News about Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2012

The Future Is Now
13 Sep 2012
  • We need to reinvent the interface between human beings and computing.
  • Economies will be classified by their competitiveness in different sectors, rather than by “first world” or “third world” designations.
  • For more information about the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2012, please visit: http://www.weforum.org/newchampions
China Seeks Culture Shift to Close Gender Gap in the Workplace
13 Sep 2012
  • Educational gender gap in China nearly closed.
  • Cultural expectations preventing Chinese women from succeeding in the workplace.
  • Empowerment of women in China top down, rather than bottom up.
  • For more information about the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2012, please visit: http://www.weforum.org/newchampions
New Initiative Launched to Address Urban Development in Fast Growing Cities
13 Sep 2012
  • World Economic Forum collaborates with City of Tianjin and China Center for Urban Development to support Future of Urban Development Initiative.
  • Move aims to foster greater collaboration to create innovative urbanization models.
  • Project will focus initially on intelligent transport systems and innovation incubation in Tianjin then expand to cities around the world.
  • For more information about the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2012, please visit: http://www.weforum.org/newchampions
Asia’s Challenge: How to Be the Global Economic Growth Engine
13 Sep 2012
  • While Asian economic growth is stronger than the rest of the world, the region must focus on how to remain the engine of global growth for the coming decades.
  • A key challenge for many Asian economies is how to address their ageing demographics, while not committing the same mistakes made by developed countries.
  • For more information about the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2012, please visit: http://www.weforum.org/newchampions
Consensus Builds for Reform of China’s Financial Sector
12 Sep 2012
  • China could liberalize its capital account by as early as 2015
  • Shadow banking system is the financial sector’s biggest risk said BOC head.
  • For more information about the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2012, please visit: http://www.weforum.org/newchampions
As China Aims to Transform its Economy, Time Is Ripe for a New Round of Reforms
12 Sep 2012
  • China’s new leaders could implement a fresh round of institutional reforms needed for long-term sustainable growth.
  • China should bolster the independence of the judiciary and promote the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises through financial reforms.
  • For more information about the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2012, please visit: http://www.weforum.org/newchampions
Management and Leadership Needs Overhaul in Face of Increasing Complexity
12 Sep 2012
  • Leaders and managers must discard outmoded thinking in approaching complex systems.
  • Surrendering the illusion of control is the most difficult part of managing in a complex world.
  • New tools and models can map the real network pathways in an organization, often at odds with theory.
  • For more information about the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2012, please visit: http://www.weforum.org/newchampions
Universities Need to Reform to Reflect Changing Job Market, Skills Needed
12 Sep 2012
  • Universities need to do a better job of cooperating with the corporate world to better prepare students for their careers.
  • Young workers are changing companies, forcing companies to adapt.
  • An MBA should be carefully considered, as it is not always beneficial.
  • For more information about the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2012, please visit: http://www.weforum.org/newchampions
Chinese Manufacturing Needs High-End Boost
11 Sep 2012
  • China should focus on high-end manufacturing while maintaining its core competency of low-cost production.
  • Chinese companies should focus on R&D, fostering talent, technological innovation and providing services.
  • For more information about the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2012, please visit: http://www.weforum.org/newchampions
China Will Meet 2012 Growth Targets, Says Premier Wen at Summer Davos Opening
11 Sep 2012
  • Despite downward pressure on its economy, China will meet its 2012 growth target, Premier Wen says.
  • China will continue to aim to make its growth more stable and sustainable and to address income gaps.
  • The World Economic Forum’s sixth Annual Meeting of the New Champions opens.
  • For more information about the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2012, please visit: http://www.weforum.org/newchampions
Innovation, Shale Gas and Fukushima Reshaping the Energy Landscape
11 Sep 2012
  • Innovation in renewable energy has gone global but still represents a small slice of the energy pie.
  • The sluggish global economy may dampen an oil price spike, but may choke investment in renewables.
  • Shale gas has changed the energy picture in North America, but poses challenges in other geographies.
  • For more information about the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2012, please visit: http://www.weforum.org/newchampions
PM of Denmark: Recovery in Europe Could Begin Next Year
11 Sep 2012
  • While Europe has already done a great deal to address its debt crisis, much more needs to be done.
  • When Europe begins to recover – probably in 2013 – the rest of the world should support the rebound.
  • If European countries do not act more swiftly and decisively, the costs of the crisis will be much higher.
  • For more information about the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2012, please visit: http://www.weforum.org/newchampions
World’s Leading Energy Companies Launch Drive to Deliver Higher Impact for Society
11 Sep 2012
  • Global energy leaders form the first 20 signatories of the World Economic Forum’s Energy for Society Initiative
  • CEOs from world’s leading energy companies commit to the five principles of the initiative   
  • The initiative’s 24 case studies highlight global best practices for delivering social value
Schwab Foundation Announces the 2012 Social Entrepreneur Awardees
10 Sep 2012
  • The Schwab Foundation announces  the 2012 awardees at the Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Tianjin, People’s Republic of China
  • Twenty-six social entrepreneurs working in health, education, employment and rural development join the Schwab Foundation network of outstanding social entrepreneurs
  • Learn more about the Schwab Foundation at www.schwabfound.org
Premier Wen Jiabao to address 6th World Economic Forum “Summer Davos” in Tianjin
06 Sep 2012
  • World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting of the New Champions celebrates sixth anniversary of the “Summer Davos” in China
  • Over 2000 participants from 86 countries will take part from 11-13 September in Tianjin
  • For more information about the Meeting, please visit: http://www.weforum.org/newchampions
Press Registration Opens for Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2012 in Tianjin
04 Jun 2012
  • World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting of the New Champions, the “Summer Davos”, will take place in Tianjin, People’s Republic of China, from 11 to 13 September 2012
  • Press accreditation is now open. To apply, please register online at www.weforummedia.org
  • For more information about the meeting, please visit the Forum’s website at www.weforum.org/newchampions
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