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World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2014Programme

Davos-Klosters, Switzerland 22-25 January

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Health Matters

BetaZone

Arts and Culture

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IdeasLab

Geosecurity

Programme Co-Chairs

Aliko Dangote, President and Chief Executive Officer, Dangote Group, Nigeria

Kris Gopalakrishnan, President, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII); Vice-Chairman, Infosys, India

Jiang Jianqing, Chairman of the Board, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, People's Republic of China

Joseph Jimenez, Chief Executive Officer, Novartis, Switzerland

Christophe de Margerie, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Total, France

Marissa Mayer, Chief Executive Officer, Yahoo, USA; Young Global Leader

Judith Rodin, President, Rockefeller Foundation, USA

Meeting Society’s New Expectations

Sustaining a World of 9 Billion

Embracing Disruptive Innovation

Programme Pillars

Achieving Inclusive Growth

World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2014 - Programme

2 * Registered for the Meeting and invited to the session

Tuesday 21 January

07.00 - 01.00Congress Centre

1 registration

Registration Opens

Please pick up your badge at registration on Kurgartenstrasse. Access to the Congress Centre begins at 14.00.

For your convenience, we have extended the hours of registration from early Tuesday at 07.00 until 01.00 the next morning.

14.00 - 18.00Congress Centre - Forum

258 davos health challenge I

The Start of the Davos Health ChallengeJoin the Davos Health Challenge and walk towards better health during the Annual Meeting 2014 by using a wearable health tracker provided by Jawbone that will track your activity and sleep while in Davos-Klosters. Sign up in advance online to pick up your Jawbone device at any time between 14.00 to 18.00 and find out how to measure your progress.

The results of the Davos Health Challenge will be presented in a special session on Saturday 25 January at 09:00.

18.00 - 18.10Congress Centre - Congress Hall

2 welcome message

Welcome Message by the Executive ChairmanSimultaneous interpretation in all languages

This session is on the record and webcast live.

Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman, World Economic Forum



Tuesday 21 January


3 crystal awards

Crystal Awards CeremonyThe World Economic Forum's Crystal Award honours artists whose important contributions are improving the state of the world.

Simultaneous interpretation in all languages


Matt Damon, Actor and Co-Founder, Water.org, USAJuan Diego Flórez, Tenor and Founder, Sinfonía por el Peru, PeruLorin Maazel, Conductor and Musician, Munich Philharmonic Orchestra, GermanyShirin Neshat, Artist, USA

Chaired byHilde Schwab, Chairperson and Co-Founder, Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship, Switzerland


4 special concert

Special Concert PerformanceFeaturing the St Petersburg Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra under the direction of Maestro Valery Gergiev, the concert will include Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition" and a Donizetti aria sung by renowned tenor and Crystal Award recipient Juan Diego Flórez.

In partnership with VTB

WithJuan Diego Flórez, Tenor and Founder, Sinfonía por el Peru, PeruValery Gergiev, Conductor, Mariinsky Theatre, Russian Federation

19.00 - 20.30Congress Centre - Shuttle Hub

5 transfer to the welcome reception

Transfer to the Welcome ReceptionBuses will leave continuously from the Shuttle Hub to the InterContinental Hotel.

Please use Forum Shuttle Line 4.



Tuesday 21 January

20.00 - 22.00InterContinental - Seehorn

6 welcome reception

Welcome Reception at the InterContinentalProfessor Klaus Schwab and Mrs Hilde Schwab, together with the Managing Board, host a welcome reception to reconfirm the spirit of friendship and community that defines the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting.

In partnership with Megafon

21.30 - 22.30InterContinental

7 transfer back to the shuttle hub

Transfer Back to the Shuttle HubBuses will leave continuously from the Welcome Reception to the Shuttle Hub at the Congress Centre.



Wednesday 22 January

09.00 - 10.00Congress Centre - Seehorn Arena

14 gender parity

Making Gains on Gender GoalsHow is the shift towards gender parity reshaping business?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Improving performance in value chains- Diversifying leadership strengths- Accessing emerging market consumers

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

Cho Yoon-Sun, Minister of Gender Equality and Family of the Republic of KoreaAngelica Fuentes, Chief Executive Officer, Omnilife-Angelissima-Chivas Group, Mexico; Global Agenda Council on Women's EmpowermentRick Goings, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Tupperware Brands Corporation, USAJory Marino, Interim Chief Executive Officer, Heidrick & Struggles International, USA

Moderated byMichael Andrew, Global Chairman, KPMG International, Hong Kong SAR

RapporteurLaura D'Andrea Tyson, Professor, Business Administration and Economics, Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley, USA; Global Agenda Council on Women's Empowerment

09.00 - 10.00Congress Centre - Schwarzhorn BetaZone

8 betazone/medical future

Our Medical Future

How are 21st century technologies and engineering combining biology, chemistry and physics to create digital health?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Digital sensors- Genomics and epigenetics- Clinical application for non-communicable disease

Steve Cole, Professor of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), USAAndrew Thompson, Chief Executive Officer, Proteus Digital Health, USA; Technology Pioneer

Moderated byLionel Tarassenko, Professor of Electrical Engineering, University of Oxford, United Kingdom

09.00 - 10.00Congress Centre - Pischa

10 china context

The China Context

How are structural changes in China's economy shaping its future?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Incorporating sustainability into growth models- Restructuring industries and state-owned enterprises- Addressing talent and innovation gaps

Simultaneous interpretation in English and Chinese

Rich Lesser, Global Chief Executive Officer and President, The Boston Consulting Group, USAStephen A. Schwarzman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The Blackstone Group, USAWang Weiguang, President, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS), People's Republic of ChinaZhang Xin, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, SOHO China, People's Republic of China; Young Global Leader AlumnusZhang Yichen, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, CITIC Capital, Hong Kong SAR

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




09.00 - 10.00Congress Centre - Aspen 1

11 digital technology context

The New Digital ContextWhat societal, economic and technological forces are reshaping the digital landscape?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Overcoming barriers to infrastructure expansion- Mass customization of goods and services- Sensory technologies and the Internet of things


Marc R. Benioff, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Salesforce.com, USA; Young Global Leader AlumnusJohn T. Chambers, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Cisco, USAMarissa Mayer, Chief Executive Officer, Yahoo, USA; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2014; Young Global LeaderGavin Patterson, Chief Executive Officer, BT Group, United KingdomRandall L. Stephenson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, AT&T, USA

Moderated byGeorge F. Colony, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Forrester Research, USA


12 energy context

The New Energy ContextWhat societal, economic and technological forces are reshaping the global energy landscape?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Emerging distributed energy solutions- Unconventional oil and gas revolution- Shifting fortunes in energy geopolitics

Fatih Birol, Chief Economist, International Energy Agency, ParisGao Jifan, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Trina Solar, People's Republic of ChinaMaria das Graças Silva Foster, Chief Executive Officer, Petroleo Brasileiro - PETROBRAS, BrazilUlrich Spiesshofer, Chief Executive Officer, ABB, SwitzerlandPeter Terium, Chief Executive Officer, RWE, Germany; Energy Utilities and Technology Community Leader 2013 and Co-Chair of the Governors Meeting for the Electricity SystemIchita Yamamoto, Minister of Science and Technology Policy and Minister of State for Space Policy of Japan

Moderated bySteve Sedgwick, Presenter, CNBC, United Kingdom


13 future of work

Reshaping the World of WorkWhat societal, economic and technological forces are reshaping the employment context?

Dimensions to be addressed: - Demographic shifts in emerging economies- Re-industrialization in advanced economies- Implications of structural unemployment

This session is on the record

Alan Clark, Chief Executive Officer, SABMiller, United KingdomKris Gopalakrishnan, President, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII); Vice-Chairman, Infosys, India; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2014Arne Sorenson, President and Chief Executive Officer, Marriott International, USATarek Sultan Al Essa, Chairman and Managing Director, Agility, Kuwait

Moderated byBarry Salzberg, Global Chief Executive Officer, Deloitte, USA




09.00 - 10.00Congress Centre - Parsenn

16 natural growth

Getting Back to Natural GrowthAs economies seek an exit from monetary and fiscal stimuli, what sectors, industries and models will deliver growth?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Shifting to growth-enhancing policies- Manoeuvring from intervention to regulation- Driving growth from shared value models

Fleur Pellerin, Minister for SMEs, Innovation and Digital Economy of FranceRoberto Quarta, Chairman, CD&R Europe, Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, United KingdomA. Michael Spence, William R. Berkley Professor in Economics and Business, NYU Stern School of Business, Italy; Global Agenda Council on New Growth ModelsMark Weinberger, Global Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, EY, USAMin Zhu, Deputy Managing Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF), Washington DC; World Economic Forum Foundation Board Member

Moderated byGillian R. Tett, Assistant Editor and Columnist, Financial Times, USA

09.00 - 10.00Congress Centre - Sanada

9 better business

Doing Business the Right WayHow can business regain trust through long-term value creation?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Measuring progress based on values, not just profits- Addressing socio-environmental consequences- Aligning management, boards and shareholder priorities


Aron Cramer, President and Chief Executive Officer, Business for Social Responsibility (BSR), USA; Global Agenda Council on the Role of Civil SocietyDennis Nally, Chairman, PricewaterhouseCoopers International, PwC, USAIndra Nooyi, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, PepsiCo, USA; World Economic Forum Foundation Board MemberLubna S. Olayan, Deputy Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer, Olayan Financing Company, Saudi ArabiaFeike Sijbesma, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Managing Board, Royal DSM, Netherlands; Global Agenda Council on the Role of Business

Moderated byMaria Bartiromo, Anchor, Fox Business Network, USA; Young Global Leader Alumnus

09.00 - 09.30Congress Centre - Studio

15 insight/chidambaram

An Insight, An Idea with Palaniappan ChidambaramA conversation with Indian Finance Minister Palaniappan Chidambaram on institutions, the economy and policy-making in the world's largest democracy.

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

This session is on the record.

Palaniappan Chidambaram, Minister of Finance of India

Interviewed byLionel Barber, Editor, Financial Times, United Kingdom




09.30 - 10.45Berufsfachschule - Room

17 refugee run 1

A Day in the Life of a Refugee: Exploring Solutions for SyriaTake part in this powerful simulation to experience some of the struggles and choices that refugees are facing to survive each day. The Refugee Run is hosted by the Crossroads Foundation and designed with refugees, internally displaced persons and NGOs.

After the simulation, refugees, field workers and others will discuss the options for engagement with participants, with a special focus on Syria.

Take Forum Shuttle Line 1 (direction Davos Platz) and exit at the Refugee Run stop. Allow enough time for travel to the venue (“F” on the transport map).

Address: Berufsfachschule Davos, Bahnhofstrasse Platz 5 (Davos Platz). Please use the main entrance to the school.

For all further enquiries, please e-mail [email protected] or call +41 (0)79 212 9526.

WithBekele Geleta, Secretary-General, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), Geneva; Global Agenda Council on Catastrophic Risks


20 journey/brynjolfsson

A Journey of DiscoveryErik Brynjolfsson, an award-winning researcher, educator, entrepreneur and author, applies empirical techniques to reveal the intangible benefits of technology via business-process improvements. He shares his insight on innovations that are driving productivity and wealth creation even as they fundamentally disrupt the economy. You are invited to learn from his personal journey of the ongoing discovery.



Erik Brynjolfsson, Professor, Sloan School of Management, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA

Interviewed byJoe Schoendorf, Partner, Accel Partners, USA; World Economic Forum Foundation Board Member

10.00 - 10.30Congress Centre - The Terrace

18 fab lab workshop 1

From Atoms to Bits: 3D Scanning WorkshopLearn how to turn a physical object into a computer model at the Fab Lab.

The Fab Lab is located on the Middle Level, behind the Sign-up Desk and next to the Terrace Lounge. Fab Lab personnel will be available throughout the day to answer questions outside of workshop hours.




10.00 - 11.30Congress Centre - Wisshorn WorkStudio

19 hyperconnectivity

Embracing HyperconnectivityHow is hyperconnectivity affecting individual and societal norms and behaviours?

Session objectives: - Understand impact on brain and decision-making- Map evolution of networks and organizational norms- Reimagine relationship between citizens and institutions

This session is linked to initiatives and communities of the Forum. Alan Marcus is available to brief participants.

Discussion LeadersDaphne Bavelier, Professor, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Science and Geneva Neuroscience Center, University of Geneva, SwitzerlandFrancisco D'Souza, Chief Executive Officer, Cognizant Technology Solutions, USAMichael T. Fries, President and Chief Executive Officer, Liberty Global, USAEugene Kaspersky, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Kaspersky Lab, Russian FederationHelen Margetts, Director and Professor, Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford, United KingdomDiego Molano Vega, Minister of Information Technologies and Communications of ColombiaSendhil Mullainathan, Professor of Economics, Harvard University, USA; Young Global Leader; Global Agenda Council on Neuroscience & BehaviourJorge Soto, Founder, Data4, USA; Technology Pioneer

Facilitated byHenry Blodget, Chief Executive Officer and Editor-in-Chief, Business Insider, USA


25 healthcare context

The New Healthcare ContextWhat societal, economic and technological forces are reshaping the healthcare industry?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Rising burden of mental disorders- Need for cost-effective healthcare systems- Potential of personalized medicine and big data

Mark Bertolini, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Aetna, USA; Co-Chair of the Governors for Global Health and Healthcare Industry for 2013Vincent A. Forlenza, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Becton, Dickinson and Company, USAJohn Noseworthy, President and Chief Executive Officer, Mayo Clinic, USAChristopher A. Viehbacher, Chief Executive Officer, Sanofi, France

Moderated byVictor J. Dzau, President and Chief Executive Officer, Duke University Medical Center and Health System, Duke University, USA; Global Agenda Council on Personalized & Precision Medicine

10.30 - 11.45Congress Centre - Flüela IdeasLab

26 ideaslab/cmu

Unlocking the Potential of Human Learning with Carnegie Mellon UniversityWhat breakthroughs in the science of learning will transform technology's impact on how people learn?

Idea 1: Intersection of massive data and individual learningIdea 2: Learning to improve learningIdea 3: Role of social and cultural contexts in online learning

Introduced bySubra Suresh, President, Carnegie Mellon University, USA

Discussion LeadersEmma Brunskill, Assistant Professor, Computer Science Department, Carnegie Mellon University, USAJustine Cassell, Charles M. Geschke Director, Human Computer Interaction Institute, Carnegie Mellon University, USA; Global Agenda Council on Robotics & Smart DevicesKenneth R. Koedinger, Professor, Human Computer Interaction and Psychology, Carnegie Mellon University, USA

Facilitated byRakesh Khurana, Professor, Harvard Business School, USA





21 climate science

Decoding Climate SignalsWhat is science really telling us about global warming?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Extreme weather events- Rising sea levels- Food security

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


Dominic Casserley, Chief Executive Officer, Willis Group, United KingdomChristiana Figueres, Executive Secretary, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), Bonn; Global Agenda Council on Climate ChangeJohan Rockström, Executive Director, Stockholm Resilience Centre, Sweden; Global Agenda Council on Measuring SustainabilityThomas Stocker, Professor of Climate and Environmental Physics, Physics Institute, University of Bern, Switzerland

Moderated byAl Gore, Vice-President of the United States (1993-2001); Chairman and Founder, Generation Investment Management, USA

RapporteurJames Bacchus, Honorary Professor of Law, University of International Business and Economics, People's Republic of China; Global Agenda Council on Governance for Sustainability


23 cyber surveillance

The Big Brother ProblemWhat are the consequences of growing public alarm over personal privacy, data security and the lack of transparency in the gathering of data by public and private organizations?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Regulating ubiquitous data collection- Balancing security, transparency and privacy concerns- Building trust in public and private institutions


Augie K. Fabela II, Co-Founder and Chairman Emeritus, VimpelCom, NetherlandsOrit Gadiesh, Chairman, Bain & Company, USA; World Economic Forum Foundation Board MemberPatrick J. Leahy, Senator from Vermont (Democrat), USAShyam Sankar, President, Palantir Technologies, USA; Technology PioneerSalil Shetty, Secretary-General, Amnesty International, United Kingdom; Global Agenda Council on the Role of Civil SocietyBradford L. Smith, Executive Vice-President and General Counsel, Microsoft Corporation, USA

Moderated byJonathan Zittrain, Professor of Law and Professor of Computer Science, Harvard University, USA; Young Global Leader Alumnus; Global Agenda Council on the Future of the Internet


24 financial outlook

Global Financial OutlookGrowth remains sluggish, yet stock prices continue to soar. What economic and political forces are reshaping financial markets globally?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Consequences of continued monetary expansion- Impact of regulatory shifts and harmonization- Long-term and alternative investments

Simultaneous interpretation in English and Russian.

Dominic Barton, Managing Director, McKinsey & Company, United KingdomRay Dalio, Chairman and Chief Investment Officer, Bridgewater Associates, USAHerman Gref, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Sberbank, Russian Federation; World Economic Forum Foundation Board MemberBrian T. Moynihan, Chief Executive Officer, Bank of America, USAPeter Sands, Group Chief Executive, Standard Chartered, United Kingdom; World Economic Forum Foundation Board MemberMartin Senn, Group Chief Executive Officer, Zurich Insurance Group, Switzerland

Moderated byTom Keene, Editor-at-Large, Bloomberg Radio & Television, USA

RapporteurJohn Lipsky, Senior Fellow, Foreign Policy Institute, Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), USA; Global Agenda Council on the International Monetary System





27 latin america context

The New Latin America ContextWhat challenges and transformations are shaping the leadership context in Latin America?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Weakening commodity prices- Shifting global capital flows- Emerging middle class

Simultaneous interpretation in English and Spanish

Antônio Augusto Junho Anastasia*, Governor of Minas Gerais, BrazilEnrique García Rodríguez, President and Chief Executive Officer, CAF - Development Bank of Latin America, Caracas; Global Agenda Council on Latin AmericaMauricio Macri, Mayor of Buenos Aires, ArgentinaRicardo Martinelli, President of PanamaAlejandro Ramírez, Chief Executive Officer, Cinepolis, Mexico; Young Global Leader AlumnusRicardo Villela Marino, Executive Vice-President, Member of the Board of Directors, Itaú Unibanco SA, Brazil; Young Global Leader

Moderated byRossana Fuentes-Berain, Vice-President, Expansion, Mexico


28 manufacturing context

The New Manufacturing ContextWhat societal, economic and technological forces are reshaping manufacturing?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Shifting mass manufacturing trends- Advanced manufacturing and onshoring- Rising labour costs in emerging economies

Luciano Coutinho, President, Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES), BrazilAtsutoshi Nishida, Chairman of the Board, Toshiba Corporation, JapanBenoit Potier, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Air Liquide, FranceDani Rodrik, Albert O. Hirschman Professor of Social Science, School of Social Science, Institute for Advanced Studies, USAAnand Sharma, Minister of Commerce and Industry of India

Moderated byShirley Ann Jackson, President, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), USA; World Economic Forum USA Foundation Board Member

10.30 - 11.15Congress Centre - Jakobshorn

22 creative mind/neshat

Inside the Creative Mind: Shirin NeshatAn intimate interview with award-winning Iranian visual artist and filmmaker Shirin Neshat on poetically probing issues of power, identity and displacement. Her body of work includes the photographic series Women of Allah and the film Women Without Men.


Shirin Neshat, Artist, USA

Interviewed byYana Peel, Chief Executive Officer, Intelligence Squared, Hong Kong SAR; Young Global Leader; Global Agenda Council on the Role of the Arts in Society





29 time/europe

Is Europe Back?

Credit spreads have narrowed, break-up speculation has receded, and stock prices have climbed. But questions remain about the continent's recovery.

This session was developed in partnership with Time and will be broadcast on CNN Money.

Simultaneous interpretation in English, German and French

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.

Pierre Nanterme, Chief Executive Officer, Accenture, FranceGiuseppe Recchi, Chairman, Eni, ItalyKenneth Rogoff, Thomas D. Cabot Professor of Public Policy and Professor of Economics, Harvard University, USASir Martin Sorrell, Chief Executive Officer, WPP, United KingdomAxel A. Weber, Chairman of the Board of Directors, UBS, Switzerland

Moderated byBobby Ghosh, Editor, Time International, USA


30 insight/phelps

An Insight, An Idea with Edmund PhelpsA conversation with Nobel Laureate Edmund Phelps on how grass-roots innovation can create jobs, challenge the status quo and stimulate change.



Edmund S. Phelps, Director, The Center on Capitalism and Society, Columbia University, USA

Moderated byBecky Quick, Anchor, CNBC, USA


31 special addresses/reshaping the world

Reshaping the World through Entrepreneurship, Education and EmploymentSpecial addresses on entrepreneurship, education and employment and how each can reshape our world in a positive way



Special Address byPark Geun-hye, President of the Republic of KoreaEllen Johnson-Sirleaf, President of the Republic of Liberia

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




12.30 - 13.45Congress Centre - Throughout the Congress Centre

32 nigeria buffet

Opening Lunch Buffet

hosted by the Government of Nigeria


38 middle class

The Shifting Middle

As the middle class expands in emerging economies and contracts in industrialized ones, what are the consequences for business and politics?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Social expectations and political empowerment- Consumption trends and resource constraints- Socio-economic hierarchies and income inequality

Marcelo Côrtes Neri, Minister of Strategic Affairs of Brazil; Global Agenda Council on Latin AmericaRob Davies, Minister of Trade and Industry of South AfricaLaura D'Andrea Tyson, Professor, Business Administration and Economics, Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley, USA; Global Agenda Council on Women's EmpowermentErnesto Zedillo Ponce de Leon, Director, Yale Center for the Study of Globalization, Yale University, USA; World Economic Forum Foundation Board Member; Global Agenda Council on Institutional Governance Systems



34 betazone/technology and brain

Rewiring the Brain

How is daily interaction with technology rewiring our brains?

