Global Agenda Annual Meeting of the New … Meeting of the New Champions 2014 - Programme 2 Wednesday 10 September 07.45 - 08.30 Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Forum tai

Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2014Programme

Tianjin, People's Republic of China 10-12 September

Global Agenda

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On the record

Interpretation

Televised session

Programme Mentors

Jean-Pierre Bourguignon, President, European Research Council, Belgium

Natarajan Chandrasekaran, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Tata Consultancy Services, India

Dong Mingzhu, Chairperson and President, Gree Electric Appliances of Zhuhai, People's Republic of China

Paul E. Jacobs, Executive Chairman, Qualcomm, USA

Max Levchin, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, HVF, USA; Young Global Leader

Kevin P. Ryan, Founder and Chairman, Gilt Groupe, USA

Subra Suresh, President, Carnegie Mellon University, USA

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Programme Pillars

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By unlocking creativity and reducing complexity to increase strategic and operational agility

By tapping into new markets and fulfilling unmet needs

By applying the latest tools and best practices to learn and lead in a fast paced-world

By sharing how business success drives social progress

Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2014 - Programme 2

Wednesday 10 September

07.45 - 08.30Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Forum

tai chi 1

Introduction to Tai ChiTai Chi can improve health outcomes, increase mental clarity and maintain overall well-being.

Join this early-morning session with Master Faye Yip to experience the benefits of Tai Chi.

WithFaye Yip, Tai Chi Master, Deyin Taijiquan Institute, United Kingdom

09.00 - 10.00Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Arena

infrastructure

The Infrastructure ImperativeWhat models and partnerships will accelerate long-term investment in critical infrastructure?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Innovative capital structures- Risk-mitigation instruments- Project identification and preparation

This session is linked to initiatives and communities of the Forum. Alex Wong is available to brief participants.

Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese

This session is open to reporting press, on the record and webcast live.

Christian Jacqui, Executive Vice-President, SNC-Lavalin Group, FranceIbrahim Boubacar Keita, President of the Republic of MaliMark Machin, President, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Asia, Hong Kong SARShoji Takenaka, Global Vice-President, Smart Community Division, Toshiba Corporation, Japan

Moderated byVikram Chandra, Presenter and Editor, NDTV, India

09.00 - 10.00Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Discover!

discover/precision diagnostics

Discover! Precision DiagnosticsFrom new optical sensors to nano “laboratories on a chip”, new precision diagnostics are revolutionizing our toolbox for how we track and trace disease.

Explore the research and the scientists behind the precision diagnostics revolution.

Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese

ExpertsJonathan Adiri, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, OwnHealth Disruptive Medical Diagnostics, Israel; Young Global LeaderAndrea Armani, Professor, Viterbi School of Engineering, University of Southern California (USC), USA; Young ScientistWendy Dittmer, Principal Scientist, Philips Research, Royal Philips, Netherlands; Young Scientist

Moderated byMichael Segal, Editor-in-Chief, Nautilus, USA



09.00 - 10.15Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - IdeasLab 1

ideaslab/hkust

IdeasLab with the Hong Kong University of Science and TechnologyHow are emerging technologies augmenting the human experience?

Discover and debate in the IdeasLab:Idea 1: New frontiers in robotics and autonomous systemsIdea 2: Tapping into the power of 3D printingIdea 3: Augmenting human communicationIdea 4: Improving lifestyles through the Internet of Things


This session is on the record.

Introduced byEden Woon Yi-Teng, Vice-President, Institutional Advancement, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong SAR

Discussion LeadersLi Zexiang, Professor, Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong SARTsung Fugee, Professor and Head, Department of Industrial Engineering and Logistics Management, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong SARDekai Wu, Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong SARZhang Qian, Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong SAR

Facilitated byJustine Cassell, Charles M. Geschke Director, Human Computer Interaction Institute, Carnegie Mellon University, USA; Global Agenda Council on Artificial Intelligence & Robotics

09.00 - 10.00Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Geneva

creative economy

Thriving in a New Creative EconomyWhat will drive success in a digitally driven creative economy?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Opportunities for creative individuals- Business models for creative enterprises- Policies to foster creativity for economic growth



Lama Hourani, Founder and Creative Director, Lama Hourani Creations, People's Republic of China; Young Global LeaderAlexander Ljung, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, SoundCloud, Germany; Technology PioneerEdi Rama, Prime Minister of AlbaniaRobert Xiao Hong, Chief Executive Officer, Perfect World Co., People's Republic of China

Moderated byVijay Vaitheeswaran, China Business Editor and Shanghai Bureau Chief, The Economist, People's Republic of China; Global Agenda Council on the Economics of Innovation

09.00 - 10.00Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Davos

global economic update

Global Economic UpdateWhat is the prognosis for the global economy as we approach 2015?



Victor Halberstadt, Professor of Economics, Leiden University, Netherlands; Global Agenda Council on Geo-economicsLi Daokui, Dean, The Schwarzman Scholars Program, Tsinghua University, People's Republic of China; Global Agenda Council on Global Economic ImbalancesLuis Alberto Moreno, President, Inter-American Development Bank, Washington DC; World Economic Forum Foundation Board MemberYasutoshi Nishimura, Senior Vice-Minister of the Cabinet Office of JapanKenneth Rogoff, Thomas D. Cabot Professor of Public Policy and Professor of Economics, Harvard University, USAMin Zhu, Deputy Managing Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF), Washington DC; World Economic Forum Foundation Board Member

Moderated byTian Wei, Moderator and Host, CCTV News, China Central Television, People's Republic of China; Young Global Leader




strategic shifts/information technology

Strategic Shifts in Information TechnologyWhat trends, business models and emerging technologies are transforming the information technology industry?

Dimensions to be addressed: - Big data and learning algorithms - Mobile and cloud applications- Smart sensors and networked devices



Jeremy Howard, Chief Executive Officer, Enlitic, USA; Young Global Leader; Global Agenda Council on Data-Driven DevelopmentKen Hu, Deputy Chairman, Huawei Technologies, People's Republic of China; Global Agenda Council on the Future of TelecommunicationsAndré Kudelski, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Kudelski Group, SwitzerlandVivek Kundra, Executive Vice-President, Industries, Salesforce.com, USA; Young Global Leader

Moderated byMark Spelman, Global Managing Director, Accenture, United Kingdom; Global Agenda Council on Europe

09.00 - 09.45Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Bern

mentor/suresh

Optimizing Education through TechnologySubra Suresh, President of Carnegie Mellon University and a Mentor of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2014, shares his perspective on the potential of technology-aided online education to optimize learning capacity and outcomes.



Subra Suresh, President, Carnegie Mellon University, USA; Mentor of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2014

Moderated byJoe Palca, Science Correspondent, National Public Radio, USA

09.00 - 09.45Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Ocean Dome

ocean/screening 1

Film: The Ocean ExperienceEmbark on an immersive journey deep into the ocean to discover an extraordinary yet fragile ecosystem in a digital dome where art, technology, science and beauty converge. The Coral Rekindling Venus installation is the creation of artist Lynette Wallworth.

This session includes a Q&A with the artist and with marine biologist Anya Salih.

Presented in collaboration with Felix Media and Zenvision

WithAnya Salih, Research Scientist, University of Western Sydney (UWS), AustraliaLynette Wallworth, Artist, Australia



10.00 - 10.30Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - The Challenge 2

challenge/public policy

The Challenge: Revitalizing Public PolicyHow can governments leverage technology for better decision-making?

Explore solutions to pressing global challenges with a New Champion.

Please arrive early, as space is limited to 14 people.

WithJorge Soto, Founder, Data4, Mexico; Technology Pioneer; Global Agenda Council on the Future of Government


challenge/water

The Challenge: Reviving WaterHow can water resources be managed more effectively?



WithMatthew Silver, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Cambrian Innovation, USA; Technology Pioneer


ideaslab/erc

IdeasLab with the European Research CouncilHow are breakthroughs in brain research transforming our understanding of health and self?

Discover and debate in the IdeasLab:Idea 1: Decoding the brain's memory strategies Idea 2: Modelling the brain's response to traumaIdea 3: Integrating consciousness in clinical and theoretical neuroscienceIdea 4: Unveiling the origins of the embodied self



Introduced byJean-Pierre Bourguignon, President, European Research Council, Belgium; Mentor of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2014

Discussion LeadersAikaterini Fotopoulou, Associate Professor, Division of Psychology and Language Sciences, Faculty of Brain Sciences, University College London (UCL), United Kingdom; Young ScientistAntoine Jérusalem, Associate Professor, Department of Engineering Science Education, University of Oxford, United Kingdom; Young ScientistMorten Overgaard, Professor, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Aarhus, Denmark; Young ScientistPanayiota Poirazi, Research Director, Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, FORTH, Greece; Young Scientist

Facilitated byEd Gerstner, Executive Editor, China, Nature Publishing Group, People's Republic of China




safe advantage

The Safe Advantage

How can product safety transform a company and win customers worldwide?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Enhancing traceability- Strengthening compliance systems- Managing environmental threats



Ashifi Gogo, Chief Executive Officer, Sproxil, USA; Social Entrepreneur; Global Agenda Council on Social InnovationKatty Lam, Chairman, PepsiCo, People's Republic of ChinaNandu Nandkishore, Executive Vice-President, Asia, Oceania, Africa and Middle East, Nestlé, SwitzerlandTim Wang, Senior Vice-President and General Manager, Greater China, Ecolab (China) Investment, People's Republic of ChinaWu Hougang, Chairman and President, Zhangzidao Group, People's Republic of China

Moderated byAron Cramer, President and Chief Executive Officer, Business for Social Responsibility (BSR), USA; Global Agenda Council on the Future of Consumer Industries

10.30 - 11.30Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - BetaZone

consumer tech

Tomorrow’s Consumer TechWill the future of computing be touch or touchless?



