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Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2017Preliminary Programme

Dalian, People's Republic of China 27-29 June

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Jean Liu, President, Didi Chuxing, People's Republic of China; Young Global Leader

Alex Molinaroli, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Johnson Controls, USA

Shu Yinbiao, Chairman, State Grid Corporation of China, People's Republic of China

Vishal Sikka, Chief Executive Officer, Infosys, USA

Maria-Elena Torres-Padilla, Director, Institute of Epigenetics and Stem Cells, Helmholtz Zentrum München, Germany; Young Scientist

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

Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2017 - Preliminary Programme

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Monday 26 June

09.00 - 20.00Registration - CITIC Harbor City Marketing Center - Registration

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Registration Opens

The Registration Centre is located in the CITIC Harbour City Marketing Centre on Renmin East Road, 500 m from the Conference Centre. Forum shuttles 1 and 2 stop there.


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Tuesday 27 June

08.15 - 09.00Dalian International Conference Center - BetaZone

tai chi 1

Introduction to Tai ChiTai Chi is an ancient Chinese discipline of meditative movements that can improve health, mental clarity and overall well-being.

Start the day with an early morning introduction to the philosophy and practice of Tai Chi.

Led byZhang Yuxuan, Principal, Beijing Milun Traditional Kungfu, People's Republic of China

09.00 - 10.00Dalian International Conference Center - Arena

update/energy

Strategic Update: The Energy SystemFrom supergrids to subsidy cuts, the global energy landscape is transforming. How can the industry keep pace with new technological, regulatory and economic realities?

On the agenda:- Achieving a clean-energy transition- Implementing national energy reforms- Expanding decentralized, cross-border power

Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese

This session will be livestreamed on TopLink and the Forum website.

Maxim Oreshkin, Minister of Economic Development of the Russian Federation; Young Global LeaderCharlotte Roule, Chief Executive Officer, ENGIE CHINA, ENGIE Group, FranceYang Xiaoping, President, BP (China) Holdings, People's Republic of China

Moderated byLi Sixuan, Anchor, China Central Television (CCTV), People's Republic of China

09.00 - 10.00Dalian International Conference Center - Studio

update/digital economy

Strategic Update: The Digital EconomyFrom augmented reality to machine learning, the global digital economy landscape is transforming. How can policy and business leaders keep pace with new technological, regulatory and economic realities?

On the agenda:- Designing human-machine interfaces- Collaborating on a universal digital identity- Defining the internet of things ecosystem



Chen Liming, Chairman, IBM Greater China Group, IBM, People's Republic of ChinaVishal Lall, Senior Vice-President, Strategy and Ventures, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, USASun Pishu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Inspur Group, People's Republic of China

Moderated byUrs Gasser, Executive Director, Harvard Berkman Center for Internet & Society, USA


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Tuesday 27 June

09.15 - 10.15Dalian International Conference Center - Salon

update/finance

Strategic Update: The Financial SystemFrom geo-economic uncertainty to the rise of passive investing, the finance landscape is transforming. How can the industry keep pace with new technological, regulatory and economic realities?

On the agenda: - Navigating new geopolitical risks- Effective governance protocols and interconnected risks- Collaborating on blockchain technologies

Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese

Bernhard Kotanko, Partner and Head, Asia-Pacific Region, Oliver Wyman (MMC), Hong Kong SARAxel P. Lehmann, Group Chief Operating Officer and Member of the Group Executive Board, UBS Group, SwitzerlandAnand S. Rao, Principal, US Advisory; Global Leader, Artificial Intelligence, PwC, USA

Moderated byLisa Jucca, Financial Columnist, Asia, Reuters Breakingviews, Hong Kong SAR

09.15 - 10.15Dalian International Conference Center - Agora

update/mobility

Strategic Update: The Mobility SystemFrom self-driving trucks to novel biomass fuels, the global mobility landscape is transforming. How can the industry keep pace with new technological, regulatory and economic realities?

On the agenda:- Developing autonomous-vehicle regulation- Data protocols for secure transport of people and goods- Designing safer, greener supply chains


Please arrive early, as space is limited.

Introduced byJohn Moavenzadeh, Head of Mobility Industries and System Initiatives, Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum

Emilio Frazzoli, Founder and Chief Scientist, nuTonomy, USAStephen Ho, Chief Executive Officer, Greater China, Marriott International, Hong Kong SARChristian Lanng, Chief Executive Officer, Chairman and Co-Founder, Tradeshift.com, USAFrançois Provost, Chairman, Asia-Pacific Region; Senior Vice-President, China Operations, Groupe Renault, People's Republic of China

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

09.30 - 10.00Dalian International Conference Center - Global Situation Space

gss/silk road 1

Global Situation Space: The Big Picture on the New Silk RoadFrom ancient trade routes to One Belt, One Road, explore the causes and consequences of deepened regional integration now and through time.

The Global Situation Space combines NASA time-lapse satellite imagery, geospatial and econometric data with predictive modelling.



WithIllah Nourbakhsh, Professor, Robotics Institute, Carnegie Mellon University, USAMark Wu, Assistant Professor of Law, Harvard Law School, USA


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Tuesday 27 June

09.30 - 10.00Dalian International Conference Center - Innovator Hub 1

infectious disease

Fighting Infectious DiseaseHow might we develop new doorstep delivery models to fight infectious disease?

Explore new ways to scale solutions to some of today's most pressing challenges in the Innovator Hub. This session is part of a series co-designed with participants via TopLink.


WithShelly Batra, Co-Founder and President, Operation ASHA - Fighting Tuberculosis Worldwide, India; Social Entrepreneur

09.30 - 10.00Dalian International Conference Center - Transformation Hub

transformation/robotics

World in Transformation: Artificial Intelligence and RoboticsFrom machine vision to autonomous action, what breakthroughs are transforming the future of artificial intelligence and robotics?

Join this session to explore the Transformation Map on AI and Robotics, co-curated with KAIST.



WithDavid Shim Hyun-Chul, Associate Professor, Department of Aerospace Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Republic of Korea


countering terrorism

Countering Terrorism in the Digital AgeEncrypted communication has given terrorists a new tool to prepare attacks in secret, while social media gives them unprecedented public reach and capacity to mobilize. How can the public and the private sectors work together to advance new approaches in fighting terrorism in the digital age?



WithGadi Evron, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Cymmetria, IsraelDavid Scharia, Director, Chief of Branch, Counter Terrorism Executive Directorate (CTED), United Nations, New York


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Tuesday 27 June

09.30 - 10.15Dalian International Conference Center - Future Hub

edtech futures

The Promises and Pitfalls of Digitizing LearningFrom bot-teachers to the gamification of learning, the development of educational technology is on the rise. How can "edtech" be deployed to meet the needs of future educators and their students?



WithJi Xiaohua, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Guokr.com, People's Republic of China; Young Global LeaderZhang Yao, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, RoboTerra, USA; Young Global Leader


world war

Averting a Future World WarHistory has shown that when a rising power threatens to displace a ruling one, the most likely outcome is war. How can the United States and China avoid the "Thucydides Trap"?



Introduced byW. Lee Howell, Head of Global Programming, Member of the Managing Board, World Economic Forum

Graham Allison, Director, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, USA

09.45 - 10.15Dalian International Conference Center - Science Hub

diamond sensors

Ask About: Diamond SensorsExplore how diamond-based semiconductors can be used as sensors in drug delivery, immunological testing and regenerative medicine.



WithMutsuko Hatano, Professor, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan


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Tuesday 27 June

09.45 - 10.30Dalian International Conference Center - Bio Lab Nexus

bio lab/future food

Future of Life: NutritionFrom insect protein to lab-grown meat, how is technology providing new perspectives on feeding a planet of 10 billion?

Explore the possible, plausible and probable impacts of biological aspects of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.


WithDavid Perry, Chief Executive Officer and Director, Indigo Agriculture, USA

Facilitated byAllison Aubrey, Correspondent, National Public Radio, USA

10.30 - 10.40Dalian International Conference Center - Plenary Hall

welcome

Welcome to the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2017Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese


Welcoming Remarks byDavid Aikman, Chief Representative Officer, Greater China, Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum Beijing Representative OfficeChen Qiufa, Governor of Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China

10.40 - 11.30Dalian International Conference Center - Plenary Hall

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Opening Plenary



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


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Tuesday 27 June

11.30 - 13.00Dalian International Conference Center - Village

tuesday lunch

Community Lunch

Participants are cordially invited to a buffet lunch in the Village within the Dalian International Conference Center.


clean coal

Ask About: Clean CoalExplore how clean coal technologies could mitigate harmful carbon dioxide emissions.



WithGao Xiang, Professor, Zhejiang University, People's Republic of China


refugee insights

Empower and Reunite – Technology for RefugeesHuman displacement is a phenomenon as old as humankind, pressing today as never before. Explore how new technologies can help empower and reunite hundreds of thousands of refugees.



Tarun Khanna, Jorge Paulo Lemann Professor, Harvard Business School, USA; Young Global Leader AlumnusDavid Mikkelsen Troensegaard, Co-Founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer, Refugees United (REFUNITE), USA; Social Entrepreneur


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Tuesday 27 June


smog free tower 1

Behind the Scenes: Smog Free TowerCould polluted air be a thing of the past? Visit the Smog Free Tower with artist and creator Daan Roosegaarde to learn more about the vision behind the world's largest smog vacuum cleaner.

Limited interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese


WithGabriel O'Donnell, Principal Research Programmer, CMU CREATE Lab, Carnegie Mellon University, USADaan Roosegaarde, Artist and Innovator, Studio Roosegaarde, Netherlands; Young Global Leader


transformation/entrepreneurship

World in Transformation: EntrepreneurshipFrom corporate intrapreneurship to social impact, what drivers are transforming the future of entrepreneurship?

Join this session to explore the Transformation Map on Entrepreneurship, co-curated with the National University of Singapore.



WithWong Poh-Kam, Director, NUS Entrepreneurship Centre, National University of Singapore, Singapore


brain-machine interfaces

Ask About: Brain-Machine InterfacesExplore how to empower the next generation of brain-machine interfaces with wireless technology.



WithTimothy Constandinou, Reader in Neural Microsystems, Imperial College London, United Kingdom


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Tuesday 27 June


clean technologies

The Next Generation of Clean TechnologiesFrom renewable energy certification to sustainably sourced product verification, how could blockchain’s ledger system unleash a clean revolution?



WithDon Tapscott, Adjunct Professor of Management, Joseph L. Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, Canada

Facilitated byJim Leape, William and Eva Price Senior Fellow, and Co-Director of the Center for Oceans Solutions, Stanford University, USA


4ir tech/blockchain

Human-Centred High-Tech: BlockchainBlockchain technology has the potential to transform a range of domains, from financial and logistical to governmental and humanitarian. What protocols, partnerships and practices can address the policy dilemmas and unintended consequences of distributed ledger technology, and ensure the benefits are widely shared?

This session supports the work of the Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution in San Francisco.



Discussion LeadersLee Xiaodong, President and Chief Executive Officer, China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC), People's Republic of China; Young Global LeaderAdam Ludwin, Chief Executive Officer, Chain, USACatherine Mulligan, Co-Director, Centre for Cryptocurrency Research and Engineering, Imperial College London, United Kingdom

Moderated byBrian Behlendorf, Executive Director, Hyperledger, Linux Foundation, USA; Young Global Leader


update/health

Strategic Update: Health and Healthcare SystemFrom precision medicine to digital doctors, the global healthcare landscape is transforming. How can the industry keep pace with new technological, regulatory and economic realities?

On the agenda: - Accessing new technologies and technologies for access- Implementing value-based-healthcare- Exploring global models for pharmaceutical pricing


Arvan Chan, Vice-President, International Markets, Centene Corporation, USASean Duffy, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Omada Health, USA; Global ShaperKim Stratton, Head, International Commercial, Shire International, Switzerland

Moderated byVivienne Parry, Head of Engagement, Genomics England, United Kingdom


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Tuesday 27 June

12.45 - 13.30Dalian International Conference Center - Robot Maker Space

robot maker space 1

Design by Doing: Build Your First RobotDesign, build and experiment with handmade robots and find out how they will be part of our future.

