your own pace outside of scheduled session times. This experience is available in both Mandarin Chinese and English versions.
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Please arrive early, as space is limited. With
Zoran Puljic, Director, Mozaik Foundation, Bosnia and Herzegovina; Social Entrepreneur
Led by
Gabo Arora, Filmmaker and Senior Adviser, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), New York
12.15 - 13.15 Dalian International Conference Center - Health Dome
Interactive Session Reversing Disease: Eat Better Learn about simple ways to take advantage of the body's natural capacity to heal itself. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited. With
Rob Knight, Professor, University of California, San Diego (UCSD), USA; Young Scientist
Led by
Dean Ornish, Founder, President and Director, Preventive Medicine Research Institute, USA
12.15 - 12.45 Dalian International Conference Center - Innovator Hub 1
Talking Circles Countering Brain Drain How can ailing economies sustain a vibrant environment for science, research and development? Enter the Innovator Hub for an informal dialogue, designed and facilitated by members of the Forum’s New Champions community. Please arrive early, as space is limited. Discussion Leader
Panayiota Poirazi, Research Director, Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Foundation for Research and Technology - Hellas, Greece; Young Scientist
12.15 - 12.45 Dalian International Conference Center - Innovator Hub 2
Innovator's Journey: Navigating the Informal Economy Join Arbind Singh, Executive Director of Nidan, for a conversation on overcoming obstacles on the social entrepreneur's road from business idea to social impact. Please arrive early, as space is limited. With
Arbind Singh, Executive Director, Nidan, India; Social Entrepreneur
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Facilitated by
Rick Aubry, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, New Foundry Ventures, USA; Social Entrepreneur
13.00 - 14.00 Dalian International Conference Center - Arena
Forum Debate Leading Global Innovation China and other emerging economies are investing heavily in research and development and rapidly increasing their high-technology output. Will the West soon be surpassed as the world's innovation powerhouse? Join an interactive debate on the shifting centres of innovation, research and development. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live.
Chen Zhangliang, Vice-President, China Association for Science and Technology, People's Republic of China
Mikael Damberg, Minister for Enterprise and Innovation of Sweden
Francis Gurry, Director-General, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Geneva; Global Agenda Council on the Creative Economy
Kevin Sneader, Chairman, Asia, McKinsey & Company, Hong Kong SAR
Amy Wilkinson, Global Fellow, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, USA
13.00 - 14.00 Dalian International Conference Center - Forum
Interactive Session Connecting the Unconnected The aim of this session is to explore how the growth and development potential of digital inclusion can be realized. On the agenda: - Technology and infrastructure advances - Risks and opportunities of private-sector subsidies - Unlocking innovation and entrepreneurship Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live.
Mitchell Baker, Executive Chairwoman, Mozilla Foundation, USA; Co-Chair of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2015; Global Agenda Council on Data-Driven Development
Augie K. Fabela II, Co-Founder and Chairman Emeritus, VimpelCom, Netherlands
Ken Hu, Deputy Chairman and Rotating Chief Executive Officer, Huawei Technologies, People's Republic of China; Co-Chair of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2015; Global Agenda Council on the Future of Digital Communications
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Kamal Quadir, Chief Executive Officer, bKash, Bangladesh; Young Global Leader
Zhao Houlin, Secretary-General, International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Geneva; Global Agenda Council on the Future of Digital Communications
Chaired by
Andrew McLaughlin, Senior Research Scholar and Senior Fellow, Cyber-security and Internet Governance, School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), Columbia University, New York
13.00 - 14.00 Dalian International Conference Center - BetaZone
Hyperconnected Healthcare How will greater access to personal health data transform disease prevention, detection and treatment? Dimensions to be addressed: - Measuring and quantifying health - Personalizing treatment and prevention - Revolutionizing science and research Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is filmed.
David Klug, Professor, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Department of Chemistry, Imperial College London, United Kingdom
Amanda Randles
Edith Schippers, Minister of Health, Welfare and Sport of the Netherlands Moderated by
Jason Li Yat-Sen, Director, The George Institute for Global Health, People's Republic of China; Young Global Leader; Global Agenda Council on China
13.00 - 14.00 Dalian International Conference Center - Studio
Televised Session Asia's Energy Options What are the key priorities for securing Asia's energy future? Dimensions to be addressed: - Chinese energy demand slowdown - Commitment to low-carbon innovation - Regional energy infrastructure integration This session was developed in partnership with Arirang. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese As this session is televised, please arrive 15 minutes early. The doors will be closed at the scheduled time. This session is webcast live.
Saikhanbileg Chimed, Prime Minister of Mongolia
Prakash P. Hinduja, Chairman, Europe, Hinduja Group of Companies, Switzerland
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Dong-Kwan Kim, Managing Director, Hanwha Group, Republic of Korea; Young Global Leader
Boqiang Lin, Dean, Institute for Studies in Energy Policy, Xiamen University, People's Republic of China; Global Agenda Council on Decarbonizing Energy
Moderated by
Rah Seung-Yun, Presenter, Arirang TV & Radio, Republic of Korea
13.00 - 14.00 Dalian International Conference Center - xChange
Thinking Ahead Influencing Change In an era of constant distraction, what does it take to spread and scale transformative ideas? New Champions give three short talks on influencing change: - Inspiring change through storytelling - Replicating unexpected social innovation - Building the largest-ever start-up accelerator Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese With
Martin Burt, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Fundación Paraguaya, Paraguay; Social Entrepreneur
Calvin Chin, Founder, Transist, People's Republic of China; Young Global Leader
Kalsoom Lakhani, Chief Executive Officer, Invest2Innovate, USA
13.00 - 15.00 Dalian International Conference Center - Global Challenge Space
WorkStudio Mapping Solutions: Securing the Digital Enterprise How can companies protect their data and digital infrastructure without discarding the benefits of the Internet? Session objectives: - Map plausible futures for the Internet - Explore implications for cybersecurity - Develop strategic options for securing the digital enterprise Join a collaborative scenario session on the World Economic Forum's Global Challenge Initiative on Future of the Internet. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Introduced by