Daphne Bavelier, Professor, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Science and Geneva Neuroscience Center, University of Geneva, SwitzerlandRichard J. Davidson, William James and Vilas Research Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry, Center for Investigating Healthy Minds, Waisman Center, University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA

Moderated byP. Murali Doraiswamy, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioural Sciences, The Duke Institute for Brain Sciences (DIBS), USA; Global Agenda Council on Neuroscience & Behaviour





35 creative economy

The Creative Economy

What new and exciting ideas are emerging from urban culture?

Global Shapers from around the world speak of changes happening right now.

Dimensions to be addressed:- Offering new opportunities for youth- Operating in a hypernetworked context- Designing innovations around the needs of citizens


Dina Buchbinder Auron, Director, Deport-es para Compartir, Mexico; Global ShaperDiao Shuwen, Producer, International Channel Shanghai, People's Republic of China; Global ShaperChristopher Geary, Chief Operating Officer, Asianet Group, Hong Kong SAR; Global ShaperApurv Mishra, Founder, Glavio Wearable Computing, India; Global Shaper; Global Agenda Council on Emerging Technologies

Moderated byJeremy Heimans*, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Purpose, USA; Young Global Leader; Global Agenda Council on Sustainable Consumption


37 globalization

The Reshaping of GlobalizationWhat challenges and transformations are reshaping the integration of the global economy?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Post-crisis regulatory reforms- The rise of regionalism- The sustainability imperative

Simultaneous interpretation in English and Japanese

Akira Amari, Minister for Economic Revitalization and Minister for Economic and Fiscal Policy of JapanNils Smedegaard Andersen, Group Chief Executive Officer, A.P. Møller-Maersk, Denmark; Chair of the Governors for Supply Chain & TransportAnabel González, Minister of Foreign Trade of Costa Rica; Global Agenda Council on Global Trade & FDIMatthew Layton, Managing Partner-Elect, Clifford Chance, United KingdomLi Daokui, Director, Tsinghua University, People's Republic of China; Global Agenda Council on the International Monetary SystemDavid W. MacLennan, President and Chief Executive Officer, Cargill, USA

Moderated byNgaire Woods, Dean, Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford, United Kingdom; Global Agenda Council on Institutional Governance Systems

RapporteurJohn Pang, Visiting Scholar, NYU Stern Urbanization Project, USA; Global Agenda Council on South-East Asia


39 ocean economies

Rethinking Ocean EconomiesAs ocean resources provide a basis for global growth and employment, how can their health be protected?


Céline Cousteau, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, CauseCentric Productions, France; Global Agenda Council on OceansGerald Lawless, President and Group Chief Executive Officer, Jumeirah Group, United Arab Emirates; Global Agenda Council on New Models of Travel & TourismTrevor Manuel, Minister of the National Planning Commission (NPC) of South Africa; Global Agenda Council on New Growth ModelsDan Sten Olsson, Chief Executive Officer, Stena, SwedenNavinchandra Ramgoolam, Prime Minister of Mauritius

Moderated byJohn Micklethwait, Editor-in-Chief, The Economist, United Kingdom





40 security context

The Global Security ContextWhat strategic shifts and transformational issues are shaping the global security context?

This session is on the record and webcast live

Ian Bremmer*, Global Research Professor, New York University, USA; Young Global Leader Alumnus; Global Agenda Council on Geopolitical RiskJohn Chipman, Director-General and Chief Executive, International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), United Kingdom; Global Agenda Council on Geopolitical RiskMahmood Sariolghalam, Professor of International Relations, National University of Iran, Islamic Republic of IranJavier Solana, High Representative for Common Foreign and Security Policy of the European Union, European Union, Belgium; Global Agenda Council on EuropeWu Xinbo, Executive Dean, Institute of International Studies, Fudan University, People's Republic of China; Global Agenda Council on Geopolitical Risk

Moderated byGemma Mortensen, Executive Director, Crisis Action, United Kingdom; Young Global Leader


42 youth aspirations

Consumers, Makers and DisruptorsHow are the values and aspirations of today's youth reshaping the creative and consumer industries?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Empowered movers and shakers- Technology-driven networkers- Socially conscious decision-makers

José María Álvarez-Pallete, Chief Operating Officer, Telefonica, SpainMarc Bolland, Chief Executive, Marks & Spencer, United KingdomAdam Grodecki, Founder, Towards Responsible Capitalism, United Kingdom; Global ShaperWricha Johari, Founder and Programme Director, WAY-Everything Connects, India; Global ShaperBill McDermott, Co-Chief Executive Officer, SAP, USA

Moderated byAshish J. Thakkar, Founder, Mara Group & Mara Foundation, United Arab Emirates; Young Global Leader; Global Agenda Council on Africa

RapporteurDara O'Rourke, Associate Professor, Department of Environmental Science, Policy and Management, University of California, Berkeley, USA; Global Agenda Council on Sustainable Consumption


33 cnbc africa/future growth

Africa's Next BillionWith Africa's population rising to 2 billion by 2050, what actions are needed now to ensure sustainable and inclusive growth?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Innovating in education, technology and health- Diversifying investment partnerships- Enhancing business environments

This session was developed in partnership with CNBC Africa.


Winnie Byanyima, Executive Director, Oxfam International, United KingdomAliko Dangote, President and Chief Executive Officer, Dangote Group, Nigeria; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2014Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, President of NigeriaDoreen E. Noni, Creative Director, Eskado Bird, Tanzania; Global ShaperJulian Roberts, Group Chief Executive, Old Mutual, United Kingdom; Co-Chair of the Governors for Financial Services Industry for 2014

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




13.45 - 15.15Congress Centre - Dischma WorkShop

36 future extractives

The Future of ExtractivesWith rising concerns over scarcity and environmental deprivation, how can the resource industries drive growth within planetary boundaries?

Session objectives:- Explore drivers of change- Map necessary industry transformations- Redefine value in a sustainable world

Discussion LeadersPeter Bakker, President, World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), Switzerland; Global Agenda Council on Governance for SustainabilitySamir Brikho, Chief Executive Officer, Amec, United KingdomHelen E. Clark, Administrator, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), New YorkAlpha Condé, President of GuineaGary J. Goldberg, President and Chief Executive Officer, Newmont Mining Corporation, USADonald Lindsay, President and Chief Executive Officer, Teck Resources, CanadaKumi Naidoo, Executive Director, Greenpeace International, Netherlands; Young Global Leader AlumnusJohan Rockström, Executive Director, Stockholm Resilience Centre, Sweden; Global Agenda Council on Measuring SustainabilityJeffrey D. Sachs, Director, The Earth Institute, Columbia University, USA

Special GuestsTsakhiagiin Elbegdorj, President of Mongolia

Facilitated byAndrew Steer, President and Chief Executive Officer, World Resources Institute, USA; Global Agenda Council on Biodiversity & Natural Capital

RapporteurR. Anthony Hodge, President, International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM), United Kingdom; Global Agenda Council on Responsible Mineral Resources Management


41 warmer world

The Impact of a Warmer WorldHow would a 4°C temperature increase reshape the environment, societies and economies?

Session objectives:- Share the challenges of a warmer climate- Discuss opportunities to avoid an unacceptable scenario- Explore effective communication strategies

Discussion LeadersJane Burston, Head, Centre for Carbon Measurement, National Physical Laboratory, United Kingdom; Young Global LeaderChristiana Figueres*, Executive Secretary, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), Bonn; Global Agenda Council on Climate ChangeAl Gore, Vice-President of the United States (1993-2001); Chairman and Founder, Generation Investment Management, USAJacqueline Hinman, Chief Executive Officer, CH2M HILL Companies, USA; Global Agenda Council on InfrastructureDavid W. Kenny, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The Weather Company, USA; Global Agenda Council on the Future of MediaWolfgang Lutz, Founder and Director, Wittgenstein Centre for Demography and Global Human Capital (IIASA, VID/ÖAW, WU), AustriaLord Nicholas Stern, President, The British Academy, United Kingdom

Facilitated byDominic Waughray, Senior Director, Head of Environmental Initiatives, World Economic Forum

RapporteurUsha Rao-Monari*, Director, Sustainable Business Advisory, International Finance Corporation (IFC), Washington DC; Global Agenda Council on Biodiversity & Natural Capital


43 insight/faust

An Insight, An Idea with Drew FaustA conversation with Harvard University President Drew Faust on the inextricable connection between history, creativity and economic competitiveness.



Drew Gilpin Faust, President, Harvard University, USA

Interviewed byNancy Gibbs, Managing Editor, Time Magazine, USA





44 arab world context

The Arab World ContextWhat challenges and transformations are shaping the leadership context in the Arab world?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Putting transitions on a stable and inclusive track- Shoring up employment for youth- Fostering cross-regional collaboration

Simultaneous interpretation in English and Arabic

Mohamed Alabbar, Chairman, Emaar Properties, United Arab EmiratesAhmed Galal*, Minister of Finance of EgyptKamal Bin Ahmed Mohammed, Acting Chief Executive, Bahrain Economic Development Board, BahrainRowsch N. Shaways, Deputy Prime Minister of Iraq

Moderated byChristopher Dickey, Bureau Chief, Paris, and Middle East Editor, Daily Beast, USA


45 betazone/big history

Big History for Big Picture ThinkingHistorian David Christian combines history and science into a unified perspective of “big history” that holds important lessons for leaders about the value of big picture thinking.

Introduced byBrian Schmidt, Professor, Australian National University, Australia

David Christian, Professor of History, Macquarie University, Australia


47 journey/blackburn

A Journey of DiscoveryThrough her curiosity about animals and fascination with biology, Elizabeth Blackburn's natural path in physics and science brought her from Australia to Cambridge. Adventurous research in biochemistry led to an unexpected scientific quest, and to the Nobel Prize in 2009 for the discovery of how chromosomes are protected by telomeres. You are invited to learn from her personal journey of profound discovery.



Elizabeth Blackburn, Professor, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), USA

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






From Imagine to Iterate: 3D Modelling WorkshopLearn how to design a product using 3D modelling tools at the Fab Lab.



50 global norms

Towards Global Convergence?Is hyperglobalization driving an unprecedented convergence of norms?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Accepting science as common denominator- Defining social contracts in a global era- Mounting protectionism and nationalism

Tim Berners-Lee, Professor of Engineering, MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL), USAKishore Mahbubani, Dean, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore, Singapore; Global Agenda Council on ChinaNavi Pillay, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, GenevaAnne-Marie Slaughter, President and Chief Executive Officer, New America Foundation, USAPeter Kodwo Appiah Turkson*, Cardinal; President, Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, Vatican City State

Moderated bySteve Adler, President and Editor-in-Chief, Reuters, USA


48 debate/financial system

Forum Debate: Are Markets Safer Now?Is the international financial system safer now than it was five years ago?


Debating this question:

Anat Admati, George G. C. Parker Professor of Finance and Economics, Stanford Graduate School of Business, USA; Global Agenda Council on New Economic ThinkingDouglas Flint, Group Chairman, HSBC Holdings, United KingdomAntony Jenkins, Group Chief Executive, Barclays, United KingdomDuncan Niederauer, Chief Executive Officer, NYSE, USAPaul Singer, Founder, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Chief Investment Officer, Elliott Management, USA

Moderated byMartin Wolf, Associate Editor and Chief Economics Commentator, Financial Times, United Kingdom; Global Agenda Council on New Growth Models




15.45 - 17.00Congress Centre - Sertig IdeasLab

52 ideaslab/caltech

IdeasLab: From Lab to Life with the California Institute of TechnologyWhat scientific breakthroughs will transform institutions, industries and individuals in the near future?

Idea 1: More than the eye can see -- creating damage-tolerant lightweight materials with nanotechnologyIdea 2: Reading and writing genomesIdea 3: Wireless lab-in-the-body monitors

Discussion LeadersJulia R. Greer, Professor of Materials Science and Mechanics, California Institute of Technology (Caltech), USA; Global Agenda Council on Emerging TechnologiesAxel Scherer, Bernard A. Neches Professor of Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, and Physics, California Institute of Technology (Caltech), USAPaul Sternberg, Director, Center for Biological Circuit Design, California Institute of Technology (Caltech), USA

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


53 ideaslab/mit

IdeasLab: Breakthroughs in Advanced Manufacturing with the Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyWhat engineering and computer science innovations are reshaping manufacturing?

Discover and debate in the IdeasLab:Idea 1: Manufacturing economyIdea 2: Organic nanostructures of the futureIdea 3: A robot for every taskIdea 4: Future of employment and automation

Discussion LeadersRodney Brooks, Founder, Chairman and Chief Technical Officer, Rethink Robotics, USA; Technology PioneerVladimir Bulovic, Professor of Electrical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USAGerbrand Ceder, R.P. Simmons Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USADaniela Rus, Director, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA

Facilitated byPhilip Campbell, Editor-in-Chief, Nature Magazine, United Kingdom; Global Agenda Council on Well-being & Mental Health

Closing Remarks byL. Rafael Reif, President, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA


49 development finance

New Models of Development FinanceWhat political, market and technological changes are reshaping development finance?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Conditional and results-based financing- Rise of capital markets and private equity- New models of financial governance

Matthew J. Bannick, Managing Partner, Omidyar Network, USAIbrahim S. Dabdoub, Group Chief Executive Officer, National Bank of Kuwait, KuwaitLinah K. Mohohlo, Governor and Chairman of the Board of the Bank of Botswana; Global Agenda Council on the Future of UniversitiesTakehiko Nakao, President, Asian Development Bank, ManilaGavin E. R. Wilson, Chief Executive Officer, IFC Asset Management Company, USA; Global Agenda Council on New Growth Models

Moderated byEuvin Naidoo, Co-President, South African Chamber of Commerce in America (SACCA), South Africa; Young Global Leader; Global Agenda Council on the United States





51 global risks

Responding to Global RisksFrom natural disasters to digital wildfires, how can global businesses build resilience to systemic shocks?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Early identification and measurements- Factors amplifying impact of emerging risks- Innovative response mechanisms

This session is linked to initiatives and communities of the Forum. Jennifer Blanke is available to brief participants.


Frank Appel, Chief Executive Officer, Deutsche Post DHL, GermanyDaniel Glaser, President and Chief Executive Officer, Marsh & McLennan Companies (MMC), USAIan Goldin, Director and Professor, Oxford Martin School, University of Oxford, United KingdomScott Key, President and Chief Executive Officer, IHS, USA

Moderated byDavid Nabarro, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Food Security and Nutrition, United Nations, Geneva; Global Agenda Council on Food Security


55 russia outlook

The Russia Outlook

In the face of ailing investments and industrial production, how can Russia accelerate reforms to improve business conditions?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Tapping into regional best practices- Preparing for commodity price backlash- Supporting small and medium-sized businesses

Simultaneous interpretation in English and Russian

Vladimir A. Dmitriev, Chairman, State Corporation Bank for Development and Foreign Economic Affairs (Vnesheconombank), Russian FederationArkady Dvorkovich, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian FederationAlexey Kudrin, Professor and Dean, School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Saint Petersburg State University, Russian Federation; Global Agenda Council on RussiaAleh Tsyvinski, Arthur M. Okun Professor of Economics, Yale University, USA; Young Global Leader; Global Agenda Council on RussiaAlexey Ulyukaev*, Minister of Economic Development of the Russian Federation

WithAnatoly Artamonov, Governor of the Kaluga Region, Russian FederationRustam Minnikhanov, President of the Republic of Tatarstan, Russian FederationSergey Morozov, Governor of the Ulyanovsk Region, Russian Federation

Moderated byGeoff Cutmore, Anchor, CNBC, United Kingdom


54 ndtv/india outlook

The India Outlook

With elections on the horizon, how can India's leaders accelerate growth while restoring investor confidence?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Prospects for further reform- Priorities for capital markets- Sources of innovation

This session was developed in partnership with NDTV.


Nikesh Arora, Senior Vice-President and Chief Business Officer, Google, USAJeremy Bennett, Chief Executive Officer, Nomura, United KingdomPalaniappan Chidambaram, Minister of Finance of IndiaThomas L. Friedman, Columnist, Foreign Affairs, The New York Times, USASunil Bharti Mittal, Chairman, Bharti Enterprises, India

Moderated byVikram Chandra, Presenter and Editor, NDTV, India





57 refugee run 2







56 journey/sommer-sanes

A Journey of DiscoveryRecent advances in science could mean an end to blindness by 2020. Alfred Sommers and Joshua Sanes are leading a multidisciplinary effort to prevent blindness and restore sight to the blind by decade's end. Through an interactive dialogue, you are invited to learn from their personal journeys of profound discovery.



Joshua Sanes, Director, Center for Brain Science, Harvard University, USAAlfred Sommer, University Distinguished Professor and Dean Emeritus, Johns Hopkins University, USA


59 betazone/water

Safe Water for All

A conversation with academy award-winning actor and philanthropist Matt Damon and CEO of Water.org Gary White on delivering innovative community-driven solutions to safe water and sanitation.

Matt Damon, Actor and Co-Founder, Water.org, USAGary White, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Water.org, USA; Social Entrepreneur

Moderated byMaria Bartiromo, Anchor, Fox Business Network, USA; Young Global Leader Alumnus




16.15 - 17.00Congress Centre - In front of Wisshorn WorkStudio

58 art walk 1

Art Walk 1

Join a guided tour of the exhibition featuring works by Andreas Gursky and Damien Hirst, led by Eckhard Schneider, General Director of the PinchukArtCentre.

Please meet in front of the Wisshorn WorkStudio room on the Middle level of the Congress Centre.


60 special address/burkhalter

Special Address



Special Address byDidier Burkhalter, President of the Swiss Confederation and Minister of Foreign Affairs



257 special address/abe

The Reshaping of the World: Vision from JapanSimultaneous interpretation in all languages


Special Address byShinzo Abe, Prime Minister of Japan





19.00 - 20.30Open Forum - Swiss Alpine School (SAMD) - Auditorium

61 open forum/1

Open Forum: Higher Education – Investment or Waste?Benjamin Franklin once said, "An investment in knowledge pays the best interest." Yet today, the US has a trillion dollar student loan bubble and the graduate unemployment rate has reached 14%. With over 285,000 university graduates working at minimum wage in the US, many students are faced with buyer's remorse. Is it time to reconsider whether a college degree is worth the investment?

- What is the impact of Massive Open Online Courses on traditional higher education?- Will Generation Y youth be better or worse off than their parents? What are the implications?

Simultaneous interpretation in English and German

This session is open to reporting press.

Angel Gurría, Secretary-General, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Paris; World Economic Forum Foundation Board Member; Global Agenda Council on Water SecurityDaphne Koller, Co-Founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer, Coursera, USA; Technology Pioneer; Global Agenda Council on the Future of UniversitiesGianpiero Petriglieri, Associate Professor of Organizational Behaviour, INSEAD, France; Global Agenda Council on New Models of LeadershipSean C. Rush, President and Chief Executive Officer, JA Worldwide, USA; Global Agenda Council on Youth UnemploymentZach Sims, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Codecademy, USA; Technology Pioneer

Moderated byDavid Callaway, Editor-in-Chief, USA Today, USA

20.00 - 22.00Hotel Meierhof - Restaurant

62 brain science

The Neuroscience of LeadershipWhat can brain science teach us about becoming better leaders?

Discussion LeadersSigal Barsade, Joseph Frank Bernstein Professor of Management, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, USARichard J. Davidson, William James and Vilas Research Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry, Center for Investigating Healthy Minds, Waisman Center, University of Wisconsin, Madison, USAAllan Jones, Chief Executive Officer, Allen Institute for Brain Science, USA; Global Agenda Council on Neuroscience & BehaviourScott Key, President and Chief Executive Officer, IHS, USABarbara Sahakian, Professor of Clinical Neuropsychology, Department of Psychiatry and London Imperial Affiliated Professor, University of Cambridge, United KingdomEldar Shafir, William Stewart Tod Professor of Psychology and Public Affairs, Princeton University, USA

Moderated byWilliam W. George, Professor of Management Practice, Harvard Business School, Harvard University, USA; World Economic Forum USA Foundation Board Member

20.00 - 22.00Hotel Cresta Sun - Restaurant

63 deans dinner

Shaping the Future

"Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever." -- Mahatma Gandhi

How are universities adapting to prepare tomorrow's students for learning, living and leaving a legacy in a complex and interconnected world?

Discussion LeadersLee C. Bollinger, President, Columbia University, USAMerit Janow*, Dean, School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), Columbia University, USAMax Price*, Vice-Chancellor, University of Cape Town, South AfricaThomas Robertson, Dean, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, USAHellmut Schütte, Dean and Vice-President; Distinguished Professor of International Management, China Europe International Business School (CEIBS), People's Republic of ChinaSubra Suresh, President, Carnegie Mellon University, USATan Chorh-Chuan, President, National University of Singapore, Singapore; Global Agenda Council on the Future of Universities

Moderated byVikas Pota, Chief Executive Officer, Varkey GEMS Foundation, United Kingdom; Young Global Leader




20.00 - 22.00Turmhotel Victoria - La Terrasse

64 digital me

Digital Me

Your digital footprint is eternal. How can you manage and build a digital legacy?