Participants can also visit the Robot Maker Space outside scheduled session times. This learning experience was developed in partnership with Infosys and Carnegie Mellon University.


bio lab/species

Future of Life: SpeciesFrom synthetic biology to genome editing, how are new technologies changing our definition of species?

Explore the possible, plausible and probable impacts of biological breakthroughs in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.


WithJi Weizhi, Director, Yunnan Key Laboratory of Primate Biomedical Research, Institute of Primate Translational Medicine, Kunming University of Science and Technology, People's Republic of China

Facilitated byJoe Palca, Science Correspondent, NPR, USA


update/production

Strategic Update: The Production SystemFrom advanced robotics to augmented reality, the global manufacturing landscape is transforming. How can the industry keep pace with new technological, regulatory and economic realities?

On the agenda:- Scaling smart manufacturing- Implementing national industrial policies- Addressing the trade-offs of green industrialization



Neil C. Hawkins, Chief Sustainability Officer and Corporate Vice-President, Dow Chemical Company, USATharman Shanmugaratnam, Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for Economic and Social Policies of SingaporeVishal Sikka, Chief Executive Officer, Infosys, USA; Co-Chair of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2017Zhang Yao, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, RoboTerra, USA; Young Global Leader

Moderated byErica Fuchs, Professor of Engineering and Public Policy, Carnegie Mellon University, USA; Young Scientist


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Tuesday 27 June


cna/china consumption

The Global Impact of China's Consumer ClassIn 2016, 20% of global GDP growth was generated by Chinese domestic consumption. China will contribute more than any other country to global consumer expenditure growth from now until 2030. How are China's consumers changing, and how will they change the world economy?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Product sharing and leasing- Intelligent asset tracking- Drone delivery for e-commerce

This session was developed in partnership with Channel News Asia.


This session will be livestreamed on TopLink and the Forum website. Please arrive 15 minutes early, as the doors will be closed at the scheduled time.

Dai Wei, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, OFO Bike, People's Republic of ChinaLiu Shijin, Vice-Chairman, China Development Research Foundation, People's Republic of ChinaPan Gang, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group, People's Republic of ChinaYan Xuan, President, Greater China, Nielsen, People's Republic of ChinaZeng Qinghong, Chairman, Guangzhou Auto Industry Group, People's Republic of China

Moderated byXueling Lin, Executive Producer, Channel NewsAsia, SingaporeXueling Lin, Executive Producer, Channel NewsAsia, Singapore


spaces of hope

Public Art: Spaces of HopeExplore with Iranian street artist Mehdi Ghadyanloo how art can transform places of despair into spaces of hope.



Mehdi Ghadyanloo, Artist, Painter and Public Artist, Islamic Republic of Iran


risk capital

Venturing with Risk CapitalHow might we use risk capital differently to accelerate entrepreneurship in emerging markets?



WithDamian Polok, Relationship Manager, Bank of China, People's Republic of China


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Tuesday 27 June


pollution

Ask About: Pollution RemediationExplore how to harness the power of plants to remove pollutants from soil.



WithHe Yan, Professor, Zhejiang University, People's Republic of China


platform business models

Thriving on PlatformsHow might we develop new platform business models that leverage the latest data and technology available?



WithSrikar Reddy Palem, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Sonata Software, India

13.15 - 14.30Dalian International Conference Center - IdeasLab

tokyo tech/digital future

Sensors, Simulations and Supercomputing with Tokyo Institute of TechnologyDiscover new ideas and insights with leading researchers in the IdeasLab.


The presentation will be available on demand on the Forum video channel and TopLink after the meeting.

Discussion LeadersMutsuko Hatano, Professor, Tokyo Institute of Technology, JapanSatoshi Matsuoka, Professor, Tokyo Institute of Technology, JapanMisako Takayasu, Associate Professor, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan

Facilitated byEd Gerstner, Regional Editorial Director, Greater China, Springer Nature, People's Republic of China


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Tuesday 27 June

13.15 - 14.30Dalian International Conference Center - xChange

hkust/drones

The New Drone Economy with Hong Kong University of Science and TechnologyHow can engineers, business leaders and policy-makers unleash the full potential of civilian drones for tomorrow's commerce?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Emerging applications, technology trends and technical hurdles- Opportunities and disruptions for business operations and supply chain management- Evolving regulatory needs and roadblocks


Discussion LeadersTim Kwang Ting Cheng, Dean of Engineering; Chair Professor of Electronics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong SARStephen Creamer, Director, Air Navigation Bureau, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), MontrealGuillermo Gallego, Department Head; Chair Professor of Industrial Engineering and Logistics Management, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong SARJana Rosenmann, Senior Vice-President; Head, Unmanned Aerial Systems, Airbus Defence and Space, GermanyShen Shaojie, Assistant Professor of Electronic and Computer Engineering, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong SAR

Facilitated byGareth Mitchell, Lecturer, Broadcast Communication, Imperial College London, United Kingdom


gss/cities 1

Global Situation Space: The Big Picture on CitiesFrom economic growth to environmental collapse, explore the causes and consequences of emerging megacities now and through time.




WithGabriel O'Donnell, Principal Research Programmer, CMU CREATE Lab, Carnegie Mellon University, USAZhang Jianyu, Chief Representative, Environmental Defense Fund, People's Republic of China


global cooperation

Transforming Global Development CooperationThe Chinese government's pledges to assist developing nations through investment, infrastructure and climate change projects reach a volume of several billion dollars. How might global cooperation change as the country rapidly becomes an emerging player in the humanitarian and development ecosystem?



WithWang Xingzui, Vice-Chairman, China Foundation for Poverty Alleviation, People's Republic of China

Facilitated bySimon O'Connell, Executive Director, Mercy Corps, United Kingdom


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Tuesday 27 June


cybersecurity crisis

Confronting the Cybersecurity CrisisFrom ransomware to zero day vulnerabilities, new risks are forcing countries and companies to rethink their cybersecurity frameworks. How can public and private actors collaborate to create a secure cyber world?



WithAntonio Samaritani, Director-General, The Agency for Digital Italy, ItalyArun Mohan Sukumar, Head, Cyber Initiative, Observer Research Foundation (ORF), India


4ir tech/neurotechnology

Human-Centred High-Tech: NeurotechnologyAdvances in brain science mean more effective therapeutics for brain-related illnesses, while fundamentally impacting how we think, behave and self-identify. What protocols, partnerships and practices can address the ethical dilemmas and unintended side-effects of brain technology, and ensure the benefits are widely shared?




Discussion LeadersRonen Gadot, Chief Executive Officer, ElMindA, IsraelBjarte Reve, Chief Executive Officer, Nansen Neuroscience Network, Norway; Young Global Leader

Facilitated byI-han Chou, Senior Editor, Nature, USA


update/consumption

Strategic Update: The Consumption SystemFrom changing demographics to new channels such as virtual and augmented reality, global consumption is transforming. How can businesses keep pace with new technological, regulatory and economic realities?

On the agenda:- Redefining real and virtual consumer identities- Responding to protectionism as e-commerce goes global


Meron Gribetz, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Meta Company, USALin Chen, Assistant Professor of Marketing, China Europe International Business School, People's Republic of ChinaRashid Aleem Qureshi, Chairman; Chief Executive Officer, Greater China Region, Nestlé (China), People's Republic of China

Moderated byCharles Hayes, Managing Director, China; Partner, IDEO, People's Republic of China


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Tuesday 27 June

13.45 - 14.15Dalian International Conference Center - Briefing Centre

briefing/china's leadership

China: The Next World Leader?From trade agreements to climate change, China is signalling its readiness to take on a more prominent global leadership role. Is China ready to lead the world economy?

The Briefing Centre is located in the Media Village.




antibiotic resistance

Ask About: Antibiotic ResistanceExplore how to track and predict drug-resistant infections using big data.



WithCéire Costelloe, Lecturer, Department of Medicine, Imperial College London, United Kingdom


ask about/mental health

Ask About: Mental HealthOne in four people in the world will be affected by a mental health condition at some point in their lives. Learn about the latest research on mental health.


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Tuesday 27 June


bio-inspired design

Bio-Inspired Design

Investigate how designers and entrepreneurs are fast-tracking biological, material and digital innovation by developing nature-inspired solutions to humanity's challenges.



Juan Carlos Castilla-Rubio, Chairman, Space Time Ventures, BrazilDaan Roosegaarde, Artist and Innovator, Studio Roosegaarde, Netherlands; Young Global Leader

Moderated bySusan Goldberg, Editorial Director, National Geographic Partners, USA


new scientist/artificial intelligence

Artificial Intelligence UnleashedArtificial intelligence platforms are transforming the way businesses and governments interact with customers and constituents. As we grant more autonomy to AI to make choices on our behalf, how do we make sure it decides in our best interest?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Unpacking filter algorithms- Avoiding learned bias- Embedding diversity

This session was developed in partnership with New Scientist.



Pascale Fung, Professor, Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong SARVishal Sikka, Chief Executive Officer, Infosys, USA; Co-Chair of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2017Wendell Wallach, Scholar, Interdisciplinary Center for Bioethics, Yale University, USAYa-Qin Zhang, President, Baidu.com, People's Republic of China

Moderated bySumit Paul-Choudhury, Editor-in-Chief, New Scientist, United Kingdom


yicai/china financial reforms

The Global Implications of China's Financial ReformsWhat impact will China's financial market development have on the global financial and monetary system?

Dimensions to be addressed:- China’s financial market opening- Risks and challenges: shadow banking, debt market and new technology- Financial regulatory framework

This session was developed in partnership with Yicai Media Group.



Eswar Prasad, Professor, Cornell University, USAJP Rangaswami, Chief Data Officer, Deutsche Bank, United KingdomJing Ulrich, Managing Director and Vice-Chairman, Asia-Pacific, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Hong Kong SAR

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


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Tuesday 27 June


rural innovation

Fostering Rural InnovationHow might we foster rural innovation by fusing modern technology and traditional solutions?



WithUtkarsh Amitabh, Manager, Central Government, Public Policy, Microsoft Corporation India, India; Global Shaper


blockchain for humanitarian finance

Unlocking Blockchain for Humanitarian FinanceHow might we use blockchain technology to transform humanitarian finance?



WithBrian Behlendorf, Executive Director, Hyperledger, Linux Foundation, USA; Young Global Leader


robot maker space workshop 1

Designing for Human and MachineLearn how to build robots, and explore and imagine a future that is more convivial to integrating robots into human life.

This experience was developed in partnership with Infosys and Carnegie Mellon University.



WithBrian Ballard, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Upskill, USA

Facilitated byIllah Nourbakhsh, Professor, Robotics Institute, Carnegie Mellon University, USA


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Tuesday 27 June


china in depth/infrastructure

China in Depth: Mega Infrastructure ProjectsOver the next 10 years, China plans to move 250 million people into the country's rapidly growing megacities. How will policy-makers and businesses implement the required large-scale city projects?

Come to the Transformation Hub for an in-depth exploration of China's critical social and economic challenges.



WithLin Xuchu, Chairman, CF Capital, People's Republic of ChinaZhao Yan, Chairwoman, Bloomage BioTechnology, People's Republic of China

Facilitated byJiao Xiaoping, Director-General, China Public Private Partnerships Center, People's Republic of China


kaist/future materials

Materials of the Future with Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)Discover new ideas and insights with leading researchers in the IdeasLab.



Introduced byShin Sung-Chul, President, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Republic of Korea

Discussion LeadersHye Ryung-Byon, Assistant Professor, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Republic of KoreaKim Shin-Hyun, Associate Professor, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Republic of KoreaSheng Li, Assistant Professor, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Republic of Korea; Young Scientist



measuring progress

A New Measure of Economic ProgressGDP is widely considered an outdated measure of economic activity that fails to account for the natural, human and physical capital of nations. What would a more inclusive definition of economic progress look like?


