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Leadership lessons

Leadership Leadership in the age of paradox

Leaders need to be adaptable to operate successfully in a disrupted world and an economy shaped by trade wars, breakthroughs in AI and climate challenges.

Leadership Rebuilding trust after turmoil and coaching for results that matter: USA Gymnastics CEO

Wellbeing and Mental Health Can meditation make a difference in the workplace? This leader thinks it can

Global Risks How effective leaders manage change and uncertainty: AlixPartners' CEO Simon Freakley

Manufacturing and Value Chains What makes a factory sustainable? This leader spent 5 years on the factory floor to find out

Jobs and the Future of Work Upskilling, tapping human talents, and what's needed for the future of work: Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar

Cybersecurity 3 trends shaping the future of cyber leadership

Meet the Leader Making tough calls and earning team buy-in: Cisco’s Liz Centoni on driving big change

Centre for the New Economy and Society

Providing a platform for leaders to shape inclusive, equitable economies and societies for all.

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Global Risks Global Risks Report 2025

Global Risks The 5 greatest risks facing the world in 2025

Leading Voices

Understand the perspectives of leaders and change-makers in business, politics and civil society.

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Geo-Economics and Politics

Climate change is still on top of the Global Agenda

Special Address by Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission

Ursula von der Leyen

President of the European Commission, European Commission

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Arts and Culture

We should not underestimate our individual power to do good

Watch the Crystal Awards 2025

Diane von Furstenberg

Founder and Co-Chairwoman, Diane Von Furstenberg Studio

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Economic Growth

This is a positive note that emerging markets did well in the last few years

Emerging Economies amid Shocks

Gita Gopinath

First Deputy Managing Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF)

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Economic Growth

All the ingredients for US will be the continuation of its strength

The Global Economic Outlook

Laurence D. Fink

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, BlackRock

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Arts and Culture

I have always believed in the potential of children

Watch the Crystal Awards 2025

David Beckham

Co-Owner, Inter Miami; Partner, Authentic Brands Group

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Emerging Technologies

It is important that countries that are leading the race understand the risks and manage it

Watch the session The Dawn of Artificial General Intelligence

Yoshua Bengio

Full Professor, University of Montreal

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Emerging Technologies

Accessibility is key to the digital revolution

Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Satya Nadella

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Microsoft

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Gender equality is the best chance against global challenges

Arts and Culture

Michelle Yeoh

Actress, Producer, United Nations Development Programme Goodwill Ambassador

Geopolitics and geoeconomics

Trade and Investment US companies cut investments in China to record lows. Here's why

Current tariffs and trade tensions are causing some US companies to rethink investments in China, a survey by the US-China Business Council found.

Trade and Investment US-EU trade deal: What is it – and what does it mean for European competitiveness?

Economic Growth Copper: What happens if the market for a crucial metal in short supply is hit with tariffs?

Trade and Investment Trump tariffs: Visualising US trade restrictions

Economic Growth Tariffs and talent scarcity: Are there enough steel workers in the US?

Centre for Regions, Trade and Geopolitics

Helping stakeholders navigate global and regional priorities in a complex geopolitical and geo-economic landscape.

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Global Cooperation The Global Cooperation Barometer 2024

Videos How can we navigate change to build a stronger, fairer global economy

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Resilience, Peace and Security Europe’s defence build-up is a climate gamble – here’s how it can course correct

Europe’s defence is vulnerable to climate change. Smarter spending must align military readiness with climate-responsive dual-use technologies.

Financial and Monetary Systems The GENIUS Act is designed to regulate stablecoins in the US, but how will it work?

Emerging Technologies Should governments act like start-ups?

Climate Action Emerging economies can lead the way on green logistics. Experts explain why

Health and Healthcare Systems A new blood test can tell how fast our bodies are ageing

Centre for Financial and Monetary Systems

Creating a financial system that allocates capital to support planet, people, and communities.

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Financial and Monetary Systems The Future of Financial Advice

Financial and Monetary Systems The Future of Capital Markets: An Overview

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Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Supply Chains

Enabling more resilient, sustainable and inclusive manufacturing ecosystems and supply chains.

Manufacturing and Value Chains The Future Of Manufacturing | Ep 1: The Fourth Industrial Revolution

Centre for AI Excellence

Driving innovation through the power of AI, data, and intelligence to improve industries, economies, and societies.

Emerging Technologies Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2025

Centre for Cybersecurity

Prioritising cybersecurity and fostering global public-private action to tackle systemic challenges.

Cybersecurity Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2024

Centre for Energy and Materials

Driving initiatives and coalitions to ensure that the energy transition is sustainable, secure, and equitable.

Energy Transition The Energy Transition in 2024

Centre for Health and Healthcare

Identifying and scaling up solutions for more resilient, efficient, and equitable healthcare systems.

Health and Healthcare Systems Promoting Health and Well-Being: Employer Strategies for Encouraging Healthy Weight and Metabolic Wellness

Centre for Nature and Climate

Accelerating net-zero climate action, regenerating food, water and ocean systems, and promoting circular economies.

Climate Action What is The First Movers Coalition?

Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Advancing the human-centred and society-serving adoption and application of technologies.

Fourth Industrial Revolution Enterprise AI is at a tipping Point, here’s what comes next

Centre for Urban Transformation

Advancing public-private collaboration in cities for resilient, future-ready communities and economies.

Sustainable Development Travel & Tourism Development Index 2024