Discussion LeadersFaisal Abbas, Editor-in-Chief, Al Arabiya News Channel, English Service, United Arab Emiratesdanah boyd, Principal Researcher, Microsoft Research, USA; Young Global Leader; Global Agenda Council on Social MediaErik Brynjolfsson, Professor, Sloan School of Management, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USAPeter B. Gabriel, Founder, Real World, United KingdomNaheed Nenshi, Mayor of Calgary, Canada; Young Global LeaderCyriac Roeding, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, shopkick, USA; Technology Pioneer


20.00 - 22.00Hotel Derby - Dischma

65 explorers

Exploring Our Limits

"I will go anywhere, provided it be forward."-- David Livingstone

What creates a sense of adventure, and what are the experiences of those who take them on?

Discussion LeadersJeremy Balkin, Founder, Give While You Live, Australia; Young Global LeaderCéline Cousteau, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, CauseCentric Productions, France; Global Agenda Council on OceansBobby Ghosh, Editor, Time International, USALewis Pugh, Founder, Our Blue Future, South Africa; Young Global Leader

Moderated byTina Seelig, Professor, Management Science and Engineering, Stanford University, USA

20.00 - 22.00Hilton Garden Inn - Parsenn-Madrisa

66 picture this

Picture This

“Isn’t life a series of images that change as they repeat themselves?”-- Andy Warhol

Some say a picture is worth a thousand words. Discover the stories behind the images that have influenced lives and choices.

Discussion LeadersGina Badenoch, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Ojos que Sienten, Mexico; Young Global LeaderAdam Bly, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Seed, USA; Young Global Leader Alumnus; Global Agenda Council on Complex SystemsElizabeth Daley, Dean, School of Cinematic Arts, University of Southern California (USC), USA; Global Agenda Council on the Future of MediaMatt Damon*, Actor and Co-Founder, Water.org, USAClaire Hsu, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Asia Art Archive (AAA), Hong Kong SAR; Young Global Leader; Global Agenda Council on the Role of the Arts in SocietyRima Maktabi, Senior Anchor and Roving Correspondent, Al Arabiya, United Arab Emirates; Young Global Leader

Moderated byMarc Spiegler, Director, Art Basel, Switzerland; Global Agenda Council on the Role of the Arts in Society




20.00 - 22.00Hotel Grischa - Jacobshorn-Rinerhorn

67 power of design

The Power of Design

"Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works."-- Steve Jobs

How is design transforming the way we live and learn?

Discussion LeadersPaola Antonelli, Senior Curator, Architecture and Design; Director, Research and Development, The Museum of Modern Art New York, USA; Global Agenda Council on Design & InnovationTim Brown, Chief Executive Officer, IDEO, USA; Global Agenda Council on Design & InnovationValerie Casey, Founder and Executive Director, The Designers Accord, USA; Young Global Leader; Global Agenda Council on Design & InnovationKrista Donaldson, Chief Executive Officer, D-Rev: Design revolution, USA; Technology PioneerJohn Maeda, Author, Graphic Designer and Digital Artist, USA; Global Agenda Council on New Models of LeadershipDoreen E. Noni, Creative Director, Eskado Bird, Tanzania; Global Shaper

Moderated byAlan Gershenfeld, Founder and President, E-Line Media, USA

20.00 - 22.00Hotel Derby - Fluela 1-2-3

68 pundits

Pundits, Professors and PredictionsJoin leading opinion-shapers from media and academia to debate scenarios for 2014.

Discussion LeadersIan Bremmer, Global Research Professor, New York University, USA; Young Global Leader Alumnus; Global Agenda Council on Geopolitical RiskChan YuenYing, Director and Professor, Journalism and Media Studies Centre, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR; Global Agenda Council on Informed SocietiesYoichi Funabashi, Chairman, Rebuild Japan Initiative Foundation, Japan; Global Agenda Council on JapanAlan Murray, President, Pew Research Center, USAJoseph S. Nye Jr, University Distinguished Service Professor, Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard University, USA; Global Agenda Council on the Future of GovernmentNouriel Roubini, Professor of Economics and International Business, Leonard N. Stern School of Business, New York University, USAGhassan Salamé, Dean, The Paris School of International Affairs, Institut d'Etudes Politiques, France

Moderated byRana Foroohar, Assistant Managing Editor, Business and Economics, and Economic Columnist, Time Magazine, USA

20.00 - 22.00InterContinental - Lilie/Aster

69 rethinking economics

Rethinking Economics

How is the concept of economics expanding beyond market value to embrace societal value, compassion and behaviour?

Discover and debate with experts from behavioural economics, philosophy and political science.

Discussion LeadersGene Frieda, Global Strategist, Moore Capital Management, United Kingdom; Global Agenda Council on New Economic ThinkingSendhil Mullainathan, Professor of Economics, Harvard University, USA; Young Global Leader; Global Agenda Council on Neuroscience & BehaviourTania Singer, Director, Department of Social Neuroscience, Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences, GermanyDennis J. Snower, President, Kiel Institute for the World Economy, Germany

Moderated byRobert A. Johnson, Executive Director, Institute for New Economic Thinking (INET), USA; Global Agenda Council on New Economic Thinking




20.00 - 22.00Kongress Hotel - Restaurant

70 revolutionary learning

Revolutionary Learning"To know that we know what we know, and to know that we do not know what we do not know, that is true knowledge."-- Nicolaus Copernicus

How can knowledge of history create a better future?

Discussion LeadersThomas Campbell, Director and Chief Executive Officer, Metropolitan Museum of Art, USADavid Christian, Professor of History, Macquarie University, AustraliaMariette DiChristina, Editor-in-Chief, Scientific American, USAT. J. Stiles, Author and Historian, USAWang Hui, Professor of Modern Chinese Thought and Literature, Department of Chinese Language and Literature, Tsinghua University, People's Republic of China

Moderated byMichael J. Elliott, President and Chief Executive Officer, ONE, USA; Global Agenda Council on Poverty & Sustainable Development

20.00 - 22.00Turmhotel Victoria - Victoria

71 sustainable future

Rethinking our Sustainable FutureHow are technology, science and design moving us towards a utopian world?

Discover and debate with experts on climate science, urban design and advanced manufacturing.

Discussion LeadersGerbrand Ceder*, R.P. Simmons Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USAEric Giler, Chief Executive Officer, WiTricity Corporation, USA; Technology PioneerChristophe Girot, Head, Institute of Landscape Architecture, Department of Architecture, ETH Zurich, SwitzerlandDeborah M. Gordon, Professor of Biology, Stanford University, USAJohan Rockström, Executive Director, Stockholm Resilience Centre, Sweden; Global Agenda Council on Measuring SustainabilityMark Tercek, President and Chief Executive Officer, Nature Conservancy, USA; Global Agenda Council on Biodiversity & Natural Capital

Moderated byWilliam McDonough, Consulting Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Stanford University, USA



Thursday 23 January


72 ethics breakfast 1

Stop to Think: Human DignityHow can we ensure that human dignity is integral to our economic activities and choices?

WithNavi Pillay, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, GenevaMichael H. Posner, Professor of Business and Society, NYU Stern School of Business, USA; Global Agenda Council on Human RightsJim Wallis, President and Founder, Sojourners, USA; Global Agenda Council on Values


81 sharing economy

The Sharing Economy

How is the sharing economy disrupting traditional models of consumption and production?

Dimensions to be addressed:- From selling products to selling services- Bypassing traditional intermediaries- Enabling “C2C” business models

Sir Ian Cheshire, Group Chief Executive, Kingfisher, United Kingdom; Global Agenda Council on Measuring SustainabilityBrian Chesky, Chief Executive Officer, Airbnb, USA; Technology PioneerThomas Gorman, Chief Executive Officer, Brambles Limited, AustraliaNoreena Hertz, Professor, Centre for the Study of Decision-Making, University College London (UCL), United Kingdom; Young Global Leader Alumnus

Moderated byNiall Dunne, Chief Sustainability Officer, BT, United Kingdom; Young Global Leader; Global Agenda Council on Sustainable Consumption


73 betazone/gore

Forces Reshaping our WorldThrough a powerful visual narrative, Al Gore reveals six forces that are radically changing our planet.

Al Gore, Vice-President of the United States (1993-2001); Chairman and Founder, Generation Investment Management, USA



Thursday 23 January


79 ideaslab/imperial

IdeasLab: Life-enhancing Technologies with Imperial College LondonAs science has added years to people's lives, how can technology add quality to those years?

Discover and debate in the IdeasLab:Idea 1: The precision patient: from genomics into the metabonomeIdea 2: Robotics and integrated careIdea 3: Cognition enhancement and stimulationIdea 4: Assisted living through digital platforms

Introduced byLord Ara Darzi, Professor of Surgery, Imperial College London; Chair, Institute of Global Health Innovation, St Mary's Hospital, United Kingdom; Global Agenda Council on Personalized & Precision Medicine

Discussion LeadersDominic King, NIHR and the London Deanery Clinical Lecturer, Imperial College London, United KingdomJeremy Nicholson, Head, Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, United KingdomBarbara Sahakian, Professor of Clinical Neuropsychology, Department of Psychiatry and London Imperial Affiliated Professor, University of Cambridge, United KingdomYang Guang-Zhong, Director, The Hamlyn Centre, Imperial College London, United Kingdom

Facilitated byPhilip Campbell, Editor-in-Chief, Nature Magazine, United Kingdom; Global Agenda Council on Well-being & Mental Health


75 ceo series/organizational learning

CEO Series: Organizational Agility and Learning in a Complex WorldHow can organizations become more agile in a fast-paced and complex world?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Rethinking planning and discovery- Achieving efficiency and resilience- Balancing long-term vision and rapid learning

This interactive session is designed as a learning experience uniquely for chief executives.

Anant Agarwal, President, edX, USA; Global Agenda Council on the Future of UniversitiesAzman Mokhtar, Managing Director, Khazanah Nasional, MalaysiaMazen S. Darwazeh, Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Middle East and North Africa, Hikma Pharmaceuticals; Senator, JordanCesare Mainardi, Chief Executive Officer, Booz & Company, USAFrits D. van Paasschen, President and Chief Executive Officer, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, USA

Moderated byRita G. McGrath, Associate Professor, Columbia Business School, USA

RapporteurNick Udall, Chief Executive Officer, Nowhere Group, United Kingdom; Global Agenda Council on New Models of Leadership


77 eurasia outlook

Eurasia: The Next Frontier?How will growing economic cooperation in Eurasia and neighbouring countries unlock the region's emerging market potential?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Diversifying the region's economic base- Fostering inclusion in global supply chains- Enhancing cross-border trade


Ilham Aliyev, President of AzerbaijanIrakli Garibashvili, Prime Minister of GeorgiaAndrey L. Kostin, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, VTB Bank, Russian FederationNursultan A. Nazarbayev, President of KazakhstanMuhammad Nawaz Sharif*, Prime Minister of Pakistan

Moderated byVictor Halberstadt, Professor of Economics, Leiden University, Netherlands; Global Agenda Council on Fiscal Sustainability



Thursday 23 January


78 food security

Rethinking Global Food SecurityWhat environmental, societal and economic forces are reshaping the global context for food security?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Changing climate and weather patterns- Addressing demands of an emerging global middle class- Strengthening efficient agricultural value chains


Hailemariam Desalegn, Prime Minister of EthiopiaShenggen Fan, Director-General, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), USA; Global Agenda Council on Food SecurityAjay Vir Jakhar, Chairman, Bharat Krishak Samaj (Farmers' Forum India), IndiaEllen Kullman, Chair of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, DuPont, USAMichel M. Liès, Group Chief Executive Officer, Swiss Re, Switzerland

Moderated byRajiv J. Shah, Administrator, US Agency for International Development (USAID), USA; Young Global Leader Alumnus


74 bloomberg/disruptive technology

Disruptive Innovation Ahead!What technology-driven innovations will disrupt the global marketplace in the year ahead?

This session was developed in partnership with Bloomberg Television.


Paul E. Jacobs, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Qualcomm, USAMaurice Lévy, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Publicis Groupe, France and Chair of the Governors Meeting for Media, Entertainment & Information 2014Doug McMillon, Incoming President and Chief Executive Officer, Wal-Mart Stores, USAPeer M. Schatz, Chief Executive Officer, QIAGEN, Germany; Global Agenda Council on Personalized & Precision Medicine

Moderated byStephanie Ruhle, Anchor and Managing Editor, Bloomberg Television, USA


80 mindfulness

Meditation: Why the Hype?Mindfulness meditation increasingly attracts leaders with the promise of alleviating stress, maintaining focus and spurring creativity. How can mindfulness meditation be applied to health, education and leadership?

Session objectives:- Explore mindfulness interventions in health- Understand mindfulness applications in education- Discuss mindfulness-based techniques in leadership

Discussion LeadersRichard J. Davidson, William James and Vilas Research Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry, Center for Investigating Healthy Minds, Waisman Center, University of Wisconsin, Madison, USAGoldie Hawn, Actress, Producer, Author and Founder, The Hawn Foundation, USAMatthieu Ricard, President and Co-Founder, Karuna-Shechen, FranceTania Singer, Director, Department of Social Neuroscience, Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Germany

Facilitated byWilliam W. George, Professor of Management Practice, Harvard Business School, Harvard University, USA; World Economic Forum USA Foundation Board Member



Thursday 23 January


76 decision-making

Making Better DecisionsTraditionally, economics focused on how individuals would act if they were rational; behavioural economics studies what they actually do. In this context, what are the practical applications for public policy and personal conduct?

Session objectives:- Understand the impact of scarcity on decision-making- Discuss the lessons of modern psychology for economics- Explore potentials and limitations of behavioural engineering

Discussion LeadersAlex Edmans, Professor of Finance, London Business School, United KingdomSheena Iyengar, Professor and Director, Global Leadership Matrix (GLeaM), Columbia Business School, USA; Global Agenda Council on Sustainable ConsumptionAntonio Pires de Lima, Minister of Economy of PortugalLutfey Siddiqi, Managing Director, Foreign Exchange Asia-Pacific, UBS, Singapore; Young Global LeaderLord Nicholas Stern, President, The British Academy, United Kingdom

Facilitated bySendhil Mullainathan, Professor of Economics, Harvard University, USA; Young Global Leader; Global Agenda Council on Neuroscience & BehaviourEldar Shafir, William Stewart Tod Professor of Psychology and Public Affairs, Princeton University, USA


82 creative mind/shafak

Inside the Creative Mind: Elif ShafakAn intimate interview with novelist Elif Shafak on her stories of women, minorities, immigrant subcultures, youth and global souls that blend Western and Eastern traditions of storytelling. Her award-winning novels, which are translated into over 30 languages, include The Bastard of Istanbul and The Forty Rules of Love.


Elif Shafak, Author, Turkey; Global Agenda Council on the Role of the Arts in Society

Interviewed byMarc Spiegler, Director, Art Basel, Switzerland; Global Agenda Council on the Role of the Arts in Society


83 refugee run 3






WithGemma Mortensen, Executive Director, Crisis Action, United Kingdom; Young Global LeaderLara Setrakian, Founder and Executive Editor, News Deeply, USA; Young Global Leader; Global Agenda Council on the United States



Thursday 23 January



From Bits to Atoms: 3D Printing WorkshopLearn how to print a 3D object at the Fab Lab.



253 special address/rouhani

Iran in the World



Special Address byHassan Rouhani, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran



85 journey/rodin

A Journey of DiscoveryAs the president of the University of Pennsylvania, Judith Rodin was instrumental in revitalizing West Philadelphia. Under her leadership, the Rockefeller Foundation pioneered an urban resilience framework to respond to crises and foster jobs, competitiveness and inclusive economies. You are invited to learn from her personal journey of developing the resilience dividend.



Judith Rodin, President, Rockefeller Foundation, USA; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2014

Interviewed byLaurie Hays, Senior Executive Editor, Bloomberg News, USA



Thursday 23 January


86 betazone/architecture

Human-centred ArchitectureWhat does contemporary architecture say about the world in which we live?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Rapid rate of urban development- Renaissance of humanity-centred architecture- Integrating contemporary design into historic settings

David Adjaye, Architect, Adjaye/Associates, United KingdomStephen Cairns, Scientific Director, Future Cities Laboratory, Singapore-ETH Centre, Singapore

Moderated byJames Cuno, President and Chief Executive Officer, J. Paul Getty Trust, USA


87 special address/abbott

Australia's Vision for the G20Simultaneous interpretation in all languages


Special Address byTony Abbott, Prime Minister of Australia; 2014 Chair of G20



256 insight/el beblawi

An Insight, An Idea with Hazem El BeblawiA conversation with interim Prime Minister Hazem El Beblawi on the developments shaping Egypt's political and economic agenda during its current transition.



Hazem El Beblawi, Interim Prime Minister of Egypt

Interviewed byFareed Zakaria, Anchor, Fareed Zakaria - GPS, CNN, USA



Thursday 23 January


89 youth unemployment

The Millennial ChallengeHow can the public and private sectors address the youth unemployment crisis?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Educating through hands-on skills-building- Fostering an entrepreneurial mindset- Localizing work opportunities

The Global Shapers in Davos will be recognized for their achievements and drive to make a contribution to their communities.



Khalid A. Al Falih, President and Chief Executive Officer, Saudi Aramco, Saudi ArabiaMaria Fanjul, Chief Executive Officer, entradas.com, Spain; Global Shaper; Global Agenda Council on EuropeMuhtar A. Kent, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, The Coca-Cola Company, USAKlaus Kleinfeld, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Alcoa, USA; Chair of the Governors for Mining & Metals 2014; World Economic Forum USA Foundation Board MemberGuy Ryder, Director-General, International Labour Organization (ILO), Geneva

Chaired byRobert Greenhill, Managing Director, Chief Business Officer and Member of the Managing Board, World Economic Forum


88 nhk/japan

The Reshaping of Japan: Global ConsequencesFrom Abenomics to the Tokyo Olympics, Japan is back on the global stage. What are the global and regional implications?

Dimensions to be addressed- Reversing decades of deflation- Embarking on structural reform- Reinvigorating an innovation-driven economy- Global strategy for further economic growth

This session was developed in partnership with NHK.

Simultaneous interpretation in English and Japanese


Clayton Christensen, Professor of Business Administration, Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration, USAYoshiaki Fujimori, President and Chief Executive Officer, LIXIL Group Corporation, JapanYasuchika Hasegawa, President and Chief Executive Officer, Takeda Pharmaceutical, Japan; Global Agenda Council on JapanKishore Mahbubani, Dean, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore, Singapore; Global Agenda Council on ChinaJoseph E. Stiglitz, Professor, School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), Columbia University, USA

Moderated byHiroko Kuniya, Anchor and Presenter, Today's Close-Up, NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation), Japan; Global Agenda Council on Japan


90 thinking ahead/rebuilding states

Thinking Ahead with Young Global LeadersWhat are creative solutions to rebuilding nations for long-term stability?

Young Global Leaders give three short talks on what drives them to the forefront of global advocacy.

Learn about:- Resolving conflict through rock music- Fixing failed states- Engaging civil society in nation building


WithHisham El Khazindar, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Citadel Capital, Egypt; Young Global Leader; Global Agenda Council on the Arab WorldClare Lockhart, Director, ISE Center, USA; Young Global Leader; Global Agenda Council on Fragile States & Conflict PreventionDavid Rodin, Philosopher, University of Oxford, United Kingdom; Young Global Leader



Thursday 23 January


100 refugee run 4






WithPeter Brabeck-Letmathe, Chairman of the Board, Nestlé, Switzerland; World Economic Forum Foundation Board MemberErtharin Cousin*, Executive Director, United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), Rome


101 secular stagnation

The Secular Stagnation DilemmaIs the global economy in a period of secular stagnation and, if so, what can be done about it?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Liquidity glut versus savings surfeit- Fiscal stimuli versus austerity- Financial versus innovation crisis

Discussion LeadersMotoshige Itoh, Professor of Economics, University of Tokyo, JapanEdmund S. Phelps, Director, The Center on Capitalism and Society, Columbia University, USAAdam S. Posen, President, Peterson Institute for International Economics, USA; Global Agenda Council on the International Monetary SystemHélène Rey, Professor of Economics, London Business School, United Kingdom; Global Agenda Council on the International Monetary SystemKenneth Rogoff, Thomas D. Cabot Professor of Public Policy and Professor of Economics, Harvard University, USALawrence H. Summers, Charles W. Eliot University Professor, Harvard University, USA

Moderated byMartin Wolf, Associate Editor and Chief Economics Commentator, Financial Times, United Kingdom; Global Agenda Council on New Growth Models

12.30 - 13.45Turmhotel Victoria - Victoria

102 sustainable business

The DNA of Sustainable BusinessWhat does it take to be a high-performance, environmentally sustainable company?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Clarifying sustainability challenges- Understanding sustainable performance- Thinking creatively about new markets, products and services

Discussion LeadersFlemming Besenbacher, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Carlsberg, DenmarkAjit Gulabchand, Chairman and Managing Director, Hindustan Construction Company, IndiaPeder Holk Nielsen, President and Chief Executive Officer, Novozymes, Denmark; Global Agenda Council on Governance for SustainabilityDavid G. Rosenberg, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, AeroFarms, USA; Young Global Leader; Global Agenda Council on Water SecurityAchim Steiner*, Executive Director, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Nairobi; Global Agenda Council on Biodiversity & Natural Capital

Moderated byPeter Lacy, Managing Director, Strategy and Sustainability Services, Asia-Pacific, Accenture, People's Republic of China; Young Global Leader



Thursday 23 January


103 transition economies

The Civic Role of BusinessHow can the private sector help stabilize societies undergoing political and economic transitions?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Bolstering capacity of local human capital- Strengthening organizational norms to resist corruption- Providing resources for humanitarian response

Discussion LeadersMarwan M. Boodai, Chief Executive Officer, Boodai Corporation, KuwaitRobert G. Card, President and Chief Executive Officer, SNC-Lavalin Group, CanadaJean-Marie Guéhenno, Arnold Saltzman Professor of Professional Practice, Columbia University, USA; Global Agenda Council on Fragile States & Conflict PreventionJohn Dramani Mahama, President of GhanaJeffrey R. Tarr, Chief Executive Officer, DigitalGlobe, USAGeorge Yeo, Visiting Scholar, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore; World Economic Forum Foundation Board Member

Moderated byGemma Mortensen, Executive Director, Crisis Action, United Kingdom; Young Global Leader

RapporteurEduardo Martinez, President, The UPS Foundation, USA; Global Agenda Council on Catastrophic Risks

12.30 - 13.45Morosani Schweizerhof - Arvenstube

91 advanced manufacturing

The Rise of Advanced ManufacturingHow is advanced manufacturing transforming industries and markets?