Opening Remarks byRichard Samans, Head of the Centre for the Global Agenda, Member of the Managing Board, World Economic Forum

Kate Raworth, Author and Senior Visiting Research Associate, Environmental Change Institute, University of Oxford, United KingdomManuel Rybach, Global Head, Public Affairs and Policy; Global Head, Corporate Citizenship, Credit Suisse Group, Switzerland

Moderated byKeith Bradsher, Shanghai Bureau Chief, New York Times, USA


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Tuesday 27 June


thinking ahead/urban slums

Thinking Ahead: Transforming Urban SlumsWhat does one man’s goal of transforming urban slums into next-generation micro-cities tell us about the future of inclusive design and urban planning?

The Thinking Ahead sessions spotlight members of the Social Engagement communities to share their unconventional ideas and bold initiatives that could change the world and reshape our common future.




gss/oceans 1

Global Situation Space: The Big Picture on OceansFrom illegal fishing to marine pollution, explore the causes and consequences of man-made changes to water resources now and through time.




WithKristen Marhaver, Marine Biologist, Caribbean Research and Management of Biodiversity (CARMABI) Research Station, Netherlands Antilles; Young ScientistGabriel O'Donnell, Principal Research Programmer, CMU CREATE Lab, Carnegie Mellon University, USA


spectrum/tradition innovation

Across the Spectrum: Tradition and InnovationExplore and exchange stories of the unseen and surprising dynamics between tradition and innovation.

The Spectrum series features artists and scientists challenging conventional wisdom and lending their insight to contested issues of today.


WithDavid Gann, Vice-President, Innovation, Imperial College London, United KingdomHao Jingfang, Writer, China Development Research Foundation, People's Republic of China


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Tuesday 27 June


quantum computing

Ask About: Quantum ComputingExplore how to trap individually charged atoms and place them in a special quantum state, in a step towards quantum computers.



WithJonathan Home, Professor, ETH Zurich, Switzerland


korean peninsula

Security Outlook for the Korean PeninsulaUncertainty over the Korean Peninsula has increased as a result of North Korea's continued missile testing. How might the region respond to future provocations?



Ken Jimbo, Associate Professor, Keio University, JapanLee Geun, Professor of International Relations, Graduate School of International Studies; Vice-President and Dean, Office of International Affairs, Seoul National University, Republic of KoreaWang Dong, Professor, Peking University, People's Republic of China; Secretary General, Academic Committee, The Pangoal Institution.

Moderated byRajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan, Senior Fellow and Head, Nuclear and Space Policy Initiative, Observer Research Foundation (ORF), India


open government

Open Government

How can governments balance the freedom of information and privacy to enable better government practices with open data?



WithCostanza Gallo, Curator of the Global Shapers Rome Hub, Italy


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Tuesday 27 June


rethinking mobility

Rethinking Mobility

How might we implement an ecosystem that enables the mass adoption of electric vehicles in emerging markets?



WithChetan Maini, Vice-Chairman, SUN Mobility, India; Young Global Leader


gender parity

Bridging the Gender DivideFrom automation to the rise of flexible work, the shifting employment landscape will carry important gender implications. What approaches hold the greatest potential to make gender parity a reality in the Fourth Industrial Revolution?



Sanjeev Chatrath, Managing Director; Region Head, Asia, Financial and Risk, Thomson Reuters, Hong Kong SARPascale Fung, Professor, Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong SARJoshua Hoffman, Chief Executive Officer, Zymergen, USALindiwe Mazibuko, Leader of the Opposition, Parliament of South Africa (2011-2014); Young Global Leader

Moderated byJason Li Yat-Sen, Director, The George Institute for Global Health, People's Republic of China


cnbc africa/china clean tech

China's Clean Tech RevolutionAfter transforming from the world's biggest polluter to its largest renewable energy market, what are the global implications of China's clean technology revolution?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Low-carbon urban infrastructure- Renewable energy expansion- Carbon markets and green finance uptake

This session was developed in partnership with CNBC Africa.



Liu Dashan, Chairman and Secretary of the Party Committee, China Energy Conservation and Environmental Protection Group (CECEP), People's Republic of ChinaAlex Molinaroli, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Johnson Controls, USA; Co-Chair of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2017Shu Yinbiao, Chairman, State Grid Corporation of China, People's Republic of China; Co-Chair of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2017

Moderated byBronwyn Nielsen, Editor-in-Chief and Executive Director, CNBC Africa, South Africa


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Tuesday 27 June

16.00 - 17.45Dalian International Conference Center - -

dalian cultural tour 2

Dalian Cultural Tour: Chinese Tea CultureDuring this journey into the essence of the extensive and profound Chinese tea culture, participants will be introduced to the art, etiquette and traditions of tea-making and tasting. Experience the reserve, inclusiveness and peace of the Chinese tea culture.

Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. The number of participants is limited to 20 per tour. Buses depart from Dalian International Conference Center.

Additional tours will take place on Wednesday 28 June (09.00 - 10.45, 16.00 - 17.45) and Thursday 29 June (09.00 - 10.45).

To reserve a seat, please RSVP to [email protected] or by telephone to Zhang Yibin at +86 18840831799 or Liu Xin at +86 18841171361



Dalian Cultural Tour: Traditional Chinese MedicineDuring this journey into traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), participants will visit an exhibit (antiques, precious medicinal herbs, plant specimens), meet with Chinese doctors, have an opportunity to experience TCM therapy (pulse diagnosis, massage, acupuncture) and taste Chinese medicinal food such as home-made herbal pastry and medicinal tea.

Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. The number of participants is limited to 20 per tour. Buses depart from Dalian International Conference Center.

Additional tours will take place on Wednesday 28 June (09.00 - 10.30, 16.00 - 18.00) and Thursday 29 June (09.00 - 10.30).

To reserve a seat, please RSVP to [email protected] or to Zhang Yibin at +86 18840831799 or to Liu Xin at +86 18841171361


gss/energy 1

Global Situation Space: The Big Picture on EnergyFrom subsidy reforms to decreasing production costs, explore the causes and consequences of renewable energy deployment now and through time.




WithLachlan Blackhall, Adjunct Lecturer and Researcher, Australian National University, AustraliaIllah Nourbakhsh, Professor, Robotics Institute, Carnegie Mellon University, USA


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Tuesday 27 June


transformation/illicit economy

World in Transformation: Illicit EconomyFrom transnational criminal networks to digital piracy, what factors are driving the persistence of the illicit economy?

Join this session to explore the Transformation Map on Illicit Economy, co-curated with the Global Initiative against International Crime.



WithMark H. Shaw, Director, The Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime, Switzerland


cell behaviour

Ask About: Cell BehaviourExplore how optogenetics is elucidating how cells decide when to differentiate, move, grow and die, and how diseases such as cancer affect signalling processes.



WithJared Toettcher, Assistant Professor, Princeton University, USA


curious mind/empathy

The Benefits of a Curious Mind: Enhancing EmpathyCuriosity has the power to expand a person's worldview and strengthen the capacity to connect with others. How does one cultivate a curious mind to enhance empathy?



WithMehdi Ghadyanloo, Artist, Painter and Public Artist, Islamic Republic of IranJodi Halpern, Professor of Bioethics and Medical Humanities, University of California, Berkeley, USA

Facilitated byAndrea Bandelli, Executive Director, Science Gallery International, Ireland


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Tuesday 27 June


trust in science

In Science We Trust?

From climate change denial to vaccine scepticism, science is increasingly under attack. How can the scientific world rethink its approach to public engagement in a “post-truth” era?


Mariette DiChristina, Editor-in-Chief, Scientific American, USAImran Khan, Head, Public Engagement, Wellcome Trust, United KingdomLu Bai, Professor, Medical School, Tsinghua University, People's Republic of ChinaSumit Paul-Choudhury, Editor-in-Chief, New Scientist, United Kingdom

Moderated byJoe Palca, Science Correspondent, NPR, USA


4ir tech/cross-border data

Human-Centred High-Tech: Global Data FlowsA new age of digital trade brings opportunities as well as questions about the treatment of cross-border data flows, data localization and associated issues. What protocols, partnerships and practices can address the policy dilemmas and unintended consequences of instantaneous, cross-border data flows, and ensure the benefits are widely shared?

This session is related to the work of the Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution in San Francisco.



Introduced byMurat Sönmez, Head, Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Member of the Managing Board, World Economic Forum

Yasushi Akahoshi, President, Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), JapanHusayn Kassai, Chief Executive Officer, Onfido, United Kingdom

Moderated byMark Wu, Assistant Professor of Law, Harvard Law School, USA


sleep science

The Science of Sleep

Feeling jet-lagged? Why do all animals and humans need to sleep? How does the brain control whether we are tired or awake? Sleep, an essential part of our lives, remains one of neuroscience's greatest mysteries.

Join a conversation with Masashi Yanagisawa, Director of the International Institute for Integrative Sleep Medicine at the University of Tsukuba, to learn about the latest discoveries in the neurobiology of sleep and why they matter.


Moderated byAllison Aubrey, Correspondent, National Public Radio, USA


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Tuesday 27 June


co-chair/liu

Pioneering the Sharing EconomyJoin a conversation with Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2017 Co-Chair Jean Liu, President of Didi Chuxing, the world's leading ride-hailing service, on pioneering and scaling up China’s sharing economy to the global arena.



WithJean Liu, President, Didi Chuxing, People's Republic of China; Co-Chair of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2017; Young Global Leader

Moderated byXue Lan, Dean, School of Public Policy and Management (SPPM), Tsinghua University, People's Republic of China


erc/epigenetics

Exploring Epigenetics with the European Research CouncilDiscover new ideas and insights with leading researchers in the IdeasLab.



Introduced byJean-Pierre Bourguignon, President, European Research Council, Brussels

Discussion LeadersUeli Grossniklaus, Professor of Plant Developmental Genetics, University of Zurich, SwitzerlandJ. Andrew Pospisilik, Group Leader, Max Planck Institute of Immunobiology and Epigenetics, GermanyMaria-Elena Torres-Padilla, Director, Institute of Epigenetics and Stem Cells, Helmholtz Zentrum München, Germany; Co-Chair of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2017; Young Scientist

Facilitated byVivienne Parry, Head of Engagement, Genomics England, United Kingdom


briefing/european politics

Issue Briefing: European Political OutlookElections in Europe have tested the resilience of the European Union and signalled the direction of future reform agendas. How will Europe's latest and future elections shape the region, and how will that impact the rest of the world?




Tyler Cowen, Professor of Economics, George Mason University, USACarla Ruocco, Member of Parliament of Italy


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Tuesday 27 June


energy storage

Ask About: Energy StorageExplore how hydro-pump storage technologies are revolutionizing renewable energy deployment and precipitating a tipping point in the clean energy transition.



WithMatthew Stocks, Fellow, Australian National University, Australia


smart cities

The Smart City RevolutionMore compact, connected and coordinated cities can dramatically shrink environmental pressures while improving life quality and economic competitiveness. With smart city projects on the rise globally, what policies, business models and technologies show the greatest promise?



Nicholas Allen, Non-Executive Chairman, Link Real Estate Investment Trust (LINK REIT), Hong Kong SARThaddeus Arroyo, Chief Executive Officer, Business Solutions and International, AT&T, USALiu Jiren, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Neusoft Corporation, People's Republic of ChinaAlex Molinaroli, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Johnson Controls, USA; Co-Chair of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2017Sandra Wu Wen-Hsiu, Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer, Kokusai Kogyo, Japan

Moderated byWeiwen Han, Regional Managing Director, Greater China, Bain & Company, Hong Kong SAR


china science

Dragon Science

China's spending on R&D surpasses that of the European Union and is expected to overtake the US by the end of the decade. How will China’s rise as a global science leader shape the future of science?

This session was developed in partnership with The-Intellectual.



Jean-Pierre Bourguignon, President, European Research Council, BrusselsR. May Lee, Dean, School of Entrepreneurship and Management, ShanghaiTech, People's Republic of ChinaWang Jian, President and Co-Founder, BGI, People's Republic of ChinaWang Yifang, Professor, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, People's Republic of China

Moderated byLu Bai, Professor, Medical School, Tsinghua University, People's Republic of China


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Tuesday 27 June


smog free tower 2






healthcare

Providing Healthcare for AllHow might we use technology more effectively to provide basic healthcare to 2 billion people who don’t have access today?