Chris Harrison, Assistant Professor, Human-Computer Interaction, Carnegie Mellon University, USA; Young ScientistSriram Subramanian, Professor of Human-Computer Interaction, University of Bristol, United Kingdom; Young Scientist


discover/robots

Discover! Robot RevolutionFrom self-driving cars to delivery drones, robots are moving from the factory floor into hospitals, businesses and homes – unpredictable environments where they have to react, respond and collaborate.

Explore the research and the scientists behind the headlines on the robot revolution.


ExpertsLi Zexiang, Professor, Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong SARManuela M. Veloso, Herbert A. Simon Professor, School of Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University, USAXiong Rong, Professor, Institute of Cyber Systems and Control, Zhejiang University, People's Republic of China





creative spark/resilience

Creative Spark: How to Build ResilienceArtist and film-maker Lynette Wallworth and environmental scientist Peter Edwards come together to explore survival and adaptation.

This series pairs artists and scientists to spark new insights into the life skills needed to fuel innovation.



WithPeter Edwards, Director, Singapore-ETH Centre, Future Cities Laboratory, ETH Zurich, SwitzerlandLynette Wallworth, Artist, Australia

Moderated byDaniel Isenberg, Professor of Entrepreneurship Practice, Babson Executive Education, Babson College, USA


nutrition

Rethinking the Business of NutritionHow are innovations in the science and business of nutrition helping people lead better lives?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Mental and physical health- Ecological footprint of agriculture- Social and economic development



Bram Klaeijsen, President and Regional Director, Asia-Pacific, Cargill Asia Pacific Holdings, SingaporeGunhild A. Stordalen, Founder and Chair, Stordalen Foundation, NorwayEdward Y. Zhu, Chief Executive Officer, CHIC Group Global Co., People's Republic of China; Global Agenda Council on the Economics of Innovation

Moderated byFred Guterl, Executive Editor, Scientific American, USA


caijing/china business

China's Evolving Business ContextWhat are the new conditions for business success in China?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Reforming state-owned enterprises and mixed-ownership structures- Shifting governance, risks and compliance landscape- Impact of bilateral investment agreements

This session was developed in partnership with Caijing Magazine.


As this session is televised, please arrive 15 minutes before the start. The door will be closed at the scheduled time. This session is on the record and webcast live.

Dong Mingzhu, Chairperson and President, Gree Electric Appliances of Zhuhai, People's Republic of China; Mentor of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2014Fu Chengyu, Chairman, China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec Group), People's Republic of ChinaKlaus Kleinfeld, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Alcoa, USA; World Economic Forum Foundation Board MemberMohammed H. Al Mady, Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), Saudi Arabia

Moderated byWang Boming, Editor-in-Chief, Caijing Magazine, People's Republic of China



10.30 - 12.30Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Workshop

mindful leader

The Mindful Leader

How is the practice of mindfulness helping leaders connect and contribute in a fast-paced world?


WithJanice Marturano, Founder and Executive Director, Institute for Mindful Leadership, USA

10.30 - 12.30Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - WorkSpace

creative disruption

Creative Disruption

How do entrepreneurs drive creative disruption in organizations, industries and markets?

Session objectives:- Define “disruption”- Explore which industries will be disrupted, and how- Understand the enterprise, industry and public-policy implications


Discussion LeadersJonathan Adiri, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, OwnHealth Disruptive Medical Diagnostics, Israel; Young Global LeaderNathan Blecharczyk, Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder, Airbnb, USA; Global Agenda Council on the Future of Travel and TourismSoraya Darabi, Co-Founder, Zady.com, USA; Young Global LeaderHabib Haddad, Chief Executive Officer, Wamda, United Arab Emirates; Young Global Leader; Global Agenda Council on the Economics of InnovationJessica Lessin, Editor-in-Chief and Founder, The Information, USA

Facilitated byTim Brown, Chief Executive Officer, IDEO, USA; Global Agenda Council on the Creative Economy


ideaslab/cmu

IdeasLab with Carnegie Mellon UniversityHow is big data transforming the way people live, work and learn?

Discover and debate in the IdeasLab:Idea 1: Increasing our understanding of autismIdea 2: Making smarter decisions on infrastructureIdea 3: Bringing autonomous robots into daily lifeIdea 4: Transforming how we teach and learn



Introduced bySubra Suresh, President, Carnegie Mellon University, USA; Mentor of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2014

Discussion LeadersMarlene Behrmann, Director, Cognitive Neuroscience Lab, Carnegie Mellon University, USAJames H. Garrett Jr, Dean, College of Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, USAMarsha Lovett, Teaching Professor, Department of Psychology, Carnegie Mellon University, USAManuela M. Veloso, Herbert A. Simon Professor, School of Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University, USA

Facilitated byNick Campbell, Executive Editor, Nature Publishing Group, People's Republic of China



11.30 - 12.15Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - New Champions Space

thinking ahead/collaboration

Thinking Ahead with the New ChampionsThe power of networked individuals and communities is transforming the way complex challenges are being tackled in today’s interconnected world.

New Champions give short talks on the power of collaboration.

Learn about:- Succeeding in the collaborative economy- Leading collective purpose and action



WithNoa Gafni, Digital Strategist, Various, United KingdomApril Rinne, Expert, Sharing Economy, Shareable Cities, USA; Young Global Leader


discover/wearable tech 1

Discover! Wearable Computing TechnologyFrom augmented-reality eyewear to activity-tracking bracelets, sensors and web interfaces are making their way into our wardrobes and personal possessions.

Join Thad Starner, pioneer of wearable computing, for a tour through the breakthroughs and learn where future developments in wearable technology may lie.


WithThad Starner, Professor of Computing, Director of the Contextual Computing Group, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA


mentor/ryan

The Serial EntrepreneurKevin Ryan, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Gilt Groupe and a Mentor of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2014, explains how finding problems to solve is the key to starting a successful business.



Kevin P. Ryan, Founder and Chairman, Gilt Groupe, USA; Mentor of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2014

Moderated byJosh Spear, Founding Partner and Chairman, Undercurrent, USA; Young Global Leader




ocean/screening 2






strategic shifts/finance

Strategic Shifts in FinanceWhat trends, business models and emerging technologies are transforming the financial sector?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Remodelling the global banking sector- Digitizing and industry upgrading- Financial innovations in banking and of alternative lenders



Bunty Bohra, Chief Executive Officer, Goldman Sachs, India; Young Global LeaderV. S. Parthasarathy, Chief Financial Officer, Group Chief Information Officer, and Executive Vice-President, Group M&A; Member of the Group Executive Board, Mahindra & Mahindra, IndiaEnita Pu, Managing Director, Sequoia Capital China, People's Republic of ChinaAlain Raes, Chief Executive, EMEA and Chief Executive, Asia-Pacific, SWIFT, Singapore

Moderated byRebecca Blumenstein, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Wall Street Journal, USA


cosmology

Behind the Cosmic CurtainWhat do the latest breakthroughs in cosmology reveal about the universe?



WithRolf-Dieter Heuer, Director-General, European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), SwitzerlandLawrence M. Krauss, Professor and Director, The Origins Project, Arizona State University, USA




strategic shifts/healthcare

Strategic Shifts in HealthcareWhat trends, business models and emerging technologies are transforming the health industry?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Next-generation genomics - Mobile health and telemedicine- Wearable devices and predictive analytics

This session is linked to initiatives and communities of the Forum. Arnaud Bernaert is available to brief participants.



David Alexandre Gros, Chief Strategy Officer, Sanofi, FrancePeer M. Schatz, Chief Executive Officer, QIAGEN, Germany; Global Agenda Council on the Future of the Health SectorDaljit Singh, President, Fortis Healthcare, India; Global Agenda Council on AgeingJeroen Tas, Chief Executive Officer, Healthcare Informatics, Solutions and Services, Royal Philips, Netherlands

Moderated byLee Sang Yup, Distinguished Professor, Director and Dean, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Republic of Korea; Global Agenda Council on the Future of Chemicals & Biotechnology


cnbc africa/digital advantage

The Digital AdvantageHow is technological readiness reshaping global competitiveness?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Impact of supply chain digitization- Role of STEM education and skills- Drivers of business sophistication

This session was developed in partnership with CNBC Africa.