Mark Spelman, Future of the Internet Initiative Expert, World Economic Forum Discussion Leaders
Lee Xiaodong, President and Chief Executive Officer, China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC), People's Republic of China; Young Global Leader; Global Agenda Council on Cyber Security
Nico Sell, Co-Founder and Co-Chairman, Wickr, USA
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Facilitated by
Rod Beckstrom, President, Rod Beckstrom Group, USA; Global Agenda Council on the Future of Government
13.00 - 15.00 Dalian International Conference Center - WorkStudio
Robots without Borders Teammates, heroes and companions: As robots leave the factory floor, how will they change our lives? Session objectives: - Understand potential roles of robots - Discuss positive and negative implications - Explore how to maximize societal benefits Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Discussion Leaders
Rodney Brooks, Founder, Chairman and Chief Technical Officer, Rethink Robotics, USA; Technology Pioneer
Justine Cassell, Associate Vice-Provost, Technology Strategy and Impact, Carnegie Mellon University, USA; Global Agenda Council on Artificial Intelligence & Robotics
Peter Edwards, Director, Singapore-ETH Centre, Future Cities Laboratory, ETH Zurich, Switzerland
Pascale Fung, Professor, Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong SAR
Ralph Hollis, Research Professor, Robotics Institute, Carnegie Mellon University, USA
Rajesh Pankaj, Senior Vice-President, Engineering, Qualcomm, USA
Aniruddha Sharma, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Carbon Clean Solutions (CCS), India
Arun Sundararajan, Professor and Rosen Faculty Fellow, New York University, USA
Patrick Thévoz, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Flyability, Switzerland
William Whittaker, Professor, Carnegie Mellon University, USA Facilitated by
Nik Gowing, International Broadcaster, United Kingdom; Global Agenda Council on Geo-economics
13.45 - 15.45 Dalian International Conference Center - Health Dome
Interactive Session Making Better Choices Explore in the Health Dome how small behavioural nudges can lead to better individual and collective choices. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited. With
Gonzalo Muñoz, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, TriCiclos, Brazil; Social
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Kirsten Saenz Tobey, Co-Founder and Chief Impact Officer, Revolution Foods, USA; Social Entrepreneur
Jack Sim, Founder and Director, World Toilet Organization, Singapore; Social Entrepreneur
Tim Wang, Executive Vice-President and President, Greater China, Ecolab (China) Investment, People's Republic of China
14.30 - 15.30 Dalian International Conference Center - xChange
Interactive Session The Transformation of the Workplace What trends and uncertainties are transforming the future of work? Drivers of transformation: - New manufacturing and service models - Machine intelligence and robotics - Tech-readiness and STEM education This session is part of the Mapping Industry Transformation series. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese
Pamela Hinds, Associate Professor of Management Science and Engineering, Stanford University, USA
Yoshito Hori, President, GLOBIS University; Managing Partner, GLOBIS Capital Partners; Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, GLOBIS Corporation, Japan
Jonas Prising, Chief Executive Officer, ManpowerGroup, USA
Ian Roberts, Chief Technology Officer, Bühler, Switzerland
Harry West, Chief Executive Officer, frog, USA Moderated by
James Chau, Special Contributor, China Central Television, People's Republic of China; Young Global Leader
14.30 - 15.30 Dalian International Conference Center - Arena
Intellectual Property in the Information Age How should intellectual property systems adapt to an interconnected world? Dimensions to be addressed: - Role of intellectual property in the internet era - Impact of big data on intellectual property rights services - Implications for innovation and the upgrading of value chains Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live.
Arancha Gonzalez Laya, Executive Director, International Trade Centre (ITC), Geneva; Global Agenda Council on the Future of Regional Organizations
Francis Gurry, Director-General, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Geneva; Global Agenda Council on the Creative Economy
Liu Jiren, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Neusoft Corporation, People's
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Shen Changyu, Commissioner, State Intellectual Property Office of the People's Republic of China (SIPO), People's Republic of China
Moderated by
Anabel González, Senior Trade and Competitiveness Director, World Bank, Washington DC; Global Agenda Council on Competitiveness
14.30 - 15.30 Dalian International Conference Center - BetaZone
Co-Chair Roundtable: Building Agile Businesses Join a conversation with the Co-Chairs of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions on leading businesses in rapidly changing markets. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is filmed.
Cheng Wei, Founder, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Didi Kuaidi, People's Republic of China; Co-Chair of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2015
Li Ruigang, Founding Chairman, CMC Capital Partners, CMC Holdings, People's Republic of China; Co-Chair of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2015; Young Global Leader
Introduced by
Olivier M. Schwab, Executive Director, China, World Economic Forum Beijing Representative Office
Moderated by
Lifen Zhang, Emeritus Founding Editor, FTChinese.com, People's Republic of China
14.30 - 15.30 Dalian International Conference Center - Forum
Navigating the Next Industrial Revolution Humankind is at the threshold of a new industrial revolution driven by the confluence of a staggering range of emerging technologies. How will the next Industrial Revolution transform politics, economies and societies? Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live.
Katrine Bosley, Chief Executive Officer, Editas Medicine, USA
Andrew Moore, Dean, School of Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University, USA
Feike Sijbesma, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Managing Board, Royal DSM, Netherlands
Nina Tandon, President and Chief Executive Officer, EpiBone, USA
Sir Mark Walport, Chief Scientific Adviser, Government Office for Science, United Kingdom
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14.30 - 15.30 Dalian International Conference Center - Studio
Televised Session The Digital Disruption of Finance How is the Digital Revolution reshaping finance? Dimensions to be addressed: - Peer-to-peer lending and other online enterprises as "banks" - Payments and cross-border transfers - Investing in algorithms and other technology to innovate finance This session was developed in partnership with CCTV. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese As this session is televised, please arrive 15 minutes early. The doors will be closed at the scheduled time. This session is webcast live.