WithJeroen Tas, Chief Innovation and Strategy Officer, Royal Philips, Netherlands


rethinking economics 1

Rethinking Economics for the Real WorldVoters have shown little interest in advice from economists in recent elections. What disruptions from the sciences can make economics more relevant?



WithMisako Takayasu, Associate Professor, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan

Facilitated byFabrizio Pagani, Head, Office of the Minister of Economy and Finance of Italy


29

Tuesday 27 June


global health

Responding to Global Health RisksAt the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2017, a group of countries, funding organizations and pharmaceutical companies launched the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), an initiative devoted to readying pandemic defences before a major outbreak. How can innovative partnerships and emerging technologies transform the response to global health threats?


Seth F. Berkley, Chief Executive Officer, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, GenevaDing Sheng, Dean, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tsinghua University, People's Republic of ChinaJason Li Yat-Sen, Director, The George Institute for Global Health, People's Republic of China

Moderated byI-han Chou, Senior Editor, Nature, USA


storage transformation

The Transformation of Energy StorageBattery storage is predicted to grow 250-fold by 2030, yet the advanced materials needed in their manufacture are in chronically short supply. How could partnerships support responsible sourcing and recycling within the burgeoning battery economy?



WithVanessa Wood, Professor, Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, ETH Zurich, Switzerland; Young Scientist


4ir tech/self-driving

Human-Centred High-Tech: Self-Driving VehiclesFully autonomous vehicles are at a critical juncture in their development, with test fleets operating on public roads and citizen trust increasing. What protocols, partnerships and practices can address the remaining policy dilemmas and unintended consequences of autonomous mobility, and ensure the benefits are widely shared?





Discussion LeadersLuca Verre, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Chronocam, France



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Tuesday 27 June


co-chair/sikka

Amplifying Human PotentialJoin a conversation with Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2017 Co-Chair Vishal Sikka, Chief Executive Officer of Infosys, a global technology company, on leveraging artificial intelligence to amplify human potential.



WithVishal Sikka, Chief Executive Officer, Infosys, USA; Co-Chair of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2017

Interviewed byDavid Rowan, Editor-at-Large, Wired, United Kingdom


prosumer grids

Ask About: Prosumer GridsExplore how residential grid storage is enabling distributed power generation and empowering consumers.



WithLachlan Blackhall, Adjunct Lecturer and Researcher, Australian National University, Australia


ask about/vaccines

Ask About: Vaccines

From influenza to Ebola, vaccines have the power to bring global health threats under control. Learn about the latest research on vaccines.


WithCharlotte Haug, International Correspondent, New England Journal of Medicine, USA


31

Tuesday 27 June

18.00 - 19.00Official hotels - -

transfer to soirée

Transfer to Soirée

Shuttles will leave continually from the official hotels to the cultural soirée.

19.00 - 21.00Dalian International Conference Center - Music Fountain Square, Donggang CBD

cultural soirée

Cultural Soirée

The Dalian Municipal Government warmly welcomes participants to sample traditional dumplings, hand-pulled noodles, roast duck and local culinary specialties; enjoy artistic performances; and appreciate demonstrations of painting, calligraphy, paper-cutting, knotting and other aspects of China’s cultural heritage.

19.00 - 21.30Dalian International Conference Center - Music Fountain Square, Donggang CBD

transfer to hotels

Transfer to Hotels

Shuttles will depart continually from the Cultural Soirée to the official hotels.


32

Wednesday 28 June


tai chi 2






Dalian Cultural Tour: Peking OperaIn 2010, the Peking Opera was proclaimed by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. Come to the 200-year old Peking Opera for a performance and back-stage tour – from stagecraft and make-up rituals to an exclusive acrobatic performance – and learn some of the troupe’s fighting moves in this interactive experience.

Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. The number of participants is limited to 20 per tour. Buses depart from the Dalian International Conference Center.

Additional tours will take place on Wednesday 28 June (16.00 - 17.30) and Thursday 29 June (09.00 - 10.30).

To reserve a seat, please RSVP to [email protected] or by telephone to Zhang Yibin at +86 18840831799 or Liu Xin at +86 18841171361


self-driving cars

The Race towards Smart MobilityExperts believe that, by 2021, mass market sales of driverless cars will begin. As cities race towards a driverless future, how should they adapt their operating models, governance and infrastructure for the new mobility paradigm?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Pricing of parking and re-purposing freed-up space - Avoiding "hypersprawl" - Balancing private car ownership with public and shared transport



Jean Liu, President, Didi Chuxing, People's Republic of China; Co-Chair of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2017; Young Global LeaderMaxim Nohroudi, Founder and Managing Director, door2door, GermanyDaan Roosegaarde, Artist and Innovator, Studio Roosegaarde, Netherlands; Young Global Leader

Moderated byGeoff Cutmore, Anchor, CNBC, United Kingdom


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Wednesday 28 June


caixin/one belt one road

One Belt, One Road: The Global ImplicationsWhat regional and global partnerships are required to realize a successful and inclusive One Belt, One Road initiative?

Dimensions to be addressed:- International industrial-capacity cooperation- Multinational infrastructure construction- Culture communication

This session was developed in partnership with Caixin Media.



Danny Alexander, Vice-President and Corporate Secretary, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, BeijingApiradi Tantraporn, Minister of Commerce of ThailandHarld Peters, President, China, UPS, People's Republic of ChinaZhang Xiaoqiang, Permanent Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, China Center for International Economic Exchanges (CCIEE), People's Republic of China

Moderated byWang Shuo, Managing Editor, Caixin Media, People's Republic of China


waste-to-energy

Ask About: Waste to EnergyExplore the latest developments in waste-to-energy technology in China.



WithYan Jianhua, Vice-President, Zhejiang University, People's Republic of China


imperial/medical paradigms

Unpacking New Medical Paradigms with Imperial College LondonDiscover new ideas and insights with leading researchers in the IdeasLab.



Introduced byDavid Gann, Vice-President, Innovation, Imperial College London, United Kingdom

Discussion LeadersBen Almquist, Lecturer, Department of Bioengineering, Imperial College London, United KingdomTimothy Constandinou, Reader in Neural Microsystems, Imperial College London, United KingdomCéire Costelloe, Lecturer, Department of Medicine, Imperial College London, United Kingdom

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


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Wednesday 28 June


national digital strategies

Decoding National Digital StrategiesMany emerging economies build on national digital strategies to unlock opportunities for future growth. What are the most promising approaches, and how can they be measured?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Defining societal value and its distributive effects- Designing incentive structures in policymaking - Ensuring internet for all

This session is related to a System Initiative (Shaping the Future of Digital Economy and Society).



Anusha Rahman Khan, Minister of State for Information Technology and Telecommunication of Pakistan

Moderated byFadi Chehadé, Senior Adviser on Digital Economy and Society to the Executive Chairman, World Economic Forum


counterfeit

Ending Counterfeit in CommerceIn consumer tech alone, the value of lost sales due to counterfeit goods amounts to $143 billion, and inferior or dangerous components expose consumers to health and safety risks. What policies and technologies will make trade and commerce safer and more transparent?


Feng Zihao, President and Chief Executive Officer, Shanghai Bestone Information and Technology, People's Republic of ChinaAshifi Gogo, Chief Executive Officer, Sproxil, USA; Social EntrepreneurStella Zhang, Vice-President China, DuPont China Holding, People's Republic of China

Moderated byNishan Degnarain, Member, Monetary Policy Committee, Central Bank of Mauritius, Mauritius; Young Global Leader


co-chair/shu

Leading the Energy TransitionJoin a conversation with Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2017 Co-Chair Shu Yinbiao, Chairman of State Grid Corporation of China, the world's largest public utility, on leading China's transition towards clean energy.



WithShu Yinbiao, Chairman, State Grid Corporation of China, People's Republic of China; Co-Chair of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2017

Moderated byTian Wei, Host, World Insight with Tian Wei, China Global Television Network (CGTN), People's Republic of China


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Wednesday 28 June


gss/energy 2







urban design thinking

Design Thinking in the CityHow might we apply design thinking to create urban spaces that allow for greater collaboration and inclusion?



WithJaveria Masood, Founder and Design Strategy Go-To, The Urban Practice, Pakistan; Global Shaper


stem

Improving Diversity in Science, Technology, Engineering and MathematicsHow might we address structural challenges to enable diversity and gender parity in the STEM workforce?



WithNaadiya Moosajee, Co-Founder, WomHub, South Africa; Global Shaper


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Wednesday 28 June


china in depth/digitalization

China in Depth: Digital TransformationBy some measures, the digital economy comprises one-third of China’s GDP, providing fertile ground for new business and operating models. How can China nurture and expand its digital ecosystem?




WithFan Ling, Chief Executive Officer, Tezign Tech & Design, People's Republic of China; Young Global Leader

Discussion LeadersGong Rujing, Co-Founder, YIDUCLOUD, People's Republic of China

Facilitated byLin Chen, Assistant Professor of Marketing, China Europe International Business School, People's Republic of China


algorithmic accountability

Algorithms Make the World Go Round – or WrongAlgorithms can be just as biased as their programmers, and social media feeds may multiply fake news at the speed of light. What are constructive approaches to counteract algorithms changing political behaviour at the mass and individual level?



WithVyacheslav Polonski, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Avantgarde Analytics, United Kingdom; Global ShaperDavid Rowan, Editor-at-Large, Wired, United KingdomBaohong Sun, Dean's Distinguished Chair Professor of Marketing; Associate Dean, Global Programmes, Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business, People's Republic of China


tech for oceans

Ask About: Technology for OceansExplore how technologies such as cloud computing enable better management of our ocean resources.



WithJim Leape, William and Eva Price Senior Fellow, and Co-Director of the Center for Oceans Solutions, Stanford University, USA


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Wednesday 28 June


spectrum/humans robots

Across the Spectrum: Humans and RobotsExplore and exchange stories of the unseen and surprising dynamics between humans and robots.



WithMadeline Gannon, Research Fellow, Frank-Ratchye Studio for Creative Inquiry, Carnegie Mellon University, USAYasuaki Kakehi, Associate Professor, Faculty of Environment and Information Studies, Keio University, Japan; Young Scientist


briefing/human cloning

Cloning Humans

With developments in genome editing, synthetic biology and tissue engineering, are we getting closer to human cloning?

Explore the challenges, limitations and implications of the latest scientific breakthroughs.





indian innovation

Global Innovation: An Indian PerspectiveFrom low-cost innovation to frugal engineering, scarcity and frugality have often driven Indian entrepreneurs to solve local challenges. What can Indian entrepreneurs offer in the global context?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Making more with fewer resources- Digitalizing the informal sector- Utilizing recycled, repaired and reusable materials


Vineet Agarwal, Managing Director, Transport Corporation of India, IndiaAshwin Naik, Entrepreneur; Member, Healthcare and Leadership Group, Ashoka: Innovators for the Public, India; Young Global LeaderRajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan, Senior Fellow and Head, Nuclear and Space Policy Initiative, Observer Research Foundation (ORF), IndiaK T Rama Rao, Minister of IT, Municipal Administration and Urban Development, Industries and Commerce, Public Enterprises, Sugar, Mines and Geology, and Non-Resident Indian Affairs of Telangana, India

Moderated byTarun Khanna, Jorge Paulo Lemann Professor, Harvard Business School, USA; Young Global Leader Alumnus


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Wednesday 28 June


climate frontier

Climate's Next FrontierThe climate-smart investment opportunity is estimated at nearly $23 trillion in emerging markets between now and 2030. Following the US pull-out from the climate agreement, what leadership is needed to seize this opportunity?



Joaquim Levy, Chief Financial Officer, World Bank Group; Managing Director, World Bank, Washington DCFeike Sybesma, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Managing Board, Royal DSM, NetherlandsChanghua Wu, Director, China and Asia, Office of Jeremy Rifkin, People's Republic of China

Moderated byBronwyn Nielsen, Editor-in-Chief and Executive Director, CNBC Africa, South Africa


iqiyi/china entertainment

China's New Age of EntertainmentChinese box office is expected to beat North America this year as the world's biggest film market. How is China's booming media and entertainment industry affecting culture and commerce?

