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Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2016Preliminary Programme

Tianjin, People's Republic of China 26-28 June

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Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2016

Tianjin, People's Republic of China 26 - 28 June

Co-Chair :

· Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development of Canada

· Taavet Hinrikus, Chief Executive Officer, TransferWise, United Kingdom

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

· Travis Kalanick, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Uber, USA

· Lei Jun, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Xiaomi, People's Republic of China

· Matthew Prince, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, CloudFlare, USA

· Feike Sijbesma, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Managing Board, Royal DSM, Netherlands; International Business Council

· Wang Chuanfu, Chairman, BYD Company, People's Republic of China

Programme as of 15 June 2016

Saturday 25 June

09.00 - 20.00

Registration

Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center, Registration

Registration Opens The Registration Centre is located at 18 Youyi South Road, Xiqing District. Forum Shuttle lines 1 to 4 stop there.

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Sunday 26 June

08.30 - 09.15

Meditation

Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center, BetaZone

Introduction to Tai Chi Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese discipline of meditative movements that can improve health, mental clarity and overall well-being. Start the meeting with an early morning introduction to the philosophy and practice of Tai Chi.

With · Zhang Yuxuan, Principal, Beijing Milun Traditional Kungfu, People's Republic

of China

09.00 - 09.30

Experience

Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center, Earth Time-Lapse Hub

Earth Time-Lapse: Exploring Emerging Megacities The world had only two megacities larger than 10 million in 1950; there will be at least 40 by 2025. Embark on a visual exploration that reveals the impact of expanding cities on our planet. The session features high-resolution satellite images from NASA's Landsat Program, which provides the longest continuous global record of the Earth’s surface. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited.

With · Paul Dille, Senior Research Programmer and Analyst, Carnegie Mellon

University, USA · Tony Juniper, Fellow, University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability

Leadership, United Kingdom

09.00 - 09.30

Transformation Hub

Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center, Transformation Hub

China in Depth: Decarbonizing Economic Growth China's new Five-Year Plan aims for an 18% reduction in carbon intensity from 2015 levels and an end to CO2 growth before 2030. How will the government reach its emissions targets? Come to the Transformation Hub for a systems perspective on China's most critical social and economic challenges. This session was developed in partnership with Tsinghua University. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited.

· Li Zheng, Head, Department of Thermal Engineering, Tsinghua University, People's Republic of China

09.00 - 10.00

Televised Session

Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center, Forum

Start-Up Asia From access to capital to accelerators, what is fuelling the explosion of high-growth enterprises across Asia? This session was designed in partnership with Fusion and Univision. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese

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As this session is televised, please arrive 15 minutes early. The doors will be closed at the scheduled time. This session is webcast live.

· John Carrington, Chief Executive Officer, Stem, USA

· Anna Fang Hamm, Partner and Chief Executive Officer, Zhen Fund, People's Republic of China

· Aireen Omar, Chief Executive Officer, AirAsia, Malaysia

· Amy Wilkinson, Lecturer, Stanford Graduate School of Business, USA

· Yuan Hui, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Shanghai Xiaoi Robot Technology, People's Republic of China

Moderated by · Enrique Acevedo, Anchor, Univision, USA

09.00 - 10.00

Televised Session

Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center, Arena

Fintech Fizz? Investors put a record $4.5 billion into financial start-ups in Asia last year, four times as much as the previous year. How are disruptive business models and technology innovations transforming finance in Asia and the world? Dimensions to be addressed: - Sustainable business models in fintech - New products for the bottom of the pyramid - Valuing fintech companies This session was developed in partnership with Channel News Asia. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese As this session is televised, please arrive 15 minutes early. The doors will be closed at the scheduled time. This session is webcast live.

· Taavet Hinrikus, Chief Executive Officer, TransferWise, United Kingdom

· Catherine Wood, Chief Executive Officer, ARK Investment Management, USA

Moderated by · Xueling Lin, Moderator, Channel News Asia, Singapore

09.00 - 10.00

Interactive Session

Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center, Studio

Asia’s Shifting Alliances How are regional trade and investment strategies adjusting to uncertainties linked to unresolved territorial and maritime disputes? Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese This session is webcast live.

· Ian Bremmer, President, Eurasia Group, USA

· Kil Jeong-Woo, Member of Parliament, Republic of Korea

· Zhu Feng, Executive Director, China Center for Collaborative Studies of the South China Sea, Nanjing University, People's Republic of China

Moderated by · Rachel Morarjee, China Columnist, Breakingviews, Thomson Reuters Group,

People's Republic of China

09.00 - 10.15

IdeasLab

Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center, IdeasLab 1

Reverse-Engineering the Brain: The Carnegie Mellon University IdeasLab How are advances in machine learning and artificial intelligence revealing the inner workings of the human brain? Discover and debate in the IdeasLab:

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Idea 1: Teaching a machine how to imagine Idea 2: Decoding the neural basis of visual recognition Idea 3: Using brain-machine interfaces to decipher the cognition behind movement Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese This session is filmed and will be available online at a later date.

Discussion Leaders · Elissa Aminoff, Faculty, Carnegie Mellon University, USA

· Tai-Sing Lee, Professor, Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University, USA

· Byron Yu, Associate Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering; Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, USA

Facilitated by · I-han Chou, Senior Strategy Editor, Nature, Nature Publishing Group, USA

09.00 - 10.30

Virtual Reality

Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center, Montreux

Spotlight on Virtual Reality: Oceans Experience the wonder and majesty of the oceans' diverse habitats and come face-to-face with some of the most awe-inspiring species on the planet. Individual Virtual Reality experiences last 10 minutes; drop by at any time during this time period.

09.15 - 10.15

Institutional Session

Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center, xChange

Shaping the Future of Global Production Systems How are systemic changes, strategic shifts and emerging technologies transforming the future of global production? Dimensions to be addressed: - Additive manufacturing - Big data and artificial intelligence - Crowdshipping and other platforms This session is for participants active or interested in the Forum's System Initiative on Shaping the Future of Production. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese

· Jason Kelly, Chief Executive Officer, Ginkgo Bioworks, USA

· Krystyn Van Vliet, Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA

· Peter Wong, President, Asia-Pacific, The Dow Chemical Company, Hong Kong SAR

Moderated by · Helena Leurent, Head of Government Engagement, Member of the Executive

Committee, World Economic Forum

09.15 - 10.45


Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center, WorkStudio

Navigating the New World of Work The Fourth Industrial Revolution is rapidly transforming work through increased human-machine collaboration, displacement of certain jobs and the creation of new types of work. How can we manage the employment landscape to create optimal results for society and business? This session is for participants active or interested in the Forum's System Initiative on Shaping the Future of Education, Gender and Work.

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Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese

· Justine Cassell, Associate Dean, Technology, Strategy and Impact, School of Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University, USA

· Jacob Hsu, Chief Executive Officer, Symbio, USA

· Stephane Kasriel, Chief Executive Officer, Upwork, USA

· Justin Moore, Chief Executive Officer, Axcient, USA

Moderated by · Jason Li Yat-Sen, Director, The George Institute for Global Health, People's

Republic of China

09.30 - 11.00

WorkStudio

Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center, Strategy Space 1

Directing Design-Thinking towards Humanitarian Challenges Massive refugee flows, protracted conflict and fragility, not to mention natural disasters, call for agile and adaptable humanitarian response. How can new technologies and non-traditional partnerships enable innovative solutions to key humanitarian challenges? Join the Global Humanitarian Lab and contribute your expertise and experience to develop a tool that leverages global data connectivity, local knowledge and the latest fabrication technologies for nimble humanitarian solutions.

Discussion Leaders · Vikram Kumar, Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer, Dimagi, USA

· Duncan Maru, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer, Possible Health, USA

· David Ott, Chief Operating Officer, Global Humanitarian Lab, Switzerland

· Manuel Rybach, Global Head, Public Affairs and Policy, Credit Suisse Group, Switzerland

Opening Remarks by · Jacques Pellet, Personal Envoy of the President for China, International

Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Geneva

09.45 - 10.30

BetaZone


How the World Economic Forum Serves Leaders Join a special session on the transformation of the World Economic Forum with Founder and Executive Chairman Klaus Schwab. The session will be followed by the launch of the Chinese edition of his book, The Fourth Industrial Revolution. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is filmed and will be available online at a later date.

With · Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman, World Economic Forum

10.00 - 10.30

Hub

Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center, Future Hub

Navigating the Future: Economic Progress and Prosperity The complexity of an economy, expressed in the diversity and ubiquity of its products, is a powerful measure of prospects for growth and development. Embark on a visual exploration of the future leaders and laggards in the post-crisis global economy. This session features data from the Atlas of Economic Complexity by the Center for International Development at Harvard University. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese

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Please arrive early, as space is limited.

With · Ricardo Hausmann, Director, Center for International Development, Harvard

Kennedy School of Government, USA

10.00 - 10.30

Hub

Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center, Science Hub

Science in Depth: Fighting Superbugs by Rendering Them Defenceless Explore how scientists are exploiting bacteria’s own weapons to render them defenceless against antibiotics. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited.

With · Stephan Sieber, Chair of Organic Chemistry II, Technical University of Munich,

Germany

10.30 - 11.15

Interactive Session


The New Normal of Emerging Markets What megatrends will drive emerging market investments in the "new normal"? Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese This session is webcast live.

· Nouriel Roubini, Professor of Economics and International Business, Leonard N. Stern School of Business, New York University, USA

Moderated by · Kaori Iida, Senior Editor, Economics News Division, NHK (Japan Broadcasting

Corporation), Japan

10.30 - 11.30

Interactive Session


The Era of Big Neuroscience With high-profile strategic neuroscience initiatives launched in Europe, the US and China, the world of science is aligning at an unprecedented scale to unlock the mysteries of the human brain. What do these initiatives aim to achieve? Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live.

· P. Murali Doraiswamy, Professor, Duke University Medical Center, USA

· Allan Jones, Chief Executive Officer, Allen Institute, USA

· Mu-Ming Poo, Director, Institute of Neuroscience, Chinese Academy of Sciences, People's Republic of China

Moderated by · I-han Chou, Senior Strategy Editor, Nature, Nature Publishing Group, USA

10.30 - 11.30

Televised Session


Technology Tipping Points: Digital Ubiquity In terms of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, eight in 10 industry experts and executives surveyed by the Forum expect more than 1 trillion sensors and 80% of the world population to be online by 2025. How can markets prepare for the transformation? This session was developed in partnership with CNBC.

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Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese As this session is televised, please arrive 15 minutes early. The doors will be closed at the scheduled time. This session is webcast live.

· Travis Kalanick, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Uber, USA

· Leanne Kemp, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Everledger, United Kingdom


Moderated by · Bernard Lo, Anchor, CNBC Asia, Hong Kong SAR

10.30 - 11.45

IdeasLab


Monitoring and Remediating Polluted Water: The National University of Singapore IdeasLab How are robotics, environmental genetics and precision sensing revolutionizing the way we detect, prevent and clean up polluted water? Discover and debate in the IdeasLab: Idea 1: Harnessing the power of bacteria to detoxify pollutants Idea 2: Precision sensing to control algal blooms Idea 3: Robotic sensors for real-time water management Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese This session is filmed and will be available online at a later date.

Discussion Leaders · Mandar Chitre, Assistant Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering,

National University of Singapore, Singapore · Karina Gin, Associate Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental

Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore · He Jianzhong, Associate Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental

Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore

Introduced by · Tan Chorh Chuan, President, National University of Singapore, Singapore

Facilitated by · Philip Campbell, Editor-in-Chief, Nature, United Kingdom

10.45 - 11.15

Virtual Reality

Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center, Collisions

Virtual Reality: Collisions Join a group experience of the virtual reality film, Collisions. Journey to the remote Great Sandy Desert in Western Australia to discover what happens when indigenous tradition meets Western science. The film is by artist Lynette Wallworth, in partnership with Nyarri Morgan, an indigenous elder and artist. It is supported by the World Economic Forum, Sundance Institute and Ford Foundation, in partnership with Jaunt VR. This session is part of the Works in Progress Exhibition, located in the Exploration zone on Level 2. You can also experience the film at your own pace outside of scheduled session times. Available in Mandarin Chinese and English

With · Curtis Taylor, Filmmaker, Australia

· Lynette Wallworth, Artist, Studio Wallworth, Australia

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10.45 - 11.15

Creator Series

Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center, Noah's Garden

Step into Noah's Garden Meet artist Deng Guoyuan to learn more about the creation of Noah's Garden, his seminal installation conveying notions of hope in the wake of rapid technological change. You can also experience Noah's Garden at your own pace outside of scheduled session times. This session is part of the Works in Progress Exhibition. Some interpretation in Mandarin Chinese and English Noah's Garden is located between the elevators on Level 1.

Introduced by · Guoyuan Deng, President, Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts, People's Republic of

China

10.45 - 11.15

Hub

Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center, Brain Hub

Ask About: Parkinson's Disease Parkinson's disease is a chronic, degenerative neurological disorder that affects one in 100 people over age 60. Come to the Brain Hub in the Exploration zone on Level 2 for a conversation on the latest research on Parkinson's disease with neuroscientist Mart Saarma.

With · Mart Saarma, Vice-President, European Research Council, Finland

10.45 - 11.15

Hub

Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center, Innovator Hub 1

Protecting Consumers in Poorly Regulated Markets How can we resolve safety and quality issues in markets that lack effective regulatory controls? Enter the Innovator Hub for an informal dialogue, designed and facilitated by innovators and entrepreneurs from the Forum's communities. Please arrive early, as space is limited.

Discussion Leaders · Christie Peacock, Founder and Chairman, Sidai Africa, United Kingdom

10.45 - 11.15

Hub


The Digital Wealth Manager How can we develop algorithms that would be fully entrusted to manage our wealth? Enter the Innovator Hub for an informal dialogue, designed and facilitated by innovators and entrepreneurs from the Forum's communities. Please arrive early, as space is limited.