Dimensions to be addressed :- New capabilities for advanced global value chains- Impact of additive manufacturing - Effect of digital manufacturing tools on assembly line workers- Impact of personalization on consumers, producers and policy-makers

Discussion LeadersRodney Brooks, Founder, Chairman and Chief Technical Officer, Rethink Robotics, USA; Technology PioneerOlof Faxander, President and Chief Executive Officer, Sandvik, SwedenNeil Gershenfeld, Director, The Center for Bits and Atoms, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USARay Johnson, Senior Vice-President and Chief Technology Officer, Lockheed Martin Corporation, USA; Global Agenda Council on Space SecurityAtul Mehta, Director, Global Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Services, International Finance Corporation (IFC), Washington DC; Global Agenda Council on Advanced Manufacturing

Moderated byJustine Cassell, Charles M. Geschke Director, Human Computer Interaction Institute, Carnegie Mellon University, USA; Global Agenda Council on Robotics & Smart Devices

12.30 - 13.45Hotel National - Dining Room

92 asia growth

Drivers of Equitable Growth in AsiaHow can Asian economies achieve the next stage of economic growth?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Enhancing cross-regional collaboration- Addressing income inequality- Mitigating regional tensions

Discussion LeadersSharan Burrow, General Secretary, International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), Brussels; Global Agenda Council on Governance for SustainabilityGregory L. Domingo, Secretary of Trade and Industry of the Philippines; Special Envoy of the President to the World Economic Forum Annual MeetingAngel Gurría, Secretary-General, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Paris; World Economic Forum Foundation Board Member; Global Agenda Council on Water SecurityJonathan Hursh, Executive Director and Founder, INCLUDED, People's Republic of China; Social EntrepreneurMustapa Mohamed, Minister of International Trade and Industry of MalaysiaSerge Pun, Chairman, Serge Pun & Associates (Myanmar), Myanmar

Moderated byWilliam H. Saito, Special Adviser, Cabinet Office of Japan; Young Global Leader



Thursday 23 January

12.30 - 13.45Hotel National - Salon Mignon

93 communicating science

Raising Science Literacy in SocietyFrom climate change to preventive care, how can science communicate more credibly and effectively with society?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Scientists as policy advisers- Funding needs versus need for independence- Tackling vested interests

Discussion LeadersDavid Christian, Professor of History, Macquarie University, AustraliaJeffrey M. Drazen, Editor-in-Chief, The New England Journal of Medicine, USA; Global Agenda Council on Personalized & Precision MedicineAlan Gershenfeld, Founder and President, E-Line Media, USAAlison Gopnik, Professor of Psychology, University of California, Berkeley, USAHenry Markram, Professor, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), SwitzerlandDan Shechtman, Professor, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Israel

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


94 currency context

The New Currency ContextWhat economic and political forces are reshaping global currency markets?

Dimensions to be addressed:- European and US debt crises- Chinese monetary reform- Monetary tapering in the US

Discussion LeadersMuhamad Chatib Basri, Minister of Finance of IndonesiaBarry Eichengreen, Professor of Economics and Political Science, University of California, Berkeley, USAHaruhiko Kuroda, Governor of the Bank of JapanLi Daokui, Director, Tsinghua University, People's Republic of China; Global Agenda Council on the International Monetary SystemMichael Noonan*, Minister of Finance of Ireland

Moderated byZanny Minton Beddoes, Economics Editor, The Economist, United Kingdom; Global Agenda Council on Fiscal Sustainability

12.30 - 13.45Morosani Posthotel - Post/Davoserstube

95 europe context

The New Europe ContextAhead of the 2014 elections, what challenges and transformations are reshaping the leadership context in Europe?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Rise of populist and nationalist movements- Priorities for fiscal and monetary reform- Drivers of global competitiveness

Discussion LeadersLászló Andor, Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion, European Commission, BrusselsAli Babacan, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic and Financial Affairs of TurkeyJyrki Katainen, Prime Minister of FinlandFredrik Reinfeldt, Prime Minister of SwedenMark Rutte, Prime Minister of the Netherlands

Moderated byRobin Niblett, Director, Chatham House, United Kingdom; Global Agenda Council on Europe



Thursday 23 January

12.30 - 13.45Morosani Posthotel - Arvenstube

96 government redesign

The Next State

What tools, technologies and models will shape the future of government and politics?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Crowdsourcing for data-driven policy-making- Connecting cities as hubs of innovative service delivery- Partnering with the private sector to provide targeted public services

Discussion LeadersRod A. Beckstrom, Chief Security Adviser, Samsung Electronics, USA; Global Agenda Council on the Future of the InternetPrithviraj Chavan*, Chief Minister of Maharashtra, IndiaPaul Kagame*, President of RwandaJoseph S. Nye Jr, University Distinguished Service Professor, Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard University, USA; Global Agenda Council on the Future of GovernmentPhilipp Rösler, Managing Director, World Economic Forum; Young Global LeaderRazeen Sally, Visiting Associate Professor, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore, Singapore; Global Agenda Council on Competitiveness

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

12.30 - 13.45InterContinental - Primula

97 health/do it yourself

Do-it-yourself HealthWhat blend of high- and low-tech innovations will inspire individuals to create wellness rather than just combat illness?

Dimensions to be addressed :- Creating an integrated approach to health- Empowering individuals through technology- Ensuring healthcare access for all

Discussion LeadersCharles Czeisler, Director, Division of Sleep Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Harvard University, USAPeter B. Gabriel, Founder, Real World, United KingdomMarc van Gelder, Chief Executive Officer, Mediq NV, NetherlandsRebecca D. Onie, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Health Leads, USA; Young Global LeaderEldar Shafir, William Stewart Tod Professor of Psychology and Public Affairs, Princeton University, USABernard J. Tyson, Chief Executive Officer, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, USA

Moderated byLinda P. Fried, Dean and DeLamar Professor of Public Health, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, USA; Global Agenda Council on Ageing


98 international trade

The New Rules of International TradeHow will the outcomes of the Bali Ministerial Conference impact plurilateral and mega-regional trade agreements?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Changing global value chains- Effectiveness of the WTO- Evolving role of investment - Geopolitical barriers and protectionism

WithAnabel González, Minister of Foreign Trade of Costa Rica; Global Agenda Council on Global Trade & FDI

Discussion LeadersRoberto Azevêdo, Director-General, World Trade Organization (WTO), GenevaJames Jay Barber, President, UPS International, UPS, USAKarel De Gucht*, Commissioner for Trade, European Commission, BrusselsEd Fast*, Minister of International Trade of CanadaMichael Froman, US Trade RepresentativeIldefonso Guajardo Villarreal, Secretary of Economy of MexicoMagali Silva, Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism of Peru

Moderated byMerit Janow, Dean, School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), Columbia University, USA



Thursday 23 January


99 open forum/2

Open Forum: Immigration – Welcome or Not?For over 200 million people, migrating to a foreign land represents the hope of a better life and valuable career experience. While viewed by some as an opportunity for development and a healthy source of skills on the job market, many people are concerned with irregular flows of migrants, the cost of integration and potential increase in criminal activity. With European migration on the rise, should governments improve their integration policies or impose barriers to entry?

- What best practices can assist countries to improve management of migration flows?- How have countries leveraged immigration for development?- What are the implications of stricter regulations vs integration policies?



Kofi Annan, Chairman, Kofi Annan Foundation, Switzerland; Secretary-General, United Nations (1997-2006)Wolfgang Lutz, Founder and Director, Wittgenstein Centre for Demography and Global Human Capital (IIASA, VID/ÖAW, WU), AustriaMartin Schulz, President, European Parliament, BrusselsPeter D. Sutherland, Chairman, Goldman Sachs International, United KingdomWilliam Lacy Swing, Director-General, International Organization for Migration (IOM), Geneva

Moderated byJanine di Giovanni, Middle East Editor, Newsweek, USA


104 globo/brics

BRICS in Midlife Crisis?Growth rates for Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa remain at half their pre-crisis levels, prompting concern that the golden age of emerging-market growth may be over.

How can the BRICS group recharge their respective growth models?

This session was developed in partnership with TV Globo.

Simultaneous interpretation in English, Portuguese and Russian


Palaniappan Chidambaram, Minister of Finance of IndiaLuciano Coutinho, President, Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES), BrazilArkady Dvorkovich, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian FederationPravin Gordhan, Minister of Finance of South AfricaLiu Mingkang, Distinguished Fellow, Fung Global Institute, Hong Kong SARGuido Mantega, Minister of Finance of Brazil

Moderated bySílio Boccanera, International Correspondent, TV Globo, Brazil


255 special address/netanyahu

Israel's Economic and Political OutlookSimultaneous interpretation in all languages


Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel

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



Thursday 23 January


113 religious politics

Power Sharing and Political IslamHow is political Islam dealing with the backlash it is suffering in the Arab world?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Rebuilding democratic confidence- Fostering an inclusive and effective political order- Countering religious extremism and sectarianism

Mohamed Ashmawey, Chief Executive Officer, Islamic Relief Worldwide, United KingdomAhmad Iravani, President and Executive Director, Center for the Study of Islam and the Middle East (CSIME), USAStéphane Lacroix, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Fondation Nationale des Sciences Politiques (Sciences Po), FranceAref A. Nayed, Director, Kalam Research and Media (KRM), LibyaMona Siddiqui, Professor of Islamic and Interreligious Studies, School of Divinity, University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom; Global Agenda Council on the Role of Faith

Moderated byGhassan Salamé, Dean, The Paris School of International Affairs, Institut d'Etudes Politiques, France


107 betazone/gaming

The World of Gaming

With sales of video games exceeding US$ 25 billion, how is gaming transforming the entertainment, education and social interactions of the next generation?

Daphne Bavelier, Professor, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Science and Geneva Neuroscience Center, University of Geneva, SwitzerlandAlan Gershenfeld, Founder and President, E-Line Media, USARina Onur Sirinoglu, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer, Peak Games, Turkey; Global Shaper

Moderated byPaola Antonelli, Senior Curator, Architecture and Design; Director, Research and Development, The Museum of Modern Art New York, USA; Global Agenda Council on Design & Innovation


109 ideaslab/oxford

IdeasLab: Data, Machines and the Human Factor with the University of OxfordWhat are the implications of data and machines for humanity's future?

Discover and debate in the IdeasLab:Idea 1: Future of machine intelligenceIdea 2: Building self-monitoring healthcare technology into everyday livesIdea 3: Citizen science beyond scienceIdea 4: Taking collective action in an online society

Discussion LeadersIan Goldin, Director and Professor, Oxford Martin School, University of Oxford, United KingdomChris Lintott, Researcher, Oxford Martin School, University of Oxford, United KingdomHelen Margetts, Director and Professor, Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford, United KingdomLionel Tarassenko, Professor of Electrical Engineering, University of Oxford, United Kingdom

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



Thursday 23 January


105 arctic

The Melting Arctic

With the Arctic warming twice as fast as the rest of the world, what will be the consequences for society, business and politics?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Understanding risks of environmental deprivation- Exploring opportunities of Arctic development- Mapping geopolitical fault lines


John Baird, Minister of Foreign Affairs of CanadaBørge Brende, Minister of Foreign Affairs of NorwayArkady Dvorkovich*, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian FederationJim Leape, Director-General, WWF International, World Wide Fund for Nature, Switzerland; Global Agenda Council on Biodiversity & Natural CapitalScott Minerd, Chief Investment Officer, Guggenheim Partners, USALaurence C. Smith, Professor and Chair, UCLA Department of Geography, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), USA; Global Agenda Council on the Arctic

Moderated byJeroen van der Veer, Executive Member of the Governing Board, European Institute of Innovation and Technology, Hungary; Global Agenda Council on New Energy Architecture


106 arts identity

Art and Identity

How are the arts influencing identity in a fragmented world?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Shifting definitions of community- Changing relationship between nation and citizen- Creating a new narrative for Europe


José Manuel Barroso, President, European Commission, BrusselsJames Cuno, President and Chief Executive Officer, J. Paul Getty Trust, USAOlafur Eliasson, Artist, Studio Olafur Eliasson, Germany; Young Global Leader AlumnusShirin Neshat, Artist, USAElif Shafak, Author, Turkey; Global Agenda Council on the Role of the Arts in Society

Moderated byMartin Roth, Director, Victoria and Albert Museum, United Kingdom


110 infrastructure imperative

The Infrastructure ImperativeHow can new financing mechanisms ensure that pressing infrastructure needs are met?

- infrastructure investment as a new asset class- partnerships for financing infrastructure - infrastructure development projects for economic development and job creation

Kirill Dmitriev, Chief Executive Officer, Russian Direct Investment Fund, Russian Federation; Young Global Leader; Global Agenda Council on RussiaDonald Kaberuka, President, African Development Bank (AfDB), Tunis; World Economic Forum Foundation Board Member; Global Agenda Council on AfricaKamal Nath, Minister of Urban Development and Minister of Parliamentary Affairs of IndiaDouglas L. Peterson, President and Chief Executive Officer, McGraw Hill Financial, USAHamish Tyrwhitt, Chief Executive Officer, Leighton Holdings, Australia; Global Agenda Council on Infrastructure

Moderated byGordon Brown, Chair, World Economic Forum Global Strategic Infrastructure Initiative; UN Special Envoy for Global Education; Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (2007-2010); Global Agenda Council on Infrastructure

RapporteurThomas Maier, Managing Director, Infrastructure, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), London; Global Agenda Council on Infrastructure



Thursday 23 January


112 regulation

Regulating InnovationHow should regulatory and policy frameworks be designed to foster science and technology-driven growth?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Funding and incubating new ventures - Reorienting intellectual property regimes- Rethinking tax incentives


Clayton Christensen, Professor of Business Administration, Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration, USAFrancis Gurry, Director-General, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Geneva; Global Agenda Council on the Intellectual Property SystemOmobola Johnson, Minister of Communication Technology of Nigeria; Global Agenda Council on AfricaAndrew N. Liveris, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The Dow Chemical Company, USA

Moderated byJohn Gapper, Columnist, Financial Times, United Kingdom


111 insight/sachs

An Insight an Idea with Jeffrey SachsA conversation with Jeffrey Sachs, Director of the Earth Institute at Columbia University, on the future of the development agenda.



Jeffrey D. Sachs, Director, The Earth Institute, Columbia University, USA

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


114 univision/drugs

The Drugs Dilemma: Consequences for Society, Politics and BusinessA polarizing debate over whether legalizing drugs is holding back progress on one of the world's most prominent health and security issues.

How can government, business and civil society work together to ensure that innovative and alternative policies are considered at the national and international level?

This session was developed in partnership with Univision.



Kofi Annan, Chairman, Kofi Annan Foundation, Switzerland; Secretary-General, United Nations (1997-2006)Otto Perez Molina, President of GuatemalaRick Perry, Governor of Texas, USAJuan Manuel Santos, President of the Republic of Colombia

Moderated byEnrique Acevedo, Anchor, Univision, USA



Thursday 23 January


108 healthcare innovation

Transforming HealthcareHow can the implementation of personalized medicine and digital health be accelerated?

Session objectives:- Map risks and opportunities- Explore the potential of big data- Address regulatory and investment barriers

Discussion LeadersFrancis S. Collins, Director, National Institutes of Health, USA; Global Agenda Council on Personalized & Precision MedicineVictor J. Dzau, President and Chief Executive Officer, Duke University Medical Center and Health System, Duke University, USA; Global Agenda Council on Personalized & Precision MedicineRyan Howard, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Practice Fusion, USA; Technology PioneerDavid Icke, Chief Executive Officer, MC10, USA; Technology PioneerOmar Ishrak, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Medtronic, USANick Leschly, President and Chief Executive Officer, bluebird bio, USA; Technology Pioneer

Facilitated byDavid B. Agus, Professor of Medicine and Engineering, USC Center for Applied Molecular Medicine, USA; Global Agenda Council on Personalized & Precision Medicine


116 insight/lagarde

An Insight, An Idea with Christine LagardeA conversation with IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde on how to tackle the challenges facing the global economy.



Christine Lagarde, Managing Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF), Washington DC; World Economic Forum Foundation Board Member

Interviewed byFrancine Lacqua, Editor-at-Large and Presenter, Bloomberg Television, United Kingdom


259 special address/peña nieto

Special Address



Special Address byEnrique Peña Nieto, President of Mexico; Young Global Leader Alumnus




Thursday 23 January



From Imagine to Iterate: Fabrication WorkshopLearn how to do precision fabrication of unique components, such as jewellery and optics, at the Fab Lab.



117 refugee run 5






WithAnthony Lake*, Executive Director, United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), New York


121 civic engagement

The New Citizen

How are new frontiers of civic engagement reshaping society, politics and business?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Citizen innovator: crowdsourcing solutions - Citizen regulator: decentralizing rule enforcement- Citizen policy-maker: enabling direct democracy

David Jones, Global Chief Executive Officer, Havas, USA; Young Global LeaderBirgitta Ohlsson*, Minister for European Union Affairs of Sweden; Young Global LeaderDhananjayan Sriskandarajah, Secretary-General, Civicus: World Alliance for Citizen Participation, South Africa; Young Global Leader; Global Agenda Council on the Role of Civil SocietyDon Tapscott, Adjunct Professor of Management, Joseph L. Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, Canada; Global Agenda Council on Informed Societies

Moderated byRobin Niblett, Director, Chatham House, United Kingdom; Global Agenda Council on Europe



Thursday 23 January


119 betazone/pugh

Swimming towards SuccessPioneer swimmer Lewis Pugh reveals the lessons he learned about leadership while swimming across the North Pole and in a lake on Mt Everest.

Lewis Pugh, Founder, Our Blue Future, South Africa; Young Global Leader

16.15 - 17.00Congress Centre - In front of Wisshorn WorkStudio

118 art walk 2

Art Walk 2

Join a guided tour of the exhibition featuring works by Andreas Gursky and Damien Hirst, led by Eckhard Schneider, General Director of the PinchukArtCentre.

Please meet in front of the Wisshorn WorkStudio room on the Middle level of the Congress Centre.


125 ideaslab/social entrepreneurs

IdeasLab: Bridging Gaps between Markets with Social EntrepreneursHow are social innovation models bridging gaps between the private sector and the base of the pyramid?

Discover and debate in the IdeasLab:Idea 1: Design and marketing aimed at untapped consumer demandIdea 2: Distribution models that go fartherIdea 3: Techniques to bring new talent into value chainsIdea 4: Technological platforms for connecting to the marketplace of ideas

Discussion LeadersDebbie Aung Din Taylor, Co-Founder, Proximity Designs, Myanmar; Social EntrepreneurJordan Kassalow, Founder and Co-Chairman, VisionSpring, USA; Social EntrepreneurMads Kjaer, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, MYC4, Denmark; Social EntrepreneurChuck Slaughter, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Living Goods, USA; Social Entrepreneur

Facilitated byRick Aubry, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, New Foundry Ventures, USA; Social Entrepreneur



Thursday 23 January


120 ceo series/talent scarcity

CEO Series: Tackling Talent ScarcityHow are employers rethinking their responsibility to invest in talent for the long term?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Improving partnerships with government and universities- Designing workplace opportunities for reskilling- Forecasting the skills needed in emerging sectors- Leveraging next-generation technologies and social media


Aneel Bhusri, Chief Executive Officer, Workday, USAPatrick G. De Maeseneire, Chief Executive Officer, Adecco Group, SwitzerlandChristopher J. Nassetta, President and Chief Executive Officer, Hilton Worldwide, USA; Global Agenda Council on Youth UnemploymentJames T. Riady, Chief Executive Officer, Lippo Group, IndonesiaGuy Ryder, Director-General, International Labour Organization (ILO), Geneva

Moderated byNitin Nohria, Dean, Harvard Business School, USA; Global Agenda Council on the Role of Business


122 development partnership

Breaking Silos in DevelopmentWhat actors, networks and partnerships will define and drive progress in development?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Emerging economies and South-South partnerships- Next-generation public-private partnerships- Innovative financing with entrepreneurs and investors

Seth F. Berkley, Chief Executive Officer, GAVI Alliance, SwitzerlandPeter Brabeck-Letmathe, Chairman of the Board, Nestlé, Switzerland; World Economic Forum Foundation Board MemberJustine Greening, Secretary of State for International Development of the United KingdomJakaya M. Kikwete, President of TanzaniaLuis Alberto Moreno, President, Inter-American Development Bank, Washington DC; World Economic Forum Foundation Board MemberOlof Persson, President and Chief Executive Officer, Volvo, Sweden

Moderated byJohn McArthur, Senior Fellow, United Nations Foundation, USA; Young Global Leader; Global Agenda Council on Poverty & Sustainable Development


124 humanities digital

Humanities in the Digital AgeIn an increasingly digital world, what is the future of the humanities?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Examining relevance of a liberal arts education- Infusing values of the humanities into the economy- Engaging digital natives in designing the humanities of tomorrow


Drew Gilpin Faust, President, Harvard University, USADavid M. Rubenstein, Co-Founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer, Carlyle Group, USA, and Co-Chair of the Governors Meeting for Investors 2014Wang Hui, Professor of Modern Chinese Thought and Literature, Department of Chinese Language and Literature, Tsinghua University, People's Republic of China

Moderated byJames Cuno, President and Chief Executive Officer, J. Paul Getty Trust, USA



Thursday 23 January


126 syria crisis

The Humanitarian Crisis in SyriaA staggering 52% of the Syrian refugee population, which now exceeds 2.2 million, are children.