This session was developed in partnership with iQIYI.



Ying Shuling, Chief Executive Officer, Hero Entertainment, People's Republic of ChinaZhao Hejuan, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, TMT post, People's Republic of ChinaZhou Kui, Partner, Sequoia Capital China, People's Republic of China

Moderated byWang Xiaohui, Chief Content Officer, QIYI.com, People's Republic of China


humane cities

Towards Humane CitiesExplore with architect John Lin how design and architecture can help make rapid urbanization a more humane process.



John Lin, Associate Professor, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR

Moderated byJaveria Masood, Founder and Design Strategy Go-To, The Urban Practice, Pakistan; Global Shaper


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Wednesday 28 June


robot maker space 2





gss/cities 2





WithGabriel O'Donnell, Principal Research Programmer, CMU CREATE Lab, Carnegie Mellon University, USAZhang Jianyu, Chief Representative, Environmental Defense Fund, People's Republic of China


rural microfinance

Empowering Rural PopulationsHow might we create economic opportunities in rural areas through microfinance?



WithMohammad Mansoor Akbar, Officer, Communication and Reporting, Women for Afghan Women (WAW), Afghanistan; Global Shaper


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Wednesday 28 June


embracing neurodiversity

Embracing NeurodiversityNew research is increasingly showing that people with neurological conditions such as autism possess skills that neurotypical people do not have. How might we harness the potential of neurodiversity in the workplace?



WithThorkil Sonne, Founder and Chairman, Specialisterne Foundation, USA; Social Entrepreneur



Rethinking Economics for the 21st CenturyVoters have shown little interest in advice from economists in recent elections. What disruptions from social sciences can make economics more relevant?



WithKate Raworth, Author and Senior Visiting Research Associate, Environmental Change Institute, University of Oxford, United Kingdom


4ir tech/iot

Human-Centred High-Tech: Internet of ThingsConnected devices are driving transformation with advances in sensor technology, wireless connectivity and increased data and energy storage, while raising new concerns about privacy, security and interoperability. What protocols, partnerships and practices can address the policy dilemmas and unintended consequences of the internet of things, and ensure the benefits are widely shared?




Discussion LeadersDeepak Krishnamurthy, Executive Vice-President and Head, Corporate Strategy, SAP, USA

Moderated byTomas Casas i Klett, Director, China Competence Center, University of St Gallen, Switzerland


41

Wednesday 28 June


thinking ahead/growing change

Thinking Ahead: Growing ChangeHow is one woman’s sustainable mushroom farming venture delivering a unique vision for self-empowerment and a path out of poverty?




WithChido Govera, Founder and Director, The Future of Hope Foundation, Zimbabwe; Young Global Leader


princeton/bio-engineering

The Revolution in Bio-Engineering with Princeton UniversityDiscover new ideas and insights with leading researchers in the IdeasLab.



Discussion LeadersCeleste Nelson, Professor, Princeton University, USAJared Toettcher, Assistant Professor, Princeton University, USAOlga Troyanskaya, Deputy Director for Genomics, Simons Foundation, USA

Facilitated byI-han Chou, Senior Editor, Nature, USA


wearable display

Ask About: Wearable DisplayExplore how altering crystal structures is leading to wearable display technology.



WithKim Shin-Hyun, Associate Professor, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Republic of Korea


42

Wednesday 28 June


ask about/cancer

Ask About: Cancer

Approximately four out of 10 men and women will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their life. Learn how you can support the fight against cancer.


WithCary Adams, Chief Executive Officer, Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), Switzerland


wednesday lunch

Community Lunch



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Wednesday 28 June


epigenetics

Ask About: EpigeneticsExplore how epigenetics is the key to unlocking and understanding the full potential of each individual on the planet.



WithJ. Andrew Pospisilik, Group Leader, Max Planck Institute of Immunobiology and Epigenetics, Germany


future hospitals

The Hospital of the FutureTomorrow's technology could turn hospitals into science fiction dreams or make them obsolete. How will the Fourth Industrial Revolution redefine where and how we care for the ill and injured?



WithPeter Fleischut, Chief Innovation Officer; Chief Medical Operating Officer, NewYork-Presbyterian, USAGregory Poulsen, Senior Vice-President; Chief Strategy Officer, Intermountain Healthcare, USA


ask about/allergies

Ask About: Allergies

From mild to potentially life-threatening reactions, allergies affect the daily lives of an increasing proportion of the global population. Learn about the latest research on monitoring and mitigating allergies.


WithGary Wong, Editor, New England Journal of Medicine, Hong Kong SAR


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Wednesday 28 June


new vision for oceans

A New Vision for OceansThe ocean economy provides 31 million jobs and generates $1.5 trillion annually, but is threatened by over-exploitation, pollution and climate change. How can new technologies secure the health of our oceans and the livelihoods dependent on them?

This session is related to a System Initiative (Shaping the Future of Environment and Natural Resource Security).



Fang Li, Assistant Secretary, China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development, People's Republic of ChinaJian Liu, Chief Scientist, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), NairobiJohn E. Scanlon, Secretary-General, CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora), GenevaWu Hougang, Chairman and President, Zoneco Group, People's Republic of China

Moderated byJim Leape, William and Eva Price Senior Fellow, and Co-Director of the Center for Oceans Solutions, Stanford University, USA


digital creativity

Visions of Digital CreativityExplore with media artist Daito Manabe how new reality-bending technologies will shift the digital landscape.



Daito Manabe, Media Artist, Rhizomatiks Research, Japan

Moderated byKamal Sinclair, Director, New Frontier Lab Programs, Sundance Institute, USA


social safety net

Social Safety Net 4.0From the robot tax to universal basic income, what new approaches hold the greatest potential to provide societal safety as the Fourth Industrial Revolution takes hold?


Hao Jingfang, Writer, China Development Research Foundation, People's Republic of ChinaLee Jae-Myung, Mayor, Seongnam City, Republic of KoreaTom Mitchell, E. Fredkin University Professor, Machine Learning Department, Carnegie Mellon University, USA

Moderated byLisa Jucca, Financial Columnist, Asia, Reuters Breakingviews, Hong Kong SAR


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Wednesday 28 June


productivity puzzle

Solving the Productivity PuzzleProductivity growth has been slack in many economies since the global financial crisis. How can emerging technologies and innovation help boost productivity growth and living standards over the long term?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Defining the role of the public and private sectors- Financing models for innovation- Managing premature de-industrialization



Tyler Cowen, Professor of Economics, George Mason University, USAMin Zhu, President, National Institute of Financial Research, People's Republic of ChinaJoe Ngai, Managing Partner, Greater China, McKinsey & Company, Hong Kong SARBabur Ozden, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Maana, USAQin Jun, Chairman, Junzi Capital, People's Republic of China; Young Global Leader

Moderated byNina Trentmann, News Editor, Wall Street Journal, United Kingdom


cctv/trade and inclusion

Global Trade and Inclusive GrowthG20 ministers are divided about the benefits of trade, and the future of the multilateral trading system is in doubt. With protectionist rhetoric on the rise, what policy options can firmly embed inclusive growth in global trade agendas?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Protecting the displaced- Trade agreements 2.0- Frontiers of digital trade

This session was developed in partnership with CCTV.



Huang Yiping, Professor, National School of Development, Peking University, People's Republic of ChinaXu Lirong, Chairman, COSCO, People's Republic of China

Moderated byLi Sixuan, Anchor, China Central Television (CCTV), People's Republic of China


drones

Drones Delivering DevelopmentHow might we harness the next big opportunity for using drones in healthcare and development?



WithSeth F. Berkley, Chief Executive Officer, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, Geneva


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Wednesday 28 June


recycling

Accelerating the Recycling MarketHow might we create a local market for recycling technologies in emerging economies?



WithRohit Nayak, Founder, EcoAd, India; Global Shaper


eth/quantum

Demystifying Quantum with ETH ZurichDiscover new ideas and insights with leading researchers in the IdeasLab.



Discussion LeadersJonathan Home, Professor, ETH Zurich, SwitzerlandSebastian Huber, Assistant Professor, ETH Zurich, SwitzerlandVanessa Wood, Professor, Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, ETH Zurich, Switzerland; Young Scientist

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


spectrum/east-west

Across the Spectrum: East and WestExplore and exchange stories of the unseen and surprising dynamics between East and West.



WithMehdi Ghadyanloo, Artist, Painter and Public Artist, Islamic Republic of IranLee Sang-Yup, Distinguished Professor and Dean, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Republic of Korea

Facilitated byMichele Wucker, Chief Executive Officer, The Gray Rhino & Company, USA; Young Global Leader


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Wednesday 28 June


transformation/blockchain

World in Transformation: BlockchainFrom digital identity to transparent governance, what breakthroughs are transforming the future of distributed ledger technology?

Join this session to explore the Transformation Map on Blockchain, co-curated with Imperial College London.



WithCatherine Mulligan, Co-Director, Centre for Cryptocurrency Research and Engineering, Imperial College London, United Kingdom


batteries 1

Ask About: Lithium-Air BatteriesExplore how new chemistry could improve the efficiency and longevity of batteries.



WithHye Ryung-Byon, Assistant Professor, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Republic of Korea


urban future

Digital Urban Future

From ubiquitous connectivity to the internet of things, emerging technologies are optimizing life in cities. What is needed to resolve ethical and legal challenges as smart cities scale up?




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Wednesday 28 June


briefing/carbon market

China’s Carbon MarketWhen launched, China’s carbon-emission trading system will be the world’s most ambitious and sophisticated. What are its success prospects, and how will it ultimately impact climate change?





future operating models

Operating for the Future ConsumerDigitalization of industry and increasingly empowered consumers are challenging the definition of what a company is and how it operates. How will businesses of the future be organized?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Customer-centric culture- Big data for operations- Interconnected and matrixed supply chains

This session is related to a System Initiative (Shaping the Future of Consumption).



Discussion LeadersDaisy Guo, Co-Founder and Chief Operations Officer, Tezign.com, People's Republic of China; Global ShaperBillie Tan, Vice-President, Business Development and Customer Solutions, Asia-Pacific Region, UPS, Singapore

Facilitated byJeff Schumacher, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, BCG Digital Ventures, USA


asia order

A New Strategic Narrative for AsiaThe strategic narrative for the Asia-Pacific region remains unclear in the wake of the US withdrawal from the Trans-Pacific Partnership and China’s launch of the One Belt, One Road initiative. What are the prospects for regional stakeholders to arrive at a shared vision for regional peace and prosperity?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Changing nature of trade and investment flows

- Rising security challenges and emerging global risks- Shifting balance of power globally and regionally


Dukgeun Ahn, Professor of International Trade Law and Policy, Seoul National University, Republic of KoreaYoichi Funabashi, Chairman, Rebuild Japan Initiative Foundation (RJIF), JapanJi Zhiye, President, China Institute of Contemporary International Relations (CICIR), People's Republic of ChinaLynn Kuok, Fellow, Brookings Institution, USA

Moderated byTarun Khanna, Jorge Paulo Lemann Professor, Harvard Business School, USA; Young Global Leader Alumnus


49

Wednesday 28 June


co-chair/molinaroli

Working towards a Smart and Secure Connected FutureJoin a conversation with Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2017 Co-Chair Alex Molinaroli, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Johnson Controls, a multi-industrial technology company, on building smart, secure and connected infrastructure.



WithAlex Molinaroli, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Johnson Controls, USA; Co-Chair of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2017


smog free tower 4






ai safety

Making Artificial Intelligence SafeHow might we make AI safer to bring autonomous systems into our daily lives?



WithSergiy Bogomolov, Lecturer, Australian National University, Australia; Young Scientist


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Wednesday 28 June


chemicals

Innovating for Greener ChemicalsHow might we better link advances in biology and green-chemistry research to deliver high-value chemicals for industries?



