World Economic ForumStoryboardSpecial Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for DevelopmentCurated byWorld Economic ForumAt a moment of geopolitical fragmentation, the World Economic Forum Special Meeting 2024 charts a path to renewed dialogue, collective action and a more sustainable future. About 1,000 global leaders from 90 countries, including 220 from government and the public sector, gathered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to address pressing global challenges and bridge the North-South divide. #SpecialMeeting24
World Economic ForumStoryboardDAVOS 2024: MUST READSCurated byWorld Economic ForumThe 54th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum comes as the need for global cooperation is increasingly urgent. The meeting, held between 15-19 January, will take place in Davos, Switzerland, under the theme Rebuilding Trust and urges a “back to basics” spirit of open and constructive dialogue. The programme also seeks to help connect the dots around complex issues with planned discussions on everything from how AI impacts employment to how armed conflicts affect supply chains.
World Economic ForumStoryboard#SDIM23Curated byWorld Economic ForumThe Sustainable Development Impact Meetings (SDIM) take place on 18-22 September 2023 at the World Economic Forum in New York. This annual meeting convenes leaders from politics, business and civil society for a series of impact-driven dialogues on tackling the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the 17 goals designed for a better world by 2030.
World Economic ForumStoryboardTop 10 Emerging Technologies of 2023Curated byWorld Economic ForumThe World Economic Forum's newly-launched 'Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2023' report lists this year's most impactful emerging technologies.
World Economic ForumStoryboard#AMNC23Curated byWorld Economic ForumThe World Economic Forum's 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions took place in Tianjin, China, from 27-29 June. Global leaders came together for discussions on the theme "Entrepreneurship: The Driving Force of the Global Economy". Here are the highlights from the Meeting.
World Economic ForumStoryboard2023 Global Shapers Annual SummitCurated byWorld Economic ForumEach year, 500 young changemakers join the Global Shapers Annual Summit in Geneva, Switzerland. By uniting representatives from each of our city-based hubs, we aim to equip a generation of leaders to shape the future. The 2023 Global Shapers Annual Summit will focus on accelerating values-based leadership to ignite social change. Hub leaders will be inspired to take further action, propelled by new ideas, skills and connections. Follow along for updates from the summit.
World Economic ForumStoryboardEmerging Jobs and Why They MatterCurated byWorld Economic ForumThe world of work is constantly evolving, and with it, new job titles are emerging. These titles may be unfamiliar, but they represent critical roles in shaping the future of work. From the Chief Heat Officer to AI Prompt Engineer, follow along as we demystify emerging job titles and explore what they mean.
World Economic ForumStoryboardChief Economists Outlook - May 2023Curated byWorld Economic ForumThe May 2023 Chief Economists Outlook is published amid continuing uncertainty in the global economy. According to a significant majority of the chief economists surveyed, recent turbulence in the financial sector is not a sign of systemic vulnerability, but further disruption is considered likely this year.
World Economic ForumStoryboardFuture of Jobs Report 2023Curated byWorld Economic ForumOur Future of Jobs Report 2023 reveals key insights from change-makers on the future of jobs and skills over the next five years. The launch comes amid the backdrop of fundamental changes to the jobs market with visible impacts due to the COVID pandemic, the rise of artificial intelligence and macroeconomic uncertainty.
World Economic ForumStoryboardDavos 2023: Our ImpactCurated byWorld Economic ForumWorld leaders in Davos are making progress on several critical initiatives. From economic growth to international trade, and from technological progress to sustainability, find out more about their impact.
World Economic ForumStoryboardGlobal Risks Report 2023Curated byWorld Economic ForumThe world faces a set of risks that feel both wholly new and eerily familiar. The Global Risks Report 2023 explores some of the most severe risks we may face over the next decade. As we stand on the edge of a low-growth and low-cooperation era, tougher trade-offs risk eroding climate action, human development and future resilience.
World Economic ForumStoryboardDavos 2023: Towards Better Business PracticesCurated byWorld Economic ForumThe private sector is deeply enmeshed in the geopolitical context, working actively to resolve the economic fallout, meet humanitarian needs and resolve mounting pressure on global energy and food security. Corporate responsibility is changing. Environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards and metrics are more needed than ever as companies measure up to global challenges - including following through on the net-zero commitments that are more urgent than ever. Join the conversation. #wef23
World Economic ForumStoryboardDavos 2023: Latest in Tech and InnovationCurated byWorld Economic ForumNew technology is always disruptive, ushering in profound social change. But the breakneck speed and sheer scale of this round of technical change is something else – it threatens the very definition of what it is to be human. We're being presented with a vast range of ethical dilemmas. How do we get together to agree on the rules on things like genetically modified babies, the robots of war, and the algorithms that determine our life chances? Should we slow things down a bit?