Discussion Leaders · Wang Lisha, Senior Vice-President, Wellington Management Hong Kong,

Hong Kong SAR

10.45 - 11.45


Meijiang Shaping the Future of Energy Systems

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Convention and Exhibition Center, xChange

How are systemic changes, strategic shifts and emerging technologies transforming the future of energy? Dimensions to be addressed: - Policies for decarbonizing energy supply - Disruptive changes in energy demand - Business models for service delivery This session is for participants active or interested in the Forum's System Initiative on Shaping the Future of Energy. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese

· Ted Chu, Chief Economist, International Finance Corporation, Washington DC

· Amit Narayan, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, AutoGrid Systems, USA

· Eric Xin Luo, Chief Executive Officer, Shunfeng International Clean Energy, People's Republic of China

· Zhang Yi, Director, Joint Lab of Intelligent Transportation Systems, Tsinghua University, People's Republic of China

Facilitated by · Valerie Feldmann, Vice-President, Product Innovation and Strategy, Ogin,

USA

11.00 - 11.45

BetaZone


Connectography: Remapping Global Growth From Ukraine to Iran, Mongolia to North Korea, and the Arctic Circle to the South China Sea, learn how pipelines, ports and internet cables are reshaping the global economy. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is filmed and will be available online at a later date.

· Parag Khanna, Senior Research Fellow, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore, Singapore

Introduced by · Amy Myers Jaffe, Executive Director, Energy Programme, University of

California, Davis, USA

11.15 - 12.15

Creator Series

Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center, Works in Progress Exhibition

Meet the Experts and Curators behind the Works in Progress Exhibition The Works in Progress Exhibition explores the technological advances of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, inviting you to reflect on humankind's relationship with technology. Meet the experts behind the exhibition in the Bio-Robots, Brain Hub, Collisions, Co-Workers, Humanoid Robots and Noah's Garden spaces. You can also join the curators of the exhibition on a walk that will introduce the thinking and objectives behind each exhibit. Meeting point: Humanoid Robots Exhibit

With · Justine Cassell, Associate Dean, Technology, Strategy and Impact, School of

Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University, USA · Howard Choset, Professor, Robotics Institute, Carnegie Mellon University,

USA · Kim Jong-Hwan, Professor, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and

Technology (KAIST), Republic of Korea · Corinna E. Lathan, Chair of the Board and Chief Executive Officer,

AnthroTronix, USA

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· Yutaka Sata, General Manager, Technology Planning Division, Toshiba Corporation, Japan

· David Hyunchul Shim, Associate Professor, Department of Aerospace Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Republic of Korea


11.15 - 12.45



How to Design for Healthier Behaviours Disease-centred health systems have proven to be expensive and ineffective. How can we design systems that trigger lasting behavioural change for healthier lives? This session is for participants active or interested in the Forum's System Initiative on Shaping the Future of Health and Healthcare. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese

Discussion Leaders · Yonatan Adiri, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Healthy.io, Israel

· Ron Gutman, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, HealthTap, USA

· Christian Lanng, Chief Executive Officer, Chairman and Co-Founder, Tradeshift.com, USA

· Anmol Madan, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Ginger.io, USA

· Tolu Oni, Senior Lecturer, Division of Public Health Medicine, School of Public Health, University of Cape Town, South Africa

· Sun Baohong, Dean's Distinguished Chair Professor of Marketing; Associate Dean, Global Programmes, Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business, People's Republic of China

Facilitated by · Krishna Udayakumar, Head of Global Innovation, Duke Health, Duke

University Medical Center and Health System, USA

11.30 - 12.00

Experience


Earth Time-Lapse: The Impact of the Anthropocene From large-scale deforestation to melting ice caps, embark on a visual exploration that reveals the global impact of the Anthropocene on nature and the planet. The session features high-resolution satellite images from NASA's Landsat Program, which provides the longest continuous global record of the Earth’s surface. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited.

With · Randy Sargent, Senior Systems Scientist, Carnegie Mellon University, USA

· Simon Zadek, Co-Director, Inquiry into the Design of a Sustainable Financial System, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Geneva

11.30 - 12.00

Transformation Hub


China in Depth: Supply-Side Reforms China's new Five-Year Plan employs a variety of strategies for industry upgrading and diversification. From Internet Plus to Made in China 2025, how will the government meet its targets for supply-side reform? Come to the Transformation Hub for an in-depth exploration of China's most critical social and economic challenges.

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This session was developed in partnership with Nankai University. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited.

Introduced by · Gong Ke, President, Nankai University, People's Republic of China

11.30 - 12.00

Hub


Navigating the Future: Geopolitical Risks From increasing fragility to non-traditional actors and new technologies, embark on a visual exploration of geopolitical risks and their impact on doing business. This session features data from the World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2016. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited.

Introduced by · Margareta Drzeniek-Hanouz, Head of Global Competitiveness and Risks,

World Economic Forum

With · Jamie Morin, Director, Cost Assessment and Programme Evaluation, US

Department of Defense, USA

11.30 - 12.00

Hub


Science in Depth: Turbocharging the Immune System Explore how turbocharging the human immune system could help to better fight bacterial infections. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited.

With · Nicole Joller, Assistant Professor, Institute for Experimental Immunology,

University of Zurich, Switzerland

11.30 - 13.00

Virtual Reality


Spotlight on Virtual Reality: Human Body Explore the intricate beauty of the human body through a highly detailed model created from a series of CT scans. Individual Virtual Reality experiences last 10 minutes; drop by at any time during this time period.

12.00 - 12.30

One-on-One


Co-Chair Roundtable: Canada’s New Innovation Agenda Join a conversation with Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development of Canada, on his vision, objectives and priorities with respect to Canada's innovation agenda. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese

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This session is webcast live.

With · Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development

of Canada

12.00 - 12.30

Issue Briefing

Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center, Briefing Centre

Issue Briefing: What’s GDP Got to Do with It? For China, gross domestic product is still a key indicator when articulating the nation’s economic ambitions. What does it really tell us, and are there new ways to plan for the future? Come to the Briefing Centre in the Media Village for an in-depth briefing on China’s annual GDP target. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese This session is webcast live.

12.00 - 13.00

Televised Session


China's Changing Business Context What are the technological advances, industry challenges and policy shifts transforming the nature and pace of growth in China? Dimensions to be addressed: - Transitioning from state-owned to mixed-ownership enterprises - Rebalancing from industrial to service sector - Expanding from e-commerce to digital finance This session was developed in partnership with Caijing Magazine. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese As this session is televised, please arrive 15 minutes early. The doors will be closed at the scheduled time. This session is webcast live.

· Ni Ying, Chief Executive Officer, Fesco Adecco, People's Republic of China

· Yury Trutnev, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation

· Xu Jinghong, Chairman, Tsinghua Holdings, People's Republic of China

Moderated by · Wang Boming, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief, Caijing Magazine, People's

Republic of China

12.00 - 13.00

Forum Debate


Forum Debate: Betting on Moon Shots From asteroid mining to Hyperloop transport, companies are promoting futuristic technologies. Is the revival of corporate-led research helping or hindering scientific progress? This session is part of the Forum Debate series on today’s dilemmas in science, technology and innovation. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live.

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

· Andrew Fursman, Chief Executive Officer, 1QB Information Technologies (1QBit), Canada

· Martial Hebert, Director, Robotics Institute, Carnegie Mellon University, USA

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· Shirley Ann Jackson, President, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), USA

· Ya-Qin Zhang, President, Baidu.com, People's Republic of China

12.00 - 13.15

IdeasLab


The Megatrend of Personalization: The Australian National University IdeasLab How are precision approaches changing the way we treat disease, define financial transactions and develop high-performance computing? Discover and debate in the IdeasLab: Idea 1: Hacking today’s telecommunications for tomorrow’s quantum technologies Idea 2: Using cryptography to redefine legal contracts and public records Idea 3: Matching patients’ unique genetic barcodes to bespoke therapies Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese This session is filmed and will be available online at a later date.

Discussion Leaders · Matthew Cook, Professor, Australian National University, Australia

· Elanor Huntington, Dean, Australian National University, Australia

· Rabee Tourky, Director, Research School of Economics, Australian National University, Australia

Facilitated by · Mariette DiChristina, Editor-in-Chief, Scientific American, USA

12.15 - 12.45

Hub


Ask About: Perception and Memory Our memories of the past can affect how we perceive new experiences, which in turn affects our memories of the past. Come to the Brain Hub in the Exploration zone on Level 2 for a conversation on the complex relationship between perception and memory with psychologist Elissa Aminoff.

With · Elissa Aminoff, Faculty, Carnegie Mellon University, USA

12.15 - 12.45

Hub


Venturing for Systemic Impact How can entrepreneurs move beyond individual service models to catalyse systemic impact? Enter the Innovator Hub for an informal dialogue, designed and facilitated by innovators and entrepreneurs from the Forum's communities. Please arrive early, as space is limited.

Discussion Leaders · Leslie Dewan, Chief Executive Officer, Transatomic Power, USA

· Jordan Kassalow, Founder and Co-Chairman, VisionSpring, USA

12.15 - 12.45

Hub


The Digital State How can we apply principles, strategies and models of the digital economy to improve public services? Enter the Innovator Hub for an informal dialogue, designed and facilitated by

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innovators and entrepreneurs from the Forum's communities. Please arrive early, as space is limited.

· Antonio Samaritani, Director-General, The Agency for Digital Italy, Italy

12.15 - 13.00

BetaZone


The Discovery of Gravitational Waves Explore the creative feats of engineering that allowed scientists to detect gravitational waves 100 years after Einstein first predicted their existence. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is filmed and will be available online at a later date.

· Nergis Mavalvala, Curtis and Kathleen Marble Professor of Astrophysics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA

Introduced by · Gareth Mitchell, Lecturer, Broadcast Communication, Imperial College

London, United Kingdom

12.15 - 13.15



Shaping the Future of Consumption How are systemic changes, strategic shifts and emerging technologies transforming the future of consumption? Dimensions to be addressed: - Sustainable consumption - Hyper-customization strategies - Integration of digital and physical world This session is for participants active or interested in the Forum's System Initiative on Shaping the Future of Consumption. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese

· Chris Clark, Group Executive, Asia-Pacific, Visa, Singapore

· Arthur Huang, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Miniwiz, Chinese Taipei

· Beatriz Perez, Chief Sustainability Officer, The Coca-Cola Company, USA

· Hank C. K. Wuh, Chairman, TruTag Technologies, USA

Moderated by · Amy Wilkinson, Lecturer, Stanford Graduate School of Business, USA

12.30 - 13.00

Interactive Lunch Session


Thinking Ahead: Tackling Climate Change with Off-Grid Electricity How can off-grid electricity platforms help achieve the global climate goal of limiting warming to well below 2°C? Following the discussion, participants will be invited to join discussion leader at designated tables to continue the conversation over lunch. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited.

Discussion Leaders · Sameer Hajee, Chief Executive Officer, Nuru Energy Group, Rwanda

12.30 - 13.00


Meijiang Convention and

Thinking Ahead: Tackling Climate Change with Bio-Electricity How can electricity from living plants help achieve the global climate goal of

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Exhibition Center, Future Hub

limiting warming to well below 2°C? Following the discussion, participants will be invited to join discussion leader at designated tables to continue the conversation over lunch. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited.

Discussion Leaders · Marjolein Helder, Chief Executive Officer, Plant-e, Netherlands

12.30 - 13.00



Thinking Ahead: Tackling Climate Change with Breakthrough Batteries How can new energy storage technology help achieve the global climate goal of limiting warming to well below 2°C? Following the discussion, participants will be invited to join discussion leader at designated tables to continue the conversation over lunch. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited.

Discussion Leaders · Throop Wilder, President and Chief Executive Officer, 24M Technologies,

USA

12.30 - 14.00

Lunch

Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center, The Village

Community Lunch Participants are cordially invited to a buffet lunch in the Village within the Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center.

12.45 - 13.15

One-on-One


A Conversation with Lee Sedol, Grand Master of the Strategy Game of Go “Chess produces single-mindedness; Weiqi generates strategic flexibility.” – Henry Kissinger The game of Go (also known as Weiqi or Baduk) has captivated intelligentsia for over 2,500 years and is said to typify a distinctly East Asian approach to strategic thinking. Join a conversation with Grand Master Lee Sedol to understand how Go relates to strategy in management, policy-making and everyday life. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Korean This session is webcast live.

Interviewed by · Jonathan Shieber, Senior Editor, TechCrunch, USA

With · Lee Sedol, Grand Master, Korea Baduk Association, Republic of Korea

13.45 - 14.15

Experience

Meijiang Spotlight on Virtual Reality: Virtual Touch

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Convention and Exhibition Center, Leap Motion

Experience how advanced hand tracking technologies make the dream of interacting with vast worlds of data on a physical level come life. You can also experience Leap Motion at your own pace outside of scheduled session times. The experience is located in the Transformation Zone near the Future Hub in the Village on Level 1.

14.00 - 14.45

BetaZone


Decoding Workforce Productivity Advances in neuroscience, data collection and analysis are transforming our understanding of behaviour and productivity. Learn about new talent strategies and ethical dilemmas in the future of work. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is filmed and will be available online at a later date.

· Brian Ballard, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, APX Labs, USA

· Nita A. Farahany, Professor, Law and Philosophy, Duke University, USA

· Benjamin Waber, Chief Executive Officer, Humanyze, USA

Moderated by · Gareth Mitchell, Lecturer, Broadcast Communication, Imperial College


14.00 - 15.00

Televised Session


Scientific China The number of China's scientific papers published in highly-cited journals is now second only to the United States. How can China translate its leading research into technological innovations and business opportunities? This session was developed in partnership with Springer Nature. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live.

· Cong Cao, Professor of Chinese Studies; Head, School of Contemporary Chinese Studies, University of Nottingham Ningbo China, People's Republic of China

· Shirley Ann Jackson, President, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), USA

· Liu Jiren, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Neusoft Corporation, People's Republic of China

· Mu-Ming Poo, Director, Institute of Neuroscience, Chinese Academy of Sciences, People's Republic of China

· Wang Jun, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, iCarbonX, People's Republic of China

Moderated by · Philip Campbell, Editor-in-Chief, Nature, United Kingdom

14.00 - 15.00

Televised Session


What If: Our Virtual Life Overtakes Our Physical Reality? The advent of virtual and augmented reality is igniting hopes and fears about the impact of digital technology on empathy and self-reflection. What if schools, workplaces and daily social interactions are primarily virtual? Explore the possible, plausible and probable impacts of the digitization of human experience.