What more can the international community do to respond to this urgent humanitarian crisis?


Introduced byNonny de la Peña, Annenberg Fellow, University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts, USA

Baroness Valerie Amos, Undersecretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs; Emergency Relief Coordinator, United Nations, New York; Global Agenda Council on Catastrophic RisksAntonio Guterres, UN High Commissioner for Refugees, GenevaPeter Maurer, President, International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), GenevaNasser Sami Judeh, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

Moderated byLord Mark Malloch-Brown, Chairman, Europe, Middle East and Africa, FTI Consulting, United Kingdom

RapporteurElissa Golberg, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Canada to the United Nations, Geneva; Young Global Leader; Global Agenda Council on Fragile States & Conflict Prevention


123 education

The Future of LearningHow are basic and higher education models responding to advances in online learning and social technology?

Session objectives:- Rethink incentive and grading schemes- Explore combining online and presence learning- Build capacity for local adoption

Discussion LeadersJohn Fallon, Chief Executive Officer, Pearson, United KingdomDaphne Koller, Co-Founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer, Coursera, USA; Technology Pioneer; Global Agenda Council on the Future of UniversitiesFred van Leeuwen, General Secretary, Education International, BelgiumZach Sims, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Codecademy, USA; Technology PioneerSubra Suresh, President, Carnegie Mellon University, USA

Facilitated byTim Brown, Chief Executive Officer, IDEO, USA; Global Agenda Council on Design & Innovation

RapporteurJamie McAuliffe*, President and Chief Executive Officer, Education For Employment (EFE), USA; Social Entrepreneur; Global Agenda Council on Youth Unemployment


127 cctv/coopetition

China, Europe, US: The Coopetition ChallengeConnected as never before, how will competition and collaboration among China, Europe and the United States reshape the world?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Assessing China's outbound investment impact- Contending for geopolitical influence in the Asia-Pacific region- Implications of the US fiscal crisis and Eurozone debt crisis- Competing for talent, resources and value-added products

This session was developed in partnership with CCTV.



Lloyd C. Blankfein, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Goldman Sachs Group, USANick Clegg, Deputy Prime Minister of the United KingdomAngel Gurría, Secretary-General, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Paris; World Economic Forum Foundation Board Member; Global Agenda Council on Water SecurityJoseph S. Nye Jr, University Distinguished Service Professor, Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard University, USA; Global Agenda Council on the Future of GovernmentWang Jianlin, Chairman, Dalian Wanda Group, People's Republic of China

Moderated byRui Chenggang, Director and Anchor, China Central Television, People's Republic of China



Thursday 23 January


128 insight/stern

An Insight, An Idea with Lord SternA conversation with leading climate economist Lord Stern on cooperation towards low-carbon growth.



Lord Nicholas Stern, President, The British Academy, United Kingdom

Interviewed byJames Harding, Director, BBC News and Current Affairs, BBC News, United Kingdom


129 leading cities

Learning from Leading CitiesWhat can enterprises and economies learn from high-performance cities?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Building resilience into complex systems- Designing finance and implementation partnerships- Rethinking civic engagement

Discussion LeadersColin Dyer, President and Chief Executive Officer, Jones Lang LaSalle, USACaroline Ghosn, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Levo, USA; Global ShaperMpho Parks Tau, Executive Mayor of Johannesburg, South AfricaRazeen Sally, Visiting Associate Professor, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore, Singapore; Global Agenda Council on CompetitivenessAlexander Stubb, Minister of European Affairs and Foreign Trade of Finland; Young Global Leader

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


131 betazone/universe

The Universe UnveiledNobel Laureate in physics Brian Schmidt and astrophysicist Chris Lintott reveal the hidden truths of our galaxies, stars and planets, and the history and fate of our universe.

Chris Lintott, Researcher, Oxford Martin School, University of Oxford, United KingdomBrian Schmidt, Professor, Australian National University, Australia

Moderated byLord Martin Rees, Astronomer Royal and Fellow, Trinity College, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom



Thursday 23 January


132 pacific alliance

The Promise of the Pacific AllianceDifferent regional paradigms have emerged in Latin America's quest for sustainable and inclusive growth. With the Pacific Alliance capturing greater global attention, will it be able to meet the growth expectations of its members?



Luis Miguel Castilla Rubio, Minister of Economy and Finance of PeruFelipe Larraín Bascuñán, Minister of Finance of ChileEnrique Peña Nieto, President of Mexico; Young Global Leader AlumnusJuan Manuel Santos, President of the Republic of Colombia

Moderated byAlicia Bárcena Ibarra, Executive Secretary, United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), Santiago; Global Agenda Council on Latin America


133 competitive europe

Closing Europe's Competitiveness GapHow are Europe's leaders transitioning from crisis response to crafting a long-term strategy for competitiveness?



José Manuel Barroso, President, European Commission, BrusselsJoe Kaeser, President and Chief Executive Officer, Siemens, GermanyEnda Kenny, Taoiseach of IrelandEnrico Letta, Prime Minister of ItalyFredrik Reinfeldt, Prime Minister of Sweden

Chaired byLionel Barber, Editor, Financial Times, United Kingdom


134 open forum/3

Open Forum: Ethical Capitalism – Worth a Try?Capitalism lifted 1 billion people out of poverty in 20 years but, today, society is discontent. Some believe the neo-liberal capitalist model needs shaking up, and that regulators, supervisors and corporate governance managers have failed those they are meant to protect. Western economic and social crises are pointing to the bankruptcy of the capitalist model. Yet the question remains: What is the alternative?

- Is the ethos of capitalism unethical? What are its economic and policy structures?- Who needs to lead the effort for society to act for the common good?



Stanley M. Bergman, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Henry Schein, USAPeter Brabeck-Letmathe, Chairman of the Board, Nestlé, Switzerland; World Economic Forum Foundation Board MemberSir Martin Sorrell, Chief Executive Officer, WPP, United KingdomIgnazio Visco, Governor of the Bank of ItalyJasmine Whitbread, Chief Executive Officer, Save the Children International, United Kingdom; Global Agenda Council on Poverty & Sustainable DevelopmentMuhammad Yunus, Chairman, Yunus Centre, Bangladesh

Moderated byZanny Minton Beddoes, Economics Editor, The Economist, United Kingdom; Global Agenda Council on Fiscal Sustainability



Thursday 23 January

19.00 - 20.00Congress Centre - Congress Hall Lobby

135 tianjin reception

Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2014 ReceptionTianjin will once again host the Annual Meeting of the New Champions on 10-12 September 2014. Vice-Mayor Ren Xuefen cordially invites you to enjoy Chinese delicacies and classical and modern music.

20.00 - 22.00Hotel Seehof - Salon Kirchner

136 china centre stage

China Takes Centre StageWith China's growing influence on the global stage, how are domestic and international perceptions changing?

Discussion LeadersChan YuenYing, Director and Professor, Journalism and Media Studies Centre, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR; Global Agenda Council on Informed SocietiesFrederick Kempe, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Atlantic Council, USA; Global Agenda Council on the United StatesNeil Shen Nan Peng, Founding and Managing Partner, Sequoia Capital China, Hong Kong SARLord J. Adair Turner, Senior Fellow, The Institute for New Economic Thinking (INET), United KingdomZhang Xin, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, SOHO China, People's Republic of China; Young Global Leader Alumnus

Moderated byYang Lan, Chairperson, Sun Media Group, People's Republic of China

20.00 - 22.00InterContinental - Turmalin/Adular/Quarz

137 europe renaissance

Fostering Europe's Next Renaissance"The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short, but in setting our aim too low, and achieving our mark."-- Michelangelo

What will it take for Europe to realize a second Renaissance?

- new renaissance people of Europe - the creative and competitive hot spots in Europe- new "brand" Europe

Discussion LeadersJosé Manuel Barroso, President, European Commission, BrusselsBono*, Lead Singer, U2; Co-Founder, (RED); Co-Founder, ONE, IrelandRajeeb Dey, Chief Executive Officer, Enternships.com, United Kingdom; Young Global LeaderOlafur Eliasson, Artist, Studio Olafur Eliasson, Germany; Young Global Leader AlumnusMartin Roth, Director, Victoria and Albert Museum, United KingdomXavier Sala-i-Martin, Professor of Economics, Columbia University, USA; Global Agenda Council on Competitiveness

Moderated bySylvie Kauffmann, Editorial Director, Le Monde, France



Thursday 23 January


138 happiness

The Importance of Being Happy"Happiness is the meaning and the purpose of life, the whole aim and end of human existence."-- Aristotle

Why is the pursuit of happiness so critical for our world and that of future generations?

Discussion LeadersSigal Barsade, Joseph Frank Bernstein Professor of Management, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, USAKlaus Kleinfeld, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Alcoa, USA; Chair of the Governors for Mining & Metals 2014; World Economic Forum USA Foundation Board MemberMichael E. Porter, Bishop William Lawrence University Professor, Harvard Business School, USAMatthieu Ricard, President and Co-Founder, Karuna-Shechen, FranceJeffrey D. Sachs, Director, The Earth Institute, Columbia University, USAJoseph E. Stiglitz, Professor, School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), Columbia University, USA

Moderated byErik Schatzker, Anchor and Editor-at-Large, Bloomberg Television, USA


139 health

Rethinking Health

What are the secrets to staying healthy in a demanding world?

Discussion LeadersSteve Cole, Professor of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), USACharles Czeisler, Director, Division of Sleep Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Harvard University, USANoreena Hertz, Professor, Centre for the Study of Decision-Making, University College London (UCL), United Kingdom; Young Global Leader AlumnusJeremy Nicholson, Head, Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, United KingdomAndrew Thompson, Chief Executive Officer, Proteus Digital Health, USA; Technology Pioneer

Moderated byPeter Salovey, President, Yale University, USA

20.00 - 22.00Hotel Sunstar Park - Jacobshorn

140 latin america dinner

Latin America Looks AheadHow is Latin America paving the way for an era of inclusive growth?

Discussion LeadersRicardo Martinelli, President of PanamaEnrique Peña Nieto, President of Mexico; Young Global Leader AlumnusOtto Perez Molina, President of GuatemalaJuan Manuel Santos, President of the Republic of Colombia

Moderated byLuis Alberto Moreno, President, Inter-American Development Bank, Washington DC; World Economic Forum Foundation Board Member



Thursday 23 January

20.00 - 22.00Kongress Hotel - Restaurant

141 leadership lessons

Lessons in Leadership"Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other."-- John F. Kennedy

What small steps lead to great leadership?

Discussion LeadersClayton Christensen, Professor of Business Administration, Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration, USAWilliam W. George, Professor of Management Practice, Harvard Business School, Harvard University, USA; World Economic Forum USA Foundation Board MemberYawa Hansen-Quao, Founding Director, Leading Ladies' Network, Ghana; Global ShaperGemma Mortensen, Executive Director, Crisis Action, United Kingdom; Young Global LeaderJames G. Stavridis, Dean, The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University, USA

Moderated byDov Seidman, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, LRN, USA


142 living

Rethinking Living

What could life be like 50 years from now?

Discover and debate with experts in robotics, Internet addiction and urban technology.

Discussion LeadersJacob Schmuley Botach, Founder, This World, USAChan Heng-Chee, Chairman, Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities, Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), Singapore; Global Agenda Council on UrbanizationMatt Damon*, Actor and Co-Founder, Water.org, USAHelen Margetts, Director and Professor, Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford, United KingdomReem Mouazzen, Founder, Filfil Smart Phone App, USA; Global ShaperGerhard Schmitt, Founding Director, Singapore-ETH Centre, SingaporeYang Guang-Zhong, Director, The Hamlyn Centre, Imperial College London, United Kingdom

Moderated byIan Goldin, Director and Professor, Oxford Martin School, University of Oxford, United Kingdom

20.00 - 22.00InterContinental - Primula

143 meet the authors

Meet the Authors

"A book must be an ice-axe to break the seas frozen inside our soul."-- Franz Kafka

Biography, fiction, popular science and politics -- what's next on the radar of the authors of today's top reads?

Discussion LeadersAnat Admati, George G. C. Parker Professor of Finance and Economics, Stanford Graduate School of Business, USA; Global Agenda Council on New Economic ThinkingAdam Grant, Professor of Management, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, USAElif Shafak, Author, Turkey; Global Agenda Council on the Role of the Arts in SocietyMona Siddiqui, Professor of Islamic and Interreligious Studies, School of Divinity, University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom; Global Agenda Council on the Role of FaithT. J. Stiles, Author and Historian, USA

Moderated byGideon Rachman, Associate Editor, Chief Foreign Affairs Commentator, Financial Times, United Kingdom



Thursday 23 January

20.00 - 22.00Sheraton Waldhuus - Sertig / Dischma

144 nobel laureates/science

The State of the World with Nobel Laureates in ScienceJoin Nobel Prize winners for an informal conversation on the key scientific imperatives for 2014.

Discussion LeadersElizabeth Blackburn, Professor, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), USAH. Robert Horvitz, David Koch Professor, Department of Biology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA; Global Agenda Council on Neuroscience & BehaviourTim Hunt, Professor, Cancer Research UK, United KingdomWolfgang Ketterle, John D. MacArthur Professor of Physics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USABrian Schmidt, Professor, Australian National University, AustraliaDan Shechtman, Professor, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Israel

Moderated byHelga Nowotny, President, European Research Council (2010-2013), Austria



Friday 24 January


145 ethics breakfast 2

Stop to Think: Environmental StewardshipHow can we ensure that environmental stewardship is integral to our economic activities and choices?

WithYvan Allaire, Executive Chair of the Board of Directors, Institute for Governance of Public and Private Organizations (IGOPP), Canada; Global Agenda Council on the Role of BusinessJulia Marton-Lefèvre, Director-General, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), SwitzerlandStewart Wallis, Executive Director, New Economics Foundation, United Kingdom; Global Agenda Council on Values


147 child development

A Good Start in Life

What factors have critical implications for the skills and development of our children and future generations?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Link between nutrition, health and well-being- Role of early childhood and primary education- Impact of socio-economic environments

George Barrett, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Cardinal Health, USAJamie Cooper-Hohn, Chair, The Children's Investment Fund Foundation, United KingdomAlison Gopnik, Professor of Psychology, University of California, Berkeley, USAAnthony Lake, Executive Director, United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), New York

Moderated byNigel Chapman, Chief Executive Officer, Plan International, United Kingdom


146 betazone/human brain

The Human Brain

The US BRAIN Initiative and the European Human Brain Project share their latest developments in the quest to understand the human brain, and the subsequent rise of breakthrough technologies for simulation, visualization and big data.

Thomas R. Insel, Director, National Institute of Mental Health, USAHenry Markram, Professor, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland

Moderated byAllan Jones, Chief Executive Officer, Allen Institute for Brain Science, USA; Global Agenda Council on Neuroscience & Behaviour



Friday 24 January


152 ideaslab/cambridge

IdeasLab: Adapting to Climate Change with the University of CambridgeWhat technological and policy innovations will help humanity adapt to a climate-changed world?

Discover and debate in the IdeasLab:Idea 1: Predicting glacier and ice sheet changesIdea 2: Working with nature to manage riskIdea 3: Preparing for ramifications of geo-engineering

Introduced bySir Leszek Borysiewicz, Vice-Chancellor, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom; Global Agenda Council on the Future of Universities

Discussion LeadersJulian Dowdeswell, Director, Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge, United KingdomJon Hutton, Honorary Fellow, University of Cambridge, United KingdomLord Martin Rees, Astronomer Royal and Fellow, Trinity College, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom

Facilitated byAron Cramer, President and Chief Executive Officer, Business for Social Responsibility (BSR), USA; Global Agenda Council on the Role of Civil Society


153 ideaslab/max planck

IdeasLab: Human-centred Economics with the Max Planck SocietyHow can insights into neurobiology, psychology, economics and evolutionary theory help build more human-centred economic systems?

Discover and debate in the IdeasLab:Idea 1: The delicate evolution of human cooperationIdea 2: Simple decision strategies for complex environmentsIdea 3: The psychology and neurobiology of pro-social motivation and cooperationIdea 4: Caring economics to transcend cooperation failures

Introduced byPeter Gruss, President, Max Planck Society for the Advancement of Science, Germany

Discussion LeadersManfred Milinski, Director, Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Biology, GermanyLael Schooler, Senior Researcher, Center for Adaptive Behavior and Cognition, Max Planck Institute for Human Development, GermanyTania Singer, Director, Department of Social Neuroscience, Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences, GermanyDennis J. Snower, President, Kiel Institute for the World Economy, Germany

Facilitated byRobert A. Johnson, Executive Director, Institute for New Economic Thinking (INET), USA; Global Agenda Council on New Economic Thinking


148 china outlook

The China Outlook

How will recent financial, economic and social reforms in China impact the global economy in 2014?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Financial reform and local debt-reduction initiatives- Trends in Chinese outbound investment- Striking a balance between investment and consumption



Victor L. L. Chu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, First Eastern Investment Group, Hong Kong SAR; World Economic Forum Foundation Board Member; Global Agenda Council on JapanLi Daokui, Director, Tsinghua University, People's Republic of China; Global Agenda Council on the International Monetary SystemNeil Shen Nan Peng, Founding and Managing Partner, Sequoia Capital China, Hong Kong SARZhang Xiaoqiang, Vice-Chairman, National Development and Reform Commission, People's Republic of China

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



Friday 24 January


150 energy agenda

The Global Energy AgendaHow can economies build energy strategies for sustained growth, competitiveness and security?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Rethinking energy markets and energy subsidies- Exploring new energy and climate frameworks- Achieving progress on universal energy access

Robert Dudley, Group Chief Executive, BP, United KingdomJosé Manuel Entrecanales Domecq*, President and Chief Executive Officer, Acciona, SpainYorihiko Kojima, Chairman of the Board, Mitsubishi Corporation, JapanLin Boqiang, Director, China Center for Energy Economics Research (CCEER), Xiamen University, People's Republic of China; Global Agenda Council on Energy SecurityEmilio Lozoya Austin, Chief Executive Officer, Pemex - Petroleos Mexicanos, Mexico; Young Global LeaderGérard Mestrallet, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, GDF SUEZ, FranceRob Portman*, Senator from Ohio (Republican), USA

Moderated byDavid G. Victor, Professor, University of California, San Diego (UCSD), USA; Global Agenda Council on Energy Security


151 hyperconnected markets

Money and Markets in a Hyperconnected WorldFrom trading currencies to tracking Twitter trends, how are digital and social technologies transforming markets?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Achieving transparency and efficiency gains- Reaching fringe populations with mobile technology- Responding to cyber risk and digital misinformation


Ajay S. Banga, President and Chief Executive Officer, MasterCard, USASendhil Mullainathan, Professor of Economics, Harvard University, USA; Young Global Leader; Global Agenda Council on Neuroscience & BehaviourOscar Onyema, Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), NigeriaRobert J. Shiller, Sterling Professor of Economics, Yale University, USA

Moderated byRobert Cox, Global Editor-in-Chief, Thomson Reuters Breakingviews.com, USA


149 cnbc/monetary policy

The Future of Monetary PolicyCentral banks around the world took extraordinary measures to reboot the global economy. What are efficient and responsible options for ending monetary stimulus?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Communicating with the market- Moderating employment implications- Mitigating global ramifications

This session was developed in partnership with CNBC.


Thomas J. Jordan, Chairman of the Governing Board, Swiss National Bank, SwitzerlandHaruhiko Kuroda, Governor of the Bank of JapanGeorge Osborne, Chancellor of the Exchequer of the United KingdomWolfgang Schäuble*, Federal Minister of Finance of GermanyLawrence H. Summers, Charles W. Eliot University Professor, Harvard University, USAAlexandre Tombini, Governor of the Central Bank of Brazil

Moderated byGeoff Cutmore, Anchor, CNBC, United Kingdom



Friday 24 January


154 social innovation agenda

Pushing Boundaries through Social InnovationHow is social innovation transforming business strategy?

