Day 1 #SpecialMeeting24: Key insights and what to know
The World Economic Forum's Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development takes place in Saudi Arabia from 28-29 April 2024.
Gayle Markovitz
April 27, 2024
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#SpecialMeeting24: What to know about the programme and who's coming
This year's #SpecialMeeting24 convenes leaders from diverse spheres to discuss Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development.
Mirek Dušek and Maroun Kairouz
April 27, 2024
The latest on the US economy, and other economics stories to read
Top economy stories: Lastest on the US economy; Bank of Japan keeps interest rates steady; Warning over incomes in Sub-Saharan Africa, and more.
Joe Myers
April 26, 2024
Climate finance: What are debt-for-nature swaps and how can they help countries?
Debt-for-nature swaps could provide $100 billion to restore nature and help countries adapt to climate change, according to a report. But what are they?
Kate Whiting
April 26, 2024
Advanced energy solutions: The innovators scaling up clean power
Many of the innovations we need to get to zero are already out there – how can we scale up advanced energy solutions quickly? This week on Radio Davos.
Robin Pomeroy and Sophia Akram
April 26, 2024
Stanford just released its annual AI Index report. Here's what it reveals
Stanford University has released its AI Index report, covering trends such as public perceptions of AI, how it's outperforming humans on tasks, and more.
James Fell
April 26, 2024
Saudi Arabia and India: A bioeconomy match made in heaven?
Saudi Arabia and India have vast potential to cooperate in the bioeconomy. That could mean investment in biofuels, bioservices or healthcare applications.
Alok Medikepura Anil and Uwaidh Al Harethi
April 26, 2024
The world's top businesses do these 4 things to thrive in turbulent times
From geopolitical risk to climate and economic pressures, nurturing business growth is more complicated than ever. But some firms are thriving. Here's how.
Simon Freakley
April 26, 2024
What bullet-proof Kevlar teaches us about cooperation and resilience
Kevlar is more than the sum of its parts — and, by adopting that same model that helps Kevlar stop bullets, we can bolster global resilience to shocks.
Aba Schubert
April 26, 2024
Future of the internet: Why we need convergence and governance for sustained growth
As new technologies converge, we also need trustworthy digital governance to ensure the future internet is safe, sustainable and equitable for all.
Thomas Beckley and Ross Genovese
April 25, 2024
What helped this founder pivot and help modernize the largest transit system in the US?
Mother and entrepreneur Ritu Narayan shares the two questions that helped her scale her startup, Zum - a process that can help all founders grow their impact.
Johnny Wood and Linda Lacina
April 25, 2024
Confused about AI? Here are the podcasts you need on artificial intelligence
Want to know more about AI? The Forum has a range of podcasts that will help you understand this transformative technology and where it might take us.
Robin Pomeroy
April 25, 2024
How to manage AI's energy demand — today, tomorrow and in the future
The energy required to run AI tasks is growing at an annual rate of 26% to 36%. We must manage this. Here are the steps we can take, now and in the future.
Beena Ammanath
April 25, 2024
Digital spare parts: Manufacturing's solution to supply chain woes
The issue of aging infrastructure in the manufacturing industry has productivity, cost and safety implications. Here's how digital spare parts can help.
Aleksander Ciszek and Devin Culham
April 25, 2024