WithJenny Mortimer, Director, Plant Systems Biology, Joint BioEnergy Institute, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, USA; Young ScientistYan Ning, Assistant Professor; Leader, Green Catalysis Lab, National University of Singapore, Singapore


supercomputing

Ask About: SupercomputingExplore how to achieve high-performance computation and software optimization while staying green.



WithSatoshi Matsuoka, Professor, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan


fourth industrial revolution

Achieving Inclusive Growth in the Fourth Industrial RevolutionThe Fourth Industrial Revolution could either widen or narrow future income gaps and employment opportunities. How can leaders ensure technological change is inclusive and human-centred?




Marc R. Benioff, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Salesforce, USA; Young Global Leader Alumnus


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Wednesday 28 June


precision medicine

Perfecting Precision MedicinePrecision medicine has the potential to change the way we treat and cure disease. As genomic technologies move from lab to clinic, how can precision medicine be both accessible to and affordable for all?



Victor Dzau, President, National Academy of Medicine, USACarl-Henrik Heldin, Professor of Molecular Cell Biology, Uppsala University, SwedenGianluca Pettiti, President, Greater China, Thermo Fisher Scientific (China), People's Republic of ChinaVivian Tan, Vice-President, Strategy and Transformation, Kaiser Permanente, USAJeroen Tas, Chief Innovation and Strategy Officer, Royal Philips, Netherlands

Moderated byVivienne Parry, Head of Engagement, Genomics England, United Kingdom


curious mind/creativity

The Benefits of a Curious Mind: Sparking CreativityCuriosity has the power to drive people to ask disruptive questions and can be the key ingredient for future breakthroughs and new ideas.

How does one cultivate a curious mind to awaken creativity?



WithHao Jingfang, Writer, China Development Research Foundation, People's Republic of ChinaCharles Hayes, Managing Director, China; Partner, IDEO, People's Republic of China



production and ai

Transforming Industrial Production with AIHow might we use artificial intelligence to make production methods and processes more sustainable and efficient?



WithArtem R. Oganov, Professor, Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, Russian FederationJane Zavalishina, Chief Executive Officer, Yandex Data Factory, Yandex, Russian Federation


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Wednesday 28 June


zhejiang/pollution

Reimagining Pollution Control with Zhejiang UniversityDiscover new ideas and insights with leading researchers in the IdeasLab.



Introduced byWu Zhaohui, President, Zhejiang University, People's Republic of China

Discussion LeadersGao Xiang, Professor, Zhejiang University, People's Republic of ChinaHe Yan, Professor, Zhejiang University, People's Republic of ChinaYan Jianhua, Vice-President, Zhejiang University, People's Republic of China

Facilitated byEd Gerstner, Regional Editorial Director, Greater China, Springer Nature, People's Republic of China


robot maker space 3




hybrid materials

Ask About: Hybrid MaterialsExplore how combining artificial and natural polymers can create novel materials with unique functionality.



WithSheng Li, Assistant Professor, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Republic of Korea; Young Scientist


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Wednesday 28 June


bio lab/medicine

Future of Life: MedicineFrom Chinese traditional medicine to microbiome therapy, how is new research redefining our approach to medicine?

Explore the possible, plausible and probable impacts of biological breakthroughs in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.


Cynthia Collins, Associate Professor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), USA; Young ScientistLee Sang-Yup, Distinguished Professor and Dean, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Republic of Korea


co-chair/xu

Building an Innovation EcosystemJoin a conversation with Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2017 Co-Chair Xu Jinghong, Chairman of Tsinghua Holdings, which incubated more than 10,000 technology companies ranging from smart chips to security systems, on scaling up China's innovation ecosystem.



WithXu Jinghong, Chairman, Tsinghua Holdings, People's Republic of China; Co-Chair of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2017

Moderated byMa Teng, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Tencent, People's Republic of China


trust in healthcare

Rebuilding Trust in the Healthcare IndustryThe global healthcare industry has come under the spotlight in recent years amid accusations of unethical practices, questionable pricing strategies and inaccurate data reporting. How can the industry put the patient back at the centre of the system?


Katie Dain, Executive Director, NCD Alliance, United KingdomDavid Gollaher, Vice-President, Government Affairs and Policy, Gilead Sciences, USANiels Lund, Vice-President, Health Advocacy, Novo Nordisk, DenmarkSuneet Varma, Global President, Asia-Pacific, Pfizer Essential Health, Greater China and Global, Pfizer, USA


Closing Remarks byAdalberto Campos Fernandes, Minister of Health of Portugal


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Wednesday 28 June


4ir tech/ai

Human-Centred High-Tech: Artificial IntelligenceExponential increases in computing power and data indicate that computers with previously unimaginable capabilities are finally within reach. What protocols, partnerships and practices can address the policy dilemmas and unintended consequences of artificial intelligence, and ensure the benefits are widely shared?




Sherif Elsayed-Ali, Deputy Director, Global Issues, Amnesty International, United KingdomWendell Wallach, Scholar, Interdisciplinary Center for Bioethics, Yale University, USAYuan Hui, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Shanghai Xiaoi Robot Technology, People's Republic of China

Moderated byNick Campbell, Executive Editor and Executive Vice-President, Global Institutional Partnerships, Nature, United Kingdom


gss/silk road 2





WithFu Jun, Academic Dean and Professor, School of Nannan, Peking University, People's Republic of ChinaIllah Nourbakhsh, Professor, Robotics Institute, Carnegie Mellon University, USAMark Wu, Assistant Professor of Law, Harvard Law School, USA


education

Educating for a Borderless WorldHow might we equip Chinese teenagers with the skills needed to navigate conflicting value systems in a fast-changing world?



WithJocelyn Ford, Filmmaker, Educator and Beijing Correspondent, US Public Radio, People's Republic of China


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Wednesday 28 June


circular economy

Catalysing China's Circular EconomyHow might we accelerate the deployment of circular economy business models in Chinese cities?



SpeakersDimitri De Vreeze, Member of the Managing Board, Royal DSM, Netherlands


big china

The Future of Big ChinaChina’s state-owned enterprises are suffering from the end of the construction boom, global commodity price slump and shrinking trade. What is the way forward for "Big China" corporations?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Ownership and corporate governance reforms- Reform of coal, steel and other overcapacity sectors- Role of technological disruptions and innovations in operations



Carol Liao, President, Greater China, Boston Consulting Group, Hong Kong SARMa Guoqiang, Chairman; Party Secretary, China Baowu Steel Group Corporation, People's Republic of ChinaXu Jinghong, Chairman, Tsinghua Holdings, People's Republic of China; Co-Chair of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2017Xu Niansha, Chairman, Poly Group, People's Republic of China

Moderated byTian Wei, Host, World Insight with Tian Wei, China Global Television Network (CGTN), People's Republic of China


scientific american/neuroscience

The State of NeuroscienceDiscover how strategic neuroscience initiatives from around the world are aligning to unlock the mysteries of the human brain.

This session was developed in partnership with Scientific American.



Nicola Allen, Assistant Professor, Salk Institute for Biological Studies, USA; Young ScientistRonen Gadot, Chief Executive Officer, ElMindA, IsraelMichael Hausser, Wellcome Trust Principal Research Fellow and Professor of Neuroscience, University College London (UCL), United KingdomLi Weidong, Professor, Bio-X Institutes, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, People's Republic of ChinaHideyuki Okano, Professor of Physiology, Keio University, Japan

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


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Wednesday 28 June


eu-china innovation

Connecting Innovation Ecosystems across China and EuropeRepresenting two powerhouses for innovation and entrepreneurship, how can China and Europe leverage their ecosystems to drive closer collaboration?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Connecting urban ecosystems to cross-regional networks- Matching regional assets and talent- Bridging the gap between start-up and corporate worlds

This session will be connected live to a parallel session co-hosted with the Net Futures Conference in Brussels.


Discussion LeadersIrina Anghel-Enescu, Secretary-General and Managing Director, South Eastern European Private Equity and Venture Capital Association, Romania; Young Global LeaderJean-Marc Frangos, Chief Innovation Officer, BT, United KingdomGisbert Rühl, Chief Executive Officer, Klöckner, GermanyAntonio Samaritani, Director-General, The Agency for Digital Italy, ItalySheng Qiuping, Party Secretary, CPC Yiwu Municipal Committee, People's Republic of ChinaJenny Zeng, Managing Partner, Magic Stone Alternative Investment, People's Republic of China

Facilitated byDaniel Starta, Partner and Managing Director, Greater China, A. T. Kearney (Shanghai) Management Consulting, People's Republic of China


china/vr

When Virtual Becomes RealityChina's virtual and augmented reality market will surpass $7.9 billion in 2020. How will it transform media and entertainment?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Cross-industry software development- Immersive education- Mental and physical health



WithEugene Chung, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Penrose Studios, USA

Facilitated byKamal Sinclair, Director, New Frontier Lab Programs, Sundance Institute, USA


co-chair/torres-padilla

Shaping the Future of ScienceJoin a conversation with Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2017 Co-Chair Maria-Elena Torres-Padilla, Young Scientist and Director of the Institute of Epigenetics and Stem Cells at Helmholtz Zentrum München, on the future of science, research and innovation.



WithMaria-Elena Torres-Padilla, Director, Institute of Epigenetics and Stem Cells, Helmholtz Zentrum München, Germany; Co-Chair of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2017; Young Scientist

Interviewed byJoe Palca, Science Correspondent, NPR, USA


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Wednesday 28 June


gss/oceans 2







machine learning and genetics

Ask About: Machine Learning and GeneticsExplore how an algorithm can look for the genetic relationships that cause conditions such as autism.



WithOlga Troyanskaya, Deputy Director for Genomics, Simons Foundation, USA


bio lab/consumption

Future of Life: ConsumptionFrom harnessing a jellyfish’s natural ability to desalinate water to rearing animals for food, how is technology changing the way we consume?

Explore the possible, plausible and probable impacts of biological aspects of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.


Zack Denfeld, Artist and Director, The Center for Genomic Gastronomy, IrelandTim Wang, Executive Vice-President and President, Greater China, Ecolab (China) Investment, People's Republic of China

Moderated byAndrea Bandelli, Executive Director, Science Gallery International, Ireland


58

Wednesday 28 June


anu/energy

Rethinking Renewables with Australian National UniversityDiscover new ideas and insights with leading researchers in the IdeasLab.

- Developing new materials for ultra-efficient, low-cost solar cells- Enabling prosumer-driven, distributed energy generation through residential grids- Deploying hydro pump storage technologies to precipitate the clean energy transition



Discussion LeadersLachlan Blackhall, Adjunct Lecturer and Researcher, Australian National University, AustraliaKylie Catchpole, Professor, Australian National University, Australia

Facilitated byJoe Palca, Science Correspondent, NPR, USA


mini-multinationals

Boosting the Mini-MultinationalDigital platforms and technologies enable even small-scale entrepreneurs to connect directly with customers and suppliers around the world, transforming them into “micro multinationals”. Could a large-scale increase of mini-multinationals make globalization more inclusive and "global"?


Raymond Cheng, Chief Operating Officer, Asia-Pacific; Group General Manager, HSBC, Hong Kong SARAmit Sinha, Senior Vice-President, Paytm, India

Moderated byKevin Lu, Chairman, Asia, Partners Group, Switzerland; Young Global Leader


learn to code

Learn to Code

From custom apps to game-changing innovations, programming is becoming a critical skill to succeed in the workplace. Test your ability to code and discover the technology and programming skills that are essential assets for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

This learning experience was developed in partnership with LEGO Foundation.




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Wednesday 28 June


briefing/china security

China’s Security AgendaChina`s foreign policy influence is expanding in terms of regional security, as well as global trade and investment regimes. How will China`s policies shape the international security landscape in the coming decade?




Su Ge, President, China Institute of International Studies, People's Republic of China


wildlife trafficking

Stemming the Surge in the Illegal Wildlife TradeAs China takes the lead in closing down its ivory markets, learn how cutting-edge technology deployed in the tourism and transport sectors can turn the tide on illegal wildlife trafficking, with John Scanlon, Secretary-General of CITES.



John E. Scanlon, Secretary-General, CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora), Geneva



visualizing disease

Visualizing Disease

From cardiovascular disease to diabetes, discover how non-communicable diseases are rapidly spreading across Asia and how new technologies could help to prevent and manage this new epidemic.