Session objectives:- Identify gaps in public and social services- Mobilize intrapreneurship towards societal goals- Build a network of social innovators- Engage policy-makers in shaping development

Discussion LeadersJaime I. Ayala, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Hybrid Social Solutions (HSSi), Philippines; Social EntrepreneurJane Marie Chen, Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer, Embrace Innovations, USA; Young Global LeaderSteve Davis, President and Chief Executive Officer, PATH, USA; Global Agenda Council on the Role of Civil SocietyNicholas O'Donohoe, Chief Executive Officer, Big Society Capital, United Kingdom; Global Agenda Council on Social InnovationAndrew Zimmerman, President and Chief Executive Officer, frog, USA



156 insight/nooyi

An Insight, An Idea with Indra NooyiA conversation with PepsiCo Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Indra Nooyi on leadership in a changing world



Indra Nooyi, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, PepsiCo, USA; World Economic Forum Foundation Board Member

Interviewed byAndy Serwer, Managing Editor, Fortune Magazine, USA


155 creative mind/eliasson

Inside the Creative Mind: Olafur EliassonAn intimate interview with award-winning artist Olafur Eliasson on creating large-scale immersive environments that incorporate light, water and air temperature for maximum effect. His works include The New York City Waterfalls and Little Sun.


Olafur Eliasson, Artist, Studio Olafur Eliasson, Germany; Young Global Leader Alumnus

Interviewed byYana Peel, Chief Executive Officer, Intelligence Squared, Hong Kong SAR; Young Global Leader; Global Agenda Council on the Role of the Arts in Society



Friday 24 January


157 refugee run 6








From Consumers to Creators: Moulding and Casting WorkshopLearn how to manufacture parts at the Fab Lab.



254 peres award

Celebrating the "Spirit of Davos"The World Economic Forum honours Shimon Peres for his long-standing commitment to its mission and his contributions to the Annual Meeting programme for more than two decades.



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

Special Remarks byShimon Peres, President of Israel



Friday 24 January


159 betazone/cousteau

Reconnecting to NatureExplorer and producer Céline Cousteau shares inspiring stories from her adventures around the world on her quest to reconnect humans to the environment.

Céline Cousteau, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, CauseCentric Productions, France; Global Agenda Council on Oceans


183 us competitiveness

Securing US CompetitivenessHow will the United States return to a path of long-term growth and competitiveness?

Dimensions to be addressed: - Fostering bipartisan cooperation- Reaching a viable fiscal solution - Advancing regional trade agreements

Eric I. Cantor, Majority Leader and Congressman from Virginia (Republican), 7th District, USABob Corker*, Senator from Tennessee (Republican), USAGlenn H. Hutchins, Co-Founder, Silver Lake, USAMichael E. Porter, Bishop William Lawrence University Professor, Harvard Business School, USARob Portman, Senator from Ohio (Republican), USA

Moderated byAndrew R. Sorkin, Columnist, The New York Times, USA; Young Global Leader Alumnus


260 special address/cameron

Special Address




Special Address byDavid Cameron, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom



Friday 24 January


160 well-being/design

Creating Healthier OutcomesHow can the integration of technology, psychology and design lead to healthier lifestyles?

Session objectives:- Understand drivers of rational and irrational human behaviour- Explore media, technology and design as agents of change- Devise policy incentives for behavioural change

Discussion LeadersGregory Hodkinson, Chairman-Elect, Arup Group, ItalyDominic King, NIHR and the London Deanery Clinical Lecturer, Imperial College London, United KingdomLisa MacCallum, Vice-President, Access to Sport, Nike, USA; Young Global Leader; Global Agenda Council on Well-being & Mental HealthMichael F. Neidorff, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Centene Corporation, USAAlison Redford, Premier of Alberta, CanadaMalvinder Mohan Singh, Executive Chairman, Fortis Healthcare, India; Chair of the Governors for Global Health and Healthcare Industry for 2013; Young Global Leader Alumnus

Facilitated byArianna Huffington, President and Editor-in-Chief, The Huffington Post Media Group, USA


162 climate poverty

Changing the Climate for Growth and DevelopmentAn unprecedented international effort will be made in September during the UN General Assembly to energize leaders to successfully negotiate a climate change agreement and set new goals for ending extreme poverty globally.

How can government and business work together to ensure that this extraordinary effort leads to action?



Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General, United Nations, New YorkWilliam H. Gates III, Co-Chair, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, USAJim Yong Kim, President, The World Bank, Washington DCNgozi Okonjo-Iweala, Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finance of NigeriaPaul Polman, Chief Executive Officer, Unilever, United KingdomErna Solberg, Prime Minister of Norway

Chaired byMishal Husain, Anchor and Reporter, BBC, United Kingdom


161 bbc/us power

BBC World Debate: The Future of US PowerSyria, shutdown, Snowden and surveillance: has America lost touch with the world?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Global impact of the inconsistent US political system- Risks of declining US engagement in the Middle East- Geopolitical implications of a multipolar world

This session was developed in partnership with the BBC.


Turki Al Faisal Al Saud, Prince of Saudi Royal Family; Chairman, King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies, Saudi ArabiaJohn McCain, Senator from Arizona (Republican), USAAlexey Pushkov, Author, Anchor and Executive Producer, Postscript TV Show, TV-Center (TVC), Russian Federation

Moderated byNik Gowing, Main Presenter, BBC World News, United Kingdom



Friday 24 January


251 germany outlook

The Germany Outlook

What can Europe and the world expect from Germany's new coalition government?



Wolfgang Schäuble, Federal Minister of Finance of Germany

Interviewed byPeter Limbourg, Director-General, Deutsche Welle, Germany


163 thinking ahead/e-collaboration

Thinking Ahead with the Young Global LeadersTechnology is disrupting the way we live, work and collaborate.

Young Global Leaders give three short talks on how technology is shaping our future.

Learn about:- Machine vs human learning- A new vision for collective fundraising- The mobile phone revolution in Africa


WithJeremy Howard, Founder, Strategic Data Science, USA; Young Global LeaderJessica Jackley, Venture Partner, Collaborative Fund, USA; Young Global LeaderAlan Knott-Craig, Founder, Project Isizwe, South Africa; Young Global Leader


171 refugee run 7








Friday 24 January


164 africa investment

New Investment Trends in AfricaHow are new financing trends in sub-Saharan Africa reshaping investment, growth and development?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Rising local and regional capital markets- Growing bond, remittance and capital flows- Emerging tech-smart financial infrastructure

Discussion LeadersMonhla Wilma Hlahla, Chairman of the Board, Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa (IDC), South AfricaBenno Ndulu, Governor of the Bank of TanzaniaNjuguna S. Ndungu, Governor of the Central Bank of KenyaStephen Olabisi Onasanya, Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, First Bank of Nigeria, NigeriaAshish J. Thakkar, Founder, Mara Group & Mara Foundation, United Arab Emirates; Young Global Leader; Global Agenda Council on Africa

Moderated byTrevor Manuel, Minister of the National Planning Commission (NPC) of South Africa; Global Agenda Council on New Growth Models

12.30 - 13.45Morosani Posthotel - Poststube

165 commodity supercycle

Ending the Supercycle?Is the recent plunge in commodity prices cyclical or is the rally of the past decade truly broken?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Demand implications of slow growth in China- Supply implications of shale-gas discoveries- Long-term effects of greater resource efficiency

Discussion LeadersMarc Holtzman, Chairman, Meridian Capital Asia, Hong Kong SARSiv Jensen, Minister of Finance of NorwayLin Boqiang, Director, China Center for Energy Economics Research (CCEER), Xiamen University, People's Republic of China; Global Agenda Council on Energy SecurityRodrigo Vergara Montes, Governor of the Central Bank of Chile

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


166 food value chains

From Farm to Fork

With billions of tons of food wasted every year, how can smarter supply chains help address global food security?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Improving regulations and border controls- Strengthening infrastructure- Informing and incentivizing consumers

Discussion LeadersAkinwumi Ayodeji Adesina*, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development of NigeriaJohn Manners-Bell, Chief Executive Officer, Transport Intelligence, United Kingdom; Global Agenda Council on Logistics & Supply Chain SystemsJerome Peribere, President and Chief Executive Officer, Sealed Air Corp., USAJaidev R. Shroff, Chief Executive Officer, United Phosphorus (UPL), India

Moderated byPeter Bakker, President, World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), Switzerland; Global Agenda Council on Governance for Sustainability



Friday 24 January

12.30 - 13.45Central Sporthotel - Säumerstube

167 impact investing

The Power of Impact InvestingHow is impact investing reshaping corporate strategy, public policy and community development?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Aligning corporate and societal objectives- Defining and delivering public goods- Crafting social innovation ecosystems

This session is linked to initiatives and communities of the Forum. Michael Drexler is available to brief participants.

Discussion LeadersFazle Hasan Abed, Founder and Chairperson, BRAC, Bangladesh; Social Entrepreneur; Global Agenda Council on the Role of Civil SocietyGao Xiqing, President and Vice-Chairman, China Investment Corporation (CIC), People's Republic of ChinaJessica Jackley, Venture Partner, Collaborative Fund, USA; Young Global LeaderJudith Rodin, President, Rockefeller Foundation, USA; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2014Eytan Stibbe, Founding Partner, Vital Capital Fund, Switzerland

Moderated byNeal Keny-Guyer, Chief Executive Officer, Mercy Corps, USA


169 population dynamics

Population, Poverty and ProsperitySmall differences in family planning can have a dramatic effect on population numbers over time and drastically improve the quality of life for millions.

What new approaches can change the course of this trajectory to break the cycle of poverty, poor health and lack of education?

Discussion LeadersTedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus*, Minister of Foreign Affairs of EthiopiaDavid E. Bloom, Clarence James Gamble Professor of Economics and Demography, Harvard School of Public Health, Harvard University, USA; Global Agenda Council on Education & SkillsHelene D. Gayle, President and Chief Executive Officer, CARE USA, USA; Global Agenda Council on Poverty & Sustainable DevelopmentPrecious Moloi-Motsepe, Executive Chairperson, Motsepe Foundation, South Africa; Global Agenda Council on Population GrowthKavita N. Ramdas, Representative, Ford Foundation, India; Global Agenda Council on IndiaMacky Sall, President of Senegal

Moderated byAkudo Anyanwu Ikemba, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Friends Africa (Friends of the Global Fund Africa), Nigeria; Young Global Leader

12.30 - 13.45Hotel Seehof - Salon Kirchner

170 power infrastructure

The Great Power ShiftHow are new trends in energy supply and demand reshaping the way economies are powered?

Dimensions to be addressed:- New demand-side and distributed energy solutions- Shifting frontiers of renewable energy supply- Potential of smart regulation in enabling energy transitions

Discussion LeadersJun Arai, Representative Director and Chief Operating Officer, Showa Shell Sekiyu, Japan; Renewable Energy Community Leader 2013 and Co-Chair of the Governors Meeting for the Electricity SystemGina McCarthy, Administrator, US Environmental Protection Agency, USAGünther H. Oettinger, Commissioner, Energy, European Commission, BrusselsHenrik Poulsen, Chief Executive Officer, DONG Energy, DenmarkIgnacio Sánchez Galán, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Iberdrola, SpainTulsi Tanti, Chairman, Suzlon Energy, India

Moderated byJohn Gapper, Columnist, Financial Times, United Kingdom



Friday 24 January

12.30 - 13.45Hotel Derby - Dischma

172 values shifts

Reshaping Values

How are shifting attitudes towards religion reshaping social norms and values?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Challenging traditional hierarchies and institutions- Transforming social politics and human rights- Advocating moral leadership in economics

Discussion LeadersJeanne Bourgault, President, Internews, USAPinchas Goldschmidt*, Chief Rabbi and President, Conference of European Rabbis, Russian FederationKevin Jenkins, President and Chief Executive Officer, World Vision International, United Kingdom; Global Agenda Council on the Role of FaithJohn O. Onaiyekan, Cardinal and Roman Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Nigeria; Global Agenda Council on the Role of FaithKenneth Roth, Executive Director, Human Rights Watch, USA

Moderated byLee C. Bollinger, President, Columbia University, USA


168 open forum/4

Open Forum: Faith and Gender Equality – Mind the GapWomen represent more than half of the world's population. Yet, with enduring patriarchal traditions, women still do not have the same rights as men. Issues of reproductive rights and socially mandated roles in the family remain controversial. Considering the important role of faith in social and economic development, can religious bodies help rethink the role of women in society?

- Are religions fair to women? How can religious traditions accompany and support the evolving role of women in society?- How is modernity transforming religious traditions?



Orzala Ashraf Nemat, Executive Director, Youth and Women Leadership Centre, United Kingdom; Young Global LeaderKarnit Flug, Governor of the Bank of IsraelDiarmuid Martin, Archbishop of Dublin, IrelandChris Seiple, President, Institute for Global Engagement, USA; Global Agenda Council on the Role of Faith

Moderated byAnne McElvoy, Editor, Public Policy and Education, The Economist, United Kingdom


173 ap/post-2015

The Post-2015 Goals: Inspiring a New Generation to ActHow can a new spirit of solidarity, cooperation and mutual accountability carry the post-2015 development goals from vision to action?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Ending extreme poverty- Transforming economies for jobs and inclusive growth- Building peace and effective, open and accountable institutions- Putting sustainable development at the core

This session was developed in partnership with the Associated Press.


Bono, Lead Singer, U2; Co-Founder, (RED); Co-Founder, ONE, IrelandDavid Cameron, Prime Minister of the United KingdomEllen Johnson-Sirleaf, President of the Republic of LiberiaTidjane Thiam, Group Chief Executive, Prudential, United KingdomJasmine Whitbread*, Chief Executive Officer, Save the Children International, United Kingdom; Global Agenda Council on Poverty & Sustainable Development

Moderated byMichael Oreskes, Vice-President and Senior Managing Editor, Associated Press (AP), USA



Friday 24 January


261 special address/rousseff

Special Address



Special Address byDilma Rousseff, President of Brazil



175 anti-corruption

Designing Corruption out of the SystemHow can society design corruption out of public and private institutions?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Concerted industry action- Role of technology in enhancing transparency- Overseeing investment strategies in frontier markets

This session is linked to initiatives and communities of the Forum. Elaine Dezenski is available to brief participants.

Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj, President of MongoliaHuguette Labelle, Chair, Transparency International, Germany; Global Agenda Council on Responsible Mineral Resources ManagementDavid T. Seaton, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Fluor Corporation, USA, and Chair of the Governors Meeting for Infrastructure and Urban Development for 2014, Chair of the PACI Governors Meeting 2014; Global Agenda Council on Anti-Corruption & TransparencyJames C. Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer, Thomson Reuters, USA

Moderated byPranjal Sharma, Consulting Editor, Businessworld, India; Global Agenda Council on India

RapporteurAdam Blackwell*, Secretary of Multidimensional Security, Organization of American States (OAS), Washington DC; Global Agenda Council on Illicit Trade & Organized Crime


176 betazone/smart sensors

Outsmarted by Sensors?What are the costs and benefits of scaling up the Internet of things?

Dimensions to be addressed: - Fostering social innovation through smart wearables- Embedding data privacy standards and controls - Managing bandwidth and infrastructure limitations

Tony Fadell, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Nest Labs, USA; Technology PioneerAlex Pentland, Toshiba Professor of Media, Arts and Sciences, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA; Global Agenda Council on Data-Driven Development

Moderated byLoïc Le Meur, Chief Executive Officer, LeWeb, USA; Young Global Leader Alumnus; Global Agenda Council on Social Media



Friday 24 January


178 debate/money

Forum Debate: Money and InfluenceAs income inequality rises, is money politics undermining democracy?


Debating this question:

Kenneth Rogoff, Thomas D. Cabot Professor of Public Policy and Professor of Economics, Harvard University, USAAnthony Scaramucci, Founder and Managing Partner, SkyBridge Capital, USAJoseph E. Stiglitz, Professor, School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), Columbia University, USAT. J. Stiles, Author and Historian, USA

Moderated byNgaire Woods, Dean, Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford, United Kingdom; Global Agenda Council on Institutional Governance Systems


177 cultural heritage

Cultural Heritage: Beyond Repair?As we witness the erosion of cultural heritage around the world, what challenges and opportunities arise?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Defining how something becomes heritage- Deciding what to do with relics- Creating a collective memory in fast-developing cities


David Adjaye, Architect, Adjaye/Associates, United KingdomClaire Hsu, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Asia Art Archive (AAA), Hong Kong SAR; Young Global Leader; Global Agenda Council on the Role of the Arts in SocietyMari Elka Pangestu, Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy of Indonesia; Global Agenda Council on New Models of Travel & TourismMartin Roth, Director, Victoria and Albert Museum, United KingdomAhmad Sarmast, Founder, Afghanistan National Institute of Music (ANIM), Afghanistan

Moderated byThomas L. Friedman, Columnist, Foreign Affairs, The New York Times, USA


181 israel palestine

Overcoming the Israeli-Palestinian ImpasseHow can the current diplomatic promise be translated into tangible progress towards a lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Insights on the negotiations- Impact of uncertainty in the Arab world- Role of business in supporting peace

This session is on the record

Tzipi Livni, Minister of Justice of IsraelYossi Vardi, Chairman, International Technologies Ventures, Israel

Moderated byMiroslav Dusek, Senior Director, Head of Middle East and North Africa, World Economic Forum



Friday 24 January


182 structural unemployment

Solving the Employment EquationWhat sectors, skills and policy innovations will reduce structural unemployment?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Exploring the potential of new and traditional sectors- Improving employment statistics and skills forecasting- Creating enabling environments for entrepreneurship

Natarajan Chandrasekaran, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Tata Consultancy Services, IndiaJeffrey Joerres, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, ManpowerGroup, USANeelie Kroes, Vice-President and Commissioner for the Digital Agenda, European Commission, Brussels; Co-Chair of the Governors for Information and Communication Technologies Industries 2013Christopher Pissarides, Chairman of the National Advisory Economic Council, Office of the President of Cyprus, Cyprus; Global Agenda Council on Education & Skills

Moderated byJohn Evans, General Secretary, Trade Union Advisory Committee to the OECD, France; Global Agenda Council on Employment

RapporteurStefano Scarpetta*, Director for Employment, Labour and Social Affairs (DELSA), Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Paris; Global Agenda Council on Employment


180 insight/hawn

An Insight, An Idea with Goldie HawnA conversation with Goldie Hawn on how neuroscience, mindfulness training and social and emotional learning can change the world



Goldie Hawn, Actress, Producer, Author and Founder, The Hawn Foundation, USA

Interviewed byP. Murali Doraiswamy, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioural Sciences, The Duke Institute for Brain Sciences (DIBS), USA; Global Agenda Council on Neuroscience & Behaviour


174 al arabiya/middle east

The End Game for the Middle EastAccelerated diplomacy, historical rivalries and social transformations are rapidly converging to fundamentally reshape the region. How can these pivotal shifts be translated into stability and prosperity for future generations?

This session was developed in partnership with Al Arabiya.



Baroness Catherine Margaret Ashton*, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy; Vice-President, European Commission, BrusselsMasoud Barzani, President of the Kurdistan Region, IraqAhmet Davutoglu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of TurkeyMohammad Javad Zarif, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran

Moderated byRima Maktabi, Senior Anchor and Roving Correspondent, Al Arabiya, United Arab Emirates; Young Global Leader



Friday 24 January


179 diversity

The Power of DifferentHow are organizations turning diversity into an asset for building more resilient and robust institutions?

Session objectives:- Explore how to foster a creative workforce- Consider benefits of boardroom diversity- Examine new markets

Discussion LeadersYoshito Hori, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, GLOBIS Corporation; President, GLOBIS University; Managing Partner, GLOBIS Capital Partners, Japan; Global Agenda Council on New Models of LeadershipSheena Iyengar, Professor and Director, Global Leadership Matrix (GLeaM), Columbia Business School, USA; Global Agenda Council on Sustainable ConsumptionLaura Liswood, Secretary-General, Council of Women World Leaders, USA; Global Agenda Council on Women's EmpowermentDamien O'Brien, Global Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Egon Zehnder, United KingdomKasper Rorsted, Chief Executive Officer, Henkel, GermanyThorkil Sonne, Founder and Chairman, Specialist People Foundation, USA; Social Entrepreneur

Facilitated byLynda Gratton, Professor of Management Practice, London Business School, United Kingdom; Global Agenda Council on New Models of Leadership


265 china/wang yi

Global Dimensions of China's DevelopmentA conversation with Wang Yi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China, on the global dimensions of China's development.




Wang Yi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China

Moderated byJoseph S. Nye Jr, University Distinguished Service Professor, Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard University, USA; Global Agenda Council on the Future of Government

15.00 - 17.00Congress Centre - Casanna 2

184 collaborate to innovate

Collaborate to InnovateHow can market leaders engage with entrepreneurs to spark innovation?

Session objectives: - Incubate entrepreneurial ventures - Debate how to remove barriers to intrapreneurship - Explore crowdsourcing and open innovation models

This session is linked to initiatives and communities of the Forum. Michael Drexler is available to brief participants.

Introduced byMarissa Mayer, Chief Executive Officer, Yahoo, USA; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2014; Young Global Leader

Discussion LeadersNoubar Afeyan, Managing Partner, Flagship Ventures, USA; Technology Pioneer; Global Agenda Council on Emerging TechnologiesMichael Gregoire, Chief Executive Officer, CA Technologies, USAJoichi Ito, Director, Media Lab, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA; Global Agenda Council on Informed SocietiesMax Levchin, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, HVF, USA; Young Global LeaderTemitope Ola, Chief Executive Officer, Koemei, Switzerland; Technology PioneerVivek Y. Ranadive, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, TIBCO Software, USADevin Wenig, President, eBay Marketplaces, eBay, USA; Young Global Leader Alumnus

Facilitated byKrisztina “Z” Holly, Adviser, National Advisory Council for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, USA; Global Agenda Council on Fostering Entrepreneurship



Friday 24 January


186 journey/shiller

A Journey of DiscoveryFrom path-breaking empirical analysis on asset prices to profound insight on risk, bubbles and other aspects of finance in society, join us for a journey of discovery with Nobel Laureate and Yale University Professor Robert Shiller, the creator of the Case-Shiller Index and author of best-selling books such as Irrational Exuberance and Finance and the Good Society.



