23–25 June 2026
Annual Meeting of the New Champions
Dalian, People’s Republic of China
Leaders from business, government, civil society, academia, and the entrepreneurial community will convene in Dalian to explore how innovation and emerging technologies can unlock new growth models, with a particular focus on the economic outlook for China and the broader Asian region.
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Summer Davos 2026: What to expect as leaders arrive in Dalian
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Global economic outlook darkens – here's how chief economists view the year ahead
Global economic outlook darkens – here's how chief economists view the year ahead
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Why Asia-Pacific could lead the next wave of AI
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Watch: What happens inside the world's most advanced factories?
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What is 'Summer Davos'? 6 things to know about the Annual Meeting of the New Champions in China
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