This session is designed in collaboration with the New England Journal of Medicine.



Juliana Chan, Professor of Medicine and Therapeutics, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SARDavid Cook, Chief Clinical and Operating Officer, Jiahui Health, People's Republic of ChinaMike Moradi, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Sensulin, USA; Young Global LeaderRichard Nieman, Global Medical Officer; Senior Vice-President, Teva Pharmaceutical, USA

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


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Wednesday 28 June


critical thinking

Creating Critical ThinkingHow might we prepare young people with soft skills and critical thinking for an ever more technology-driven world?



WithMargie Wang, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, JA Worldwide, USA


partnerships

Partnering for InnovationHow might established companies and upcoming enterprises partner to overcome cultural differences and accelerate innovation in an age of digital disruption?


Please arrive early, as space is limited in the Innovator Hub.

WithVishal Lall, Senior Vice-President, Strategy and Ventures, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, USAFlorian Leibert, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Mesosphere, USA


dynamic biomaterials

Ask About: Dynamic BiomaterialsExplore how dynamic biomaterials are helping wounds to heal.



WithBen Almquist, Lecturer, Department of Bioengineering, Imperial College London, United Kingdom


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Wednesday 28 June


china in depth/production

China in Depth: Future Manufacturing SystemThe Made in China 2025 plan aims to accelerate growth in 10 strategic industries, including robotics, electric cars and next-generation technology. How will China achieve its goal of becoming a leading high-tech manufacturer in the coming decade?




WithBill Liu Zihong, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Royole Corporation, People's Republic of China; Young Global Leader

Facilitated byZhou Jiangong, Chief Executive Officer, YICAI Media Group, People's Republic of China


caijing/china economic outlook

China Economic OutlookWhat are China's macroeconomic and structural policy priorities to meet its 6.5% GDP growth target?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Deleveraging real economy and pushing debt-to-equity swap- Prudent monetary policy and property market stabilization- Advancing the One Belt, One Road initiative

This session was developed in partnership with Caijing Media.



He Wenbo, Chairman, China Minmetals Corporation, People's Republic of ChinaMin Zhu, President, National Institute of Financial Research, People's Republic of China

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


thinking ahead/40 marathons

Thinking Ahead: 40 Marathons in 40 DaysWhat is one woman’s journey of running 40 marathons in 40 days along six rivers teaching us about how to tackle the global water crisis?

Thinking Ahead sessions spotlight members of the Social Engagement communities to share their unconventional ideas and bold initiatives that could change the world and reshape our common future.



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


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Wednesday 28 June


fintech solutions

Fintech for Inclusive FinanceThe Chinese mobile-payments market is 50 times that of the US. What products and business models are needed for fintechs to be able to reach the financially underserved?

This session was developed in collaboration with the National School of Development, Peking University.


Taavet Hinrikus, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, TransferWise, United KingdomLi Dongrong, President, China Internet Finance Association, People's Republic of ChinaFranz Paasche, Senior Vice-President, Corporate Affairs, PayPal, USATang Ning, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, CreditEase, People's Republic of ChinaCatherine Wood, Chief Executive Officer, ARK Investment Management, USA

Moderated byHuang Yiping, Professor, National School of Development, Peking University, People's Republic of China


clean energy

Tomorrow’s Clean Energy GiantsChina invested a record $32 billion last year in renewables, contributing to a fast-growing global market of clean assets. How can investors and businesses accelerate clean energy uptake from public and private seed funding?

This session is related to System Initiatives (Shaping the Future of Energy; Shaping the Future of Long-Term Investing, Infrastructure and Development; and Shaping the Future of Environment and Natural Resource Security).



Leslie Dewan, Chief Executive Officer, Transatomic Power, USA; Young Global LeaderDong-Kwan Kim, Chief Commercial Officer and Executive Vice-President, Hanwha Q CELLS, Republic of Korea; Young Global LeaderJim Pass, Global Head, Municipals and Project Finance, Guggenheim Partners, USA

Moderated byWang Feng, Editor-in-Chief, FTChinese.com, United Kingdom


state of the arts china

The State of the Arts in ChinaJoin leading artists and curators to learn about what developments in the arts reveal about culture in China today.


Hao Jingfang, Writer, China Development Research Foundation, People's Republic of ChinaLi Yongcun, Professor, Academy of Arts and Design, Tsinghua University, People's Republic of ChinaPhilip Tinari, Director, Ullens Center For Contemporary Art, People's Republic of China; Young Global Leader


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Wednesday 28 June


augmenting humanity

Augmenting Humanity

From assisting people with disability to augmenting everyday work and life, explore how technology transforms the human experience with robotics pioneer Yoshiyuki Sankai.



Yoshiyuki Sankai, Chief Executive Officer and President, Cyberdyne, Japan; Technology Pioneer

Moderated byZhang Yao, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, RoboTerra, USA; Young Global Leader


batteries 2

Ask About: Batteries

Explore how quantum physics is helping to visualize what happens inside a battery as it operates and how to harness this information to improve battery duration and performance.



WithVanessa Wood, Professor, Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, ETH Zurich, Switzerland; Young Scientist


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Thursday 29 June


tai chi 3





thriving under uncertainty

Thriving under UncertaintyHow can businesses and governments manage complex and interconnected risks in the Fourth Industrial Revolution?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Emerging technology hazards and resilience- Handling smart infrastructure failures in practice- Data-sharing and transparency of new technology products

This session is related to the Forum initiative on Mitigating Risks in the Innovation Economy.


Jayne Plunkett, Chief Executive Officer, Reinsurance, Asia, Swiss Re, Singapore; Young Global LeaderK T Rama Rao, Minister of IT, Municipal Administration and Urban Development, Industries and Commerce, Public Enterprises, Sugar, Mines and Geology, and Non-Resident Indian Affairs of Telangana, IndiaMegan Walters, Head, Research, Asia-Pacific, Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), Singapore

Discussion LeadersWilfred Madius Tangau, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation of Malaysia

Moderated byAlan D. Cohn, Adjunct Professor, Georgetown University Law Center, USA


russia science

Global Science: The View from RussiaRussian science has set the scene for its renaissance through extensive reforms since 2010. How is Russian science poised to reshape the global innovation ecosystem?

Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese and Russian


Valery Fokin, Professor, University of Southern California (USC), USAAndrei Fursenko, Aide to the President of the Russian FederationArtem R. Oganov, Professor, Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, Russian Federation

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


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Thursday 29 June


cnbc/growth companies

The New Champions of GrowthBy 2025, half of the world's Fortune 500 businesses will be headquartered in emerging economies. What industries and economies will drive the next wave of growth? And, how will this wave overcome the structural concerns impacting the global economy today?

This session was developed in partnership with CNBC.



Sergey Solonin, Chief Executive Officer, Qiwi, Russian FederationCatherine Wood, Chief Executive Officer, ARK Investment Management, USA

Moderated byGeoff Cutmore, Anchor, CNBC, United Kingdom


gss/silk road 3





WithIllah Nourbakhsh, Professor, Robotics Institute, Carnegie Mellon University, USAMark Wu, Assistant Professor of Law, Harvard Law School, USA


air ecology

Ask About: Ecology from the AirExplore how to image, map and measure huge expanses of the environment in detail with a spectrometer, lasers and a small aircraft.



WithGregory Asner, Professor, Stanford University, USA


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Thursday 29 June


china in depth/talent

China in Depth: The Quest for TalentChina today boasts roughly five workers for every retiree. By 2040, this ratio will have collapsed to less than two, and the median age in the country will go from 30 to 46. From delaying retirement to attracting global talent, how will China prepare for an ageing society and shrinking workforce?




WithJacky Qian, Vice-President, Right Management and ManpowerGroup Solutions, Greater China, ManpowerGroup, People's Republic of ChinaZheng Zhenzhen, Professor, Institute of Population and Labour Economics, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS), People's Republic of China


universal digital identity

Towards a Universal Digital IdentityHow can a universal digital identity unlock opportunities for greater inclusion and access to the digital economy?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Leveraging blockchain technology- Establishing business alliances- Building trust across society

This session is related to System Initiatives (Shaping the Future of Digital Economy and Society).



Solmaz Altin, Chief Digital Officer, Allianz, GermanyBrian Behlendorf, Executive Director, Hyperledger, Linux Foundation, USA; Young Global LeaderMichael Gorriz, Group Chief Information Officer, Standard Chartered Bank, SingaporeGhida Ibrahim, Senior Data Scientist, Liberty Global, NetherlandsHusayn Kassai, Chief Executive Officer, Onfido, United Kingdom


innovation and competitiveness

Building Blocks for InnovationIf the most innovative economies are the most competitive, then what are the characteristics and conditions that make these risk-taking enterprises successful?

This session is related to a System Initiative (Shaping the Future of Economic Growth and Social Inclusion).


Andrea Bandelli, Executive Director, Science Gallery International, IrelandCalvin Chin, Founder, Transist, People's Republic of China; Young Global LeaderMarjolein Helder, Chief Executive Officer, Plant-e, NetherlandsDavida Herzl, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Aclima, USA

Moderated byGary Coleman, Managing Principal, Global Industry; Senior Client Adviser, Deloitte, USA


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Thursday 29 June


rethinking business growth

Rethinking Business GrowthIn a business climate of accelerated automation and trade protectionism, many companies are "reshoring" jobs to the countries that develop their technologies. What is the new business growth model?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Transitioning from manufacturing products to services- Employee retraining and investment- Regional strategies for global production


Lin Chen, Assistant Professor of Marketing, China Europe International Business School, People's Republic of ChinaChris Waterman, Head, Commercial Insurance, Asia-Pacific, Zurich Insurance Group, Hong Kong SAR


thinking ahead/digital literacy

Thinking Ahead: Teaching Children Digital LiteracyWhat is one woman’s work on the development of the Digital Intelligence Quotient (DQ) telling us about how to educate the next generation of digital citizens?




WithPark Yuhyun, Founder and Chief Citizenship Officer, DQ Institute, Republic of Korea; Young Global Leader


happiness

The Blue Zones of HappinessDiscover the surprising secrets of the world's happiest places and learn how to apply the lessons of true happiness to your own life, with best-selling author and National Geographic Fellow Dan Buettner.



Dan Buettner, Founder, Blue Zones, USA

Moderated bySusan Goldberg, Editorial Director, National Geographic Partners, USA


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Thursday 29 June


video gaming

Video Gaming for SustainabilityWhat can we learn from video game technology to create a more sustainable urban future?



WithLaura Jamer, Director, Global Partnerships, DIRTT, USA; Global Shaper


robot maker space 4




spectrum/city nature

Across the Spectrum: City and NatureExplore and exchange stories of the unseen and surprising dynamics between nature and the city.



WithGregory Asner, Professor, Stanford University, USAJohn Lin, Associate Professor, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR

Facilitated byMichele Wucker, Chief Executive Officer, The Gray Rhino & Company, USA; Young Global Leader


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Thursday 29 June


gss/cities 3





WithGabriel O'Donnell, Principal Research Programmer, CMU CREATE Lab, Carnegie Mellon University, USA


metamaterials

Ask About: MetamaterialsExplore how artificially designed materials – metamaterials – possess properties that go beyond those of their building blocks.



WithSebastian Huber, Assistant Professor, ETH Zurich, Switzerland


curious mind/education

The Benefits of a Curious MindCuriosity has the power to increase active engagement and interest in learning and to spark a person's ability to think critically for the long run.

How does one cultivate a curious mind to improve lifelong learning?



WithHrund Gunnsteinsdottir, Director, Writer and Filmmaker, Krád Consulting, Iceland; Young Global Leader



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Thursday 29 June



Rethinking Economics with Big DataVoters have shown little interest in advice from economists in recent elections. What disruptions from big data can make economics more relevant?



WithTom Mitchell, E. Fredkin University Professor, Machine Learning Department, Carnegie Mellon University, USA


wired/global innovation

Global Innovation OutlookHow are new institutions and collaborations enabling global innovation to grow beyond borders?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Shifting private sector R&D from corporate to start-ups- Addressing the global tech talent crisis- Policy governance and market growth

This session was developed in partnership with Wired.