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This session was developed in partnership with TIME. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese As this session is televised, please arrive 15 minutes early. The doors will be closed at the scheduled time. This session is webcast live.

· Yobie Benjamin, Co-Founder, Avegant Corporation, USA

· Justine Cassell, Associate Dean, Technology, Strategy and Impact, School of Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University, USA

· Junichi Rekimoto, Professor, Interfaculty Initiative in Information Studies, University of Tokyo, Japan

Moderated by · Matt Vella, Business Editor, Time Magazine, USA

14.00 - 15.00

Interactive Session


China's G20 Agenda What are the priorities for China's 2016 presidency of the G20 Summit in Hangzhou in September? - Identifying new drivers for growth - Improving international policy coordination - Reforming global governance bodies Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live.

· Li Baodong, Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China

· Ayse Sinirlioglu, Deputy Undersecretary of Economic Affairs of Turkey

· Zhang Yuyan, Director, Institute of World Economics and Politics (IWEP), People's Republic of China

Moderated by · Yang Yanqing, Deputy Editor-in-Chief and Anchor, China Business News,


14.00 - 15.30

Virtual Reality


Spotlight on Virtual Reality: Robot Repair Experience what it takes to repair a robot for the Aperture Science Diversity Outreach Program. Individual Virtual Reality experiences last 10 minutes; drop by at any time during this time period.

14.15 - 14.45

Virtual Reality


Virtual Reality: Collisions Join a group experience of the virtual reality film, Collisions. Journey to the remote Great Sandy Desert in Western Australia to discover what happens when indigenous tradition meets Western science. The film is by artist Lynette Wallworth, in partnership with Nyarri Morgan, an indigenous elder and artist. It is supported by the World Economic Forum, Sundance Institute and Ford Foundation, in partnership with Jaunt VR. This session is part of the Works in Progress Exhibition, located in the Exploration zone on Level 2. You can also experience the film at your own pace outside of scheduled session times.

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Available in Mandarin Chinese and English



14.15 - 14.45

Creator Series




China

14.15 - 14.45

Hub


Ask About: Mapping the Brain The human brain is made up of 86 billion neurons, forming a network of 100 trillion connections. Come to the Brain Hub in the Exploration zone on Level 2 for a conversation on the latest knowledge on mapping the brain with neuroscientist Allan Jones.

With · Allan Jones, Chief Executive Officer, Allen Institute, USA

14.15 - 14.45

Hub


Making Innovation More Inclusive How can we make innovation more inclusive through open communities of entrepreneurs and tech developers? Enter the Innovator Hub for an informal dialogue, designed and facilitated by innovators and entrepreneurs from the Forum's communities. Please arrive early, as space is limited.

Discussion Leaders · Analisa Balares, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Innovation Officer,

Womensphere Foundation, USA · Ignacio Puig Moreno, Co-Founder, ACAMICA, Argentina

14.15 - 14.45

Hub


The Power of Storytelling How can we use the power of storytelling to become more persuasive leaders? Enter the Innovator Hub for an informal dialogue, designed and facilitated by innovators and entrepreneurs from the Forum's communities. Please arrive early, as space is limited.

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Discussion Leaders · Rodrigo Baggio, Executive Director, Center for Digital Inclusion (CDI), Brazil

14.15 - 15.15



Shaping the Future of Healthcare How are systemic changes, strategic shifts and emerging technologies transforming the future of health and healthcare? Dimensions to be addressed: - Behavioural applications of smart devices and wearables - Decision-making through big data and machine learning - New frontiers of gene editing and neuroscience This session is for participants active or interested in the Forum's System Initiative on Shaping the Future of Health and Healthcare. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese

· Mark Brooks, Chief Information Officer, Centene Corporation, USA

· Tim Fell, Chief Executive Officer, Synthace, United Kingdom

· Andrew Thompson, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Proteus Digital Health, USA

Moderated by · Charlotte Haug, International Correspondent, New England Journal of

Medicine, USA

14.15 - 15.30

IdeasLab


Computation, Food and Sustainability: The Cornell University IdeasLab How are researchers leveraging big data to inspire novel ways of mastering sustainable systems? Discover and debate in the IdeasLab: Idea 1: Optimizing productivity through precision fertilizer application Idea 2: Applying smart algorithms to minimize risk Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese This session is filmed and will be available online at a later date.

Discussion Leaders · Harold van Es, Professor of Soil and Water Management, Cornell University,

USA · Joshua Woodard, Assistant Professor, Cornell University, USA

Facilitated by · Allison Aubrey, Correspondent, National Public Radio, USA

14.15 - 15.45



New Rules for a Platform Economy How are platform businesses transforming competition in the marketplace? Dimensions to be addressed: - Role of standards for enabling global interoperability - Ensuring accountability and trust - Enabling policy frameworks for a balanced platform economy This session is for participants active or interested in the Forum's System Initiative on Digital Transformation of Industries and Platform Economies. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese

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Discussion Leaders · Stephen Collins, Group Chief Corporate and Regulatory Affairs Officer,

VimpelCom, Netherlands · Varsha Rao, Head, Global Operations, Airbnb, USA

· Silje Skogstad, Senior Vice-President, Corporate Strategy, Deutsche Post DHL, Germany

Remarks by · Violeta Bulc, Commissioner, Transport, European Commission, Brussels

· Sangeet Paul Choudary, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Platformation Labs, Singapore

Facilitated by · Soumitra Dutta, Dean, College of Business, Cornell University, USA

14.45 - 15.15

Creator Series


Meet the Experts behind the Works in Progress Exhibition The Works in Progress Exhibition explores the technological advances of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, inviting you to reflect on humankind's relationship with technology. Meet the developers behind the Works in Progress Exhibition in the Bio-Robots, Brain Hub, Collisions, Co-Workers, Humanoid Robots and Noah's Garden spaces.





AnthroTronix, USA · Yutaka Sata, General Manager, Technology Planning Division, Toshiba

Corporation, Japan · David Hyunchul Shim, Associate Professor, Department of Aerospace

Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Republic of Korea


14.45 - 15.15

Issue Briefing


Issue Briefing: Navigating the Gig Economy New technologies and business models are creating an environment in which temporary positions are common and organizations contract with independent workers for short-term engagements. Is the “gig economy” depriving workers of rights and security or providing a much-needed boost to anaemic job growth? Come to the Briefing Centre in the Media Village for an in-depth briefing on key insights from the World Economic Forum's Human Capital Report. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese This session is webcast live. The Briefing Centre is located in the Media Village.

· Saadia Zahidi, Head of Employment and Gender Initiatives, Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum

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· Arun Sundararajan, Professor of Business; Rosen Faculty Fellow, New York University, USA

15.00 - 15.30

Experience


Earth Time-Lapse: Regions on the Rise From resource extraction to massive infrastructure projects, embark on a visual exploration that reveals how the world's fastest-growing regions are transforming the surface of our planet. The session features high-resolution satellite images from NASA's Landsat Program, which provides the longest continuous global record of the Earth’s surface. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited.

With · William McDonough, Consulting Professor of Civil and Environmental

Engineering, Stanford University, USA · Randy Sargent, Senior Systems Scientist, Carnegie Mellon University, USA

15.00 - 15.30

Transformation Hub


China in Depth: Delivering Basic Healthcare China's new Five-Year Plan aims for universal enrolment in basic healthcare plans. From resource management to governance reform and technological innovation, how will the government reach its basic healthcare objectives? Come to the Transformation Hub for an in-depth exploration of China's most critical social and economic challenges. This session was developed in partnership with Fudan University. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited.

· Chen Wen, Dean, School of Public Health, Fudan University, People's Republic of China

· Qian Xu, Professor and Chairwoman, Department of Maternal and Child Health, School of Public Health, Fudan University, People's Republic of China

Introduced by · Xu Ningsheng, President, Fudan University, People's Republic of China

15.00 - 15.30

Hub


Navigating the Future: The Connectography of Eurasia Connectivity – the infrastructure enabling cross-border flows of resources, capital and technology – is a powerful indicator of future growth. Embark on a visual exploration of infrastructure connectivity along the modern Silk Road, an area representing 55% of global GDP and 75% of known energy reserves. This session features data and maps from Parag Khanna’s latest work on connectography, including data from the Connectivity Atlas by DevelopmentSeed and the University of Wisconsin-Madison Cartography Lab. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited.

With · Ian Bremmer, President, Eurasia Group, USA

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15.00 - 15.30

Hub


Science in Depth: Human Microbiome Explore how the microbial communities that live within the human body are affecting our physical and mental health. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited.

With · Rob Knight, Professor, University of California, San Diego (UCSD), USA

15.15 - 16.15

BetaZone


Visionary Art: Interactive Architecture The human connection has been lost in the design process of the built environment. Travel forward in time to see how cities will be created to connect people. Upend conventional wisdom, explore alternative visions and rewrite the history of our future with architects Leila Araghian and Carlo Ratti. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is filmed and will be available online at a later date.

· Leila Araghian, Co-Founder, Diba Tensile Architecture, Islamic Republic of Iran

· Carlo Ratti, Director, SENSEable City Laboratory, MIT - Department of Urban Studies and Planning, USA

Moderated by · Ji Xiaojun, TV Host, China Central Television (CCTV), People's Republic of

China

15.30 - 16.30

Interactive Session


A New Engine for China's Economy How can China innovate its economic structure to create a new engine for sustainable and healthy growth? This session was developed with the support of China's National Development and Reform Commission. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live.

· Xu Shaoshi, Chairman, National Development and Reform Commission, People's Republic of China

15.30 - 16.30

Interactive Session


Human vs Machine: The Significance of AlphaGo Explore the scientific and societal significance of an artificial intelligence that has mastered the ancient strategy game of Go, a feat long thought impossible. Also known as Weiqi or Baduk, Go has more possible board moves than there are atoms in the observable universe. Join us for a conversation with Baduk Grand-Master Lee Sedol and experts in artificial intelligence to discuss the implications and applications of this milestone towards true machine intelligence. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Korean

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This session is filmed and will be available online at a later date.

· Dileep George, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer, Vicarious, USA

· Lee Sedol, Grand Master, Korea Baduk Association, Republic of Korea

· Wendell Wallach, Scholar, Interdisciplinary Center for Bioethics, Yale University, USA

Moderated by · R. May Lee, Dean, School of Entrepreneurship and Management,

ShanghaiTech, People's Republic of China

15.30 - 16.30

Televised Session


What If: We Become Superhuman? Pharmacology, genetic engineering and robotics promise powerful treatments that go beyond therapy. What if human enhancements become essential to compete for top grades and top jobs? Explore the possible, plausible and probable impacts of human enhancement. This session was developed in partnership with TIME. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese As this session is televised, please arrive 15 minutes early. The doors will be closed at the scheduled time. This session is webcast live.


· Girish P. Ramachandran, President, Asia-Pacific, Tata Consultancy Services, Singapore

· Mart Saarma, Vice-President, European Research Council, Finland

· Nina Tandon, President and Chief Executive Officer, EpiBone, USA

Moderated by · Matt Vella, Business Editor, Time Magazine, USA

15.30 - 16.45

IdeasLab


The Frontier of Imaging: The Imperial College London IdeasLab How are advances in imaging across disciplines, from medicine to earth sciences, paving the way for novel products and new industries? Discover and debate in the IdeasLab: Idea 1: Transforming surgery with real-time, multi-scale imaging Idea 2: Discovering patterns in medical images with intelligent algorithms Idea 3: Attosecond science: laser imaging at the size and speed of electrons Idea 4: Imaging the health of our planet Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese This session is filmed and will be available online at a later date.

Discussion Leaders · Stamatia Giannarou, Royal Society University Research Fellow, Hamlyn

Centre for Robotic Surgery, Imperial College London, United Kingdom · Ben Glocker, Lecturer in Medical Image Computing, Imperial College London,

United Kingdom · Gabrielle Thomas, Research Associate, Imperial College London, United

Kingdom · Tobias Witting, Research Associate, Department of Physics, Imperial College


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· David Gann, Vice-President, Innovation, Imperial College London, United Kingdom

Facilitated by · Ed Gerstner, Executive Editor, Nature Journals, Greater China, Springer

Nature, People's Republic of China

15.45 - 16.15

Hub


Ask About: The Adolescent Brain Adolescence is a developmental period with unique opportunities for early intervention on a wide range of behavioural and emotional health problems. Come to the Brain Hub in the Exploration zone on Level 2 for a conversation on the latest research on the developing adolescent brain with paediatrician Ronald Dahl.

With · Ronald Dahl, Director, Institute of Human Development, University of

California, Berkeley, USA

15.45 - 16.15

Hub


Catching Up or Falling Behind? How can we close widening knowledge, skills and technology gaps within and across regions to foster human development? Enter the Innovator Hub for an informal dialogue, designed and facilitated by innovators and entrepreneurs from the Forum's communities. Please arrive early, as space is limited.

Discussion Leaders · Ievgeniia Kaskova, Director and Co-Founder, Global English Centre, Ukraine

15.45 - 16.15

Hub


Data in the Driver's Seat How will the avalanche of data transform the way we think about business? Enter the Innovator Hub for an informal dialogue on strategic business decisions to harness the Fourth Industrial Revolution, designed and facilitated by the Forum's Strategic Partner companies.

Discussion Leaders · John Hagel III, Co-Chairman, Center for the Edge, Deloitte, USA

15.45 - 16.45



Shaping the Future of Information and Entertainment How are systemic changes, strategic shifts and emerging technologies transforming the future of information and entertainment? Dimensions to be addressed: - Data-intelligence systems - Trust and digital social capital - Cultural and generational norms This session is for participants active or interested in the Forum's System Initiative on Shaping the Future of Information and Entertainment. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese

· Richard Eldridge, Chief Executive Officer, Lenddo, Philippines

· Rishad Tobaccowala, Chief Strategist, Publicis Groupe, USA

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· Farida Vis, Director, Visual Social Media Lab; Faculty Research Fellow, Information School, University of Sheffield

Facilitated by · Vijay Vaitheeswaran, China Business Editor and Shanghai Bureau Chief, The

Economist, People's Republic of China

16.30 - 17.00

Experience




University, USA · Qi Ye, Director, Brookings-Tsinghua Center for Public Policy, People's

Republic of China

16.30 - 17.00

Transformation Hub


China in Depth: Becoming a Biotech Nation China's biotech industry evolved from low-risk contract work in sales and generics development to novel therapy research. From pre-clinical research to therapy testing, how will China become a leading biotech nation? Come to the Transformation Hub for an in-depth exploration of China's most critical social and economic challenges. This session was developed in partnership with Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited.