Huang Yiping, Professor, National School of Development, Peking University, People's Republic of China
Anju Patwardhan, Group Chief Innovation Officer, Standard Chartered Bank, Singapore
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Li Sixuan, Host, Business Channel, China Central Television (CCTV), People's Republic of China
14.45 - 15.15 Dalian International Conference Center - Earth Time-Lapse
Experience Earth Time-Lapse: The Race for Resources Embark on a visual exploration of three decades of unprecedented use of resources across the globe. Interact with high-resolution satellite images from NASA's Landsat programme in the Earth Time-Lapse space. Limited interpretation in Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited. Led by
Matthew C. Hansen, Professor, Department of Geographical Sciences, University of Maryland, USA
William McDonough, Consulting Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Stanford University, USA; Meta-Council on the Circular Economy
14.45 - 15.15 Dalian International Conference Center - Cave Dome
Pure Land: Inside the Mogao Grottoes Experience 1,500 years of Buddhist art in the Mogao Grottoes at Dunhuang in North-West China. In an immersive projection dome, creator Sarah Kenderdine guides you through a digital experience of one of these sublime caves. Pure Land was created by Professors Sarah Kenderdine and Jeffrey Shaw in collaboration with the Dunhuang
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Academy. It is presented in collaboration with Zenvision. You can also experience the Mogao Grottoes on your own and at your own pace outside of scheduled session times Limited interpretation in English Please arrive early, as space is limited. With
Xue Cheng, Spiritual Leader, Longquan Temple, People's Republic of China Led by
Sarah Kenderdine, Professor, National Institute for Experimental Arts, University of New South Wales, Australia
14.45 - 15.15 Dalian International Conference Center - Virtual Reality Dome
Virtual Reality: Clouds Over Sidra Experience the cutting-edge in virtual reality as you embark on an immersive journey into the daily life of Sidra, a young Syrian girl living in a refugee camp in Jordan. Clouds Over Sidra was commissioned by the United Nations and created by Gabo Arora and Chris Milk. You can also experience the film on your own and at your own pace outside of scheduled session times. This experience is available in both Mandarin Chinese and English versions. Please arrive early, as space is limited. With
Maysoun Odeh Gangat, Co-Founder and Director, NISAA Radio Broadcasting Company, Palestinian Territories; Social Entrepreneur
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Gabo Arora, Filmmaker and Senior Adviser, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), New York
14.45 - 16.00 Dalian International Conference Center - IdeasLab
IdeasLab Catalysing Nature-Based Technology with Peking University How can cutting-edge science be applied in the natural world to open new frontiers in technology and engineering? Discover and debate in the IdeasLab: Idea 1: Tapping into sponge city-drainage ecosystems Idea 2: Sequestering heavy metals in soil Idea 3: Exploring renewables beyond tectonic complexity Idea 4: Discovering agricultural applications from plant genetics Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese
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This session is filmed. Introduced by
Lin Jianhua, President, Peking University, People's Republic of China Discussion Leaders
Guo Hongwei, Professor and Vice-Dean, School of Life Sciences, Peking University, People's Republic of China
Huang Yi, Professor, College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, People's Republic of China
Li Dihua, Vice-Dean, Graduate School of Landscape Architecture, Peking University, People's Republic of China
Zhang Dongxiao, Dean and Chair Professor, College of Engineering, Peking University, People's Republic of China; Global Agenda Council on Decarbonizing Energy
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Peter Lacy, Global Managing Director, Accenture Strategy, United Kingdom; Young Global Leader; Global Agenda Council on the Future of Real Estate and Urbanization
15.30 - 16.00 Dalian International Conference Center - Innovator Hub 1
Talking Circles Unpacking Science for Society How can scientists communicate more effectively with society? Enter the Innovator Hub for an informal dialogue, designed and facilitated by members of the Forum’s New Champions community. Please arrive early, as space is limited. Discussion Leader
Juliana Chan, Assistant Professor, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore; Young Global Leader
15.30 - 16.00 Dalian International Conference Center - Innovator Hub 2
Innovator's Journey: Promoting Mental Health Join serial entrepreneur Jen Hyatt for a conversation on overcoming obstacles on the social entrepreneur's road from business idea to social impact. Please arrive early, as space is limited. With
Jen Hyatt, Founder and Chief Executive, Big White Wall, United Kingdom; Social Entrepreneur
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Rick Aubry, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, New Foundry Ventures, USA; Social Entrepreneur
16.00 - 17.00 BetaZone
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Dalian International Conference Center - Forum
Bringing Space Down to Earth From landing robots on comets to monitoring Earth's vital signs, explore how space technologies are enabling us to scale the Universe and safeguard humanity’s place within it. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live.
Mark McCaughrean, Senior Science Adviser, European Space Agency (ESA), Netherlands
Brian Schmidt, Professor, Australian National University, Australia
Jeffrey R. Tarr, President and Chief Executive Officer, DigitalGlobe, USA; Co-Chair of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2015; Global Agenda Council on Space
16.00 - 17.00 Dalian International Conference Center - xChange
Interactive Session Designing Cities of the Future How can urban areas be reimagined to tackle the challenges of sustainability and cohesion? Dimensions to be addressed: - Intelligent planning, design and construction of cities - Leveraging big data to deliver smart urban services - Repurposing "dirty" infrastructure for clean energy and mobility solutions Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese
Justin Lin, Professor, National School of Development, Peking University, People's Republic of China
David G. Rosenberg, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, AeroFarms, USA; Young Global Leader
Jeremy Sheldon, Managing Director, Markets, Asia-Pacific, JLL, Hong Kong SAR
Sun Pishu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Inspur Group, People's Republic of China
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Peggy Liu, Chairperson, Joint US-China Collaboration on Clean Energy (JUCCCE), People's Republic of China; Young Global Leader
16.00 - 17.00 Dalian International Conference Center - Arena
Parity Equals Performance Are companies missing out on female-led innovation in the digital economy? Dimensions to be addressed: - Gender gap in science and technology - Entrepreneurship incubators - Diversity in leadership roles Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese
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This session is webcast live.
Maria Pinelli, Global Vice-Chair, Strategic Growth Markets, EY, United Kingdom
Jun Qin, Chairman, Tsinghua Holding Technological Innovation Co., People's Republic of China; Young Global Leader
Nina Tandon, President and Chief Executive Officer, EpiBone, USA Moderated by
Joe Palca, Science Correspondent, NPR, USA
16.00 - 17.00 Dalian International Conference Center - BetaZone
Dawn of the Drone Economy How are autonomous flying vehicles transforming commerce and industry? Dimensions to be addressed: - Technology innovation and adoption - Business models from supply to surveillance - Principles, norms and regulatory frameworks Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is filmed.
Stephen Creamer, Director, Air Navigation Bureau, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Montreal
Sadiq Gillani, Senior Vice-President and Chief Strategy Officer, Lufthansa Group, Germany; Young Global Leader; Global Agenda Council on the Future of Travel & Tourism
Pan Nongfei, Vice-President, DJI, People's Republic of China
Andreas Raptopoulos, Chief Executive Officer, Matternet, USA
Patrick Thévoz, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Flyability, Switzerland Moderated by
Zhang Peng, Founder and Editor-in-Chief, GeekPark, People's Republic of China
16.00 - 17.00 Dalian International Conference Center - Studio
Televised Session The Global Rise of China's Entrepreneurs What will it take for China's entrepreneurs to build truly global businesses and brands? Dimensions to be addressed: - Advancing "one belt, one road" and other initiatives - Overcoming trade and market access challenges - Building "glo-cal" brand reputation and trust This session was developed in partnership with Phoenix Television and Dalian Radio & Television Station. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese As this session is televised, please arrive 15 minutes early. The doors will be closed at the scheduled time. This session is webcast live.