Natarajan Chandrasekaran, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Tata Consultancy Services, India; Mentor of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2014Robert Enslin, President, Global Customer Operations, SAP, USARich Lesser, Global Chief Executive Officer and President, The Boston Consulting Group, USAMaurice Lévy, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Publicis Groupe, France

Moderated byBronwyn Nielsen, Senior Anchor and Executive Director, CNBC Africa, South Africa

12.30 - 14.00Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - The Village

wednesday lunch

Community Lunch

Participants are invited to a buffet lunch in the Village.




challenge/3d printing

The Challenge: Re-Engineering the Human BodyHow is 3D printing pushing the boundaries of research, healthcare and ethics?



WithEric David, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer, Organovo, USA; Technology Pioneer


challenge/manufacturing

The Challenge: Rethinking ManufacturingHow can high-tech design revolutionize manufacturing?



WithNatalia Allen, Founder, Natalia, USA; Young Global Leader


strategic shifts/energy

Strategic Shifts in EnergyWhat trends, business models and emerging technologies are transforming the energy industry?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Energy geopolitics- Decarbonizing technologies- Unconventional oil and gas



Khalid A. Al Falih, President and Chief Executive Officer, Saudi Aramco, Saudi ArabiaGao Jifan, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Trina Solar; President, China Photovoltaic Industry Association (CPIA), People's Republic of ChinaSimon Henry, Chief Financial Officer, Royal Dutch Shell, NetherlandsZhang Yuqing, Vice-Minister, National Energy Administration, People's Republic of China

Moderated byVijay Vaitheeswaran, China Business Editor and Shanghai Bureau Chief, The Economist, People's Republic of China; Global Agenda Council on the Economics of Innovation




big history

Big History, Big DecisionsHistorians David Christian and Sun Yue lead a journey through 13.8 billion years of history, combining natural sciences and humanities to explore how the knowledge of "big history" can help current and future leaders make better decisions.



WithDavid Christian, Professor of History, Macquarie University, AustraliaSun Yue, Associate Professor of History, Global History Center, Capital Normal University, People's Republic of China


discover/virtual reality 1

Discover! Virtual RealityFrom immersive gaming to digital social communication, virtual reality ecosystems are heading for the mass market. Join for a conversation on the latest breakthroughs and learn where future developments in virtual reality may lie.

After this session, participants are welcome to stay in the Discover! room for a hands-on demonstration of virtual reality technology.



geosecurity

Geosecurity Review

Will the return of strategic competition impede global growth?


This session is the record.

Katinka Barysch, Director, Political Relations, Allianz SE, Germany; Young Global Leader; Global Agenda Council on EuropeYoichi Funabashi, Chairman, Rebuild Japan Initiative Foundation, Japan; Global Agenda Council on Nuclear SecurityPavlo Klimkin, Minister of Foreign Affairs of UkraineMoon Chung-In, Professor of Political Science, Yonsei University, Republic of Korea; Global Agenda Council on KoreaPan Wei, Professor, Center for Chinese and Global Affairs, School of International Studies, Peking University, People's Republic of China; Global Agenda Council on Geo-economics

Moderated byEspen Barth Eide, Managing Director and Member of the Managing Board, World Economic Forum




traditional medicine

Ancient Remedies for Modern AilmentsHow can the integration of ancient traditions and modern medical innovations make people healthier?



Aikaterini Fotopoulou, Associate Professor, Division of Psychology and Language Sciences, Faculty of Brain Sciences, University College London (UCL), United Kingdom; Young ScientistYan Xijun, Chairman of the Board, Tasly Holding Group, People's Republic of ChinaFaye Yip, Tai Chi Master, Deyin Taijiquan Institute, United Kingdom

Moderated bySteve Davis, President and Chief Executive Officer, PATH, USA; Global Agenda Council on Social Innovation


ocean/screening 3






cnbc/re-emerging markets

Re-emerging Markets?

How sustainable is the recent rebound in emerging markets?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Political uncertainties- Appetite for structural reform- Domestic consumption outlook

This session was developed in partnership with CNBC.



Victor L. L. Chu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, First Eastern Investment Group, Hong Kong SAR; World Economic Forum Foundation Board MemberArkady Dvorkovich, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation; Global Agenda Council on RussiaKenneth Rogoff, Thomas D. Cabot Professor of Public Policy and Professor of Economics, Harvard University, USAMin Zhu, Deputy Managing Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF), Washington DC; World Economic Forum Foundation Board Member

Moderated byBernard Lo, Anchor, CNBC Asia, Hong Kong SAR




discover/virtual reality experience 1

Discover! Hands-On Virtual Reality ExperienceStop by the Discover! room anytime during this period for your personal virtual-reality demonstration.

The average time of each demonstration is five minutes per participant.


insight/yao chen

An Insight, An Idea with Yao ChenA conversation with actress and “Weibo queen” Yao Chen on the growing power of social media to raise awareness in China of humanitarian crises around the world

As the session is only 30 minutes long, please be seated early; doors will be closed at the scheduled time and no latecomers admitted.

This session will be conducted in Mandarin Chinese with simultaneous interpretation in English and Japanese.


Yao Chen, Actress, HuaYi Brothers Media Co., People's Republic of China

Interviewed byJi Xiaojun, Presenter, China Central Television (CCTV), People's Republic of China


challenge/currency

The Challenge: Revolutionizing CurrencyHow can alternative currencies accelerate the collaborative revolution?



WithMarlon Parker, Founder, Reconstructed Living Lab, South Africa; Young Global Leader




challenge/disaster relief

The Challenge: Rethinking Disaster ReliefHow can technological innovation help deliver quick and targeted disaster relief?



WithMichele Guarnieri, Representative Director, HiBot Corporation, Japan; Technology Pioneer


ideaslab/utokyo

IdeasLab with the University of TokyoWhat technological breakthroughs are transforming the way energy is produced, transmitted and consumed?

Discover and debate in the IdeasLab:Idea 1: Distributed and off-grid energy solutionsIdea 2: Next-generation energy conservationIdea 3: The future of energy storageIdea 4: From smart to digital grids



Introduced byMasako Egawa, Executive Vice-President, University of Tokyo, Japan

Discussion LeadersRikiya Abe, Professor, Presidential Endowed Chair of Digital Grid, University of Tokyo, JapanYasumasa Fujii, Professor, Department of Nuclear Engineering and Management, Graduate School of Engineering, University of Tokyo, JapanIchiro Sakata, Professor and Director, Innovation Policy Research Center, University of Tokyo, JapanKenji Tanaka, Project Associate Professor, Organization for Interdisciplinary Research Project, University of Tokyo, Japan

Facilitated byWilliam H. Saito, Special Adviser, Cabinet Office of Japan; Young Global Leader; Global Agenda Council on Cyber Security


future learning

Better, Faster, SmarterAs machines get smarter, how can education and learning become smarter, too?

Session objectives:- Forecast knowledge and skills needed in the future- Review current learning systems vis-à-vis future needs- Explore the nexus between human and machine interaction


Discussion LeadersJessica Hammer, Assistant Professor, Human-Computer Interaction Institute & Entertainment Technology Center, Carnegie Mellon University, USA; Young ScientistPaul Kruchoski, Policy Adviser, US Department of State; Global Shaper; Global Agenda Council on EducationShmuel Meitar, Chief Executive Officer, Aurec Capital, IsraelTemitope Ola, Chief Executive Officer, Koemei, Switzerland; Technology PioneerDino Varkey, Group Executive Director and Board Member, GEMS Education, United Arab Emirates

Facilitated byAnil Gupta, Michael Dingman Chair in Global Strategy and Entrepreneurship, University of Maryland, USA; Global Agenda Council on Emerging Multinationals




internet economy

The Future of the Internet EconomyWhat drives a thriving, accessible and global internet economy? Dimensions to be addressed:- Internet openness and security- Infrastructure quality and access- Decision-making platforms and principles



Anne Bouverot, Director-General and Member of the Board, GSMA, United Kingdom; Global Agenda Council on the Future of TelecommunicationsFadi Chehade, Chief Executive Officer, Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), USAPaul E. Jacobs, Executive Chairman, Qualcomm, USA; Mentor of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2014Lu Wei, Minister, Cyberspace Administration of the People's Republic of ChinaLawrence Strickling, Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information and Administrator, National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), USA

Moderated byAlan Marcus, Senior Director, Head of Information Technology and Telecommunications Industries, World Economic Forum USA


urban redesign

Redesigning Urban LifeArtist and innovator Daan Roosegaarde and architect Ole Scheeren explore the radical changes in urban design that are transforming the way we live.