· Zhang Dabing, Professor, School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, People's Republic of China

16.30 - 17.00

Hub


Navigating the Future: Economic Progress and Prosperity The complexity of an economy, expressed in the diversity and ubiquity of its products, is a powerful measure of prospects for growth and development. Embark on a visual exploration of the future leaders and laggards in the post-crisis global economy. This session features data from the Atlas of Economic Complexity by the Center for International Development at Harvard University. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited.



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16.30 - 17.00

Hub


Science in Depth: From Deep Learning to Autonomous Machines Explore the new opportunities and challenges researchers are faced with as they advance the frontiers of machine learning and autonomous robotics. Join this session to learn more about the technology and technologists behind the Works in Progress Exhibition. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited.

With · Kim Jong-Hwan, Professor, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and

Technology (KAIST), Republic of Korea · David Hyunchul Shim, Associate Professor, Department of Aerospace


Facilitated by · Sang Yup Lee, Distinguished Professor, Korea Advanced Institute of Science

and Technology (KAIST), Republic of Korea

16.30 - 18.00

Virtual Reality


Spotlight on Virtual Reality: Job Simulator Step into a world where robots have replaced humans in the workforce, and experience the "Job Simulator" to learn what it means to "job". Individual Virtual Reality experiences last 10 minutes; drop by at any time during this time period.

16.45 - 17.10

One-on-One


A Conversation with NBA Player Jeremy Lin Join a conversation with basketball player Jeremy Lin on his journey to the top as the first Chinese-American NBA player, and the opportunity for sports leaders to be role models for the younger generation. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live.

· Jeremy Lin, NBA Basketball Player, JLIN Marketing, USA

Interviewed by · Tian Wei, Moderator and Host, CCTV News, China Central Television,


16.45 - 17.30

BetaZone


The True Value of Nature Learn how nature fuels productivity and where the costs of environmental degradation are most dramatic. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is filmed and will be available online at a later date.

· Tony Juniper, Fellow, University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, United Kingdom

Introduced by · Simon Zadek, Co-Director, Inquiry into the Design of a Sustainable Financial

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System, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Geneva

16.45 - 18.15



How to Make Your Company Resilient From extreme weather events and natural catastrophes to data theft or fraud, risks are increasingly beyond the control of a single institution. What are the key capabilities needed to develop resilience to such risks and to improve organizational preparedness? This session is for participants active or interested in the Forum's work on global risk and resilience. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese

Discussion Leaders · Elena Bennett, Associate Professor, Department of Natural Resource

Sciences, McGill University, Canada · Sanjeev Chatrath, Managing Director, Asia-Pacific and Japan, Financial and

Risk, Thomson Reuters, Hong Kong SAR · Bernhard Kotanko, Partner and Head, Asia-Pacific Region, Oliver Wyman

(MMC), Hong Kong SAR · Lee Bowei, Chairman of the Board, LCY Chemical Corp., Chinese Taipei

· Jonathan Rake, Chief Executive Officer and Principal Officer, Zurich Insurance Group, Singapore

· William H. Saito, Special Adviser, Cabinet Office of Japan

· David G. Victor, Professor, University of California, San Diego (UCSD), USA



Facilitated by · Tan Chorh Chuan, President, National University of Singapore, Singapore

17.00 - 18.00

Interactive Session


Pandemics and Big Data: Disrupting Transmissible Diseases How can we tap into the power of cognitive computing to interrupt viral and bacterial transmission pathways? Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese This session is webcast live.

· Jonathan Dordick, Vice-President for Research and Howard P. Isermann Professor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), USA

· Ji Heng, Edward P. Hamilton Development Chair Associate Professor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), USA

· Suzan Murray, Director of Smithsonian Global Health Program, Smithsonian Institution, USA

Moderated by · Shirley Ann Jackson, President, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), USA

17.00 - 18.15

IdeasLab


From Brain to Machine: The Chinese Academy of Sciences IdeasLab How are researchers fusing neuroscience and computer science to establish new levels of artificial intelligence? Discover and debate in the IdeasLab: Idea 1: From natural brain networks to artificial neural networks Idea 2: Multitasking intelligent machines Idea 3: Brain-inspired robotics

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Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese This session is filmed and will be available online at a later date.

Discussion Leaders · Mu-Ming Poo, Director, Institute of Neuroscience, Chinese Academy of

Sciences, People's Republic of China · Qiao Hong, Professor, Chinese Academy of Sciences, People's Republic of

China · Xu Bo, Professor and President, Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of

Sciences, People's Republic of China

Facilitated by · Nick Campbell, Director, Greater China, Nature Research Group; Executive

Editor, Springer Nature, People's Republic of China

17.15 - 17.45

Hub


Ask About: How Infants Learn Understanding how babies and toddlers learn during the first 1,000 days of life could be the key to unlocking human cognition and solving some of the world’s most important problems, such as poverty and achievement differences in education. Come to the Brain Hub in the Exploration zone on Level 2 for a conversation on the latest research on how babies learn with psychologist Casey Lew-Williams.

With · Casey Lew-Williams, Assistant Professor, Princeton University, USA

17.15 - 18.15

Televised Session


China's Millennials How is the millennial generation transforming China's creative industries? Dimensions to be addressed: - Evolution of norms and values - Shifting consumer preferences - Social technologies and platforms This session was developed in partnership with iQIYI.com. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese As this session is televised, please arrive 15 minutes early. The doors will be closed at the scheduled time. This session is webcast live.

· Daisy Guo Xiaoqian, Co-Founder and Chief Operations Officer, Tezign (Shanghai) Information & Technology Co., People's Republic of China

· Robert Xiao Hong, Chief Executive Officer, Perfect World, People's Republic of China

Moderated by · Xiaobo Wu, Presenter, Lan Shizi, People's Republic of China

17.15 - 18.15



Technology for Transparency How can technology help mitigate the corrosion of integrity in business and governance? Dimensions to be addressed: - Exposing illicit financial flows - Reporting malpractice in manufacturing

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- Eliminating bribery and bureaucracy This session is for participants active or interested in the Forum's Partnership Against Corruption Initiative (PACI). Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese

Discussion Leaders · Susan Divers, Lead of Advisory Practice, LRN, USA

· Ashifi Gogo, Chief Executive Officer, Sproxil, USA

· Carlos Moreira, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, WISeKey, Switzerland

· Peter Smith, Chief Executive Officer, Blockchain, Luxembourg

18.00 - 19.30

Transfer

Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center, -

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

19.00 - 21.00

Reception

Cultural Centre, Tianjin, .

Cultural Soirée The Tianjin Municipal People's Government invites participants and their spouses to the Grand Theatre at the fabulous Cultural Center to experience graceful dance and musical performances and enjoy the local cuisine in a spirit of friendship.

20.00 - 22.30

Transfer

Cultural Centre, Tianjin, .

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

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Monday 27 June

08.15 - 09.00

Meditation


Introduction to Tai Chi Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese discipline of meditative movements that can improve health, mental clarity and overall well-being. Join an early morning introduction to the philosophy and practice of Tai Chi.


of China

09.00 - 09.30

Experience


Earth Time-Lapse: Regions on the Rise From resource extraction to massive infrastructure projects, embark on a visual exploration that reveals how the world's fastest-growing regions are transforming the surface our planet. The session features high-resolution satellite images from NASA's Landsat Program, which provides the longest continuous global record of the Earth’s surface. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited.

With · Randy Sargent, Senior Systems Scientist, Carnegie Mellon University, USA

· Simon Zadek, Co-Director, Inquiry into the Design of a Sustainable Financial System, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Geneva

09.00 - 09.30

Transformation Hub


China in Depth: Rethinking Social Welfare China's new Five-Year Plan aims to extend urban welfare services to all residents and lift 70 million people out of poverty. How will the government reach its social welfare targets? Come to the Transformation Hub for an in-depth exploration of China's most critical social and economic challenges. This session was developed in partnership with Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited.

· Albert Park, Director, Institute for Emerging Market Studies; Professor of Economics, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong SAR

Introduced by · Eden Woon Yi-Teng, Vice-President, Institutional Advancement, Hong Kong

University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong SAR

09.00 - 09.30

Hub

Meijiang Convention and Exhibition

Navigating the Future: Economic Risks From energy shocks to asset bubbles, embark on a visual exploration of economic risks and their impact on doing business.

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Center, Future Hub

This session features data from the World Economic Forum Global Risks Report 2016. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited.



With · Nouriel Roubini, Professor of Economics and International Business, Leonard

N. Stern School of Business, New York University, USA

09.00 - 09.30

Hub


Embedding Information, Enhancing Safety How can we embed information in food, drugs and other critical goods to enhance their safety and traceability? Enter the Innovator Hub for an informal dialogue, designed and facilitated by innovators and entrepreneurs from the Forum's communities. Please arrive early, as space is limited.

Discussion Leaders · Hank C. K. Wuh, Chairman, TruTag Technologies, USA

09.00 - 09.30

Hub


Preserving and Evolving Culture and Faith How can we preserve and evolve traditional culture and faith in the Fourth Industrial Revolution? Enter the Innovator Hub for an informal dialogue, designed and facilitated by innovators and entrepreneurs from the Forum's communities. Please arrive early, as space is limited.

Discussion Leaders · Liu Peng, Director, Beijing Pushi Institute for Social Sciences, People's

Republic of China · Wan Tailei, Head, International Cooperation Department, National Association

of Financial Market Institutional Investors (NAFMII), People's Republic of China

09.00 - 09.30

Hub


Science in Depth: Quantum Technologies Explore how hacking today's telecommunications could lead to tomorrow's quantum technologies. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited.

With · Elanor Huntington, Dean, Australian National University, Australia

09.00 - 10.00

Televised Session


China's Global Ambitions China's foreign investment grew more than tenfold over the past decade, helping

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Exhibition Center, Forum

it increase trade flows, improve bilateral relations and secure critical resources. What is the global impact of Chinese efforts to increase outbound investments? Dimensions to be addressed: - Resource vs know-how strategies - Public vs private investment tendency - From traditional industries to high-tech investment This session was developed in partnership with Caixin Media. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese As this session is televised, please arrive 15 minutes early. The doors will be closed at the scheduled time. This session is webcast live.

· Victor L. L. Chu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, First Eastern Investment Group, Hong Kong SAR

· Klaus Kleinfeld, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Alcoa, USA

· John B. Veihmeyer, Chairman, KPMG International, USA

· Zhang Xiaoqiang, Vice-Chairman, China Center for International Economic Exchanges (CCIEE), People's Republic of China

· Zhao Haishan, Vice-Mayor of Tianjin, People's Republic of China

Moderated by · Wang Shuo, Managing Editor, Caixin Media, People's Republic of China

09.00 - 10.00

Interactive Session


Unblocking Blockchain Blockchain technology is making financial transactions secure and transparent without involving intermediaries. What use cases are having the biggest industry and regulatory impact? Dimensions to be addressed: - Public and private blockchains, identity and privacy - Improvements to existing organizational structures - Financial applications and beyond Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese This session is webcast live.

· Jeremy Allaire, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Circle, USA

· Pierre Gramegna, Minister of Finance of Luxembourg

Moderated by · Axel Lehmann, Group Chief Operating Officer and Member of the Group

Executive Board, UBS Group, Switzerland

09.00 - 10.15



Designing Collaboration for a Digital Economy and Society From commercial drones to digital rights, the world needs new rules, norms and standards for the digital age that will shape industries and societies for many years to come. How can we contribute? This session is for Forum Members and Partners active or interested in the Forum's System Initiative on Shaping the Future of the Digital Economy and Society Initiative. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese

Remarks by · Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman, World Economic Forum

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Facilitated by · Fadi Chehade, Senior Adviser to the Executive Chairman, Digital Economy

and Society, World Economic Forum

09.00 - 10.30



Bridging the Gender Gap in the Digital Workforce Current trends in the employment landscape forecast a significant increase in jobs in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) and IT in coming years. How can we bridge the gender gap in these fields? This session is for Forum Members and Partners active or interested in the Forum's System Initiative on Shaping the Future of Education, Gender and Work. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese

· Corinna E. Lathan, Chair of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, AnthroTronix, USA

· Kim Metcalf-Kupres, Vice-President and Chief Marketing Officer, Johnson Controls, USA


· Margie Wang, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, JA Worldwide, USA

· Danny Yuan, Chief Executive Officer and President, Greater China, ManpowerGroup, People's Republic of China

Facilitated by · Ellis Rubinstein, President and Chief Executive Officer, New York Academy

of Sciences, USA

09.15 - 09.45

Virtual Reality





09.15 - 09.45

Hub


Ask About: Brain-Machine Interfaces Our ability to read information from and write information into the brain is rapidly improving. Come to the Brain Hub in the Exploration zone on Level 2 for a conversation with neuroscientist and engineer Byron Yu on new technologies and applications that interface with the brain.

With · Byron Yu, Associate Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering;

Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, USA

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09.15 - 09.45

Creator Series




China

09.15 - 10.00

One-on-One


Co-Chair Roundtable: Building a Global Brand Join a conversation with Lei Jun, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Xiaomi, one of the world's largest smartphone manufacturers and most valuable start-ups, on redefining "Made in China". Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live.

Interviewed by · Xiaobo Wu, Presenter, Lan Shizi, People's Republic of China

With · Lei Jun, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Xiaomi, People's

Republic of China

09.15 - 10.15



Grow More and Assemble Less Biotechnology operates at the intersection of the physical, digital and biological worlds and has the potential to disrupt entire industries and their systems of production, distribution and consumption. How will biotechnology solutions enable a paradigm shift to growing more and assembling less? This session is for Forum Members and Partners active or interested in the Forum's System Initiative on Shaping the Future of Production. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese

· Patrick Nee, Chief Executive Officer, Universal Bio Mining, USA

· Feike Sijbesma, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Managing Board, Royal DSM, Netherlands


09.15 - 10.30

IdeasLab


Mastering Complex Ecosystems: The McGill University IdeasLab How are new capabilities for analysing complex data inspiring novel ways of managing global change? Discover and debate in the IdeasLab:

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Idea 1: Building resilient cities through restoration of fragmented urban ecosystems Idea 2: Mapping the intricacies of evolving food systems to harness the benefits of globalization Idea 3: Using future visioning to effect on-the-ground sustainable change Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese This session is filmed and will be available online at a later date.