Robert J. Shiller, Sterling Professor of Economics, Yale University, USA

Interviewed byAndrew R. Sorkin, Columnist, The New York Times, USA; Young Global Leader Alumnus



From Consumers to Creators: Electronics Assembly WorkshopLearn how to personalize and produce an electronic circuit board at the Fab Lab.



187 refugee run 8






WithJasmine Whitbread*, Chief Executive Officer, Save the Children International, United Kingdom; Global Agenda Council on Poverty & Sustainable Development



Friday 24 January


194 mental health

The Mental Health ImperativeHow can people protect and preserve their well-being in the face of rising rates of mental illness?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Understanding impact on society- Destigmatizing mental illness- Collaborating for coordinated solutions

P. Murali Doraiswamy, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioural Sciences, The Duke Institute for Brain Sciences (DIBS), USA; Global Agenda Council on Neuroscience & BehaviourThomas R. Insel, Director, National Institute of Mental Health, USAZsuzsanna Jakab, Regional Director for Europe, World Health Organization (WHO), CopenhagenLord Gus O'Donnell, Chairman, Frontier Economics, United Kingdom; Global Agenda Council on Well-being & Mental HealthPaul Stoffels, Chief Scientific Officer and Worldwide Chairman, Pharmaceuticals, Johnson & Johnson, USA

Moderated byPhilip Campbell, Editor-in-Chief, Nature Magazine, United Kingdom; Global Agenda Council on Well-being & Mental Health


189 betazone/shechtman

The Art and Science of MatterNobel Laureate in chemistry Dan Shechtman recounts his heroic discovery of quasicrystals and explains how his scientific breakthrough could be used in revolutionary materials that convert heat to electricity.

Introduced byShirley Ann Jackson, President, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), USA; World Economic Forum USA Foundation Board Member

Dan Shechtman, Professor, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Israel


192 ideaslab/cass

IdeasLab: Charting China's Future Roadmap with the Chinese Academy of Social SciencesWhat reforms will help China tackle its most fundamental social, economic and environmental challenges?

Discover and debate in the IdeasLab:Idea 1: Structural adjustment of the Chinese economyIdea 2: Addressing environmental degradation and resource constraints Idea 3: From demographic dividend to reform dividendIdea 4: Exploring the latest ideas for financial reform

Discussion LeadersCai Fang, Director, Institute of Population and Labor Economics (IPLE-CASS), People's Republic of ChinaPan Jiahua, Director, Institute for Urban and Environmental Studies, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS), People's Republic of ChinaYin Jianfeng, Deputy Director-General, Institute of Finance and Banking, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS), People's Republic of ChinaYu Yongding, Senior Fellow, Institute of World Economics and Politics, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS), People's Republic of China; Global Agenda Council on New Growth Models

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



Friday 24 January


193 ideaslab/swiss tech

IdeasLab: The Future of Cities with the Swiss Federal Institute of TechnologyWhat breakthrough innovations in urban architecture and engineering will transform city life?

Discover and debate in the IdeasLab:Idea 1: A new view of architectureIdea 2: Developing intelligent design through artificial intelligenceIdea 3: Future of the coastal metropolisIdea 4: Designing coexistence for open cities

Introduced byRalph Eichler, President, ETH Zurich, Switzerland

Discussion LeadersStephen Cairns, Scientific Director, Future Cities Laboratory, Singapore-ETH Centre, SingaporeKees Christiaanse, Chair, Architecture and Urban Design, ETH Zurich, SwitzerlandChristophe Girot, Head, Institute of Landscape Architecture, Department of Architecture, ETH Zurich, SwitzerlandGerhard Schmitt, Founding Director, Singapore-ETH Centre, Singapore

Facilitated byPaola Antonelli, Senior Curator, Architecture and Design; Director, Research and Development, The Museum of Modern Art New York, USA; Global Agenda Council on Design & Innovation


188 authenticity

The Authenticity FactorDoes authenticity actually matter?

Dimensions to be addressed:- The power of digital and simulated experiences- Reconnecting with the senses in a world of distractions- Responding to the desire for peak moments in life


Gastón Acurio, Founder and Chef, Gastón & Astrid Restaurants, PeruGina Badenoch, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Ojos que Sienten, Mexico; Young Global LeaderThomas Campbell, Director and Chief Executive Officer, Metropolitan Museum of Art, USANonny de la Peña, Annenberg Fellow, University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts, USALuis Antonio Tagle, Cardinal and Roman Catholic Archbishop of Manila, Philippines; Global Agenda Council on the Role of Faith

Moderated byChristopher Graves, Global Chief Executive Officer, Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide, USA


190 ceo series/cyber resilience

CEO Series: Cracking the Code on Cyber ResilienceHow are businesses responding to cyber threats against confidential information and critical infrastructure?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Understanding the privacy/security trade-off- Securing critical infrastructure- Addressing cyber policy fragmentation

This session is linked to initiatives and communities of the Forum. Alan Marcus is available to brief participants.


Peter T. Grauer, Chairman, Bloomberg, USAS. Iswaran, Minister, Prime Minister's Office and Second Minister for Home Affairs and for Trade and Industry of SingaporeAndré Kudelski, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Kudelski Group, SwitzerlandTom Leighton, Chief Executive Officer, Akamai Technologies, USAHamadoun I. Touré, Secretary-General, International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Geneva; Global Agenda Council on the Future of the Internet

Moderated byDavid Kirkpatrick, Founder, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Techonomist, Techonomy Media, USA



Friday 24 January


191 financial regulation

Rebuilding Trust in FinanceMore than five years after the Lehman Brothers collapse, what steps are still needed for the financial sector to regain society's trust?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Identifying and communicating risk- Avoiding fragmentation and unilateralism- Enforcing cross-border regimes


Jiang Jianqing, Chairman of the Board, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, People's Republic of China; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2014Pierre Moscovici*, Minister of Economy and Finance of FranceGuillermo Ortiz, Chairman of the Board, Banorte, Mexico; Global Agenda Council on the International Monetary SystemUrs Rohner, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Credit Suisse Group, SwitzerlandDavid M. Rubenstein, Co-Founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer, Carlyle Group, USA, and Co-Chair of the Governors Meeting for Investors 2014

Moderated byHoward Davies, Professor of Practice, Fondation Nationale des Sciences Politiques (Sciences Po), France

RapporteurArchibald Cox, Chairman, Foreign Policy Association, USA; Global Agenda Council on Financing & Capital


195 ukraine outlook

The Ukraine Outlook

With strong ties to both Europe and Russia, what will be the future economic and political orientation of Ukraine?



Baroness Catherine Margaret Ashton*, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy; Vice-President, European Commission, BrusselsAlexey Kudrin, Professor and Dean, School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Saint Petersburg State University, Russian Federation; Global Agenda Council on RussiaPetro Poroshenko, Co-Chairman, Parliamentarian Committee between Ukraine and EU, Parliament of Ukraine (Verkhovna Rada), Ukraine; Global Agenda Council on UkraineViktor Yanukovych, President of Ukraine

Moderated byJosef Joffe, Publisher-Editor, Die Zeit, Germany


196 gps/asean

The Reshaping of ASEAN: Consequences for East Asian GrowthHow can ASEAN, as a regional institution, fulfil the political and economic expectations of its over 600 million citizens?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Leveraging trade liberalization and economic integration for inclusive growth- Enhancing security cooperation- Strengthening policy coordination among member economies


Anthony F. Fernandes, Group Chief Executive Officer, AirAsia, Malaysia; Young Global Leader AlumnusPham Binh Minh, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of VietnamJames T. Riady, Chief Executive Officer, Lippo Group, IndonesiaThein Sein, President of Myanmar; Chair of ASEAN (2014)

Moderated byFareed Zakaria, Anchor, Fareed Zakaria - GPS, CNN, USA



Friday 24 January


197 insight/gates

An Insight, An Idea with Bill GatesA conversation with Bill Gates on addressing myths about global development and challenging its most vocal critics



William H. Gates III, Co-Chair, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, USA

Interviewed byGideon Rachman, Associate Editor, Chief Foreign Affairs Commentator, Financial Times, United Kingdom


198 redefining ageing

Redefining Ageing

How can we move beyond stereotypes and myths to address the consequences of an ageing population for society, politics and business?

Session objectives:- Explore business models for all ages- Challenge the young-old workforce dichotomy- Shift the debate on pensions and policies- Identify technological solutions and care models for dementia and other needs

Discussion LeadersJohan C. Aurik, Managing Partner and Chairman of the Board, A.T. Kearney, BelgiumJohn Beard, Director, Department of Ageing and Life Course, World Health Organization (WHO), Geneva; Global Agenda Council on AgeingChoi Kwang, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, National Pension Service (NPS), Republic of KoreaFrances O'Grady*, General Secretary, Trades Union Congress (TUC), United KingdomBarbara Sahakian, Professor of Clinical Neuropsychology, Department of Psychiatry and London Imperial Affiliated Professor, University of Cambridge, United KingdomAtsushi Seike, President, Keio University, Japan; Global Agenda Council on AgeingAnne-Marie Slaughter, President and Chief Executive Officer, New America Foundation, USA

Facilitated byIan Goldin, Director and Professor, Oxford Martin School, University of Oxford, United Kingdom

RapporteurHans-Horst Konkolewsky, Secretary-General, International Social Security Association (ISSA), Geneva; Global Agenda Council on Social Security Systems


special address/kerry

Special Address



Special Address byJohn F. Kerry*, US Secretary of State

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



Friday 24 January


199 north africa

Fulfilling North Africa's PromiseTunisia was the epicentre of the Arab Spring in North Africa three years ago. What are the leadership lessons learned since then and what does the future hold for the region?


Béji Caïd Essebsi, Founder, Nidaa Tounes Party, TunisiaRached Ghannouchi, Leader, Ennahda Party, TunisiaMehdi Jomaa, Prime Minister of TunisiaAmr Moussa, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States (2001-2011)

Moderated byFareed Zakaria, Anchor, Fareed Zakaria - GPS, CNN, USA


263 special address/draghi

The Path from Crisis to StabilitySimultaneous interpretation in all languages



Mario Draghi, President, European Central Bank, Frankfurt

Chaired byPhilipp M. Hildebrand, Vice-Chairman, BlackRock, United Kingdom


200 cnn/emerging economies

Next Steps for Emerging EconomiesWith continued global uncertainty, how robust are the drivers of emerging-market growth?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Dynamism of emerging market companies- Potential of growing consumer class- Macro policies and structural reforms

This session was developed in partnership with CNN.

Simultaneous interpretation in all languages.


Ali Babacan, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic and Financial Affairs of TurkeyCarlos Ghosn, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Renault-Nissan Alliance, France; World Economic Forum Foundation Board MemberPaul Kagame, President of RwandaNouriel Roubini, Professor of Economics and International Business, Leonard N. Stern School of Business, New York University, USAMin Zhu, Deputy Managing Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF), Washington DC; World Economic Forum Foundation Board Member

Moderated byJohn K. Defterios, Anchor and Emerging Markets Editor, CNN International, United Arab Emirates; Global Agenda Council on the Arab World



Friday 24 January


201 open forum/5

Open Forum: The Secret Is Out – What's Next for Switzerland?Switzerland is known for its chocolate, watches and banking sector. But today, with traditional banking secrecy gone, the country has to reinvent itself to retain its competitive advantage. Can Switzerland use this shift to its advantage by creating new markets while continuing to benefit from its pharmaceutical, energy management and tourism industries?

- How is Switzerland going to create new advantages?- What sustainable and innovative sectors should be invested in? What policies should be put forward?



Jean-Claude Biver, Chairman, Hublot, SwitzerlandDidier Burkhalter, President of the Swiss Confederation and Minister of Foreign AffairsBoris Collardi, Chief Executive Officer, Bank Julius Baer, SwitzerlandHarry Hohmeister, Chief Executive Officer, Swiss International Air Lines, SwitzerlandJoseph Jimenez, Chief Executive Officer, Novartis, Switzerland; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2014

20.00 - 23.00Cinema Arkaden - Arkaden

209 screening/mandela

Special Screening of "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom""Courage [is] not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear." -- Nelson Mandela

Join a special viewing of the newly released film on the life of Nelson Mandela, with insights from its producer, Anant Singh.

Hors d'oeuvres will be served as of 19.30 and the screening will start at 20.00.

The Cinema Arkaden is located on 56 Promenade, Davos.

WithAnant Singh, Producer, Videovision Entertainment, South Africa

20.00 - 22.00InterContinental - Turmalin/Adular/Quarz

202 cultural leaders dinner

Cultural Leaders Dinner: Artistic Legacies"I paint flowers so they will not die." -- Frida Kahlo

What legacies are today's cultural leaders creating for future generations?

WithDavid Adjaye, Architect, Adjaye/Associates, United KingdomPaola Antonelli, Senior Curator, Architecture and Design; Director, Research and Development, The Museum of Modern Art New York, USA; Global Agenda Council on Design & InnovationLera Auerbach*, Composer, Poet and Concert Pianist, USA; Young Global Leader AlumnusGina Badenoch, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Ojos que Sienten, Mexico; Young Global LeaderAdriano Berengo, President, Berengo Collection, ItalyJames Cuno, President and Chief Executive Officer, J. Paul Getty Trust, USAElizabeth Daley, Dean, School of Cinematic Arts, University of Southern California (USC), USA; Global Agenda Council on the Future of MediaNicholas Felton, Data Visualizer, The Office of Feltron, USAValery Gergiev*, Conductor, Mariinsky Theatre, Russian FederationMichael E. Haefliger, Executive and Artistic Director, Lucerne Festival, SwitzerlandClaire Hsu, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Asia Art Archive (AAA), Hong Kong SAR; Young Global Leader; Global Agenda Council on the Role of the Arts in SocietyMathieu Jaton, Chief Executive Officer, Montreux Jazz Festival, SwitzerlandDoreen E. Noni, Creative Director, Eskado Bird, Tanzania; Global ShaperYana Peel, Chief Executive Officer, Intelligence Squared, Hong Kong SAR; Young Global Leader; Global Agenda Council on the Role of the Arts in SocietyMartin Roth, Director, Victoria and Albert Museum, United KingdomMarc Spiegler, Director, Art Basel, Switzerland; Global Agenda Council on the Role of the Arts in Society

Discussion LeadersGastón Acurio, Founder and Chef, Gastón & Astrid Restaurants, PeruAhmad Sarmast, Founder, Afghanistan National Institute of Music (ANIM), AfghanistanElif Shafak, Author, Turkey; Global Agenda Council on the Role of the Arts in Society

Moderated byAlois Zwinggi, Managing Director, Resources and Processes and Member of the Managing Board, World Economic Forum



Friday 24 January


203 extreme science

Extreme Science

"Science and technology revolutionize our lives, but memory, tradition and myth frame our response."-- Arthur M. Schlesinger

What are today's most controversial discoveries in science?

Discussion LeadersElizabeth Blackburn, Professor, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), USAPeter Gruss, President, Max Planck Society for the Advancement of Science, GermanySung-Mo Steve Kang, President, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Republic of KoreaChris Lintott, Researcher, Oxford Martin School, University of Oxford, United KingdomKazuto Suzuki, Member, Panel of Experts established pursuant to Resolution 1929 (2010) on Iran, United Nations, New York; Global Agenda Council on Space Security

Moderated byAlfred Sommer, University Distinguished Professor and Dean Emeritus, Johns Hopkins University, USA


204 growing up

The Secrets of Growing Up"It takes a very long time to become young."-- Pablo Picasso

How is growing up for children today different from in the past?

Discussion Leadersdanah boyd, Principal Researcher, Microsoft Research, USA; Young Global Leader; Global Agenda Council on Social MediaDina Buchbinder Auron, Director, Deport-es para Compartir, Mexico; Global ShaperAlison Gopnik, Professor of Psychology, University of California, Berkeley, USADon Tapscott, Adjunct Professor of Management, Joseph L. Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, Canada; Global Agenda Council on Informed Societies

Moderated byJeff Jarvis, Professor, CUNY Graduate School of Journalism, City University of New York, USA

20.00 - 22.00Hotel National - Salon Mignon

205 mindfully yours

Mindfully Yours

How can "paying attention" radically change your life?

Discussion LeadersNicolas Berggruen, Chairman, Berggruen Institute on Governance, USALoïc Le Meur, Chief Executive Officer, LeWeb, USA; Young Global Leader Alumnus; Global Agenda Council on Social MediaHenry Markram, Professor, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), SwitzerlandMatthieu Ricard, President and Co-Founder, Karuna-Shechen, FranceOtto Scharmer, Senior Lecturer, Organization Studies, MIT - Sloan School of Management, USA; Global Agenda Council on New Models of LeadershipTania Singer, Director, Department of Social Neuroscience, Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Germany

Moderated byArianna Huffington, President and Editor-in-Chief, The Huffington Post Media Group, USA



Friday 24 January


206 new american dream

Time for a New American Dream?How is the changing social fabric of the United States influencing the American spirit?

Discussion LeadersMario Diaz-Balart, Congressman from Florida (Republican), 25th District, USANicholas Dirks, Chancellor, University of California, Berkeley, USADouglas Frye, Global President and Chief Executive Officer, Colliers International, USABrian A. Gallagher, President and Chief Executive Officer, United Way Worldwide, USALaurie Hays, Senior Executive Editor, Bloomberg News, USAPatrick McHenry*, Congressman from North Carolina (Republican), 10th District, USABernard J. Tyson, Chief Executive Officer, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, USALing Wong, Technology Investor and Entrepreneur, LW Ventures, USA; Global Shaper

Moderated byPaul Smyke, Senior Director, North America, and Special Adviser to the Chairman, World Economic Forum USA


207 nobel laureates/economics

The State of the World with Nobel Laureates in EconomicsJoin Nobel Prize winners for an informal conversation on the key economic imperatives for 2014.

Discussion LeadersEdmund S. Phelps, Director, The Center on Capitalism and Society, Columbia University, USAChristopher Pissarides, Chairman of the National Advisory Economic Council, Office of the President of Cyprus, Cyprus; Global Agenda Council on Education & SkillsRobert J. Shiller, Sterling Professor of Economics, Yale University, USAA. Michael Spence, William R. Berkley Professor in Economics and Business, NYU Stern School of Business, Italy; Global Agenda Council on New Growth ModelsJoseph E. Stiglitz, Professor, School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), Columbia University, USA

Moderated byAdam S. Posen, President, Peterson Institute for International Economics, USA; Global Agenda Council on the International Monetary System

20.00 - 22.00Hotel Seehof - Ferdmann

208 personalized medicine

Cancer: The Promise of Personalized MedicineCan precision medicine help win the war on cancer?

Discussion LeadersDavid B. Agus, Professor of Medicine and Engineering, USC Center for Applied Molecular Medicine, USA; Global Agenda Council on Personalized & Precision MedicineFrancis S. Collins, Director, National Institutes of Health, USA; Global Agenda Council on Personalized & Precision MedicineTim Hunt, Professor, Cancer Research UK, United Kingdom

Moderated byJeffrey M. Drazen, Editor-in-Chief, The New England Journal of Medicine, USA; Global Agenda Council on Personalized & Precision Medicine



Saturday 25 January


212 enabling trade

Beyond Barriers and BordersBuilding on the Bali Agreement, how should the WTO tackle upcoming priority challenges on the global trade agenda?

Dimensions to be addressed: - Facilitating cross-border trade flows- Making trade work for developing countries- Assessing mega-regional trade agreements- Integrating 21st century business issues

Karel De Gucht, Commissioner for Trade, European Commission, BrusselsMichael Froman, US Trade RepresentativeRicardo Meléndez-Ortiz, Chief Executive, International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development (ICTSD), Switzerland; Global Agenda Council on Governance for Sustainability

Moderated byRichard Samans, Managing Director and Member of the Managing Board, World Economic Forum


264 davos health challenge 2

The Results of the Davos Health ChallengeIf you signed up for the Davos Health Challenge on Tuesday, join this concluding session to find out the results of the Challenge and how well you did.


210 betazone/ketterle

Tiny Particles, Great PurposeNobel Laureate in physics Wolfgang Ketterle explains how his research on the coldest matter in the universe is transforming our understanding of materials.

Wolfgang Ketterle, John D. MacArthur Professor of Physics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA



Saturday 25 January


211 debate/technology and employment

Forum Debate: Rethinking Technology and EmploymentAs economies see productivity rise and jobs decline, is technological innovation in the 21st century driving jobless growth?


Debating the question:

Erik Brynjolfsson, Professor, Sloan School of Management, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USAPhilip J. Jennings, General Secretary, UNI Global Union, SwitzerlandLawrence H. Summers, Charles W. Eliot University Professor, Harvard University, USAGita Wirjawan, Minister of Trade of Indonesia

Moderated byThomas L. Friedman, Columnist, Foreign Affairs, The New York Times, USA


214 ideaslab/stanford

IdeasLab: Creating Markets for Society with Stanford UniversityWhat market applications and innovations will accelerate progress on pressing societal challenges?