André Kudelski, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Kudelski Group, SwitzerlandMark MacGann, Group Chief Corporate and Public Affairs Officer; Member of the Group Executive Committee, Veon, NetherlandsMao Daqing, Founder and Chairman of the Board, UrWork (Beijing) Venture Investment Co., People's Republic of ChinaNina Tandon, President and Chief Executive Officer, EpiBone, USA; Young Global LeaderZhang Yao, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, RoboTerra, USA; Young Global Leader

Moderated byDavid Rowan, Editor-at-Large, Wired, United Kingdom


prosperity and security

Prosperity and Security along the Modern Silk RoadThis year’s Belt and Road Forum concluded with investment pledges of multiple billion dollars and statements committing to consultation and cooperation. What actions are needed to sustainably advance prosperity and security along the Southern branch of the Modern Silk Road?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Security frictions and historic legacies- Geostrategic goals and counter-protectionism- Human-to-human exchange and trust-building measures



Muneer Kamal, Member of the Board, Engro, PakistanKevin Lu, Chairman, Asia, Partners Group, Switzerland; Young Global LeaderSimon O'Connell, Executive Director, Mercy Corps, United Kingdom

Moderated byCharlie Campbell, Beijing Correspondent, Time Magazine, People's Republic of China


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Thursday 29 June


fuel-free flight

Fuel-Free Flight

From solar drones to zero-fuel commercial flights, explore the potential of next-generation aviation technologies with Solar Impulse pilot Andre Borschberg.



André Borschberg, Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer and Pilot, Solar Impulse, Switzerland

Moderated byGareth Mitchell, Lecturer, Broadcast Communication, Imperial College London, United Kingdom


robot maker space workshop 2

Designing for Human and MachineLearn how to build robots, and explore and imagine a future that is more convivial to integrating robots into human life.

This experience was developed in partnership with Infosys and Carnegie Mellon University.



Facilitated byIllah Nourbakhsh, Professor, Robotics Institute, Carnegie Mellon University, USA


energy access

Achieving Energy AccessHow might we leverage decentralized power generation to bring light to the 1.3 billion living in darkness?



WithJaideep Bansal, Leader, Energy Access, GHE, India; Global Shaper


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Thursday 29 June


smart cars

Up-Smarting Cars

How might we deploy autonomous vehicle-grade technology to improve the safety and efficiency of cars on the road today?



WithRaffi Mardirosian, Vice-President, Corporate Development, Ouster, USA; Global Shaper


working with robots

Working with Robots

As robots move from assembly lines to office floors, what opportunities and challenges will arise for the future workforce?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Boundaries of ethical and social norms- Managing robotic teams- Cross-training for confidence and trust


Jodi Halpern, Professor of Bioethics and Medical Humanities, University of California, Berkeley, USAStephan Howeg, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, The Adecco Group, SwitzerlandPelu Tran, Co-Founder and President, Augmedix, USA

Moderated byNina Trentmann, News Editor, Wall Street Journal, United Kingdom


cmu/production

The Future of Production with Carnegie Mellon UniversityHow can engineers, policy-makers and business leaders develop a human-centred production system?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Human-machine interaction- Adaptive and smart manufacturing systems - Regulatory roadblocks


Erica Fuchs, Professor of Engineering and Public Policy, Carnegie Mellon University, USA; Young ScientistMadeline Gannon, Research Fellow, Frank-Ratchye Studio for Creative Inquiry, Carnegie Mellon University, USAHu Jian, Senior Vice-President, Lenzing North Asia, Lenzing, People's Republic of ChinaJames McCann, Assistant Professor, Carnegie Mellon University, USA


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Thursday 29 June


solar energy

Ask About: Solar EnergyExplore how perovskite thin films are propelling the development of ultra-efficient, low-cost solar cells.



WithKylie Catchpole, Professor, Australian National University, Australia


ask about/heart disease

Ask About: Heart DiseaseHeart disease remains the number one global cause of death. Learn about the latest research on heart disease.


WithRui-Ping Xiao, Associate Editor, New England Journal of Medicine, USA


stanford/environment

Technologies for the Planet with Stanford UniversityDiscover new ideas and insights with leading researchers in the IdeasLab.



Discussion LeadersGregory Asner, Professor, Stanford University, USAJim Leape, William and Eva Price Senior Fellow, and Co-Director of the Center for Oceans Solutions, Stanford University, USA


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Thursday 29 June


gss/energy 3







thursday lunch

Community Lunch



growing organs

Ask About: Growing OrgansExplore how to reconstruct tissue architectures, such as those found in the lungs or kidneys, from scratch.



WithCeleste Nelson, Professor, Princeton University, USA


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Thursday 29 June


trust through technology

In Digital We Trust

Digitalization and social media can foster civic participation to uphold integrity in society. How can technology help mitigate the corrosion of trust in business and governance?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Eliminating bribery and bureaucracy- Exposing illicit financial flows- Exploring beneficial ownership through big data

This session is related to the Forum's Partnering Against Corruption Initiative (PACI).



WithLindiwe Mazibuko, Leader of the Opposition, Parliament of South Africa (2011-2014); Young Global Leader


robot maker space 5




china in depth/philanthropy

China in Depth: The New Face of PhilanthropyPassed in September 2016, China's first Charity Law sets a new context for philanthropic activity. At the same time, charitable giving continues to rise, surpassing $15 billion annually. How will China's philanthropy sector increase its impact and unleash its full potential to ensure that socio-economic growth reaches all?




WithDing Li, Vice-President, Non-Profit Incubator, People's Republic of ChinaElizabeth Knup, Country Director and Chief Representative, Ford Foundation, People's Republic of China


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Thursday 29 June


4ir tech/vr ar

Human-Centred High-Tech: Virtual and Augmented RealityVirtual and augmented reality can allow transportation to new worlds and provide new channels to consume information, and yet we know little about how these technologies impact our brains and how we relate to each other. What protocols, partnerships and practices can address the policy dilemmas and unintended consequences of virtual and augmented reality, and ensure the benefits are widely shared?





Discussion LeadersEugene Chung, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Penrose Studios, USAJodi Halpern, Professor of Bioethics and Medical Humanities, University of California, Berkeley, USA

Facilitated byAllison Aubrey, Correspondent, National Public Radio, USA


paris agreement

Beyond Paris: Technology’s PromiseAs the United States withdraws from the climate deal, how could new technologies help drive progress on commitments made in Paris?


Marco Gazzino, Head, Partnerships and Innovation Intelligence, Enel, ItalyDavida Herzl, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Aclima, USAChanghua Wu, Director, China and Asia, Office of Jeremy Rifkin, People's Republic of China

Moderated byKeith Bradsher, Shanghai Bureau Chief, New York Times, USA


science without borders

Science with(out) BordersAnswering the next generation of big questions – from dark matter to curing cancer – will require financial and human resources that exceed any one nation's capacity. In the wake of rising nationalism, how can the global community collaborate to advance the frontiers of knowledge?

Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese and Russian


Jean-Pierre Bourguignon, President, European Research Council, BrusselsFan Jianping, Director, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, People's Republic of ChinaAndrei Fursenko, Aide to the President of the Russian FederationTammy Ma, Lead, Inertial Confinement Fusion, X-Ray Analysis Group, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, USA; Young ScientistWilfred Madius Tangau, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation of Malaysia

Moderated byNick Campbell, Executive Editor and Executive Vice-President, Global Institutional Partnerships, Nature, United Kingdom


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Thursday 29 June


bloomberg/global economic outlook

Global Economic OutlookGlobal growth has returned to a healthy 3.5%, yet weak productivity growth, rising debt burdens and geo-economic tensions present new risks in many regions. How robust is the global economic recovery?

This session was developed in partnership with Bloomberg.



Tyler Cowen, Professor of Economics, George Mason University, USARintaro Tamaki, Deputy Secretary-General, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), ParisZhang Tao, Deputy Managing Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF), Washington DCHelen Zhu, Managing Director and Head, China Fundamental Equities, BlackRock, Hong Kong SAR

Moderated byStephen Engle, TV Correspondent, Bloomberg News, Hong Kong SAR


ask about/tumours

Ask About: Tumours

Understanding how tumours grow is at the core of developing methods to slow or stop cancer. Learn about the latest research on tumours.


WithCarl-Henrik Heldin, Professor of Molecular Cell Biology, Uppsala University, Sweden


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insight/jin

An Insight, An Idea with Jin XingA conversation with choreographer and television host Jin Xing on her journey of overcoming societal barriers to become one of China's most influential personalities



Jin Xing, Choreographer and Founder, Jin Xing Dance Theatre Shanghai, People's Republic of China


lifelong learning

Building Skills for Life through CreativityWith the rapid rise of new technologies, products and services, and ways of working, creativity, collaboration and critical thinking are among the top attributes needed by 2020 for workers to thrive in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. How can organizations and societies better prepare the workforce for lifelong learning and keep pace with change to drive innovation?

Session objectives:- Develop organizational structures for creativity - Assess current and future skills needs in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution- Create a path for lifelong learning

This hands-on workshop was developed in partnership with LEGO Foundation.


Introduced byJohn Goodwin, Chief Executive Officer, The LEGO Foundation, Denmark

Mauro Dell'Ambrogio, State Secretary for Education and Research and Innovation of SwitzerlandSo-Young Kang, Catalyst, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Gnowbe, Singapore; Young Global LeaderThomas Kolditz, Director, Ann and John Doerr Institute for New Leaders, Rice University, USA

Moderated byAnnie Koh, Vice-President, Office of Business Development; Academic Director, Business Families Institute; Professor of Finance (Practice), Singapore Management University, Singapore


future of conflict

The Future of ConflictPrevious industrial revolutions have been intimately connected to changes in the way nations wage war. How will the Fourth Industrial Revolution shape the future of conflict?


Discussion LeadersJacques Pellet, Personal Envoy of the President for China, International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), GenevaIlya Sachkov, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Group-IB, Russian FederationWang Dong, Professor, Peking University, People's Republic of China; Secretary General, Academic Committee, The Pangoal Institution.Michele Wucker, Chief Executive Officer, The Gray Rhino & Company, USA; Young Global Leader

Moderated byChristopher Zember, Chief Technology Officer, Alion Science and Technology, USA


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transformation/human enhancement

World in Transformation: Human EnhancementFrom extreme bionics to neuroscience and genome editing, what are the breakthrough technologies that are transforming the future of human enhancement?

Join this session to explore the Transformation Map on Human Enhancement, co-curated with MIT.



WithSimone Schurle, Postdoctoral Candidate, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA


thinking ahead/roots in the rainforest

Thinking Ahead: Roots in the RainforestWhat is one woman’s food-based business venture in the Amazon teaching us about local conservation and global markets?




WithSofia Rubio, Chief Executive Officer, Shiwi, Peru


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human-centred systems

Leading a Human-Centred RevolutionAdvances in genomics, precision medicine and neuroscience have the capacity to change who we are, what we think and how we behave. What values and principles will help us ensure that the Fourth Industrial Revolution will be human-centred?



Maria-Elena Torres-Padilla, Director, Institute of Epigenetics and Stem Cells, Helmholtz Zentrum München, Germany; Co-Chair of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2017; Young Scientist


closing remarks

Closing Remarks



Closing Remarks byDavid Aikman, Chief Representative Officer, Greater China, Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum Beijing Representative OfficeLu Lin, Vice-Mayor of Dalian


closing performance

Closing Performance

The Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2017 draws to a close with a powerful dance performance by the acclaimed Jin Xing Dance Theatre, bridging modern Chinese and Western styles and reaffirming the spirit of cross-cultural understanding.


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15.30 - 16.15Dalian International Conference Center - North Main Entrance

farewell reception

Farewell Reception

Participants are invited to a farewell reception co-hosted by the Dalian Municipal Government and the World Economic Forum.


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Documents

Global Agenda Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2017 ... · Berkman Center for Internet & Society, USA Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2017 - Preliminary Programme 4. ... update/mobility