Discussion Leaders · Elena Bennett, Associate Professor, Department of Natural Resource

Sciences, McGill University, Canada · Andrew Gonzalez, Professor, Canada Research Chair in Biodiversity Science

and Director, Quebec Centre for Biodiversity Science, McGill University, Canada

· Graham MacDonald, Assistant Professor, Department of Geography, McGill University, Canada

Introduced by · Bruce Lennox, Dean of the Faculty of Science, McGill University, Canada

Facilitated by · Gareth Mitchell, Lecturer, Broadcast Communication, Imperial College


09.30 - 10.30

BetaZone


Reviving the Ocean Ecosystem From growing coral in the lab to monitoring the loss of marine species, discover how scientists are protecting a critical source of life: ocean ecosystems. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is filmed and will be available online at a later date.

· Kristen Marhaver, Marine Biologist, Caribbean Research and Management of Biodiversity (CARMABI) Research Station, Netherlands Antilles

· Douglas McCauley, Marine Biologist and Assistant Professor, University of California, Santa Barbara, USA

Moderated by · Nishan Degnarain, National Ocean Taskforce, Government of Mauritius,

Mauritius

09.45 - 10.45

Creator Series



With · Howard Choset, Professor, Robotics Institute, Carnegie Mellon University,


Technology (KAIST), Republic of Korea

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· Corinna E. Lathan, Chair of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, AnthroTronix, USA

· Yutaka Sata, General Manager, Technology Planning Division, Toshiba Corporation, Japan

· David Hyunchul Shim, Associate Professor, Department of Aerospace Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Republic of Korea


10.30 - 10.40

Opening Plenary

Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center, Plenary Hall

Welcome to the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2016 Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live.

Welcoming Remarks by · David Aikman, Chief Representative Officer, Greater China, Member of the

Executive Committee, World Economic Forum Beijing Representative Office

10.40 - 11.30

Opening Plenary

Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center, Plenary Hall

Opening Plenary Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live.

Chaired by · Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman, World Economic Forum

11.45 - 12.15



Thinking Ahead: Accelerating Sustainable Development with Data Networks for Society How can telecom data analytics advance the Sustainable Development Goal to tackle economic, social and financial exclusion in all its forms? Following the discussion, participants will be invited to join the discussion leader at designated tables to continue the conversation over lunch. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited.

Discussion Leaders · Rositsa Zaimova, Product Manager, Real Impact Analytics, Belgium

11.45 - 12.15



Thinking Ahead: Accelerating Sustainable Development with Healthcare Data Systems How can healthcare data systems help advance the Sustainable Development Goal to ensure healthy lives and promote wellbeing for all? Following the discussion, participants will be invited to join the discussion leader at designated tables to continue the conversation over lunch. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited.

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· John Sargent, Co-Founder, BroadReach Healthcare, Switzerland

11.45 - 12.15



Thinking Ahead: Accelerating Sustainable Development with Customized Poverty Elimination Plans How can customized poverty elimination plans advance the Sustainable Development Goal of ending poverty in all its forms? Following the discussion, participants will be invited to join the discussion leader at designated tables to continue the conversation over lunch. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited.

Discussion Leaders · Martin Burt, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Fundación Paraguaya,

Paraguay

11.45 - 12.15

BetaZone


Finding Simplicity in Complexity Ever thought physics is dry? Explore how fanciful, ingenious cartoons can help us to understand some of the field's most complex questions with comic artist Randall Munroe. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is filmed and will be available online at a later date.

· Randall Munroe, Cartoonist and Webcomic Author, xkcd, USA

12.00 - 13.00

Lunch

Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center, The Village

Community Lunch Participants are cordially invited to a buffet lunch in the Village within the Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center.

12.45 - 13.15

Hub


Science in Depth: Monitoring and Remediating Polluted Water How are robotics, environmental genetics and precision sensing revolutionizing the way we detect, prevent and clean up polluted water? Discover and debate: Idea 1: Harnessing the power of bacteria to detoxify pollutants Idea 2: Precision sensing to control algal blooms Idea 3: Robotic sensors for real-time water management Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited.

With · Mandar Chitre, Assistant Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering,

National University of Singapore, Singapore · Karina Gin, Associate Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental

Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore · He Jianzhong, Associate Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental

Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore

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· Tan Chorh Chuan, President, National University of Singapore, Singapore

13.00 - 13.30

Transformation Hub


China in Depth: Investing in the Information Economy China’s next Five-Year Plan includes Internet Plus, a strategy to upgrade conventional industries from manufacturing to finance and information technology. How will the government reach its objective of becoming a global leader in the information economy? Come to the Transformation Hub for an in-depth exploration of China's most critical social and economic challenges. This session was developed in partnership with Peking University. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited.

· Song Xi Chen, Chair Professor, Department of Business Statistics and Econometrics, Guanghua School of Management, Peking University, People's Republic of China

· Dong Xiaoying, Associate Professor, Department of Management Science and Information Systems, Guanghua School of Management, Peking University, People's Republic of China

13.00 - 13.30

One-on-One


Co-Chair Roundtable: Disrupting Mobility Join a conversation with Travis Kalanick, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Uber, on how disruptive innovation at the intersection of the physical and digital worlds is transforming mobility. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live.

13.00 - 13.30

Hub


Investing in Oceans How can we apply innovative investment models to science to effectively conserve ocean resources and support food security? Enter the Innovator Hub for an informal dialogue, designed and facilitated by innovators and entrepreneurs from the Forum's communities. Please arrive early, as space is limited.

Discussion Leaders · Angela Chen, Co-Founding Member, Impact Capitalyst, Canada

· Mei Lin Neo, Research Fellow, Tropical Marine Science Institute, National University of Singapore, Singapore

13.00 - 13.30

Hub


From Waste to Value How can we reduce waste by increasing the commercial and societal rewards of recycling? Enter the Innovator Hub for an informal dialogue, designed and facilitated by innovators and entrepreneurs from the Forum's communities. Please arrive early, as space is limited.

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Discussion Leaders · Izzat Fathallah, Coordinator, Recovery and General Management Secretariat,

Office of the Chief Executive Officer, BLOM Bank, Lebanon

13.00 - 13.30

Hub


Science in Depth: Learning from Human Evolution Explore how our knowledge of human evolutionary history can shape and improve our approach to human health and behaviour. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited.

With · Leslea Hlusko, Associate Professor, University of California, Berkeley, USA

13.00 - 13.30

Issue Briefing


Issue Briefing: Women in Science Women scientists are leading missions to Mars, growing human bones and harvesting electricity from plants, yet science, technology, engineering and mathematics remain male-dominated fields. What are the underlying reasons and what can be done about it? Come to the Briefing Centre in the Media Village for an in-depth briefing on closing gender gaps in science. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese This session is webcast live.

13.00 - 13.45

BetaZone


Journey to Mars Explore the recent milestones achieved and the hurdles yet to come as we get closer to sending humans to the red planet. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is filmed and will be available online at a later date.

· Dava Newman, Deputy Administrator, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), USA

Introduced by · Mariette DiChristina, Editor-in-Chief, Scientific American, USA

13.00 - 14.00

Televised Session


Financing China's Growth Agenda With more volatility on the horizon, how can policy-makers strike the right balance with growth, reform and financial stability while restoring investor's confidence in the Chinese markets? Dimensions to be addressed: - Addressing high levels of corporate debt and rising NPLs - Managing capital outflows and communication to markets - Sustainable partnerships in fintech This session was developed in partnership with YICAI Media Group. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese

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As this session is televised, please arrive 15 minutes early. The doors will be closed at the scheduled time. This session is webcast live.

· Gregory Gibb, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Shanghai Lujiazui International Financial Asset Exchange Co. (Lufax), People's Republic of China

· Huang Yiping, Professor, National School of Development, Peking University, People's Republic of China

· Li Yang, Chair, National Institution for Finance and Development, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS), People's Republic of China

· Mio Takaoka, Managing Director, Monex Ventures; Executive Director, New Business Planning Office, Monex Group, Japan

· Zhou Yanli, Vice-Chairman, China Insurance Regulatory Commission, People's Republic of China

Moderated by · Yang Yanqing, Deputy Editor-in-Chief and Anchor, China Business News,


13.00 - 14.00

Forum Debate


What If: Drugs Are Printed from the Internet? Pharmacists and drug dealers alike might fear for their livelihoods thanks to recent advances like 3D printed medicine and the synthesis of opiates from yeast. What if patients (or hackers) download drugs directly from the internet? Explore the possible, plausible and probable impacts of the pharmacy in your kitchen. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese This session is webcast live.


· Sang Yup Lee, Distinguished Professor, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Republic of Korea

Moderated by · Clare Matterson, Director, Strategy, Wellcome Trust, United Kingdom

13.00 - 14.15



How to Navigate the Modern Silk Road Efforts to develop the modern Silk Road are beginning to show results in the form of increased connectivity and cooperation. How can its growth potential be realized across various economies? This session is for participants active or interested in the Forum's Silk Road to Economic Prosperity initiative. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese

· Eklil Hakimi, Minister of Finance of Afghanistan

· Li Huaizhen, President, China Minsheng Investment, People's Republic of China

· Malik Samarawickrama, Minister of Development Strategies and International Trade of Sri Lanka

· Tatiana Valovaya, Minister for Integration and Macroeconomics, Eurasian Economic Commission, Moscow

Discussion Leaders · Peggy Abkemeier Alford, Chief Operating Officer, Asia-Pacific, PayPal, USA

· Valerie Feldmann, Vice-President, Product Innovation and Strategy, Ogin, USA


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· Liu Mingkang, BCT Distinguished Research Fellow, Institute of Global Economics and Finance, Chinese University of Hong Kong, People's Republic of China

· André Loesekrug-Pietri, Executive Chairman, Paulina Foundation, People's Republic of China

· Fahd Al-Rasheed, Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, King Abdullah Economic City, Saudi Arabia

Facilitated by · Ian Bremmer, President, Eurasia Group, USA

13.15 - 14.15



How to Cater to China's Changing Consumer Chinese consumption in markets such as automobiles is racing ahead, but slumping in areas such as mobile devices. How can global and regional businesses thrive in the world's most important but complex consumer market? This session is for participants active or interested in the Forum's consumer industry ecosystem of actors, experts and initiatives. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese

· Tomas Casas i Klett, Director, China Competence Center, University of St Gallen, Switzerland

· Connie M. Chan, Partner, Andreessen Horowitz, USA

· Korhan Kurdoglu, Chairman, Ata Holding, Turkey

· Xuan Yan, President, Greater China, Nielsen, People's Republic of China

Facilitated by · Sun Baohong, Dean's Distinguished Chair Professor of Marketing; Associate

Dean, Global Programmes, Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business, People's Republic of China

13.15 - 14.30

IdeasLab


Brain Plasticity and Learning: The Princeton University IdeasLab From molecules to the mind, what is the latest understanding of how the brain adapts, learns and changes over a lifetime? Discover and debate in the IdeasLab: Idea 1: Fostering successful learning in the first 1,000 days of life Idea 2: The neural architecture behind the quick adaptation of new tasks Idea 3: Repurposing the immune system to meet therapeutic need in the brain Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese This session is filmed and will be available online at a later date.

Discussion Leaders · Lisa Boulanger, Associate Professor, Princeton Neuroscience Institute,

Princeton University, USA · Casey Lew-Williams, Assistant Professor, Princeton University, USA

· Jordan Taylor, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Princeton University, USA

Facilitated by · I-han Chou, Senior Strategy Editor, Nature, Nature Publishing Group, USA

13.30 - 14.00

Experience

Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center, Earth

Earth Time-Lapse: Exploring Emerging Megacities The world had only two megacities larger than 10 million in 1950; there will be at least 40 by 2025. Embark on a visual exploration that reveals the impact of expanding cities on our planet.

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Time-Lapse Hub The session features high-resolution satellite images from NASA's Landsat Program, which provides the longest continuous global record of the Earth’s surface. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited.


University, USA · Andrew Gonzalez, Professor, Canada Research Chair in Biodiversity Science



13.30 - 14.00

Experience

Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center, Leap Motion

Spotlight on Virtual Reality: Virtual Touch Experience how advanced hand tracking technologies make the dream of interacting with vast worlds of data on a physical level come life. You can also experience Leap Motion at your own pace outside of scheduled session times. The experience is located in the Transformation Zone near the Future Hub in the Village on Level 1.

13.30 - 17.00

Guided Visit


Tianjin Industry Tour 1 This half-day excursion includes visits to the Airbus A320 final assembly line, iFLYTEK and Tianjin Seagull Watch Group. Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Buses depart from the Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center. To reserve, please RSVP by email to Jiandi Feng at [email protected] or by telephone at +86 22 2835 9952 (office hours 08.30-17.30 Beijing time).

13.30 - 17.00

Guided Visit


Tianjin Industry Tour 2 This half-day excursion includes visits to the CATARC EMC Lab, Binhai Industrial Technology Research Institute of Zhejiang University, and Volkswagen Automatic Transmission (Tianjin). Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Buses depart from the Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center. To reserve, please RSVP by email to Jiandi Feng at [email protected] or by telephone at +86 22 2835 9952 (office hours 08.30-17.30 Beijing time).

13.30 - 17.00

Guided Visit


Tianjin Industry Tour 3 This half-day excursion includes visits to the China (Tianjin) Public Vocational Training Center (CTPVTC), Yu Jiapu Station (Ribbon Island Park) and Global Career Development Center of Liepin.com (GCDC).

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Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Buses depart from the Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center. To reserve, please RSVP by email to Jiandi Feng at [email protected] or by telephone at +86 22 2835 9952 (office hours 08.30-17.30 Beijing time).