Daan Roosegaarde, Artist, NetherlandsOle Scheeren, Principal Architect, Büro Ole Scheeren, People's Republic of China

Moderated byPeggy Liu, Chairperson, JUCCCE, People's Republic of China; Young Global Leader


ideaslab/nus

IdeasLab with the National University of SingaporeHow can scientific breakthroughs help manage and mitigate the impact of the environment on health?

Discover and debate in the IdeasLab:Idea 1: Linking air pollution to health problemsIdea 2: Managing chronic diseases with e-health conciergesIdea 3: Detecting and containing emerging epidemicsIdea 4: Maximizing public health communication via social media



Introduced byTan Chorh Chuan, President, National University of Singapore, Singapore; Global Agenda Council on the Future of Jobs

Discussion LeadersChia Kee-Seng, Professor and Dean, Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore, SingaporeMohan Jyoti Dutta, Professor and Head, Department of Communications and New Media, National University of Singapore, SingaporeTeo Yik-Ying, Associate Professor, Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore, SingaporeYu Liya, Associate Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore

Facilitated byJeffrey M. Drazen, Editor-in-Chief, The New England Journal of Medicine, USA




innovation culture

The Culture of InnovationHow do cultural values and traditions impact innovation?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Leading innovation and change- Organizational models and structures- Transfer of innovation across cultures



Yuichiro Anzai, President, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), JapanVijay Eswaran, Executive Chairman, QI Group, MalaysiaMatsi Modise, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, South African Black Entrepreneurs Forum, South Africa; Global ShaperT. J. Stiles, Author and Historian, USALarry Stone, President, Group Public and Government Affairs, BT Group, United Kingdom

Moderated byLifen Zhang, Editor-in-Chief, FTChinese.com and Associate Editor, Financial Times, People's Republic of China


strategic shifts/manufacturing

Strategic Shifts in ManufacturingWhat trends, business models and emerging technologies are transforming the manufacturing sector?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Automation and robotic capabilities- Additive manufacturing and open-source design- Implications for labour and capital investments



Alexander Collot d'Escury, Chief Executive Officer, Desso Holding, NetherlandsDong-Kwan Kim, Managing Director, Hanwha Group, Republic of Korea; Young Global LeaderTsung Fugee, Professor and Head, Department of Industrial Engineering and Logistics Management, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong SAR

Moderated byIan Weightman, Vice-President, Technology Research and Operations, IHS, USA


china outlook

The China Outlook

How will China's growth trajectory impact the rest of the world?

Dimensions to be discussed:- Upgrading industrial value chain- Revisiting monetary policy- Enhancing investment treaties



Cheung Yan, Chairwoman, Nine Dragons Paper Industries, People's Republic of ChinaOleg V. Deripaska, Chief Executive Officer, RUSAL, Russian FederationMa Jun, Chief Economist, Research Bureau, People's Bank of China, People's Republic of China; Global Agenda Council on Global Economic ImbalancesLord J. Adair Turner, Senior Fellow, The Institute for New Economic Thinking (INET), United KingdomZhang Xiaoqiang, Executive Vice-Chairman, China Center for International Economic Exchanges (CCIEE), People's Republic of China; Global Agenda Council on China

Moderated byJamil Anderlini, Beijing Bureau Chief, Financial Times, People's Republic of China; Young Global Leader




ocean/screening 4





17.15 - 17.25Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Plenary Hall

welcome

Welcome to the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2014Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese


Welcoming Remarks byHuang Xingguo, Mayor of Tianjin, People's Republic of ChinaPhilipp Rösler, Managing Director and Member of the Managing Board, World Economic Forum; Young Global Leader


opening plenary

Opening Plenary with Premier Li KeqiangSimultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese


Li Keqiang, Premier of the People's Republic of China

Chaired byKlaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman, World Economic Forum


Thursday 11 September


meditation 1

Mindfulness MeditationMindfulness can enhance focus, clarity, creativity and resilience.

Join this early-morning practice session with meditation expert Janice Marturano to learn how.




tai chi 2

Introduction to Tai ChiTai Chi can improve health outcomes, increase mental clarity and maintain overall well-being.

Join this early-morning session with Master Faye Yip to experience the benefits of Tai Chi.



in the news 1

In the News

Join international media leaders to debate the headline issues of the day in business and world politics.



Vikram Chandra, Presenter and Editor, NDTV, IndiaNicholas D. Kristof, Columnist, The New York Times, USA

Moderated byAdrian Monck, Managing Director, Head of Public Engagement, World Economic Forum




asia business context

Asia's Business ContextHow can economies in the world’s fastest-growing region ensure sustainable and inclusive growth in the long term?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Risk and resolution for regional stability- Sharing prosperity and resilient income growth- Shifting trade and investment patterns



Kaushik Basu, Chief Economist and Senior Vice-President, The World Bank, Washington DCVictor L. L. Chu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, First Eastern Investment Group, Hong Kong SAR; World Economic Forum Foundation Board MemberYorihiko Kojima, Chairman of the Board, Mitsubishi Corporation, JapanLi Daokui, Dean, The Schwarzman Scholars Program, Tsinghua University, People's Republic of China; Global Agenda Council on Global Economic ImbalancesKevin Sneader, Chairman, Asia, McKinsey & Company, Hong Kong SAR

Moderated byTeymoor Nabili, Executive Editor and Presenter, Channel News Asia, Singapore


discover/quantum tech

Discover! Quantum TechnologyFrom impenetrable cybersecurity to boundless computing power, the potential applications of quantum mechanics to information science promise a revolution in communications and computer technologies.

Explore the research and the scientists behind the quantum technologies revolution.


ExpertsSuchitra Sebastian, Associate Professor, Department of Physics, Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom; Young ScientistChristoph Stampfer, Head, Second Institute of Physics A, RWTH Aachen University, Germany; Young ScientistVlatko Vedral, Co-Director, Oxford Martin Programme on Bio-Inspired Quantum Technologies, Oxford Martin School, University of Oxford, United Kingdom



creative spark/confidence

Creative Spark: How to Boost ConfidenceMusician Dana Leong and neuroscientist Morten Overgaard come together to explore the mechanics of developing confidence.




WithDana Leong, Composer and Musician, Tateo Sound, USAMorten Overgaard, Professor, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Aarhus, Denmark; Young Scientist





climate change

The New Climate ContextGiven renewed attention to climate change by China, the United States and the European Union, how should business engage in the new operating environment?



Rasmus Helveg Petersen, Minister of Climate, Energy and Building of DenmarkManuel Pulgar-Vidal Otalora, Minister of Environment of PeruFeike Sijbesma, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Managing Board, Royal DSM, NetherlandsXie Zhenhua, Vice-Chairman, National Development and Reform Commission, People's Republic of China

Moderated byLinda Yueh, Presenter, Talking Business with Linda Yueh and Chief Business Correspondent, BBC News, United Kingdom


strategic shifts/transport

Strategic Shifts in TransportWhat trends, business models and emerging technologies are transforming the transport industry?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Evolution of self-driving vehicles- Rising concerns on road safety- Shifting consumer behaviour



Bhavish Aggarwal, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, ANI Technologies, IndiaTakao Asami, Global Alliance Vice-President, Senior Vice-President, Advanced Research and Engineering, Nissan Motor Co., JapanMichel Doukeris, President, Asia Pacific, Anheuser-Busch InBev Asia, People's Republic of ChinaXu Heyi, Chairman, Beijing Automotive Group, People's Republic of China

Moderated bySarwant Singh, Senior Partner, Frost & Sullivan, USA; Global Agenda Council on the Future of Automotive & Personal Transport


mentor/chandrasekaran

The Digital OrganizationNatarajan Chandrasekaran, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Tata Consultancy Services and a Mentor of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2014, shares his perspective on how digitally enabled leadership and organizational design are enhancing value creation.



Natarajan Chandrasekaran, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Tata Consultancy Services, India; Mentor of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2014

Moderated byEunice Yoon, Senior Correspondent, CNBC International, People's Republic of China




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china business innovation

Building an Innovative Global BusinessWhat capabilities and strategies can help China's businesses enhance their innovative edge in today’s competitive global landscape?

Session objectives:- Understand global standards- Explore best practices and successful models- Rethink positioning and traditional business models

This session was developed in partnership with the China Europe International Business School (CEIBS).

This session will be conducted in Mandarin Chinese with simultaneous interpretation in English.

Opening Remarks byDong Mingzhu, Chairperson and President, Gree Electric Appliances of Zhuhai, People's Republic of China; Mentor of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2014

Discussion LeadersChen Yilong, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Sunshine Kaidi New Energy Group, People's Republic of ChinaFeng Dongming, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Markor Investment Group, People's Republic of ChinaHan 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 ChinaMorris Li Ming Shieh, President, China Guangfa Bank (CGB), People's Republic of ChinaXue Lan, Dean, School of Public Policy and Management (SPPM), Tsinghua University, People's Republic of China; Global Agenda Council on ChinaGeorge S. Yip, Professor of Strategy and Co-Director, CEIBS Centre on China Innovation, China Europe International Business School (CEIBS), People's Republic of ChinaZhao Min, Founder and Chairman, Adfaith Consulting, People's Republic of China

Facilitated byJason Li Yat-Sen, Director, The George Institute for Global Health, People's Republic of China; Young Global Leader; Global Agenda Council on China

Closing Remarks byHellmut Schütte, Dean and Vice-President; Distinguished Professor of International Management, China Europe International Business School (CEIBS), People's Republic of China

09.00 - 11.00Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - WorkSpace

science business models

New Business Models for ScienceWhat is required to turn scientific research into a commercial success?