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Chen Feng, Chairman of the Board, HNA Group, People's Republic of China
Margery Kraus, Founder and Executive Chairman, APCO Worldwide, USA; Global Agenda Council on Transparency & Anti-Corruption
Liu Changle, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Phoenix Satellite Television, Hong Kong SAR
Liu Jiren, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Neusoft Corporation, People's Republic of China
Xiang Bing, Professor, China Business and Globalization; Dean, Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business, People's Republic of China
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Hu Yihu, TV Presenter, Phoenix Satellite Television, Hong Kong SAR
Yu Yang, Deputy Director, News Center, Dalian Radio and TV Station, People's Republic of China
16.00 - 17.15 Dalian International Conference Center - WorkStudio
WorkStudio Music and Collaboration Join this musical workshop exploring the fundamentals of effective collaboration. The session includes Dana Leong on trombone, Yumi Kurosawa on the koto, and live sumi-e painting by Hidekichi Shigemoto. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese Facilitated by
Dana Leong, Composer and Musician, Tateo Sound, USA; Young Global Leader
16.15 - 16.45 Dalian International Conference Center - Earth Time-Lapse
Experience Earth Time-Lapse: Asia's Industrialization Embark on a visual exploration of three decades of unprecedented urbanization and industrialization across Asia. Interact with high-resolution satellite images from NASA's Landsat programme in the Earth Time-Lapse space. Limited interpretation in Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited. Led by
Fang Li, Deputy Director-General, Foreign Economic Cooperation Office, Ministry of Environmental Protection, People's Republic of China; Global Agenda Council on China
Illah Nourbakhsh, Professor, Robotics Institute, Carnegie Mellon University, USA
16.15 - 16.45 Dalian International Conference Center - Cave Dome
Pure Land: Inside the Mogao Grottoes Experience 1,500 years of Buddhist art in the Mogao Grottoes at Dunhuang in North-West China. In an immersive projection dome, creator Sarah Kenderdine guides you through a digital experience of one of these sublime caves. Pure Land was created by
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Professors Sarah Kenderdine and Jeffrey Shaw in collaboration with the Dunhuang Academy. It is presented in collaboration with Zenvision. You can also experience the Mogao Grottoes on your own and at your own pace outside of scheduled session times Limited interpretation in Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited. Led by
Sarah Kenderdine, Professor, National Institute for Experimental Arts, University of New South Wales, Australia
16.15 - 16.45 Dalian International Conference Center - Robot Exhibition
Meet the Robots The Robots in Action exhibition explores the changing role of robots as teammates, heroes and companions. Discover the opportunities and challenges of human-robot collaboration. Limited interpretation in Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited. With
Ariel Garten, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Interaxon, Canada
Ralph Hollis, Research Professor, Robotics Institute, Carnegie Mellon University, USA
16.15 - 16.45 Dalian International Conference Center - Virtual Reality Dome
Virtual Reality: Clouds Over Sidra Experience the cutting-edge in virtual reality as you embark on an immersive journey into the daily life of Sidra, a young Syrian girl living in a refugee camp in Jordan. Clouds Over Sidra was commissioned by the United Nations and created by Gabo Arora and Chris Milk. You can also experience the film on your own and at your own pace outside of scheduled session times. This experience is available in both Mandarin Chinese and English versions. Please arrive early, as space is limited. With
Pierre Issa, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, arcenciel, Lebanon; Social Entrepreneur
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Gabo Arora, Filmmaker and Senior Adviser, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), New York
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16.30 - 17.15 Dalian International Conference Center - Health Dome
Interactive Session Designing Healthier Environments Explore in the Health Dome how novel approaches to pollution mitigation can boost healthy living. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited. With
Aniruddha Sharma, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Carbon Clean Solutions (CCS), India
Gary Wong, Editor, The New England Journal of Medicine, Hong Kong SAR
Yang Fuqiang, Senior Adviser, Energy, Environment and Climate Change, Natural Resources Defense Council, People's Republic of China; Global Agenda Council on the Future of Electricity
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Linda P. Fried, Dean and DeLamar Professor of Public Health, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, USA; Global Agenda Council on Ageing
16.45 - 18.00 Dalian International Conference Center - IdeasLab
IdeasLab The Science of Food Security with ETH Zurich How are the latest research developments enabling us to better respond to food security challenges? Discover and debate in the IdeasLab: Idea 1: Effects of rapid urbanization on the food system Idea 2: Managing water scarcity with better data Idea 3: Tracking food safety Idea 4: Innovative strategies to reduce food waste Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese This session is filmed.
Peter Edwards, Director, Singapore-ETH Centre, Future Cities Laboratory, ETH Zurich, Switzerland
Hong Yang, Expert, World Food System Center, ETH Zurich, Switzerland
Laura Nyström, Assistant Professor, Food Biochemistry, ETH Zurich, Switzerland
Shana Sturla, Associate Professor, Department of Health Sciences and Technology, ETH Zurich, Switzerland
17.00 - 17.10 Dalian International Conference Center - Studio
Award Ceremony Celebrating China's Globalizers Join a special ceremony for the 2015 Honourees of the World Economic Forum’s Chinese Global Growth Companies community. 2015 Honourees:
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BGI-Shenzhen ChinaPnR Dianping Didi Kuaidi DJI iQiyi JinkoSolar LAFASO (Beijing) Media and Cultural Co. Leshi Internet Information & Technology Corp. Meinian Onehealth Healthcare Group Chaired by
David Aikman, Chief Representative Officer, Greater China Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum Beijing Representative Office, People's Republic of China
17.00 - 17.30 Dalian International Conference Center - Transformation Hub
Experience Deep Dive: Decarbonizing Energy in China Catalysing technological innovation in the traditional energy sector is critical in China’s transformation towards environmental sustainability. Explore in the Transformation Hub how China can decarbonize its energy systems. This session will be conducted in Mandarin Chinese with no interpretation. Please arrive early, as space is limited. Discussion Leader
Xu Xiaojie, Chair Fellow and Head, World Energy, Institute of World Economics and Politics (IWEP), Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS), People's Republic of China; Global Agenda Council on the Future of Oil & Gas
17.00 - 17.30 Dalian International Conference Center - Innovator Hub 1
Talking Circles Accelerating Financial Inclusion How can we make financial products and services work for the poor? Enter the Innovator Hub for an informal dialogue, designed and facilitated by members of the Forum’s New Champions community. Please arrive early, as space is limited. Discussion Leader
Chetna Sinha, Founder, Mann Deshi Foundation, India; Social Entrepreneur
17.30 - 18.30 Dalian International Conference Center - Forum
Interactive Session The New Champions: Charting a New Course for Growth How is a new generation of entrepreneurs pioneering a new course for growth through science, technology and innovation?
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This session will include a special recognition of the World Economic Forum’s New Champions communities. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live.
Andrew Fursman, Chief Executive Officer, 1QB Information Technologies, Canada
Kristin Groos Richmond, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Revolution Foods, USA; Young Global Leader
Helen Hai, Goodwill Ambassador, United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), Shanghai; Young Global Leader
Leslie W. Maasdorp, Vice-President, New Development Bank, People's Republic of China; Young Global Leader; Global Agenda Council on the Future of Digital Communications
Zhang Tao, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Dianping, People's Republic of China
Closing Remarks by
Murat Sönmez, Chief Business Officer, Member of the Managing Board, World Economic Forum
Moderated by
Nik Gowing, International Broadcaster, United Kingdom; Global Agenda Council on Geo-economics
17.30 - 18.45 Dalian International Conference Center - BetaZone
Screening Special Screening of Merchants of Doubt Join a conversation with author and science historian Naomi Oreskes, whose work explores the consequences when scientific findings challenge vested political interests. This session includes the screening of Merchants of Doubt, which documents four decades of campaigns to mislead the public about scientific evidence. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese
Naomi Oreskes, Professor of the History of Science, Harvard University, USA
17.30 - 18.30 Dalian International Conference Center - Studio
Televised Session The Renminbi’s Global Ambitions Will the renminbi soon become a leading global currency? Dimensions to be addressed: - Deciphering the historical devaluation - Impact of capital account liberalization - Progress of financial market reforms This session was developed in partnership with China Business News.