13.45 - 14.15

One-on-One


Co-Chair Roundtable: Leading China's Green Revolution Join a conversation with Wang Chuanfu, Chairman of BYD Company, on leading China's transformation to smart and sustainable energy. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live.

With · Wang Chuanfu, Chairman, BYD Company, People's Republic of China

14.00 - 14.30

Hub


Navigating the Future: Economic Progress and Prosperity The complexity of an economy, expressed in the diversity and ubiquity of its products, is a powerful measure of prospects for growth and development. Embark on a visual exploration of the future leaders and laggards in the post-crisis global economy. This session features data from the Atlas of Economic Complexity by the Center for International Development at Harvard University. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited.



14.00 - 14.30

Hub


Science in Depth: From Biology to Robotics and Back Explore how roboticists and computer scientists are simultaneously advancing the frontiers of robotics, biology and human psychology. Join this session to learn more about the technology and technologists behind the Works in Progress Exhibition. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited.



USA

Facilitated by · Martial Hebert, Director, Robotics Institute, Carnegie Mellon University, USA

14.00 - 14.45

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Science in Depth: Computation, Food and Sustainability How are researchers leveraging big data to inspire novel ways of mastering sustainable systems? Discover and debate: Idea 1: Harnessing artificial intelligence to target conservation efforts Idea 2: Optimizing productivity through precision fertilizer application Idea 3: Applying smart algorithms to minimize risk Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited.

With · Harold van Es, Professor of Soil and Water Management, Cornell University,

USA · Joshua Woodard, Assistant Professor, Cornell University, USA


14.30 - 15.00

Virtual Reality





14.30 - 15.00

Experience



With · Qi Ye, Director, Brookings-Tsinghua Center for Public Policy, People's

Republic of China · Randy Sargent, Senior Systems Scientist, Carnegie Mellon University, USA

14.30 - 15.00

Hub

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Ask About: Neuroethics Neuroscience is unlocking the potential to interrogate memories, implant thoughts and alter personalities. Come to the Brain Hub in the Exploration zone on Level 2 for a conversation on the latest knowledge on neuroethics with bioethicist Nita Farahany.

With · Nita A. Farahany, Professor, Law and Philosophy, Duke University, USA

14.30 - 15.00

One-on-One


Co-Chair Roundtable: Building the Future Web Join a conversation on building technologies and trust for the future web with Matthew Prince, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of CloudFlare, a start-up that handles as much as 10% of global web traffic. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese This session is webcast live.

With · Matthew Prince, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, CloudFlare, USA

Moderated by · Mark Spelman, Co-Head, Future of the Internet Initiative, World Economic

Forum

14.30 - 15.00

Creator Series




China

14.30 - 15.30

Interactive Session


Global Energy Outlook: The View from Asia How will recent business and policy developments affect world energy markets? Dimensions to be addressed: - Global demand changes - Implications of China’s Five-Year Plan - Future of clean energy technology Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live

· Iain Conn, Chief Executive Officer, Centrica, United Kingdom

· Gao Jifan, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Trina Solar, People's

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Republic of China · Han Wenke, Director-General, Energy Research Institute (ERI), People's

Republic of China · Geoffrey Qhena, Chief Executive Officer, Industrial Development Corporation

of South Africa (IDC), South Africa

Moderated by · Cheryl Martin, Head of Centre of Global Industries, Member of the Managing

Board, World Economic Forum

14.30 - 15.30

Interactive Session


The Changing Face of China What demographic trends, new norms and policy priorities are reshaping Chinese society? Dimensions to be addressed: - Impact of the two-child policy - Link between household registration (hukuo) and welfare entitlement - Balance of family care vs community care Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live.

· Liang Jianzhang, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Ctrip.com, People's Republic of China

· Zheng Zhenzhen, Professor, Institute of Population and Labour Economics, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS), People's Republic of China

Moderated by · Yvonne Li, Founder and Chairperson, International China Ageing Industry

Association, Hong Kong SAR

14.30 - 15.30

BetaZone


How to Stop Pandemics before They Start Discover how responses to disease outbreaks could be radically transformed by better data, new partnerships and integrated wildlife health tracking. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is filmed and will be available online at a later date.

· Suzan Murray, Director of Smithsonian Global Health Program, Smithsonian Institution, USA

Introduced by · Gerard Meuchner, Chief Global Communications Officer, Henry Schein, USA

14.30 - 15.45

IdeasLab


The Future of Gene Editing: The Nature IdeasLab How are researchers using gene editing tools to explore new frontiers of science and ethics? Discover and debate in the IdeasLab: Idea 1: A single-shot genetic vaccination for life-long protection against heart attack Idea 2: Harnessing gene editing for multiple and permanent genetic changes Idea 3: Ethical considerations for the use of gene-editing technologies in China Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese This session is filmed and will be available online at a later date.

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Discussion Leaders · Cong Cao, Professor of Chinese Studies; Head, School of Contemporary

Chinese Studies, University of Nottingham Ningbo China, People's Republic of China

· Ding Qiurong, Professor, Laboratory of Human Genetics and Metabolic Diseases, Institute for Nutritional Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, People's Republic of China

· Wang Haoyi, Principal Investigator; Group Leader, Genome Engineering Technology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, People's Republic of China

Introduced by · Philip Campbell, Editor-in-Chief, Nature, United Kingdom


14.45 - 15.15

Hub


Digitizing Labour Relations How can we harness technology to increase productivity and trust in the relationship between enterprises and workers? Enter the Innovator Hub for an informal dialogue, designed and facilitated by innovators and entrepreneurs from the Forum's communities. This session will be conducted in Mandarin Chinese with no interpretation. Please arrive early, as space is limited.

Discussion Leaders · Wei Wei, Founder and Director, Little Bird Hotline for Migrant Workers,


14.45 - 15.15

Hub


Artificial Intelligence in the Boardroom How can artificial intelligence improve the speed and scale of understanding at which business leaders make decisions? Enter the Innovator Hub for an informal dialogue on strategic business decisions to harness the Fourth Industrial Revolution, designed and facilitated by the Forum's Strategic Partner companies. Please arrive early, as space is limited.

Discussion Leaders · Jeffrey Wong, Global Chief Innovation Officer, EY, USA

14.45 - 15.45



Shaping the Future of Mobility How are systemic changes, strategic shifts and emerging technologies transforming the future of mobility? Dimensions to be addressed: - Rise of self-driving vehicles - Drones for last-mile delivery - Integrated e-commerce solutions This session is for participants active or interested in the Forum's System Initiative on Shaping the Future of Mobility.

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Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese

· Jan Willem Breen, Head of International Strategy, UPS, Belgium

· Violeta Bulc, Commissioner, Transport, European Commission, Brussels

· Cui Weixing, Chairman and President, Deppon Logistics, People's Republic of China

· Robert Dickie, Chief Operations and Technology Officer, Zurich Insurance Group, Switzerland

· Wang Chuanfu, Chairman, BYD Company, People's Republic of China

Facilitated by · Arun Sundararajan, Professor of Business; Rosen Faculty Fellow, New York

University, USA

14.45 - 16.45

Workshop


Visioneering the Fourth Industrial Revolution "To know what you are going to draw, you have to begin drawing.” – Pablo Picasso Join a hands-on speculative design workshop to explore the possible, plausible and probable impacts of technological change. This session is developed in partnership with the Dubai Future Foundation, a global centre for researchers, designers, inventors and financiers to explore imaginative solutions to global challenges. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese

15.00 - 15.30

Creator Series


Meet the Experts behind the Works in Progress Exhibition The Works in Progress Exhibition explores the technological advances of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, inviting you to reflect on humankind's relationship with technology. Meet the developers behind the Works in Progress Exhibition in the Bio-Robots, Brain Hub, Collisions, Co-Workers, Humanoid Robots and Noah's Garden spaces.









15.30 - 16.00

Experience


Earth Time-Lapse: Regions on the Rise From resource extraction to massive infrastructure projects, embark on a visual exploration that reveals how the world's fastest growing regions are transforming the surface our planet.

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The session features high-resolution satellite images from NASA's Landsat Program, which provides the longest continuous global record of the Earth’s surface. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited.

With · William McDonough, Consulting Professor of Civil and Environmental

Engineering, Stanford University, USA · Randy Sargent, Senior Systems Scientist, Carnegie Mellon University, USA

15.30 - 16.00

Hub


Navigating the Future: The Connectography of South-East Asia Connectivity – the infrastructure enabling cross-border flows of resources, capital and technology – is a powerful indicator of future growth. Embark on a visual exploration of infrastructure connectivity in South-East Asia, the world’s fastest-growing region. This session features data and maps from Parag Khanna’s latest work on connectography, including data from the Connectivity Atlas by DevelopmentSeed and the University of Wisconsin-Madison Cartography Lab. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited.

With · Parag Khanna, Senior Research Fellow, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public

Policy, National University of Singapore, Singapore

15.30 - 16.00

One-on-One


Co-Chair Roundtable: Pioneering the Circular Economy Join a conversation with Feike Sijbesma, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Managing Board of Royal DSM, on pioneering systems change towards a circular economy. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese This session is webcast live.

Interviewed by · Vijay Vaitheeswaran, China Business Editor and Shanghai Bureau Chief, The


With · Feike Sijbesma, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Managing

Board, Royal DSM, Netherlands

15.30 - 16.00

Hub


Science in Depth: Precision Surgery Explore how real-time, multi-scale imaging techniques are transforming surgical procedures and health outcomes. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited.

With · Stamatia Giannarou, Royal Society University Research Fellow, Hamlyn

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Centre for Robotic Surgery, Imperial College London, United Kingdom

15.30 - 16.15

Hub


Science in Depth: Engineering Biology How are scientists breaking boundaries between physics and biology to advance disease treatments and the human body? Discover and debate: Idea 1: Bacteria-sized robotics for precision drug delivery Idea 2: Using physics to exploit bacteria’s mechanical weaknesses Idea 3: Mind-controlled therapeutics Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited.

With · Martin Fussenegger, Professor, ETH Zurich, Switzerland

· Bradley Nelson, Professor of Robotics and Intelligent Systems, ETH Zurich, Switzerland

· Viola Vogel, Professor; Head, Laboratory of Applied Mechanobiology, ETH Zurich, Switzerland

Facilitated by · Rui-Ping Xiao, Associate Editor, New England Journal of Medicine, USA

16.00 - 16.30

Hub


Ask About: Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease Globally, the number of people living with dementia is expected to rise from 46 million today to 131.5 million by 2050. Come to the Brain Hub in the Exploration zone on Level 2 for a conversation on the latest research on dementia and Alzheimer's disease with neuroscientist and psychiatrist Murali Doraiswamy.

With · P. Murali Doraiswamy, Professor, Duke University Medical Center, USA

16.00 - 16.45

BetaZone


The Meaning of Fossils in the New Age of Humans Learn how the fossil record can help us understand the environment we depend on and predict the changes that overshadow our future. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is filmed and will be available online at a later date.

· Scott Wing, Curator of Fossil Plants, Smithsonian Institution, USA

Introduced by · Philip Campbell, Editor-in-Chief, Nature, United Kingdom

16.00 - 17.00

Interactive Session


Redefining "Made in China" What is the future of "Made in China" as the economy shifts from an investment- to a consumption-driven model in the Fourth Industrial Revolution? Dimensions to be addressed: - Building innovation ecosystems in manufacturing industries - Catalysing smart manufacturing and upgrading production systems - Fostering craftsmanship and entrepreneurship

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Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live.

· Rachel Duan, Senior Vice-President, GE; President and Chief Executive Officer, China, GE, People's Republic of China

· Tomson Li Dongsheng, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, TCL Corporation, People's Republic of China

· Sun Pishu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Inspur Group, People's Republic of China

· Zhang Xiaogang, President, International Organization for Standardization (ISO), Anshan

Moderated by · Tian Wei, Moderator and Host, CCTV News, China Central Television,


16.00 - 17.00

Forum Debate


Forum Debate: Addicted to Algorithms From search results to social recommendations, under the surface of every website we visit and application we use are algorithms. Does greater convenience justify our loss of control? This session is part of the Forum Debate series on today’s dilemmas at the intersection of science and society. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live.

· Michael Altendorf, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Adtelligence, Germany

· Quentin Clark, Chief Business Officer and Member of the Global Managing Board, SAP, USA

· Farida Vis, Director, Visual Social Media Lab; Faculty Research Fellow, Information School, University of Sheffield

Moderated by · Wendell Wallach, Scholar, Interdisciplinary Center for Bioethics, Yale

University, USA

16.00 - 17.15

IdeasLab


What Makes Us Human: The UC Berkeley IdeasLab As emerging technologies change the way we live, work and relate to one another, how can we exploit our knowledge of unique human qualities and behaviours to shape a better world? Discover and debate in the IdeasLab: Idea 1: Early evolutionary innovations that shaped us Idea 2: Language as a signature of the flexible human mind Idea 3: The neurological underpinnings of human motivation Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese This session is filmed and will be available online at a later date.

Discussion Leaders · Ronald Dahl, Director, Institute of Human Development, University of

California, Berkeley, USA · Leslea Hlusko, Associate Professor, University of California, Berkeley, USA

· Mahesh Srinivasan, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, University of California, Berkeley, USA

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Facilitated by · Nick Campbell, Director, Greater China, Nature Research Group; Executive

Editor, Springer Nature, People's Republic of China

16.15 - 16.45

Hub


Lessons for Life How can we nurture life-long learning and creativity to thrive in the Fourth Industrial Revolution? Enter the Innovator Hub for an informal dialogue, designed and facilitated by innovators and entrepreneurs from the Forum's communities. Please arrive early, as space is limited.

Discussion Leaders · So-Young Kang, Catalyst, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Awaken

Group, Singapore · Sang Yup Lee, Distinguished Professor, Korea Advanced Institute of Science

and Technology (KAIST), Republic of Korea

16.15 - 17.15



Cities by Design, not Demand While cities have historically been built near extractive resources and transport systems, they have often grown haphazardly by layering new on top of the old. How can future cities be adaptive by design? Session objectives: - Identify need for adaptability - Analyse model adaptive cities - Forge public-private partnerships Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese

Discussion Leaders · Martin Bruncko, Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Financial Officer, AeroMobil,

United Kingdom · Hugh Martin, Chief Executive Officer, Sensity Systems, USA

· N. Chandrababu Naidu, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, India

· Daan Roosegaarde, Artist, Studio Roosegaarde, Netherlands

Facilitated by · Carlo Ratti, Director, SENSEable City Laboratory, MIT - Department of Urban

Studies and Planning, USA

16.30 - 17.00

One-on-One


Co-Chair Roundtable: Disrupting Retail Banking Join a conversation with Taavet Hinrikus, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of TransferWise, a $1 billion rated peer-to-peer money transfer start-up, on how digital innovation is transforming the future of financial services. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese This session is webcast live.