Idea 1: Financial innovations in societyIdea 2: Lessons from biological systems for social behavioursIdea 3: Global online learning and problem-solving

Discussion LeadersAnat Admati, George G. C. Parker Professor of Finance and Economics, Stanford Graduate School of Business, USA; Global Agenda Council on New Economic ThinkingDeborah M. Gordon, Professor of Biology, Stanford University, USATina Seelig, Professor, Management Science and Engineering, Stanford University, USA

Facilitated byAdam S. Posen, President, Peterson Institute for International Economics, USA; Global Agenda Council on the International Monetary System


215 ideaslab/tech pioneers

IdeasLab: Disrupting Retail with the Technology PioneersWhat cutting-edge technology and business model innovations will redefine retail and consumption?

Discover and debate in the IdeasLab:Idea 1: Using machine learning to customize online advertising Idea 2: Engaging consumers through mobile phones Idea 3: The future of online is offlineIdea 4: Designing affordable market-driven products for the bottom of the pyramid

This session is linked to initiatives and communities of the Forum. Silvia von Gunten is available to brief participants.

Discussion LeadersMichael Altendorf, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Adtelligence, Germany; Technology PioneerKrista Donaldson, Chief Executive Officer, D-Rev: Design revolution, USA; Technology PioneerNathan Eagle, Chief Executive Officer, Jana Mobile, USA; Technology Pioneer; Global Agenda Council on Data-Driven DevelopmentCyriac Roeding, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, shopkick, USA; Technology Pioneer




Saturday 25 January


213 healthy workplace

From Hyper to HealthyWith technologies once considered enabling becoming a source of stress, how can organizations maintain a healthy workforce?

Session objectives:- Understand impact on well-being and productivity- Exchange best practices on stress management- Rethink leadership and organizational design

Discussion LeadersCharles Czeisler, Director, Division of Sleep Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Harvard University, USAP. Murali Doraiswamy, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioural Sciences, The Duke Institute for Brain Sciences (DIBS), USA; Global Agenda Council on Neuroscience & BehaviourAdam Grant, Professor of Management, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, USAChander Prakash Gurnani, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Tech Mahindra, IndiaJean-François Manzoni, Professor of Management Practice and Shell Chaired Professor of Human Resources and Organizational Development, INSEAD, SingaporeHosain Rahman*, Chief Executive Officer, Jawbone, USA

Facilitated byLynda Gratton, Professor of Management Practice, London Business School, United Kingdom; Global Agenda Council on New Models of Leadership


217 infinite creativity

Performance: Infinite Creativity with Lera AuerbachComposer and pianist Lera Auerbach breaks creative boundaries through music, poetry and the visual arts.


Introduced byMichael E. Haefliger, Executive and Artistic Director, Lucerne Festival, Switzerland

Lera Auerbach, Composer, Poet and Concert Pianist, USA; Young Global Leader Alumnus


216 ceo series/frontier markets

CEO Series: Doing Business in Frontier MarketsHow can businesses more effectively deliver on the promise of frontier markets?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Managing social and political volatility- Adapting to regulatory regimes and legal environment- Tapping a large, young labour force


Omar K. Alghanim, Chief Executive Officer, Alghanim Industries, Kuwait; Young Global LeaderPaul Fletcher, Senior Partner, Actis, United KingdomEduardo Leite, Chairman of the Executive Committee, Baker & McKenzie, USASanusi Lamido Sanusi, Governor of the Central Bank of NigeriaMahendra Siregar, Chairman, Indonesia Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), Indonesia

Moderated byVikram Chandra, Presenter and Editor, NDTV, India



Saturday 25 January


219 open innovation

Innovation Unlimited

How can organizations reap the benefits of open and collaborative innovation?

Dimensions to be addressed: - Establishing co-ownership and intellectual property rights - Managing misinformation and the misuse of information - Designing smart incentives for implementation

Anthony Goldbloom, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Kaggle, USA; Technology PioneerKendall J. Powell, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, General Mills, USAJuliana Rotich, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Ushahidi, Kenya; Social Entrepreneur; Global Agenda Council on Data-Driven DevelopmentInge G. Thulin, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, 3M Company, USA

Moderated byTom Hulme, Founder and Managing Director, OpenIDEO.com and Director, Design, IDEO, United Kingdom; Young Global Leader


218 journey/rees

A Journey of DiscoveryOne of the world's most renowned astronomers, Lord Martin Rees, uncovers the disruptive nature of technological advances and expresses his concern over ethical and governance issues triggered by today's rapid pace of discovery. From a lifetime of research on the universe and as the United Kingdom's Astronomer Royal, his forecasts for humanity suggest a “post-human” stage of evolution, “by design”. You are invited to learn from his personal journey of profound discovery.



Lord Martin Rees, Astronomer Royal and Fellow, Trinity College, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom


220 public health

Health Is Wealth

Public health is recognized as a core pillar of inclusive growth and human development. How can investments in healthcare be accelerated globally?

This session was developed in partnership with the Huffington Post.


Paul Bulcke, Chief Executive Officer, Nestlé, SwitzerlandMauricio Cárdenas, Minister of Finance and Public Credit of ColombiaFrancis S. Collins, Director, National Institutes of Health, USA; Global Agenda Council on Personalized & Precision MedicineJoseph Jimenez, Chief Executive Officer, Novartis, Switzerland; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2014

Moderated byArianna Huffington, President and Editor-in-Chief, The Huffington Post Media Group, USA



Saturday 25 January


221 refugee run 9






WithRobert Elliott, Chairman and Senior Partner, Linklaters, United KingdomNeal Keny-Guyer, Chief Executive Officer, Mercy Corps, USA


222 betazone/data visualization

Visual Data for Vital DecisionsHow is data visualization transforming how effectively we navigate and tackle pressing global issues?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Influencing the global agenda- Surfacing new and outlying insights- Managing personal data

Adam Bly, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Seed, USA; Young Global Leader Alumnus; Global Agenda Council on Complex SystemsNicholas Felton, Data Visualizer, The Office of Feltron, USA

Moderated byAlan Murray, President, Pew Research Center, USA


224 journey/hertz

A Journey of DiscoveryAs one of the most influential young economists on the international stage, Noreena Hertz has written about responsible capitalism, debt and developing economies and, recently, on why we tend to over-rely on expert opinion, often at the expense of our own judgment. You are invited to join a journey to discover how to make smart decisions.



Noreena Hertz, Professor, Centre for the Study of Decision-Making, University College London (UCL), United Kingdom; Young Global Leader Alumnus

Interviewed byGary Regenstreif, Editor-at-Large, Thomson Reuters, USA



Saturday 25 January



From Manual to Automated: Microcontroller Programming WorkshopLearn how to modify and load an application program into an embedded computer chip at the Fab Lab.



225 entrepreneurial mind

Act Like an EntrepreneurHow can entrepreneurial minds and methods drive progress in society?

Session objectives:- Assess lean business models and rapid failure- Explore breaking mental models - Reframe market opportunities

Discussion LeadersAnthony F. Fernandes, Group Chief Executive Officer, AirAsia, Malaysia; Young Global Leader AlumnusKathy Gong Xiaosi, Founder and Chairwoman, KG, People's Republic of China; Co-Chair, APEC Women Leadership Forum; Founding Curator, Beijing II Hub; Global ShaperNizan Guanaes, Founder and President, Grupo ABC, BrazilAnders Mjaset, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, MESH, Norway; Global ShaperTarik M. Yousef*, Chief Executive Officer, Silatech, Qatar; Global Agenda Council on the Arab WorldMuhammad Yunus, Chairman, Yunus Centre, Bangladesh

Facilitated byKrisztina “Z” Holly, Adviser, National Advisory Council for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, USA; Global Agenda Council on Fostering Entrepreneurship


228 east asia

China-Japan-Korea: Shifting the DialogueHow can China, Japan and Korea leverage business collaboration to counter ongoing security and political tensions?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Navigating joint business ventures in strategic industries- Role of broadcast media and national propaganda- Impact of new regional trade agreements- Influence of pioneering entrepreneurs, artists and youth

Yoichi Funabashi, Chairman, Rebuild Japan Initiative Foundation, Japan; Global Agenda Council on JapanKim Sung-han, Professor, Graduate School of International Studies, Korea University, Republic of Korea; Global Agenda Council on Nuclear, Biological & Chemical WeaponsJoseph S. Nye Jr, University Distinguished Service Professor, Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard University, USA; Global Agenda Council on the Future of GovernmentShan Weijian, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, PAG, Hong Kong SARWang Hui, Professor of Modern Chinese Thought and Literature, Department of Chinese Language and Literature, Tsinghua University, People's Republic of China

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



Saturday 25 January


227 digital diplomacy

Diplomacy and Warfare in the Digital AgeFrom drones to data leaks, how is the digital age transforming diplomacy and warfare?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Impact of digitalization on projecting power and influence- Evolving rules and norms governing interstate relationships- Implications for business and civil society

John Baird, Minister of Foreign Affairs of CanadaWolfgang Ischinger, Chairman, Munich Security Conference, GermanyPeter Maurer, President, International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), GenevaJames G. Stavridis, Dean, The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University, USA

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


229 natural disasters

Building Resilience to Natural DisastersThe devastation caused by extreme weather events consistent with the increased risk of climate change will continue to inflict heavy social and financial costs. How can natural disasters be better anticipated and managed?


Baroness Valerie Amos*, Undersecretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs; Emergency Relief Coordinator, United Nations, New York; Global Agenda Council on Catastrophic RisksGregory L. Domingo, Secretary of Trade and Industry of the Philippines; Special Envoy of the President to the World Economic Forum Annual MeetingLaurent Salvador Lamothe, Prime Minister of HaitiNaheed Nenshi, Mayor of Calgary, Canada; Young Global LeaderSandra Wu Wen-Hsiu, Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer, Kokusai Kogyo, Japan; Global Agenda Council on Infrastructure


230 unconventional oil and gas

The Future of Oil and GasHow is the unconventional oil and gas revolution transforming the sector and the world?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Rising players and the future of big oil - Environmental and climate implications - Navigating regulatory minefields


Ayman Asfari, Group Chief Executive, Petrofac, United KingdomMarcos Bulgheroni, Executive Vice-Chairman and Board Member, Bridas Energy Corporation, ArgentinaKenneth A. Hersh, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, NGP Energy Capital Management, USAMajid Jafar, Managing Director of the Board, Dana Gas, United Arab Emirates and Chair of the 2014 Governors Meeting for Oil & Gas Independents; Global Agenda Council on Youth UnemploymentChristophe de Margerie, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Total, France; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2014

Moderated byDaniel Yergin, Vice-Chairman, IHS, USA



Saturday 25 January


226 creative mind/adjaye

Inside the Creative Mind: David AdjayeAn intimate interview with award-winning designer and architect David Adjaye on articulating collective histories and aspirations through the groundbreaking use of materials and bespoke designs. His current projects include the Smithsonian National Museum of African History and Culture in Washington DC and the Hackney Regeneration Project in London.


David Adjaye, Architect, Adjaye/Associates, United Kingdom

Interviewed byMarc Spiegler, Director, Art Basel, Switzerland; Global Agenda Council on the Role of the Arts in Society


231 al jazeera/circular economy

From Waste to Wealth

In the face of acute resource constraints, how can economies transition from linear to circular growth?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Escaping the "take, use and dispose" mentality- Decoupling revenues from material use- Harnessing regenerative resources

This session was developed in partnership with Al Jazeera America.

Simultaneous interpretation in English and Arabic


Jean-François van Boxmeer, Chairman of the Executive Board and Chief Executive Officer, HEINEKEN, Netherlands and Co-Chair of the Consumer Community Governors Meeting 2014Frans van Houten, President and Chief Executive Officer, Royal Philips, NetherlandsEllen MacArthur, Founder, Ellen MacArthur Foundation, United KingdomWilliam McDonough, Consulting Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Stanford University, USA

Moderated byAli Velshi, Anchor, Al Jazeera America, USA


232 unleashing creativity

Unleashing Creative PotentialHow can organizations unleash the creative potential of their stakeholders?

Session objectives:- Map barriers to innovation and creativity- Practice rapid prototyping and experimentation - Explore best practices in forming creative teams

Discussion LeadersGastón Acurio, Founder and Chef, Gastón & Astrid Restaurants, PeruAndrea Illy, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, illycaffè, ItalyGregory McKeown, Author and Speaker, USA; Young Global Leader

Facilitated byTina Seelig, Professor, Management Science and Engineering, Stanford University, USA



Saturday 25 January


233 journey/tapscott

A Journey of DiscoveryOne of the world's leading authorities on the digital revolution, Don Tapscott, shares the vital qualities and characteristics of our digitally connected world. He will explain how the power of networks will radically transform our ability to solve global challenges, the way states are governed and how the next generation will live and work in the future. You are invited to learn from his personal journey of profound discovery.



Don Tapscott, Adjunct Professor of Management, Joseph L. Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, Canada; Global Agenda Council on Informed Societies

Interviewed byKevin Delaney*, Editor-in-Chief, Quartz - Atlantic Media, USA

12.00 - 13.30Congress Centre - Throughout the Congress Centre

234 japan buffet

Lunch Buffet in the Congress Centrehosted by the Government of Japan



From Manual to Automated: Device Development WorkshopLearn how to make smart systems for use in areas such as healthcare and communications at the Fab Lab.




Saturday 25 January


236 thinking ahead/sustainability

Thinking Ahead with the Young Global LeadersHow can sustainable cities meet the needs of the present without sacrificing the future?

Young Global Leaders give three short talks on how to build smart eco-cities.

Learn about: - Green energy and entrepreneurship- Building a city from scratch- Running a sustainable city


WithTejpreet Singh Chopra, President and Chief Executive Officer, Bharat Light and Power, India; Young Global Leader; Global Agenda Council on New Energy ArchitectureNaheed Nenshi, Mayor of Calgary, Canada; Young Global LeaderFahd Al Rasheed, Chief Executive Officer and Member of the Board, King Abdullah Economic City, Saudi Arabia; Young Global Leader; Global Agenda Council on Urbanization


238 refugee run 10






WithLaura Liswood, Secretary-General, Council of Women World Leaders, USA; Global Agenda Council on Women's EmpowermentSheryl Sandberg, Chief Operating Officer and Member of the Board, Facebook, USA; Young Global Leader Alumnus


237 f24/europe banking

Rebuilding Banking in EuropeWith capital flows sharply in reverse, how should Europe's banking system be reformed?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Prospects for a European banking union- Role of the European Central Bank- Future of the common currency

This session was developed in partnership with France 24.

Simultaneous interpretation in English and French


Jeroen Dijsselbloem, President of the Euro Group; Minister of Finance of the NetherlandsFederico Ghizzoni, Chief Executive Officer, UniCredit, ItalyAnshu Jain, Co-Chief Executive Officer, Deutsche Bank, Germany and Co-Chair of the Governors for Financial Services for 2014Pierre Moscovici, Minister of Economy and Finance of FranceOlli Rehn, Vice-President, Economic and Monetary Affairs, European Commission, BrusselsWolfgang Schäuble, Federal Minister of Finance of GermanyLord J. Adair Turner, Senior Fellow, The Institute for New Economic Thinking (INET), United Kingdom

Moderated byL. Markus Karlsson, Business Editor, France 24, France



Saturday 25 January


252 betazone/agus

A Short Guide to a Long LifeLeading cancer physician David Agus reveals the ideas and technologies that are radically changing health, and the return on investment to the individual, the economy and society at large.

David B. Agus, Professor of Medicine and Engineering, USC Center for Applied Molecular Medicine, USA; Global Agenda Council on Personalized & Precision Medicine


239 thinking ahead/finance

Thinking Ahead with the Young Global LeadersHow can technologies make access to capital more safe and inclusive?

Young Global Leaders give short talks on creative models for financing.

Learn about:- Creating a mobile phone-based marketplace- Tackling the poverty penalty- New models for secure access to capital


WithKamal Quadir, Chief Executive Officer, bKash Limited, Bangladesh; Young Global LeaderPremal Shah, President, Kiva.org, USA; Young Global LeaderLutfey Siddiqi, Managing Director, Foreign Exchange Asia-Pacific, UBS, Singapore; Young Global Leader


240 global economic outlook

Global Economic Outlook 2014What should be at the top of the agenda for the global economy in the year ahead?



Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission, IndiaMark J. Carney, Governor of the Bank of England; World Economic Forum Foundation Board MemberMario Draghi, President, European Central Bank, FrankfurtLaurence Fink, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, BlackRock, USAHaruhiko Kuroda, Governor of the Bank of JapanChristine Lagarde, Managing Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF), Washington DC; World Economic Forum Foundation Board MemberWolfgang Schäuble, Federal Minister of Finance of Germany

Chaired byMartin Wolf, Associate Editor and Chief Economics Commentator, Financial Times, United Kingdom; Global Agenda Council on New Growth Models



Saturday 25 January


241 betazone/robotics

The Robot Revolution

What are the latest developments in the world of robotics and how is artificial intelligence transforming our lives?

Rodney Brooks, Founder, Chairman and Chief Technical Officer, Rethink Robotics, USA; Technology PioneerJustine Cassell, Charles M. Geschke Director, Human Computer Interaction Institute, Carnegie Mellon University, USA; Global Agenda Council on Robotics & Smart Devices

Moderated byLord Martin Rees, Astronomer Royal and Fellow, Trinity College, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom


242 digital beats

Digital Beats

How is the way music is being created and produced changing in the digital age?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Breaking new boundaries in producing music- Changing power structures in the music industry- Implications of the citizen musician movement


Mathieu Jaton, Chief Executive Officer, Montreux Jazz Festival, SwitzerlandZoe Keating, Cellist and Composer, USA; Young Global LeaderAlexander Ljung, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, SoundCloud, Germany; Technology PioneerTim Westergren, Founder and Chief Strategy Officer, Pandora Media, USA

Moderated byLoïc Le Meur, Chief Executive Officer, LeWeb, USA; Young Global Leader Alumnus; Global Agenda Council on Social Media


244 global science outlook

The Global Science OutlookWhat are the trends, norms and issues shaping the science agenda in 2014?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Building bridges from science to society- Pushing knowledge frontiers in times of austerity- Rebalancing education in STEM and humanities- Leveraging digital potentials from analysis to publication


Patrick Aebischer, President, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland; World Economic Forum Foundation Board Member; Global Agenda Council on the Future of UniversitiesMariette DiChristina, Editor-in-Chief, Scientific American, USANeil Gershenfeld, Director, The Center for Bits and Atoms, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USASubra Suresh, President, Carnegie Mellon University, USA

Moderated byTan Chorh-Chuan, President, National University of Singapore, Singapore; Global Agenda Council on the Future of Universities



Saturday 25 January


243 economics of gender

Gender-driven Growth

Extensive data points to women as critical for inclusive growth, yet barriers linked to gender persist in both the public and private sectors.

What are the policies and practices that can transform the economic landscape for women?

This session was developed in partnership with the BBC.


Carlos Ghosn, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Renault-Nissan Alliance, France; World Economic Forum Foundation Board MemberChristine Lagarde, Managing Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF), Washington DC; World Economic Forum Foundation Board MemberPhumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Undersecretary-General and Executive Director, UN Women, New YorkSheryl Sandberg, Chief Operating Officer and Member of the Board, Facebook, USA; Young Global Leader Alumnus

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


245 cnbc/global agenda

The Global Agenda 2014The Co-Chairs of the Annual Meeting will debate the emerging issues of 2014, and their implications for the global economy and their industries.

This session was developed in partnership with CNBC.



Aliko Dangote, President and Chief Executive Officer, Dangote Group, Nigeria; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2014Kris Gopalakrishnan, President, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII); Vice-Chairman, Infosys, India; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2014Jiang Jianqing, Chairman of the Board, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, People's Republic of China; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2014Joseph Jimenez, Chief Executive Officer, Novartis, Switzerland; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2014Christophe de Margerie, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Total, France; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2014Marissa Mayer, Chief Executive Officer, Yahoo, USA; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2014; Young Global LeaderJudith Rodin, President, Rockefeller Foundation, USA; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2014

Chaired byGeoff Cutmore, Anchor, CNBC, United Kingdom


246 closing/leap of faith

A Leap of Faith

The Annual Meeting 2014 draws to a close with words of wisdom and a powerful multimedia performance, opening the door to a year of bold and meaningful action.

Simultaneous interpretation in all languages.


WithZoe Keating, Cellist and Composer, USA; Young Global LeaderJim Wallis, President and Founder, Sojourners, USA; Global Agenda Council on Values

Closing Remarks byKlaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman, World Economic Forum



Saturday 25 January

18.30 - 20.00Congress Centre - Shuttle Hub

247 transfer to the soirée

Transfer to the Soirée "Jazz and Dance"Buses will leave continuously from the Shuttle Hub to the InterContinental Hotel.

Please use line 4.

19.00 - 23.00InterContinental - Seehorn

248 soirée

Soirée "Jazz and Dance" at the InterContinentalJoin new and old friends at the state-of-the-art InterContinental Hotel to complete your Annual Meeting experience. The dress code for the Soirée is black tie or traditional national dress, and sign-up is required.

21.00 - 23.30InterContinental

249 transfer back to the shuttle hub

Transfer Back to the Shuttle HubBuses will leave continuously from the Soirée to the Shuttle Hub at the Congress Centre.



Documents

Global Agenda World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2014 ... · Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2014 Arne Sorenson, President and Chief Executive Officer, Marriott