Session objectives:- Understand the new R&D context- Redefine the role of business and government- Drive cross-sector collaboration


Discussion LeadersHoward Alper, Chair and President, Science, Technology and Innovation Council, CanadaSierd Cloetingh, Member of the Scientific Council, European Research Council, BelgiumFrancis Gurry, Director-General, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Geneva; Global Agenda Council on the Creative EconomyYuko Harayama, Executive Member, Council for Science, Technology and Innovation (CSTI), Cabinet Office of JapanChristopher E. Nelson, President and Chief Executive Officer, Kemin Industries, USADainius Pavalkis, Minister of Education and Science of LithuaniaXu Jinghong, Chairman, Tsinghua Holdings, People's Republic of China

Facilitated byHenry Chesbrough, Faculty Director, Garwood Center for Corporate Innovation, Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley, USA




art of change

The Art of Change

Curator Susan Fisher Sterling showcases artworks that portray breakthrough ideas and have helped catalyse solutions to some of society’s most pressing issues.



Susan Fisher Sterling, Director, National Museum of Women in the Arts, USA

Moderated byNicholas D. Kristof, Columnist, The New York Times, USA


ideaslab/tsinghua

IdeasLab with Tsinghua UniversityHow is China reconfiguring higher education to innovate and compete in global markets?

Discover and debate in the IdeasLab:Idea 1: Overcoming China's cultural barriersIdea 2: Nurturing technological capabilitiesIdea 3: Boosting creative capacitiesIdea 4: Cultivating entrepreneurial risk-taking



Discussion LeadersFu Zhiyong, Associate Professor, Academy of Arts and Design, Tsinghua University, People's Republic of ChinaMao Donghui, Head, Tsinghua x-lab, Tsinghua University, People's Republic of ChinaPan Qingzhong, Executive Dean, Schwarzman Scholars Program, Tsinghua University, People's Republic of ChinaXu Luping, Deputy Director, XIN Center, Tsinghua University, People's Republic of China

Facilitated byHe Gang, Managing Editor, Caijing Magazine, People's Republic of China; Global Agenda Council on China


china culture

From Confucius to C-PopWhere is culture in China headed?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Cultural renaissance versus pop culture- Foreign versus local symbolism- Urban versus rural culture



Li Da, Managing Director, Beijing Poly International Auction Company, People's Republic of ChinaLiu Wenzhuo, Assistant to the President, Shanghai Jianwei Group, People's Republic of ChinaNansun Shi, Founder, Film Workshop, Hong Kong SARWang Hui, Professor of Modern Chinese Thought and Literature, Department of Chinese Language and Literature, Tsinghua University, People's Republic of ChinaXue Cheng, Spiritual Leader, Longquan Temple, People's Republic of China

Moderated byAdrian Monck, Managing Director, Head of Public Engagement, World Economic Forum




challenge/energy

The Challenge: Renewing EnergyHow can energy consumption become more resource-efficient?



WithMatthew L. Scullin, Chief Executive Officer, Alphabet Energy, USA; Technology Pioneer


challenge/media

The Challenge: Reinventing MediaHow can technology revitalize traditional media?


Space is limited to 14 people, so please arrive early.

WithRajiv Pant, Chief Technology Officer, New York Times, USA; Young Global Leader


technology outlook

Dot.com Again?

Do recent technology-firm valuations point to a second machine age, or a second technology bubble?

Dimensions to be addressed: - Commercial viability of scientific breakthroughs

- Value-driven predictions versus speculation- Market trajectory of the digital revolution



Ron Cao, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Lightspeed China Partners, People's Republic of China; Young Global LeaderMax Levchin, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, HVF, USA; Mentor of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2014; Young Global Leader

Moderated byRebecca Blumenstein, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Wall Street Journal, USA




diversity

Diversity Is DynamismHow does diversity enable breakthrough science and innovation?



Mariette DiChristina, Editor-in-Chief, Scientific American, USAVictoria Plaut, Professor of Law and Social Science, School of Law, University of California, Berkeley, USA


discover/new materials

Discover! New MaterialsFrom powerful nano and next-generation solid state batteries to the wonder material graphene and futuristic circuit elements, new materials science promises to revolutionize everything from the device in your pocket to the building and information technologies around you.

Explore the research and the scientists behind the headlines on the new materials science revolution.


ExpertsKim Sang Ouk, Chair Professor, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Republic of KoreaMichelle Moram, Lecturer in Energy Materials, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Materials, Imperial College London, United Kingdom; Young ScientistJennifer Rupp, Professorship Electrochemical Materials, Group Head, ETH Zurich, Switzerland; Young Scientist

Moderated byMichael Segal, Editor-in-Chief, Nautilus, USA


neuro revolution

The Neuro Revolution

Computers simulating brain waves and advanced light microscopes recording brain activity are bringing us closer to deciphering the brain's inner language. How will this change the concept of self and how we make decisions?



David Cox, Assistant Professor of Molecular and Cellular Biology and Computer Science, Harvard University, USAThomas R. Insel, Director, National Institute of Mental Health, USALi Wu, Director, State Key Laboratory of Cognitive Neuroscience and Learning, IDG/McGovern Institute for Brain Research, Beijing Normal University (BNU), People's Republic of China





mentor/dong

China: Moving up the Value ChainDong Mingzhu, President of Gree Electric Appliances of Zhuhai and a Mentor of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2014, shares her perspective on how technological and business model innovation is propelling the Chinese economy up the value chain.



Dong Mingzhu, Chairperson and President, Gree Electric Appliances of Zhuhai, People's Republic of China; Mentor of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2014

Moderated byHe Zhenhong, President, China Entrepreneur Magazine, People's Republic of China


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thinking ahead/food

Thinking Ahead with the New ChampionsAbout one-third of the food produced for human consumption each year is lost or wasted, causing a critical global impact on health, the environment and economies.

New Champions give three short talks on innovative ways to secure the future of the food supply.

Learn about:- Transforming cities with urban farms- Creating smarter food-supply chains- Making seafood more sustainable



WithCherrie Atilano, Co-Founder, President and Social Entrepreneur, Gawad Kalinga Enchanted Farm Agricool, Philippines; Global ShaperRupert Howes, Chief Executive Officer, Marine Stewardship Council, United Kingdom; Social EntrepreneurDavid G. Rosenberg, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, AeroFarms, USA; Young Global Leader




new champions plenary

New Champions Plenary: Creating Value through InnovationHow are New Champions shaping a better future through their innovations?

All participants are invited to celebrate the communities of New Champions in this special plenary session and hear their inspiring stories.



WithMarc Freedman, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Encore, USA; Social EntrepreneurStéphanie Lacour, Bertarelli Foundation Chair in Neuroprosthetic Technology, Assistant Professor, School of Engineering, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland; Young ScientistMatsi Modise, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, South African Black Entrepreneurs Forum, South Africa; Global Shaper

Co-Moderated byVikram Chandra, Presenter and Editor, NDTV, IndiaLinda Yueh, Presenter, Talking Business with Linda Yueh and Chief Business Correspondent, BBC News, United Kingdom


thursday lunch

Community Lunch

Participants are invited to a buffet lunch in the Village.


discover/wearable tech 2

Discover! Wearable Computing TechnologyFrom augmented-reality eyewear to activity tracking bracelets, sensors and web interfaces are making their way into our wardrobes and personal possessions.

Join Thad Starner, pioneer of wearable computing, for a tour through the breakthroughs and learn where future developments in wearable technology may lie.


WithThad Starner, Professor of Computing, Director of the Contextual Computing Group, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA




challenge/ageing

The Challenge: Supporting AgeingHow can social enterprise meet the challenges of rapidly ageing societies?



WithMarc Freedman, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Encore, USA; Social Entrepreneur


challenge/migration

The Challenge: Embracing MigrationHow can migration fuel economic competitiveness?



WithJonathan Hursh, Executive Director and Founder, INCLUDED, People's Republic of China; Social Entrepreneur

13.30 - 17.00Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center

tianjin industry tour 1

Tianjin Industry Tour 1: High-Tech ManufacturingThis excursion includes site visits to Future TV, the Airbus A320 final assembly line and Bystronic Laser.

Please refer to the detailed excursion programme on TopLink in the Documents section of the Events tab. Seats are available on first-come, first-served basis with a maximum of 50 participants. Buses leave from the Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center.

To reserve your seat, please RSVP to Jiandi Feng by email at [email protected], or by telephone at +86 22 2835 9785.