With · Taavet Hinrikus, Chief Executive Officer, TransferWise, United Kingdom

Moderated by · Lisa Jucca, Asia Finance Editor, Reuters, Hong Kong SAR

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17.00 - 17.30

Experience



With · Tony Juniper, Fellow, University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability

Leadership, United Kingdom · Randy Sargent, Senior Systems Scientist, Carnegie Mellon University, USA

17.00 - 17.30

Issue Briefing


Issue Briefing: The UK Referendum Regardless of the outcome, the impact of the United Kingdom's referendum on EU membership will be felt far beyond its shores. What are the long-term effects for Europe, the world economy and global security? Come to the Briefing Centre in the Media Village for an in-depth briefing on Europe after the referendum. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese This session is webcast live.

17.00 - 17.30

Hub


Navigating the Future: Societal Risks From profound social instability to acute water crises, embark on a visual exploration of societal risks and their impact on doing business. This session features data from the World Economic Forum Global Risks Report 2016. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited.



With · Brian Gallagher, President and Chief Executive Officer, United Way

Worldwide, USA

17.00 - 17.30

Hub


Science in Depth: Smart Imaging for Diagnosis Explore how smart algorithms are revolutionizing clinical diagnosis by revealing hidden patterns of disease. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese

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Please arrive early, as space is limited.

With · Ben Glocker, Lecturer in Medical Image Computing, Imperial College London,

United Kingdom

17.00 - 17.45

Hub


Science in Depth: The Future of Gene Editing How are researchers using gene editing tools to explore new frontiers of science and ethics? Discover and debate: Idea 1: A single-shot genetic vaccination for life-long protection against heart attack Idea 2: Harnessing gene editing for multiple and permanent genetic changes Idea 3: Ethical considerations for the use of gene editing technologies in China Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited.

With · Cong Cao, Professor of Chinese Studies; Head, School of Contemporary

Chinese Studies, University of Nottingham Ningbo China, People's Republic of China

· Ding Qiurong, Professor, Laboratory of Human Genetics and Metabolic Diseases, Institute for Nutritional Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, People's Republic of China

· Wang Haoyi, Principal Investigator; Group Leader, Genome Engineering Technology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, People's Republic of China

Facilitated by · Stephen Morrissey, Managing Editor, New England Journal of Medicine, USA

17.15 - 18.45

WorkStudio


Musical Experience: The Many Faces of Opportunity From singing in a rock band to mastering the traditional Chinese sheng, acclaimed musician Wu Tong has done it all. Join him for a musical workshop to learn how versatility can lead to new and unexpected opportunities. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese

With · Wu Tong, Musician, People's Republic of China

17.30 - 18.30

Interactive Session


Implementing the Climate Deal The historic COP21 agreement on climate change aims to keep global warming from exceeding 2C compared to pre-industrial levels. How are countries and companies translating their commitment into action? Dimensions to be addressed: - Policies for climate-compatible growth - New climate finance strategies and mechanisms - Business and tech approaches to green growth Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live.

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· Sandra Wu Wen-Hsiu, Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer, Kokusai Kogyo, Japan

· Zhang Xinsheng, President, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), People's Republic of China

· Zou Ji, Deputy Director-General, National Center for Climate Change Strategy and International Cooperation (NCSC), People's Republic of China

Moderated by · Qi Ye, Director, Brookings-Tsinghua Center for Public Policy, People's

Republic of China

17.30 - 18.30

Interactive Session


Technology Tipping Points: Global Data Marketplace Experts and executives surveyed by the Forum expect that 10% of global gross domestic product will be stored on blockchain technology by 2020, and 45% of the world will be engaged in digital trade by 2017. What governance frameworks for the digital economy will help a country unlock innovation, competitiveness and growth? Dimensions to be addressed: - Building new industries - Establishing interoperability - Fostering digital trade Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese This session is webcast live.


Moderated by · Fadi Chehade, Senior Adviser to the Executive Chairman, Digital Economy

and Society, World Economic Forum

17.30 - 18.45

IdeasLab


Fighting Superbugs: The European Research Council IdeasLab Will emerging strategies to combat drug-resistant infections save us from a future without antibiotics? Discover and debate in the IdeasLab: Idea 1: Discovering novel drugs by observing how bacteria communicate, cooperate and combat Idea 2: Exploiting bacteria’s own weapons to render them defenceless against antibiotics Idea 3: Turbocharging the human immune system to better fight bacterial infections Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese This session is filmed and will be available online at a later date.

Discussion Leaders · Kevin Foster, Professor of Evolutionary Biology, University of Oxford, United

Kingdom · Nicole Joller, Assistant Professor, Institute for Experimental Immunology,

University of Zurich, Switzerland · Stephan Sieber, Chair of Organic Chemistry II, Technical University of Munich,

Germany

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· Mart Saarma, Vice-President, European Research Council, Finland

Facilitated by · Charlotte Haug, International Correspondent, New England Journal of

Medicine, USA

17.45 - 18.15

Hub


Ask About: Vision Neuroscientists believe that, by studying how vision works in the brain, we can develop new types of artificial intelligence. Come to the Brain Hub in the Exploration zone on Level 2 for a conversation on the latest knowledge on vision with computer scientist Tai-Sing Lee.

With · Tai-Sing Lee, Professor, Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University, USA

17.45 - 18.15

Hub


Navigating the Future: Hopes of the Displaced About 55 million people around the world are displaced, spending an average of 17 years away from their homes. What are the hopes and aspirations of generations growing up in refugee camps? Embark on a visual journey to refugee camps at the Syrian border, with Christoph von Toggenburg, Global Leadership Fellow at the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited.

17.45 - 18.30

BetaZone


Visionary Art: Cleaning Up Earth Pollution is a major culprit of environmental degradation and human illness. Travel forward in time to see how clean air and a greener planet will be realized. Upend conventional wisdom, explore alternative visions and rewrite the history of our future with artist and designer Daan Roosegaarde. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is filmed and will be available online at a later date.

· Daan Roosegaarde, Artist, Studio Roosegaarde, Netherlands

Introduced by · Vijay Vaitheeswaran, China Business Editor and Shanghai Bureau Chief, The


17.45 - 18.45



Shaping a Food Systems Agenda What strategic shifts and emerging technologies are transforming the future of food systems? Dimensions to be addressed: - Technology-led solutions - Trade and investment opportunities - Agriculture infrastructure improvements This session is for participants active or interested in the Forum's Systems

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Initiative on the Future of Food Security. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese


· N. Chandrababu Naidu, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, India

· Wu Hougang, Chairman and President, Zoneco Group, People's Republic of China


17.45 - 18.45

Televised Session


How Innovation Grows How are innovation ecosystems built to last and succeed? Dimensions to be addressed: - Local norms and work cultures - Entrepreneurship networks - Accelerators and partnerships This session was developed in partnership with CCTV. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese As this session is televised, please arrive 15 minutes early. The doors will be closed at the scheduled time. This session is webcast live.

· Yossi Vardi, Chairman, International Technologies Ventures, Israel

· Zhang Ruimin, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Haier Group, People's Republic of China

Moderated by · Li Sixuan, Anchor, China Central Television (CCTV), People's Republic of

China

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Tuesday 28 June

08.15 - 09.00

Meditation


Introduction to Tai Chi Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese discipline of meditative movements that can improve health, mental clarity and overall well-being. Join an early morning introduction to the philosophy and practice of Tai Chi.


of China

09.00 - 09.30

Experience




University, USA · Andrew Gonzalez, Professor, Canada Research Chair in Biodiversity Science



09.00 - 09.30

Hub


Science in Depth: Attosecond Science Explore how advances in laser imaging are enabling a better understanding of biological, chemical and physical reactions at the speed of an attosecond, one quintillionth of a second. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited.

With · Tobias Witting, Research Associate, Department of Physics, Imperial College


09.00 - 09.30

Issue Briefing


Issue Briefing: Tackling China's Pollution Problem Pollution in China is putting people's health at risk and threatening jobs, and tackling it could lead to a $1 trillion investment windfall. Can China’s pollution problem be resolved and, if so, where do we start? Come to the Briefing Centre in the Media Village for an in-depth briefing on the environmental implications of China’s growth trajectory.

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Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese This session is webcast live.

· Lin Boqiang, Dean, Institute for Studies in Energy Policy, Xiamen University, People's Republic of China

· Wang Yimin, Secretary-General, GEIDCO, People's Republic of China

09.00 - 09.45

Hub


Science in Depth: What Makes Us Human As emerging technologies change the way we live, work and relate to one another, how can we exploit our knowledge of unique human qualities and behaviours to shape a better world? Discover and debate: Idea 1: Early evolutionary innovations that shaped us Idea 2: Language as a signature of the flexible human mind Idea 3: The neurological underpinnings of human motivation Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited.

With · Ronald Dahl, Director, Institute of Human Development, University of

California, Berkeley, USA · Leslea Hlusko, Associate Professor, University of California, Berkeley, USA

· Mahesh Srinivasan, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, University of California, Berkeley, USA

09.00 - 09.45

Hub


Science in Depth: Reverse Engineering the Brain How are advances in machine learning and artificial intelligence revealing the inner workings of the human brain? Discover and debate: Idea 1: Teaching a machine how to imagine Idea 2: Decoding the neural basis of visual recognition Idea 3: Using brain-machine interfaces to decipher the cognition behind movement Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited.

With · Elissa Aminoff, Faculty, Carnegie Mellon University, USA

· Tai-Sing Lee, Professor, Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University, USA

· Byron Yu, Associate Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering; Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, USA

Facilitated by · Martial Hebert, Director, Robotics Institute, Carnegie Mellon University, USA

09.00 - 10.00

Televised Session


One Belt, One Road, Many Winners? The Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st-century Maritime Silk Road represent China’s long-term vision to transform the economic core of Eurasia. What are its economic prospects in the current political reality? Dimensions to be addressed:

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- Building industrial capacity - Fostering consumer demand - Unlocking trade and investment This session was developed in partnership with Tianjin TV and Phoenix TV. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese As this session is televised, please arrive 15 minutes early. The doors will be closed at the scheduled time. This session is webcast live.

· Ian Bremmer, President, Eurasia Group, USA

· Adamas Ilkevicius, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Kazakhstan Temir Zholy, Kazakhstan

· Jin Liqun, President, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, Beijing

· Li Daokui, Dean, Schwarzman College, Tsinghua University, People's Republic of China

· Zhang Bingjun, Corporate Chairman, Tianjin TEDA Construction Group, People's Republic of China

Moderated by · Chiang Sheng Yang, Presenter, Phoenix Satellite Television Holdings, Hong

Kong SAR · Yin Chang, Anchor, Tianjin Radio and Television Station, People's Republic of

China

09.00 - 10.00

Interactive Session


Education for a New Age From complex problem solving to critical thinking and creativity, how can education form critical skills and competencies for a new machine age? Dimensions to be addressed: - Reform of education systems and institutions - Role of online institutions and non-traditional players - Potential of wearables, apps and virtual reality Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese This session is webcast live.

· R. May Lee, Dean, School of Entrepreneurship and Management, ShanghaiTech, People's Republic of China

· Randall Munroe, Cartoonist and Webcomic Author, xkcd, USA

Moderated by · Justine Cassell, Associate Dean, Technology, Strategy and Impact, School of

Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University, USA

09.00 - 10.00

Interactive Session


The Global Growth Imperative: Exit or Expansion? Amid tepid emerging market demand and shifting operating environments, how are multinational corporations rethinking their growth strategies? Dimensions to be addressed: - Agile models of operation - Managing talent locally - Collaboration with policy-makers Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live.

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09.15 - 09.45

Virtual Reality





09.15 - 09.45

Hub


Ask About: Depression Depression is the most common disabling illness, affecting 6.8% of the world’s population. Come to the Brain Hub in the Exploration zone on Level 2 for a conversation on the latest research on depression with neuroscientist and psychiatrist Amit Etkin.

With · Amit Etkin, Associate Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioural Sciences,

Stanford University, USA

09.15 - 09.45

Hub


The Open-Source Government How can we use open-source technologies to radically improve the quality and efficiency of government? Enter the Innovator Hub for an informal dialogue, designed and facilitated by innovators and entrepreneurs from the Forum's communities. Please arrive early, as space is limited.

Discussion Leaders · Maria Luisa Martinez Dibarboure, Vice-President, Miscellaneous Stuff, $ERO

- Electronic Money, Uruguay

09.15 - 09.45

Creator Series



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China

09.15 - 09.45

Hub


Building a Board for the Fourth Industrial Revolution Rapid technological advances and business model disruption are changing how boards evaluate the decisions made by top management. What type of a board is the best fit for a fast-growing, innovation-driven company? Enter the Innovator Hub for an informal dialogue, designed and facilitated by innovators and entrepreneurs from the Forum's communities. Please arrive early, as space is limited.

Discussion Leaders · Tomas Casas i Klett, Director, China Competence Center, University of St

Gallen, Switzerland

09.15 - 10.30

IdeasLab


Engineering Biology: The ETH Zürich IdeasLab How are scientists breaking boundaries between physics and biology to advance disease treatments and the human body? Discover and debate in the IdeasLab: Idea 1: Bacteria-sized robotics for precision drug delivery Idea 2: Using physics to exploit bacteria’s mechanical weaknesses Idea 3: Mind-controlled therapeutics Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese This session is filmed and will be available online at a later date.