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Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese As this session is televised, please arrive 15 minutes early. The doors will be closed at the scheduled time. This session is webcast live.
Anders Borg, Chair, Global Financial System Initiative, World Economic Forum
Huang Yiping, Professor, National School of Development, Peking University, People's Republic of China
Li Daokui, Dean, Schwarzman Scholars, Tsinghua University, People's Republic of China; Global Agenda Council on Global Economic Imbalances
Heizo Takenaka, Professor, Faculty of Policy Management, Keio University, Japan; World Economic Forum Foundation Board Member; Global Agenda Council on Japan
Lord Turner Moderated by
Yang Yanqing, Deputy Editor-in-Chief and Anchor, China Business News, People's Republic of China
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08.30 - 12.00 Dalian International Conference Center - -
Guided Visit Dalian High-Tech Zone This half-day excursion includes visits to the Dalian High-Tech Zone, Hualu Group and Dalian Neusoft International Software Park (Hekou). Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Buses depart from the Dalian International Conference Center. To reserve, please RSVP by email to Miao Xin at [email protected], or by telephone at +86 411 8363 1480.
08.30 - 12.00 Dalian International Conference Center - -
Dalian Jinpu New Area This half-day excursion includes visits to the Tongniu Hills in the Dalian Jinpu New Area, the Dalian Cross-Border E-Commerce and China-South Korea Trade and Cooperation Experiment Zone, and the Free Trade Zone New Port Business Building. Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Buses depart from the Dalian International Conference Center. To reserve, please RSVP by email to Miao Xin at [email protected], or by telephone at +86 411 8363 1480.
09.00 - 09.45 Dalian International Conference Center - Health Dome
Experience Introduction to Tai Chi Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese discipline of meditative movements that can improve health, mental clarity and overall well-being. Join an early morning introduction to the philosophy and practice of Tai Chi. Please arrive early, as space is limited.
Liu Changxi, Deputy Director, Health Promotion Research Institute, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, People's Republic of China
09.00 - 10.00 Dalian International Conference Center - Studio
Interactive Session Decoding Cancer What promise does precision medicine hold for the future of cancer treatment? Dimensions to be addressed: - Developing and sharing large-scale biological databases - New methods for characterizing patients - New computational tools for analysing large datasets Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live.
Cao Xuetao, President, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, People's
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Francis S. Collins, Director, National Institutes of Health, USA; Co-Chair of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2015; Global Agenda Council on the Future of the Health Sector
Gurjeet Singh, Chief Executive Officer, Ayasdi, USA
Lydia Sohn, Professor, Mechanical Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, USA
Moderated by
Jeffrey M. Drazen, Editor-in-Chief, The New England Journal of Medicine, USA
09.00 - 10.00 Dalian International Conference Center - Arena
Ingenuity Is Not Enough What enables complex, collaborative and long-term innovation? Dimensions to be addressed: - Public and private funding mechanisms - Attracting and nurturing research talent - Smart intellectual-property protection Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live.
Bruce Andrews, US Deputy Secretary of Commerce
Jean-Pierre Bourguignon, President, European Research Council, Belgium
Eric Chen, Founder and Director, Vitargent, People's Republic of China
Andrew Fursman, Chief Executive Officer, 1QB Information Technologies, Canada
Moderated by
Mariette DiChristina, Editor-in-Chief, Scientific American, USA; Meta-Council on Emerging Technologies
09.15 - 10.00 Dalian International Conference Center - BetaZone
BetaZone Unlocking Renewables Investigate how grid-level batteries are accelerating the deployment of renewable energy with materials expert Professor Donald Sadoway. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is filmed.
Donald Sadoway, John F. Elliott Professor, Materials Chemistry, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA
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Sonia Medina, Director, Climate Change, Children's Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF), United Kingdom; Young Global Leader
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Dalian International Conference Center - Earth Time-Lapse
Earth Time-Lapse: Asia's Industrialization Embark on a visual exploration of three decades of unprecedented urbanization and industrialization across Asia. Interact with high-resolution satellite images from NASA's Landsat programme in the Earth Time-Lapse space. Limited interpretation in Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited. Led by
Fang Li, Deputy Director-General, Foreign Economic Cooperation Office, Ministry of Environmental Protection, People's Republic of China; Global Agenda Council on China
Illah Nourbakhsh, Professor, Robotics Institute, Carnegie Mellon University, USA
09.15 - 09.45 Dalian International Conference Center - Robot Exhibition
Meet the Robots The Robots in Action exhibition explores the changing role of robots as teammates, heroes and companions. Discover the opportunities and challenges of human-robot collaboration. Limited interpretation in Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited. With
Justine Cassell, Associate Vice-Provost, Technology Strategy and Impact, Carnegie Mellon University, USA; Global Agenda Council on Artificial Intelligence & Robotics
William Whittaker, Professor, Carnegie Mellon University, USA
09.15 - 10.30 Dalian International Conference Center - IdeasLab
IdeasLab The Revolution in Synthetic Biology with Imperial College London How are advances in synthetic biology paving the way for novel products and new industries? Discover and debate in the IdeasLab: Idea 1: Reconstructing biology to create designer cells Idea 2: Hacking exotic organisms and putting them to work Idea 3: Scaling synthetic biology from lab to market Idea 4: Programming and controlling life Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese This session is filmed. Introduced by
Alice Gast, President, Imperial College London, United Kingdom
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Discussion Leaders
Thomas Ellis, Senior Lecturer, Synthetic Biology, Imperial College London, United Kingdom
John Heap, Lecturer, Synthetic Biology, Imperial College London, United Kingdom
Karen Polizzi, Lecturer, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Department of Life Sciences, Imperial College London, United Kingdom
Guy-Bart Stan, Reader, Engineering Design for Synthetic Biology, Imperial College London, United Kingdom
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I-han Chou, Senior Strategy Editor, Nature, Nature Publishing Group, USA; Global Agenda Council on Brain Research
09.15 - 11.15 Dalian International Conference Center - Global Challenge Space
WorkStudio Mapping Solutions: Environment and Resource Security What are the innovative practices, technologies and business models that are required to help industries and governments deliver sustainable growth? Session objectives: - Map critical industry and policy transformations - Explore approaches to delivering sustainable growth - Discuss strategic options for collaboration Join a collaborative session on the World Economic Forum's Global Challenge Initiative on Environment and Resource Security. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Discussion Leaders
Dipender Saluja, Managing Director, Capricorn Investment Group, USA
Remco Teulings, President, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Tarkett, France
Changhua Wu, Director, Greater China, Climate Group, People's Republic of China; Global Agenda Council on Governance for Sustainability
10.00 - 10.30 Dalian International Conference Center - Cave Dome
Experience Pure Land: Inside the Mogao Grottoes Experience 1,500 years of Buddhist art in the Mogao Grottoes at Dunhuang in North-West China. In an immersive projection dome, creator Sarah Kenderdine guides you through a digital experience of one of these sublime caves. Pure Land was created by Professors Sarah Kenderdine and Jeffrey Shaw in collaboration with the Dunhuang Academy. It is presented in collaboration with Zenvision. You can also experience the Mogao Grottoes on your own and at your own pace outside of scheduled session times Limited interpretation in Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited.