Tianjin Industry Tour 2: High-Tech ManufacturingThis excursion includes site visits to Tianjin SEA-GULL Watch Group, Tianjin Samsung Electronics and the Great Wall Motor Company.





Tianjin Industry Tour 3: High-Tech EnergyThis excursion includes site visits to the Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City Energy Station, the Tianjin Eco-City Public Utilities Operation and Maintenance Center, as well as TEDA MSD, 58.com and Sohu Video.




insight/basu

An Insight, An Idea with Kaushik BasuA conversation with Kaushik Basu, Chief Economist at the World Bank, on inclusive growth and shared prosperity in the new global economy




Kaushik Basu, Chief Economist and Senior Vice-President, The World Bank, Washington DC

Interviewed byKenneth Rogoff, Thomas D. Cabot Professor of Public Policy and Professor of Economics, Harvard University, USA




recoding disease

Recoding Disease

Why fight diseases when they can be reprogrammed?

This session will feature a virtual guest using BEAM® telepresence technology.



Introduced byDavid B. Agus, Professor of Medicine and Engineering, USC Center for Applied Molecular Medicine, USA; Global Agenda Council on the Future of the Health Sector

Pardis Sabeti, Associate Professor, Harvard FAS Center for Systems Biology, USA; Young Global LeaderFeng Zhang, Core Member, Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, USA


ideaslab/eth

IdeasLab with ETH ZurichWhat are the latest approaches to detecting and building resilience to emerging global risks?

Idea 1: Rethinking risk-sharing between the public and private sectorsIdea 2: Rethinking adaptation to a changing climateIdea 3: Redesigning urban spaces for a sustainable futureIdea 4: Rethinking analysis and imperatives for vital infrastructure



Introduced byRalph Eichler, President, ETH Zurich, Switzerland

Discussion LeadersPeter Edwards, Director, Singapore-ETH Centre, Future Cities Laboratory, ETH Zurich, SwitzerlandWolfgang Kröger, Executive Director, ETH Risk Center, ETH Zurich, SwitzerlandWanda Mimra, Assistant Professor, Risk and Insurance Economics, Department of Management, Technology and Economics, ETH Zurich, SwitzerlandSonia I. Seneviratne, Associate Professor, Institute for Atmospheric and Climate Science, ETH Zurich, Switzerland

Facilitated byRichard T. Pascale, Associate Fellow, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, United Kingdom


business innovation

Redesign your BusinessWhat strategies help organizations build and maintain an innovative edge?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Defining new market segments- Creating meaningful products- Redesigning the consumer experience



Yoshiaki Fujimori, President and Chief Executive Officer, LIXIL Group Corporation, JapanJohn Rice, Vice-Chairman and President and Chief Executive Officer, GE Global Growth and Operations, GE, Hong Kong SARKevin P. Ryan, Founder and Chairman, Gilt Groupe, USA; Mentor of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2014John B. Veihmeyer, Global Chairman, KPMG International, USASandra Wu Wen-Hsiu, Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer, Kokusai Kogyo, Japan; Global Agenda Council on Infrastructure

Moderated byHenry Chesbrough, Faculty Director, Garwood Center for Corporate Innovation, Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley, USA




women in science

Gender under the MicroscopeWhy aren't more women entering careers in science and technology given the role of STEM in the future of economic growth?

Dimensions to be addressed: - Gender disparity at entry and leadership levels- Hidden biases and invisible hurdles- Unrecognized champions- Failed policies and successful reforms



Justine Cassell, Charles M. Geschke Director, Human Computer Interaction Institute, Carnegie Mellon University, USA; Global Agenda Council on Artificial Intelligence & RoboticsIvana Gadjanski, Assistant Professor and Researcher, Belgrade Metropolitan University Centre for Bioengineering - BioIRC, Republic of Serbia; Young ScientistMande Holford, Assistant Professor, Chemical Biology, Hunter College, City University of New York (CUNY), USA; Young ScientistTony Pan, Inventor, Invention Science Fund, Intellectual Ventures, USADiva Tommei, Chief Executive Officer, Solenica, Italy

Moderated byLawrence M. Krauss, Professor and Director, The Origins Project, Arizona State University, USA


mentor/bourguignon

Turning Science into BusinessJean-Pierre Bourguignon, President of the European Research Council and a Mentor of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2014, shares his perspective on how to translate scientific breakthroughs into business opportunities.



Jean-Pierre Bourguignon, President, European Research Council, Belgium; Mentor of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2014

Moderated byDavid Aikman, Managing Director, Head of New Champions, World Economic Forum


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phoenix/china environment

Greening China's EconomyWhat solutions will radically improve environmental conditions in China?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Green finance models and marketization- Social innovation in urbanization- Devising smart policy and technology solutions

This session was developed in partnership with Phoenix Television and Tianjin TV.



Chen Yilong, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Sunshine Kaidi New Energy Group, People's Republic of ChinaBoqiang Lin, Director, China Center for Energy Economics Research (CCEER), Xiamen University, People's Republic of China; Global Agenda Council on Decarbonizing EnergyPan Jiahua, Director, Institute for Urban and Environmental Studies, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS), People's Republic of China; Global Agenda Council on Governance for SustainabilityZhang Xinsheng, President, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), People's Republic of China; Global Agenda Council on China

Co-Moderated byHu Yihu, TV Presenter, Phoenix Satellite Television, Hong Kong SARZhang Lijun, Anchor, Tianjin TV, People's Republic of China


hip hop experience

The Hip Hop ExperienceAward-winning innovators Dana Leong and DJ Qbert deconstruct the process of musical collaboration across genres and cultures.

Learn how hip hop is created and add your talent to the mix.


WithDana Leong, Composer and Musician, Tateo Sound, USARichard (DJ Qbert) Quitevis, Musician, USA


healthcare advantage

The Health Advantage

How can emerging markets become global leaders in efficient healthcare systems?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Innovative delivery and business models- Scale and integration- Regulatory and financing frameworks

This session is linked to initiatives and communities of the Forum. Arnaud Bernaert is available to brief participants.



David Green, Founder, Aurolab, India; Social EntrepreneurAndrew Lee, Vice-President, Northeast Region, Aetna, USA; Young Global LeaderLiu Jiren, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Neusoft Corporation, People's Republic of ChinaSathasivam Subramaniam, Minister of Health of Malaysia

Moderated byJason Li Yat-Sen, Director, The George Institute for Global Health, People's Republic of China; Young Global Leader; Global Agenda Council on China





Discover! Virtual RealityFrom immersive gaming to digital social communication, virtual reality ecosystems are heading for the mass market. Join Professor Wei Kunlin from Peking University’s Motor Control Lab for a conversation on the latest breakthroughs and learn where future developments in virtual reality may lie.



WithWei Kunlin, Associate Professor, Peking University, People's Republic of China






insight/yao ming

An Insight, An Idea with Yao MingA conversation with China's basketball legend Yao Ming on his passionate advocacy of issues ranging from wildlife trafficking to road safety




Yao Ming, Professional Basketball Player (2002-2011), NBA Entertainment, People's Republic of China

Interviewed byYang Yanqing, Deputy Editor-in-Chief and Anchor, China Business News, People's Republic of China




challenge/cities

The Challenge: Redesigning CitiesHow can overcrowded urban spaces be redesigned to fuel innovation and well-being?



WithGeoffrey Cape, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Evergreen, Canada; Social Entrepreneur


challenge/climate change

The Challenge: Reversing Climate ChangeHow can technology accelerate response to climate change?



WithSiddharth Hande, Director, Supportive Cities, India; Global Shaper


mentor/jacobs

From Invention to ProsperityPaul E. Jacobs, Executive Chairman of Qualcomm and a Mentor of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2014, shares his perspective on what models help organizations to ensure a thriving and sustainable culture of innovation.



Paul E. Jacobs, Executive Chairman, Qualcomm, USA; Mentor of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2014

Moderated byWang Shuo, Managing Editor, Caixin Media, People's Republic of China; Young Global Leader




machine vision

Recreating the Brain

Computational neuroscientist David Cox reveals how vision works in the brain and explains how his research can help pave the way towards prosthetics that restore or enhance brain function, as well as enabling the design of computer algorithms that “see” like we do.



WithDavid Cox, Assistant Professor of Molecular and Cellular Biology and Computer Science, Harvard University, USA


debate/financial fault lines

Forum Debate: Financial Fault LinesIs another global financial crisis inevitable?

Join this Oxford-style debate, which will reveal the implications of unaddressed structural weakness in the global financial system.



Liu Mingkang, Distinguished Fellow, Fung Global Institute, Hong Kong SARPaul Sheard, Chief Global Economist and Head of Global Economics and Research, Standard & Poor's Ratings Services, USARob Whitfield, Chief Executive, Westpac Institutional Bank, Westpac Banking Corporation, AustraliaHelen Zhu, Head, China Equities, BlackRock Fundamental Equity, BlackRock, Hong Kong SAR

Moderated byLutfey Siddiqi, Global Head, Emerging Markets - Foreign Exchange, Rates and Credit, UBS Investment Bank; Young Global Leader; Global Agenda Council on the Future of Financing & Capital


ideaslab/social innovation

Catalysing Change through Social InnovationWhat is needed to create lasting impact through social innovation?