Discussion Leaders · Martin Fussenegger, Professor, ETH Zurich, Switzerland

· Bradley Nelson, Professor of Robotics and Intelligent Systems, ETH Zurich, Switzerland

· Viola Vogel, Professor; Head, Laboratory of Applied Mechanobiology, ETH Zurich, Switzerland

Facilitated by · Gareth Mitchell, Lecturer, Broadcast Communication, Imperial College


09.15 - 10.30

Workshop


Connecting through Comedy Join Beijing-based American comedian Jesse Appell for a hands-on workshop exploring how humour and improvisation are uniquely human characteristics. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese

Discussion Leaders · Jesse Appell, Intercultural Comedian, Laugh Beijing, People's Republic of

China

09.30 - 10.15

BetaZone

Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center,

Towards a New Production Paradigm Learn what advanced manufacturing actually means in today’s complex global production systems and discover how the public and private sectors are working together to define a new production paradigm.

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BetaZone Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is filmed and will be available online at a later date.

· Krystyn Van Vliet, Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA

Introduced by · Gary Coleman, Adviser, Global Industry, Deloitte, USA

09.45 - 10.15

Hub


Science in Depth: Satellite Imaging Explore how advances in satellite imaging are allowing us to image the health of our planet. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited.

With · Gabrielle Thomas, Research Associate, Imperial College London, United

Kingdom

09.45 - 10.45

Creator Series



With · Howard Choset, Professor, Robotics Institute, Carnegie Mellon University,







10.00 - 10.30

Experience


Earth Time-Lapse: The Impact of the Anthropocene From large-scale deforestation to melting ice caps, embark on a visual exploration that reveals the global impact of the Anthropocene on nature and the planet. The session features high-resolution satellite images from NASA's Landsat Program, which provides the longest continuous global record of the Earth’s surface.

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Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited.

With · Tony Juniper, Fellow, University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability

Leadership, United Kingdom · Randy Sargent, Senior Systems Scientist, Carnegie Mellon University, USA

10.15 - 11.00

Hub


Science in Depth: Mastering Complex Ecosystems How are new capabilities for analysing complex data inspiring novel ways of managing global change? Idea 1: Building resilient cities through restoration of fragmented urban ecosystems Idea 2: Mapping the intricacies of evolving food systems to harness the benefits of globalization Idea 3: Using future visioning to effect on-the-ground sustainable change Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited.

With · Elena Bennett, Associate Professor, Department of Natural Resource

Sciences, McGill University, Canada · Andrew Gonzalez, Professor, Canada Research Chair in Biodiversity Science



Facilitated by · Bruce Lennox, Dean of the Faculty of Science, McGill University, Canada

10.15 - 11.00

Hub


Science in Depth: Brain Plasticity and Learning From molecules to the mind, what is the latest understanding of how the brain adapts, learns and changes over a lifetime? Discover and debate: Idea 1: Fostering successful learning in the first 1,000 days of life Idea 2: The neural architecture behind the quick adaptation of new tasks Idea 3: Repurposing the immune system to meet therapeutic need in the brain Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited.

With · Lisa Boulanger, Associate Professor, Princeton Neuroscience Institute,

Princeton University, USA · Casey Lew-Williams, Assistant Professor, Princeton University, USA

· Jordan Taylor, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Princeton University, USA

10.30 - 11.00

Hub


Science in Depth: New Approaches to Antibiotic Discovery Explore how observing bacteria communicate, cooperate and combat could

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Exhibition Center, Science Hub

reveal new paths for drug discovery. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited.

With · Kevin Foster, Professor of Evolutionary Biology, University of Oxford, United

Kingdom

10.30 - 11.30

Televised Session


Global Economic Outlook: The View from Asia In every region of the world, economic growth has failed to return to the rate it averaged before the Great Recession. What are the priorities for reinvigorating and rebalancing the global economy? This session was developed in partnership with Bloomberg. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese As this session is televised, please arrive 15 minutes early. The doors will be closed at the scheduled time. This session is webcast live.

· Huang Yiping, Professor, National School of Development, Peking University, People's Republic of China

· Nouriel Roubini, Professor of Economics and International Business, Leonard N. Stern School of Business, New York University, USA

· Jing Ulrich, Managing Director and Vice-Chairman, Asia-Pacific, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Hong Kong SAR

· Min Zhu, Deputy Managing Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF), Washington DC

Moderated by · Stephen Engle, TV Correspondent, Bloomberg News, Hong Kong SAR

10.45 - 11.15

Hub


Ask About: Language Development Linguistic, cognitive and social abilities arise and interact with one another during human development and across different cultures. Come to the Brain Hub in the Exploration zone on Level 2 for a conversation on the latest research on language development with psychologist Mahesh Srinivasan.

With · Mahesh Srinivasan, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology,

University of California, Berkeley, USA

10.45 - 11.15

Virtual Reality


Virtual Reality: Collisions Join a group experience of the virtual reality film, Collisions. Journey to the remote Great Sandy Desert in Western Australia to discover what happens when indigenous tradition meets Western science. The film is by artist Lynette Wallworth, in partnership with Nyarri Morgan, an indigenous elder and artist. It is supported by the World Economic Forum, Sundance Institute and Ford Foundation, in partnership with Jaunt VR. This session is part of the Works in Progress Exhibition, located in the Exploration zone on Level 2. You can also experience the film at your own pace outside of scheduled session times.

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Available in Mandarin Chinese and English



10.45 - 11.15

Creator Series




China

10.45 - 11.45

BetaZone


Visionary Art: Digital World New reality-bending technologies such as holograms and simulated environments are shifting the digital landscape. Travel forward in time to see how digital interaction will become more human. Upend conventional wisdom, explore alternative visions and rewrite the history of our future with artists and designers Toshiyuki Inoko and Sarah Kenderdine. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is filmed and will be available online at a later date.

· Toshiyuki Inoko, Founder, Team Lab, Japan

· Sarah Kenderdine, Professor and Director, Expanded Perception and Interaction Centre, University of New South Wales, Australia

Moderated by · Melissa Chiu, Director, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden,

Smithsonian Institution, USA

10.45 - 12.00

IdeasLab


Surviving a Stroke: The New England Journal of Medicine IdeasLab How can big data and robotics be used to improve prognosis and quality of life after a stroke? Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese This session is filmed and will be available online at a later date.

Discussion Leaders · Julie Bernhardt, Director, Centre of Research Excellence in Stroke

Rehabilitation & Recovery, Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, Australia

· Gu Dongfeng, Professor of Epidemiology and Medical Genetics, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, People's Republic of China

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· Raymond K.Y. Tong, Professor, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR

· Lawrence Wong, Mok Hing Yiu Professor of Medicine, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR

Introduced by · Charlotte Haug, International Correspondent, New England Journal of

Medicine, USA

Facilitated by · Ed Gerstner, Executive Editor, Nature Journals, Greater China, Springer

Nature, People's Republic of China

11.00 - 11.30

Experience


Earth Time-Lapse: Regions on the Rise From resource extraction to massive infrastructure projects, embark on a visual exploration that reveals how the world's fastest-growing regions are transforming the surface of the planet. The session features high-resolution satellite images from NASA's Landsat Program, which provides the longest continuous global record of the Earth’s surface. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited.

With · Qi Ye, Director, Brookings-Tsinghua Center for Public Policy, People's

Republic of China · Randy Sargent, Senior Systems Scientist, Carnegie Mellon University, USA

11.00 - 11.30

Hub


Empowering the Patient How can we empower patients to take charge of their health decisions? Enter the Innovator Hub for an informal dialogue, designed and facilitated by innovators and entrepreneurs from the Forum's communities. Please arrive early, as space is limited.

Discussion Leaders · Kellie Charles, Senior Lecturer; Research Group Leader, Cancer

Therapeutics Research Group, University of Sydney, Australia

11.00 - 11.30

Hub


Algorithms for Assets Can asset management be completely run by machines? Enter the Innovator Hub for an informal dialogue on strategic business decisions to harness the Fourth Industrial Revolution, designed and facilitated by the Forum's Strategic Partner companies. Please arrive early, as space is limited.

Discussion Leaders · Christophe Chazot, Global Head, Innovation, HSBC, United Kingdom

11.00 - 12.30

WorkStudio


China's Next Growth Agenda China announced an ambitious supply-side reform agenda to unlock new

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Exhibition Center, Basel

sources of growth and increase economic efficiency. From increasing R&D spending to supporting emerging industries, what are the most promising strategies and what will they mean for China and the world? This session was developed with the support of the Tianjin Municipal People’s Government. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese

· Chang Xiuze, Professor, Academy of Macroeconomic Research Institute, National Development and Reform Commission, People's Republic of China

· Jia Kang, President, China Academy of New Supply-Side Economics, People's Republic of China

· Tong Jiadong, Vice-President, Nankai University, People's Republic of China

Closing Remarks by · David Aikman, Chief Representative Officer, Greater China, Member of the

Executive Committee, World Economic Forum Beijing Representative Office

Discussion Leaders · Li Weian, Director, Center for Studies of Corporate Governance, Nankai

University, People's Republic of China · Liu Binglian, Assistant of President, Nankai University, People's Republic of

China · Jenny Zeng, Managing Partner, Magic Stone Alternative Investment, People's

Republic of China

Moderated by · Gong Ke, President, Nankai University, People's Republic of China

11.15 - 11.45

Hub


Navigating the Future: Hopes of the Displaced About 55 million people around the world are displaced, spending an average of 17 years away from their homes. What are the hopes and aspirations of generations growing up in refugee camps? Embark on a visual journey to refugee camps at the Syrian border, with Christoph von Toggenburg, Global Leadership Fellow at the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited.

11.15 - 11.45

Hub


Science in Depth: Cryptography Explore how novel cryptographic technologies can redefine legal contracts and public records. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited.

With · Rabee Tourky, Director, Research School of Economics, Australian National

University, Australia

11.15 - 12.15

Forum Debate

Meijiang Convention and Exhibition

Forum Debate: The Internet of Unhealthy Things From details of the latest clinical trials to real-time data on the body's vital functions, we increasingly consult our devices before our doctors. Will more

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Center, Arena healthcare information make us healthier? This session is part of the Forum Debate series on today’s dilemmas at the intersection of science and society. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live.

· Steve Davis, President and Chief Executive Officer, PATH, USA

· Daljit Singh, President, Fortis Healthcare, India

· Bernard J. Tyson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Kaiser Permanente, USA

Moderated by · Allison Aubrey, Correspondent, National Public Radio, USA

11.15 - 12.30

WorkStudio


The Governance of Progress As technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution become integral to people's lives, what governance models and strategies will maximize the benefit to society? Session objectives: - Anticipate systemic societal changes triggered by emerging technologies - Share ideas on new ways to govern those changes Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese

Discussion Leaders · Ronald Dahl, Director, Institute of Human Development, University of

California, Berkeley, USA · Bob Goodson, Founder, Quid, USA

· Ron Gutman, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, HealthTap, USA

· Arthur Huang, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Miniwiz, Chinese Taipei

· Carlo Ratti, Director, SENSEable City Laboratory, MIT - Department of Urban Studies and Planning, USA

· Wendell Wallach, Scholar, Interdisciplinary Center for Bioethics, Yale University, USA

Introduced by · Philipp Rösler, Head of the Centre for Regional Strategies, Member of the

Managing Board, World Economic Forum

With · Thorsten Käseberg, Head, Economic Issues of the Digital Agenda and Social

Developments, Digital Sovereignty, Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy of Germany

· Antonio Samaritani, Director-General, The Agency for Digital Italy, Italy

11.15 - 12.30

WorkStudio


The Future Company From retail to manufacturing, industry lines are blurring and value is being created in new and unexpected ways. How can companies build agility, resilience and vision in the face of rapid technological change? Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese

Discussion Leaders · Waleed Abd El Rahman, Chief Executive Officer, Mumm, Egypt

· Vijay Eswaran, Executive Chairman, QI Group, Malaysia

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· Han Jian, Associate Professor of Management; Co-Director, Centre on China Innovation, China Europe International Business School (CEIBS), People's Republic of China

· Timothy Hwang, Chief Executive Officer, FiscalNote, USA

· Temitope Ola, Head of Project, MOOCs Africa, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland

· Peter Smith, Chief Executive Officer, Blockchain, Luxembourg


Facilitated by · Brian Gallagher, President and Chief Executive Officer, United Way

Worldwide, USA

11.30 - 12.00

Experience

Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center, Leap Motion

Spotlight on Virtual Reality: Virtual Touch Experience how advanced hand tracking technologies make the dream of interacting with vast worlds of data on a physical level come life. You can also experience Leap Motion at your own pace outside of scheduled session times. The experience is located in the Transformation Zone near the Future Hub in the Village on Level 1.

12.00 - 12.30

Hub


Science in Depth: Personalized Medicine Explore how new technologies are allowing scientists to match patients’ unique genetic barcodes to bespoke therapies. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited.

With · Matthew Cook, Professor, Australian National University, Australia

12.00 - 12.45

Interactive Session


The Impact of the Fourth Industrial Revolution From AI to robotics, the commercialization of emerging technologies is redefining industries and reshaping societal norms, and yet productivity statistics tell a story of economic stagnation. How can economies realize the growth and development potential of the Fourth Industrial Revolution? Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live.

· Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development of Canada

· R. May Lee, Dean, School of Entrepreneurship and Management, ShanghaiTech, People's Republic of China


Chaired by · W. Lee Howell, Head of Global Programming, Member of the Managing

Board, World Economic Forum

12.45 - 13.10

Concert

Meijiang Closing Performance

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Convention and Exhibition Center, Forum

The Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2016 draws to a close with a powerful performance bridging traditional sounds with innovative styles by acclaimed Chinese musician Wu Tong. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live.

With · Wu Tong, Musician, People's Republic of China

13.10 - 13.20

Closing Plenary


Closing Remarks Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live.

Closing Remarks by · Cao Aihua, Executive Vice-Mayor of Dalian, People's Republic of China

· Huang Xingguo, Acting Party Secretary of the CPC Tianjin Municipal Committee; Mayor of Tianjin, People's Republic of China

· Philipp Rösler, Head of the Centre for Regional Strategies, Member of the Managing Board, World Economic Forum

13.20 - 14.00

Reception


Farewell Reception Participants are invited to the farewell lunch in the Village, co-hosted by the Tianjin Municipal People's Government and the World Economic Forum.

Documents

Global Agenda Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2016 ... · 6/15/2016 · Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2016 Preliminary Programme Tianjin, People's Republic of China 26-28