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With
Li Yongcun, Professor, Academy of Arts and Design, Tsinghua University, People's Republic of China
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Sarah Kenderdine, Professor, National Institute for Experimental Arts, University of New South Wales, Australia
10.00 - 10.30 Dalian International Conference Center - Virtual Reality Dome
Virtual Reality: Clouds Over Sidra Experience the cutting-edge in virtual reality as you embark on an immersive journey into the daily life of Sidra, a young Syrian girl living in a refugee camp in Jordan. Clouds Over Sidra was commissioned by the United Nations and created by Gabo Arora and Chris Milk. You can also experience the film on your own and at your own pace outside of scheduled session times. This experience is available in both Mandarin Chinese and English versions. Please arrive early, as space is limited. With
P. Murali Doraiswamy, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioural Sciences, The Duke Institute for Brain Sciences (DIBS), USA; Global Agenda Council on Brain Research
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Gabo Arora, Filmmaker and Senior Adviser, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), New York
10.30 - 10.45 Dalian International Conference Center - Forum
BetaZone Introducing a New Framework for Inclusive Growth and Development There is no bigger policy challenge preoccupying leaders around the world than expanding social participation in the process and benefits of economic growth and integration. Join a special briefing by Chief Economist Jennifer Blanke on the World Economic Forum's Inclusive Growth and Development Framework. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live. Briefing by
Jennifer Blanke, Chief Economist, Member of the Management Committee, World Economic Forum
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Tian Wei, Moderator and Host, CCTV News, China Central Television, People's Republic of China
10.30 - 11.30 Dalian International Conference Center - BetaZone
BetaZone Global Health Security after Ebola with the New England Journal of Medicine How is breakthrough research transforming the way we detect, identify and control infectious diseases? Dimensions to be addressed: - Fighting disease at the molecular level - Digitally crowdsourcing to track and monitor outbreaks - New global health leadership in a post-Ebola world Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is filmed.
John Brownstein, Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School, USA
Jeffrey M. Drazen, Editor-in-Chief, The New England Journal of Medicine, USA
Jiang Chengyu, Professor; Head, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Peking Union Medical College, People's Republic of China
Moderated by
Charlotte Haug, International Correspondent, The New England Journal of Medicine, USA
10.30 - 11.30 Dalian International Conference Center - Arena
Interactive Session The Rise of the On-Demand Economy Sharing, peer-to-peer and on-demand platforms are shifting consumption patterns, creating new employment opportunities, while also disrupting traditional business models. How will the "on-demand economy" impact industries, workers and consumers? Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live.
Nathan Blecharczyk, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer, Airbnb, USA; Co-Chair of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2015; Technology Pioneer
Cheng Wei, Founder, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Didi Kuaidi, People's Republic of China; Co-Chair of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2015
Stephane Kasriel, Chief Executive Officer, Upwork, USA
Arun Sundararajan, Professor and Rosen Faculty Fellow, New York University, USA
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Nik Gowing, International Broadcaster, United Kingdom; Global Agenda Council on Geo-economics
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10.45 - 11.15 Dalian International Conference Center - Earth Time-Lapse
Experience Earth Time-Lapse: The Race for Resources Embark on a visual exploration of three decades of unprecedented use of resources across the globe. Interact with high-resolution satellite images from NASA's Landsat programme in the Earth Time-Lapse space. Limited interpretation in Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited. Led by
Matthew C. Hansen, Professor, Department of Geographical Sciences, University of Maryland, USA
William McDonough, Consulting Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Stanford University, USA; Meta-Council on the Circular Economy
10.45 - 11.15 Dalian International Conference Center - Robot Exhibition
Meet the Robots The Robots in Action exhibition explores the changing role of robots as teammates, heroes and companions. Discover the opportunities and challenges of human-robot collaboration. Limited interpretation in Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited. With
Justine Cassell, Associate Vice-Provost, Technology Strategy and Impact, Carnegie Mellon University, USA; Global Agenda Council on Artificial Intelligence & Robotics
Patrick Thévoz, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Flyability, Switzerland
10.45 - 11.45 Dalian International Conference Center - Forum
Interactive Session Global Economic Outlook: The View from Asia With growing volatility and uncertainty in international markets, what are the priorities for reinvigorating and rebalancing global growth? Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live.