Discover and debate in the IdeasLab:Idea 1: Fostering innovation ecosystems in emerging economiesIdea 2: Barriers to innovation in public and private institutionsIdea 3: Tackling social problems through market mechanismsIdea 4: Embedding social innovation in corporate strategy



Discussion LeadersTralance Addy, Executive Director, Stanford Institute for Innovation in Developing Economies (SEED), Stanford University, USA; Global Agenda Council on Sustainable DevelopmentJohanna Mair, Hewlett Foundation Visiting Scholar, Stanford University, USA; Global Agenda Council on Social InnovationKristin Peterson, Co-Founder and Chair, Inveneo, USA; Social Entrepreneur; Global Agenda Council on the Future of IT Software & ServicesVaughan Smith, Vice-President, Corporate Development, Facebook, USA





high-tech emotions

High-Tech Emotions

Discover how Pors & Rao use animatronics to create life-like motion and response patterns in their art.



WithAparna Rao, Artist, Pors & Rao, India


circular growth

Circular Growth

What new business models are accelerating the transition to a circular economy?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Designing products as services- Shifting from ownership to access models - Promoting entrepreneurship opportunities

This session is linked to initiatives and communities of the Forum. Dominic Waughray is available to brief participants.



Kasim Reed, Mayor of Atlanta, USAFeike Sijbesma, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Managing Board, Royal DSM, NetherlandsJavier Villamizar, President, Global Distribution, Brightstar, USAAndrew Wales, Senior Vice-President, Sustainable Development, SABMiller, United Kingdom; Young Global LeaderZhu Dajian, Professor and Director, Institute of Governance for Sustainability, Tongji University, People's Republic of China

Moderated byAnand P. Raman, Editor-at-Large, Harvard Business Review Group, USA; Global Agenda Council on Emerging Multinationals


cancer

Cancer: The Next Global EpidemicHow are developing economies responding to the rising burden of cancer?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Attending to concurrent healthcare challenges- Incentivizing prevention and healthy lifestyles- Designing cancer-control policies and partnerships


Franco Cavalli, Scientific Director, Oncology Institute of Southern Switzerland, SwitzerlandHelmy Eltoukhy, Chief Executive Officer, Guardant Health, USA; Technology PioneerAaron Motsoaledi, Minister of Health of South AfricaChristopher P. Wild, Director, International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), France

Moderated byJeffrey M. Drazen, Editor-in-Chief, The New England Journal of Medicine, USA




mentor/levchin

Disruptively Yours

Max Levchin, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of HVF and a Mentor of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2014, shares his perspective on how synergistic collaboration between disruptors and incumbents can enhance value.



Max Levchin, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, HVF, USA; Mentor of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2014; Young Global Leader

Moderated byPeter Tufano, Dean, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, United Kingdom; Global Agenda Council on the Future of Financing & Capital


ideaslab/oxford

IdeasLab with the University of OxfordWhat can we learn from nature to innovate for a sustainable future?

Discover and debate in the IdeasLab:Idea 1: Building resilience against systemic risksIdea 2: Transitioning to a more sustainable economic modelIdea 3: Cooling the climateIdea 4: Reducing energy costs of information processing



Discussion LeadersIan Goldin, Professor of Globalization & Development, and Director, Oxford Martin School, University of Oxford, United KingdomCameron Hepburn, Director, Economics of Sustainability, The Institute for New Economic Thinking at the Oxford Martin School, University of Oxford, United KingdomTim Kruger, James Martin Fellow, Oxford Martin School, Geoengineering Programme, University of Oxford, United KingdomVlatko Vedral, Co-Director, Oxford Martin Programme on Bio-Inspired Quantum Technologies, Oxford Martin School, University of Oxford, United Kingdom

Facilitated byMina Guli, Chief Executive Officer, Thirst, People's Republic of China; Young Global Leader


global science outlook

Global Science OutlookHow can the science community generate further value for society?



Jim Andrew, Executive Vice-President; Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer; Chairman, Sustainability Board; Member, Executive Committee, Royal Philips, NetherlandsJean-Pierre Bourguignon, President, European Research Council, Belgium; Mentor of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2014Chen Zhangliang, Vice-President, China Association for Science and Technology, People's Republic of ChinaThomas R. Insel, Director, National Institute of Mental Health, USAIchita Yamamoto, Minister of Science and Technology Policy and Minister of Space Policy of Japan; Global Agenda Council on Japan

Moderated byMariette DiChristina, Editor-in-Chief, Scientific American, USA




talent

Got Talent?

How do enterprises attract and leverage an increasingly social, local and mobile workforce?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Introducing virtual and augmented collaboration - Investing in skills for the digital age- Exploring flexible work models



Ho Ren Hua, Executive Director and Country Head, Banyan Tree, People's Republic of ChinaJeffrey Joerres, Chairman, ManpowerGroup, USA; Global Agenda Council on the Future of JobsLu Mingxia, Founder, CareerFrog, People's Republic of ChinaFabio Rosati, Chief Executive Officer, Elance, USA

Moderated byGary Coleman, Managing Director, Global Industries, Deloitte, USA


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caixin/china finance

Rebooting Chinese FinanceWhat models and reforms will boost China's financial sector?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Emerging role of internet finance- Progress of Shanghai Free Trade Zone- Rethinking shadow banking and local debt

This session was developed in partnership with Caixin Media.



Nicolas Aguzin, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Asia-Pacific, JPMorgan Chase, Hong Kong SARLiu Liange, Vice-President, Export-Import Bank of China, People's Republic of ChinaLiu Mingkang, Distinguished Fellow, Fung Global Institute, Hong Kong SARShi Wenchao, President, China UnionPay, People's Republic of ChinaZhang Yichen, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, CITIC Capital, Hong Kong SAR

Moderated byWang Shuo, Managing Editor, Caixin Media, People's Republic of China; Young Global Leader




transfer to soirée

Transfer to Soirée

Shuttles will leave from the Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center every 15 minutes to the Cultural Soirée at the Minyuan Plaza.

19.00 - 21.00Minyuan Plaza

cultural soirée

Cultural Soirée

Tianjin Municipal People’s Government invites participants and their spouses to the Cultural Soirée at Minyuan Plaza to explore beautiful Tianjin, enjoy local delicacies and celebrate friendship.

19.30 - 22.00Minyuan Plaza

transfer to hotels

Transfer to Hotels

Shuttles will depart every 15 minutes from the Cultural Soirée to the official hotels.


Friday 12 September


meditation 2

Mindfulness MeditationMindfulness can enhance focus, clarity, creativity and resilience.

Join this early-morning practice session with meditation expert Janice Marturano to learn how.




tai chi 3

Introduction to Tai ChiTai Chi can help improve health outcomes, increase mental clarity and maintain overall well-being.

Join this early morning session with Master Faye Yip to experience the benefits of Tai Chi.



resource abundance

Resource Abundance by DesignAs the planet’s natural resources run short, how are design and innovation helping to reverse this trend?



Mark Herrema, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Newlight Technologies, USA; Technology PioneerWilliam McDonough, Consulting Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Stanford University, USA; Meta-Council on the Circular Economy

Moderated byMichele Wucker, Vice-President, Studies, Chicago Council on Global Affairs, USA; Young Global Leader


Friday 12 September



Discover! Virtual RealityFrom immersive gaming to digital social communication, virtual reality ecosystems are heading for the mass market. Join Yobie Benjamin from Avegant Corporation for a conversation on the latest breakthroughs and learn where future developments in virtual reality may lie.



WithYobie Benjamin, Co-Founder and Chief Operations Officer, Avegant Corporation, USA; Technology Pioneer


debate/jobs

Forum Debate: Chrome-Collar JobsWill smart machines liberate the labour force or aggravate unemployment?

Join this Oxford-style debate on the motion that smart machines will liberate the labour force, not aggravate unemployment.

This session will feature a virtual panellist using BEAM® telepresence technology.



Erik Brynjolfsson, Director, MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USAJosé Manuel Salazar Xirinachs, Assistant Director-General for Policy, International Labour Organization (ILO), Geneva; Global Agenda Council on the Future of Jobs

Moderated byNik Gowing, International Broadcaster, United Kingdom


energy revolution

The Energy RevolutionFrom smart grids, nanowire batteries and off-grid solar to hydraulic fracturing, new technologies are changing how we generate, store and transmit energy. How will this reshape the way economies are fuelled and powered?