World Economic ForumStoryboardDavos 2023: Towards Health and Healthcare For AllCurated byWorld Economic ForumGlobal healthcare spending has increased over the past decade. Still, the pandemic has exacerbated loneliness, workplace stress, depression and anxiety, and the diversion of resources away from other global health crises like cancer is described as a second 'hidden pandemic'. Women's health is persistently neglected and as societies grow older, how are communities ageing healthily and who is responsible for care? How do we solve major healthcare challenges while ensuring fair access for all?
World Economic ForumStoryboardDavos 2023: Achieving Global CooperationCurated byWorld Economic ForumThe global pandemic has been followed by the shock of a violent conflict and humanitarian catastrophe and the fall-out on energy, food and economies with repercussions for poverty, inequality and political instability. These crises have also seen unprecedented cooperation and outcomes that may have been unimaginable at the decade's start. How do we harness the momentum towards global collaboration so that trade continues to drive progress and the collective global challenges remain within reach?
World Economic ForumStoryboardDavos 2023: Pathways to Society and EquityCurated byWorld Economic ForumFrom the systemic oppression of people of colour to a widening gender gap, addressing social injustice has been more urgent than ever. How do we develop solutions to benefit people of all ages, generations, gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations, levels of health, races, ethnicities, indigenous identities, castes, nationalities and national origins, immigration status, religions and socioeconomic status? Join the conversation. #wef23
World Economic ForumStoryboardDAVOS 2023: Climate, Nature and EnergyCurated byWorld Economic ForumHow should we accelerate climate action, manage a shift away from fossil fuels and ensure the world doesn't go hungry in a newly challenging geopolitical and economic environment? And how can approaches to energy transition simultaneously balance affordability, energy security, and sustainability? Join the conversation as we approach these issues in our Annual Meeting. #wef23
World Economic ForumStoryboardDavos 2023: Future of Jobs and SkillsCurated byWorld Economic ForumIn 2020, the global workforce lost an equivalent of 255 million full-time jobs, an estimated $3.7 trillion in wages and 4.4% of global GDP, a staggering toll on lives and livelihoods. The choices made by policymakers, business leaders, workers and learners today . Join the conversation as we explore how public and private sectors can provide better skills, jobs and education to close the skills gap and prepare for the ongoing technological transformation of the future of work.
World Economic ForumStoryboardDavos 2023: How can we achieve fairer economies?Curated byWorld Economic ForumSince World War II, average life expectancy globally has risen by 30 years. Meanwhile, access to healthcare and education has lifted billions out of poverty. But wealth inequality within many nations has soared, social mobility reversed, and cohesion undermined. Now there are fears new technology will make things worse. How do we reshape economies so that growth benefits the many and not just a few and ensure that the extraordinary engine of human development we built is sustainable?
World Economic ForumStoryboardDavos 2023: What To ExpectCurated byWorld Economic ForumThe World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting 2023 will take place 16-20 January 2023 in Davos, Switzerland. Davos 2023 comes at a time when the world is facing a multitude of crises, reaffirming the need for dialogue.
World Economic ForumStoryboardCOP15Curated byWorld Economic ForumThe UN Biodiversity Conference (COP 15) takes place between 7 - 19 December 2022 and convenes governments from around the world to agree to a new set of goals for nature over the next decade. Join World Economic Forum’s #COP15 coverage to discover how multistakeholder solutions can build pathways for a more resilient and sustainable future for all.
World Economic ForumStoryboardEnergy Crisis: The Way ForwardCurated byWorld Economic ForumThe global energy landscape and market has been massively reshaped by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Explore the latest analysis, explainers and opinion articles on how the energy crisis must be tackled alongside other issues, such as rising living costs.
World Economic ForumStoryboardCOP27Curated byWorld Economic ForumCOP27 is taking place this week with leaders from across business, government, and civil society gathering in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, to address the most pressing issues facing our planet. Join World Economic Forum’s #COP27 coverage to find out how multistakeholder solutions can build pathways for a more resilient and sustainable future for all.