Justin Lin, Professor, National School of Development, Peking University, People's Republic of China
Yasutoshi Nishimura, State Minister of the Cabinet Office of Japan
Rintaro Tamaki, Deputy Secretary-General, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Paris
Zhang Xiaoqiang, Vice-Chairman, China Center for International Economic Exchanges (CCIEE), People's Republic of China; Global Agenda Council on
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Min Zhu, Deputy Managing Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF), Washington DC; World Economic Forum Foundation Board Member
Moderated by
Tian Wei, Moderator and Host, CCTV News, China Central Television, People's Republic of China
10.45 - 11.45 Dalian International Conference Center - xChange
Thinking Ahead Decoding Our Digital Identity How is the Data Revolution reshaping our cultures and identities? New Champions give three short talks on the link between data and identity: - Advancing education to protect our digital soul - Promoting social inclusion as a civic hacker - Digitizing humanities to unveil new cultural trends Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese With
Jesus Cepeda, Founder, Invictus, Mexico
Rob Leslie, Chief Executive Officer, Sedicii, Ireland
Nico Sell, Co-Founder and Co-Chairman, Wickr, USA
11.00 - 12.15 Dalian International Conference Center - IdeasLab
IdeasLab New Energy Sources with the European Research Council How are the latest advances in research transforming energy generation? Discover and debate in the IdeasLab: Idea 1: Nano-engineering boost for solar power Idea 2: Cleaner combustion of hydrocarbons Idea 3: Supercomputing for nuclear fusion Idea 4: Hydrogen fuels, water emissions Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese This session is filmed. Introduced by
Jean-Pierre Bourguignon, President, European Research Council, Belgium Discussion Leaders
Ellen Backus, Group Leader, Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Germany
Santiago Badia, Associate Professor, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Barcelona Tech (UPC), Spain
Frédérique Battin-Leclerc, Research Director, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), France
Anna Fontcuberta i Morral, Professor, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland; Young Scientist
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Facilitated by
Philip Campbell, Editor-in-Chief, Nature Magazine, United Kingdom; Global Agenda Council on Mental Health
11.15 - 12.30 Dalian International Conference Center - WorkStudio
WorkStudio How Humour Connects Cultures Join Beijing-based American comedian Jesse Appell for a hands-on workshop exploring how humour can help you communicate better across cultures. This bilingual session is conducted in English and Mandarin Chinese. Discussion Leader
Jesse Appell, Comedian, Laugh Beijing, People's Republic of China
11.30 - 12.00 Dalian International Conference Center - Transformation Hub
Experience Deep Dive: China's E-Commerce Boom Digital technologies are an important driver in China’s transformation into a consumer economy. Explore in the Transformation Hub how e-commerce is transforming China’s consumer industries. Please arrive early, as space is limited. Discussion Leaders
Zhu Rui, Professor, Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business, People's Republic of China; Global Agenda Council on China
11.30 - 12.00 Dalian International Conference Center - Cave Dome
Pure Land: Inside the Mogao Grottoes Experience 1,500 years of Buddhist art in the Mogao Grottoes at Dunhuang in North-West China. In an immersive projection dome, creator Sarah Kenderdine guides you through a digital experience of one of these sublime caves. Pure Land was created by Professors Sarah Kenderdine and Jeffrey Shaw in collaboration with the Dunhuang Academy. It is presented in collaboration with Zenvision. You can also experience the Mogao Grottoes on your own and at your own pace outside of scheduled session times Limited interpretation in Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited. With
Xue Cheng, Spiritual Leader, Longquan Temple, People's Republic of China Led by
Sarah Kenderdine, Professor, National Institute for Experimental Arts, University of New South Wales, Australia
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11.30 - 12.00 Dalian International Conference Center - Virtual Reality Dome
Virtual Reality: Clouds Over Sidra Experience the cutting-edge in virtual reality as you embark on an immersive journey into the daily life of Sidra, a young Syrian girl living in a refugee camp in Jordan. Clouds Over Sidra was commissioned by the United Nations and created by Gabo Arora and Chris Milk. You can also experience the film on your own and at your own pace outside of scheduled session times. This experience is available in both Mandarin Chinese and English versions. Please arrive early, as space is limited. Led by
Gabo Arora, Filmmaker and Senior Adviser, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), New York
11.30 - 12.30 Dalian International Conference Center - Health Dome
Interactive Session Reversing Disease: Care More Learn about simple ways to take advantage of the body's natural capacity to heal itself. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited. With
Amit Etkin, Assistant Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioural Sciences, Stanford University, USA
Led by
Dean Ornish, Founder, President and Director, Preventive Medicine Research Institute, USA
11.30 - 12.00 Dalian International Conference Center - Innovator Hub 1
Talking Circles China's Education Revolution How is the internet revolutionizing education and training in China? Enter the Innovator Hub for an informal dialogue, designed and facilitated by members of the Forum’s New Champions community. This session will be conducted in Mandarin Chinese with no interpretation. Please arrive early, as space is limited. Discussion Leader
Shi Qihui, Professor, School of Life Science and Biotechnology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, People's Republic of China
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11.30 - 12.00 Dalian International Conference Center - Innovator Hub 2
The Innovator's Journey: Applying Smart Science Join Michael Lefenfeld, Chief Executive Officer of SiGNa Chemistry, for a conversation on overcoming obstacles on a material chemist's road from lab to market. Please arrive early, as space is limited. With
Michael Lefenfeld, President and Chief Executive Officer, SiGNa Chemistry, USA Facilitated by
Emmanuel Tsesmelis, Senior Physicist and Deputy Head of International Relations, European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), Geneva
12.00 - 13.00 Dalian International Conference Center - BetaZone
BetaZone How to Build an Intelligent Machine Explore how advances in computer science research, from machine vision to speech processing and human motions, are transforming artificial intelligence. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is filmed.
Michael Bronstein, Associate Professor, Institute of Computational Science, Faculty of Informatics, University of Lugano (USI), Switzerland; Young Scientist
Louis-Philippe Morency, Assistant Professor, Language Technology Institute, School of Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University, USA
Bjoern Schuller, Senior Lecturer, Imperial College London, United Kingdom Moderated by
Justine Cassell, Associate Vice-Provost, Technology Strategy and Impact, Carnegie Mellon University, USA; Global Agenda Council on Artificial Intelligence & Robotics
12.00 - 13.00 Dalian International Conference Center - Arena
Forum Debate What If: Anyone Can Edit the Human Genome? New genome-editing techniques promise to revolutionize healthcare, while some researchers hope to take the technology even further. What if genetic modification of human embryos becomes cheap, easy and ubiquitous? Join an in-depth discussion that explores the possible, plausible, and probable impacts of genetically modifying human embryos. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live.
Katrine Bosley, Chief Executive Officer, Editas Medicine, USA
Thomas Chalberg, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Avalanche Biotechnologies, USA
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Nita A. Farahany, Professor, Law and Philosophy, Duke University, USA
Rui-Ping Xiao, Editor, The New England Journal of Medicine, USA Moderated by
Joe Palca, Science Correspondent, NPR, USA
12.00 - 13.00 Dalian International Conference Center - Studio
Interactive Session China's Dream Factory From cinemas to online streaming, how is China shaping the future of media and entertainment? Dimensions to be addressed: - Developing creative talent - Strengthening China's brand - Fostering global partnerships Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live.
Chan Yuen-Ying, Director and Professor, Journalism and Media Studies Centre, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR; Global Agenda Council on Social Media
Gong Yu, Chief Executive Officer, iQiyi, People's Republic of China
Li Jing, Founder and Chairman, LAFASO (Beijing) Media and Cultural Co., People's Republic of China
Li Ruigang, Founding Chairman, CMC Capital Partners, CMC Holdings, People's Republic of China; Co-Chair of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2015; Young Global Leader
Moderated by
Lifen Zhang, Emeritus Founding Editor, FTChinese.com, People's Republic of China
12.15 - 12.45 Dalian International Conference Center - Earth Time-Lapse
Experience Earth Time-Lapse: The Climate Crisis Embark on a visual exploration of the global impact of climate change now and through time. Interact with high-resolution satellite images from NASA's Landsat programme in the Earth Time-Lapse space. Limited interpretation in Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited. Led by
Naomi Oreskes, Professor of the History of Science, Harvard University, USA
Randy Sargent, Senior Systems Scientist, Carnegie Mellon University, USA
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12.15 - 12.45 Dalian International Conference Center - Robot Exhibition
Meet the Robots The Robots in Action exhibition explores the changing role of robots as teammates, heroes and companions. Discover the opportunities and challenges of human-robot collaboration. Limited interpretation in Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited. With
Rodney Brooks, Founder, Chairman and Chief Technical Officer, Rethink Robotics, USA; Technology Pioneer
Ariel Garten, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Interaxon, Canada
12.30 - 14.00 Dalian International Conference Center - Village
Community Lunch Community Lunch Participants are cordially invited to a buffet lunch in the Village within the Dalian International Conference Center.