Gordon Lambert, Executive Adviser, Sustainability and Innovation, Suncor Energy, CanadaAmit Narayan, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, AutoGrid Systems, USA; Technology PioneerDonn Tice, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, d.light design, USA; Social Entrepreneur

Moderated byBronwyn Nielsen, Senior Anchor and Executive Director, CNBC Africa, South Africa


Friday 12 September


insight/gurry

An Insight, An Idea with Francis GurryA conversation with Francis Gurry, Director-General of the World Intellectual Property Organization, on the future of intellectual property




Francis Gurry, Director-General, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Geneva; Global Agenda Council on the Creative Economy

Interviewed byAlois Zwinggi, Managing Director, Operations and Resources; Member of the Managing Board, World Economic Forum


ocean/screening 9






cbn/china entrepreneur

China: The Next Innovation NationWhat makes a successful entrepreneur in China's current business environment?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Succeeding in local and niche markets- Shifting to new investment and financing models- Leveraging digital tools and platforms

This session was developed in partnership with CBN.



Liu Jiren, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Neusoft Corporation, People's Republic of ChinaMa Weihua, Executive Chairman, China Entrepreneur Club, People's Republic of ChinaDerek Shen, Global Vice-President and President, China, LinkedIn Corporation, People's Republic of ChinaWang Qinmin, Chairman of the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC) of the People's Republic of ChinaMark Weinberger, Global Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, EY, USA

Moderated byYang Yanqing, Deputy Editor-in-Chief and Anchor, China Business News, People's Republic of China


Friday 12 September






imd/global transformations

Leading Global TransformationsWhat transformations are reshaping corporations?

Session objectives:- Understand drivers of corporate transformation- Promote levers for organizational agility- Create better value through corporate leadership

This session was developed in partnership with the International Institute for Management Development (IMD).


WithAnand Narasimhan, Shell Professor of Global Leadership, IMD International, Switzerland

Discussion LeadersAmit Bhatia, Chairman, Hope Construction Materials, United KingdomHaruhiko Hirate, Corporate Officer; Senior Vice-President; Head of Operations, North Asia, Takeda Pharmaceutical, JapanStephen Ho, President, Asia-Pacific, Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, SingaporeYoshito Hori, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, GLOBIS Corporation; President, GLOBIS University; Managing Partner, GLOBIS Capital Partners, JapanCarlos Moreira, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, WISeKey, SwitzerlandNi Ying, Chief Executive Officer, Fesco Adecco Joint Venture, People's Republic of ChinaIqbal Survé, Executive Chairman, Sekunjalo Investments, South Africa; Global Agenda Council on Emerging Multinationals



insight/min zhu

An Insight, An Idea with Min ZhuA conversation with Min Zhu, Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, on the global economic outlook




Min Zhu, Deputy Managing Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF), Washington DC; World Economic Forum Foundation Board Member

Interviewed byRobert A. Johnson, President, Institute for New Economic Thinking (INET), USA; Global Agenda Council on Global Economic Imbalances


Friday 12 September


insight/zhou xun

An Insight, An Idea with Zhou XunA conversation with actress Zhou Xun on how simple lifestyle changes can generate massive environmental benefits




Zhou Xun, Actress, ZhouXun Studio, People's Republic of China; Young Global Leader

Interviewed byNansun Shi, Founder, Film Workshop, Hong Kong SAR


challenge/education

The Challenge: Rethinking EducationHow can education systems better equip the next generation of leaders?




challenge/propose a topic

The Challenge Is YoursPropose a topic and lead a discussion on a current societal challenge.

Sign up before 17.00 on Thursday on the back wall of either of the two Challenge spaces in the Village.



Friday 12 September


ideaslab/kaist

IdeasLab with the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and TechnologyFrom diagnostics to materials, how is nanotechnology changing lives?

Discover and debate in the IdeasLab:Idea 1: Marrying nano with biotechnologyIdea 2: Sustainable energy and materialsIdea 3: Next-generation semiconductorsIdea 4: Flexible high-tech



Introduced bySung-Mo Steve Kang, President, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Republic of Korea

Discussion LeadersKim Sang Ouk, Chair Professor, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Republic of KoreaLee Hyunjoo, Associate Professor, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Republic of KoreaLee Keon Jae, Associate Professor, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Republic of KoreaLee Sang Yup, Distinguished Professor, Director and Dean, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Republic of Korea; Global Agenda Council on the Future of Chemicals & Biotechnology

Facilitated byAymeric Sallin, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, NanoDimension, USA; Young Global Leader


gender advantage

The Gender Advantage

How is improved gender parity boosting competitiveness in emerging markets?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Diversifying decision-making- Expanding the talent base- Tapping into increasing demand

This session is linked to initiatives and communities of the Forum. Saadia Zahidi is available to brief participants.



Jiang Xipei, Chairman, Far East Holding Group, People's Republic of ChinaClaudia Sender Ramirez, Chief Executive Officer, TAM Linhas Aereas, Brazil; Young Global LeaderMichael Thorneman, Managing Partner, Greater China, Bain & Company, Hong Kong SAR

Moderated byTian Wei, Moderator and Host, CCTV News, China Central Television, People's Republic of China; Young Global Leader


creative spark/experimentation

Creative Spark: How to Embrace ExperimentationChef René Redzepi and computational neuroscientist Panayiota Poirazi come together to explore the act of doing and of making-do with what is at hand to create something new.




WithPanayiota Poirazi, Research Director, Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, FORTH, Greece; Young ScientistRené Redzepi, Founder and Chef, Noma, Denmark; Young Global Leader; Global Agenda Council on the Creative Economy



Friday 12 September


entrepreneurship

New Frontiers of EntrepreneurshipHow is entrepreneurship in emerging economies becoming a source of quality growth?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Culturally relevant leadership- Adapting innovation practices- Creating new business models



Bhaskar Chakravorti, Senior Associate Dean, The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University, USA; Global Agenda Council on the Economics of InnovationMochtar Riady, Chairman, Lippo Group, IndonesiaWang Jingbo, Chairman of the Board, Noah Holdings, People's Republic of China

Moderated byTracey Chang, Anchor and Reporter, China Central Television (CCTV), People's Republic of China


in the news 2

In the News

Join international media leaders to debate the headline issues of the day in business and world politics.



Jamil Anderlini, Beijing Bureau Chief, Financial Times, People's Republic of China; Young Global LeaderJoe Palca, Science Correspondent, National Public Radio, USASuna S. Vidinli, Prime Time Anchor, NTV, TurkeyYang Yanqing, Deputy Editor-in-Chief and Anchor, China Business News, People's Republic of China

Moderated byNik Gowing, International Broadcaster, United Kingdom


ocean/screening 10


This session includes a Q&A with the artist marine biologist Anya Salih.




Friday 12 September


thinking ahead/data

Thinking Ahead with the New ChampionsNinety per cent of the world’s data is believed to have been generated in the past two years. Big data is seen by many as a threat to individual privacy and freedom, whereas for others it generates great value.

New Champions give three short talks on the use of big data for social progress.

Learn about:- Designing organizational strategies to tap big data- Shaping governments of the future- Exploring the power of data for social innovation



WithKieron Boyle, Head of Social Investment, Cabinet Office, United Kingdom; Young Global LeaderMois Cherem Arana, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, ENOVA, Mexico; Social EntrepreneurRayid Ghani, Co-Founder, Edgeflip, USA; Young Global Leader


insight/perry

An Insight, An Idea with Rick PerryA conversation with Rick Perry, Governor of Texas, USA, on the future of leadership in the United States




Rick Perry, Governor of Texas, USA

Interviewed byJohn Manley, President and Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Council of Chief Executives, Canada


bloomberg/technology

Technology for ProsperityTechnology is perhaps the greatest agent of change in the modern world. But will it change lives for the better?

This session was developed in partnership with Bloomberg Television.



Nathan Blecharczyk, Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder, Airbnb, USA; Global Agenda Council on the Future of Travel and TourismGao Jifan, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Trina Solar; President, China Photovoltaic Industry Association (CPIA), People's Republic of ChinaPaul E. Jacobs, Executive Chairman, Qualcomm, USA; Mentor of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2014Rapelang Rabana, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Rekindle Learning, South Africa; Global Shaper; Global Agenda Council on the Future of IT Software & Services

Moderated byStephen Engle, Correspondent, Bloomberg News, People's Republic of China


Friday 12 September


pushing the limits

Special Performance: Pushing the LimitsCellist Dana Leong and turntablist DJ Qbert respond musically to the artwork of Marton Gabor to create an audio-visual experience that celebrates imagination, diversity and innovation.



WithDana Leong, Composer and Musician, Tateo Sound, USARichard (DJ Qbert) Quitevis, Musician, USA


closing remarks

Closing Remarks



Huang Xingguo, Mayor of Tianjin, People's Republic of ChinaQu Xiaofei, Vice-Mayor of Dalian, People's Republic of ChinaOlivier M. Schwab, Executive Director, China, World Economic Forum Beijing Representative Office


farewell lunch

Farewell Lunch

Participants are invited to the Farewell Lunch in the Village co-hosted by the Tianjin Municipal Government and the World Economic Forum.