12.30 - 14.30 Dalian International Conference Center - Global Challenge Space
WorkStudio Mapping Solutions: Economic Growth and Social Inclusion What do countries need to do to deliver broad-based and inclusive outcomes from growth? Session objectives: - Map drivers of economic growth and social inclusion - Explore desirable futures for dynamic and inclusive economies - Develop strategic options to deliver inclusive growth Join a collaborative session on the World Economic Forum's Global Challenge Initiative on Economic Growth and Social Inclusion. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Introduced by
Jennifer Blanke, Chief Economist, Member of the Management Committee, World Economic Forum
Discussion Leaders
Ailish Campbell, Vice-President, Policy, International and Fiscal Issues, Canadian Council of Chief Executives, Canada; Young Global Leader; Global Agenda Council on the Future of Logistics & Supply Chains
Kao Kim Hourn, Minister attached to the Prime Minister of Cambodia Facilitated by
Tarun Khanna, Jorge Paulo Lemann Professor, Harvard Business School, USA; Young Global Leader Alumnus; Global Agenda Council on Emerging Multinationals
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13.00 - 13.45 Dalian International Conference Center - Health Dome
Interactive Session Designing Healthy Cities Explore in the Health Dome how design, technology and collaborative approaches can improve urban livelihoods. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited. With
Asher Hasan, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Naya Jeevan, Pakistan; Social Entrepreneur
Jonathan Hursh, Founder and Board Member, INCLUDED, USA; Social Entrepreneur
13.15 - 13.45 Dalian International Conference Center - Innovator Hub 1
Talking Circles Making Consumption Smarter How do we get communities to consume smarter by wasting less? Enter the Innovator Hub for an informal dialogue, designed and facilitated by members of the Forum’s New Champions community. Please arrive early, as space is limited. Discussion Leader
Susanna Larue Ingalls, Co-Founder, Urban Point, Qatar
13.15 - 13.45 Dalian International Conference Center - Innovator Hub 2
The Innovator's Journey: Eliminating Nuclear Waste Join Leslie Dewan, Chief Executive Officer of Transatomic Power, for a conversation on overcoming obstacles on a nuclear engineer's road from lab to market. Please arrive early, as space is limited. With
Leslie Dewan, Chief Executive Officer, Transatomic Power, USA Facilitated by
Emmanuel Tsesmelis, Senior Physicist and Deputy Head of International Relations, European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), Geneva
13.30 - 14.30 Dalian International Conference Center - BetaZone
BetaZone Being Human How are new research findings, from neuroscience to microbiology, redefining what it means to be human? Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is filmed.
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Amit Etkin, Assistant Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioural Sciences, Stanford University, USA
Nuria Sebastian Galles, Vice-President, Scientific Committee, European Research Council, Spain
Rob Knight, Professor, University of California, San Diego (UCSD), USA; Young Scientist
Moderated by
Justine Cassell, Associate Vice-Provost, Technology Strategy and Impact, Carnegie Mellon University, USA; Global Agenda Council on Artificial Intelligence & Robotics
13.30 - 14.30 Dalian International Conference Center - Arena
Forum Debate What If: Scientists Are the New Chefs? From synthetic meat to gene-altering pesticides, scientists are exploring new solutions to feed the world. What if most of our food is designed by man and not by nature? Join an in-depth discussion that explores the possible, plausible, and probable impacts of synthetic and bio-engineered food becoming the norm. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live.
Christopher E. Nelson, President and Chief Executive Officer, Kemin Industries, USA
Laura Nyström, Assistant Professor, Food Biochemistry, ETH Zurich, Switzerland
Mark Post, Professor and Chair of Physiology, University of Maastricht, Netherlands
13.45 - 14.15 Dalian International Conference Center - Earth Time-Lapse
Experience Earth Time-Lapse: The Future of Forests Embark on a visual exploration of three decades of deforestation across the globe. Interact with high-resolution satellite images from NASA's Landsat programme in the Earth Time-Lapse space. Limited interpretation in Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited. Led by
Matthew C. Hansen, Professor, Department of Geographical Sciences, University of Maryland, USA
Michael B. Jenkins, President and Chief Executive Officer, Forest Trends, USA; Social Entrepreneur
14.00 - 15.00 Dalian International Conference Center
Televised Session The Innovation Outlook The Co-Chairs of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions offer an outlook on the
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This session was developed in partnership with CNBC. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese As this session is televised, please arrive 15 minutes early. The doors will be closed at the scheduled time. This session is webcast live.
Mitchell Baker, Executive Chairwoman, Mozilla Foundation, USA; Co-Chair of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2015; Global Agenda Council on Data-Driven Development
Nathan Blecharczyk, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer, Airbnb, USA; Co-Chair of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2015; Technology Pioneer
Cheng Wei, Founder, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Didi Kuaidi, People's Republic of China; Co-Chair of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2015
Li Ruigang, Founding Chairman, CMC Capital Partners, CMC Holdings, People's Republic of China; Co-Chair of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2015; Young Global Leader
Jeffrey R. Tarr, President and Chief Executive Officer, DigitalGlobe, USA; Co-Chair of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2015; Global Agenda Council on Space
Moderated by
Eunice Yoon, Senior Correspondent, CNBC International, People's Republic of China
15.00 - 15.20 Dalian International Conference Center - Forum
Concert Special Performance: Illumination Combining traditional sounds with electronic beats and live painting with digital animation, this special moment of cross-cultural and cross-disciplinary collaboration shines a light on the future of artistic creativity. The performance features Dana Leong on cello, trombone and electronics; Yumi Kurosawa on koto; live sumi-e painting by Hidekichi Shigemoto; and digital projection mapping by Glowing Bulbs. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live. With
Dana Leong, Composer and Musician, Tateo Sound, USA; Young Global Leader
15.20 - 15.30 Dalian International Conference Center - Forum
Closing Plenary Closing Remarks Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live.
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Duan Chunhua, Executive Vice-Mayor of Tianjin, People's Republic of China
Lu Lin, Vice-Mayor of Dalian, People's Republic of China Closing Remarks by
David Aikman, Chief Representative Officer, Greater China Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum Beijing Representative Office, People's Republic of China
15.30 - 16.15 Dalian International Conference Center - North Main Entrance
Reception Farewell Reception Participants are invited to a farewell reception co-hosted by the Dalian Municipal Government and the World Economic Forum.