'Summer Davos': Key sessions to watch - and how to follow online

How is the adoption of AI playing out across industries? What other exponential technologies are on the cusp of transforming economies and societies? How can we bridge the talent gaps in this new reality and work towards an equitable workforce?

And crucially, how can we harness the power of these technologies and entrepreneurship to tackle complex shared challenges – from development to climate – and achieve economic progress?

Our 'Summer Davos' or Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2025 explores the entrepreneurial thinking and rapid innovation needed to help manage short-term challenges while mitigating long-term risks. It takes place in Asia, which is projected to contribute nearly 60% of global GDP growth in 2025.

The Meeting includes on-site coverage and live-streamed sessions to provide real-time updates. Here's everything you need to know:

From 24 to 26 June 2025, global leaders, innovators, and changemakers are coming together in Tianjin, China, for discussions on several key topics, including:

🌐 Deciphering the World Economy

🇨🇳 Outlook on China

⚙️ Industries Disrupted

🌍 Investing in People and the Planet

⚡ New Energy and Materials

Here are the key live-streamed sessions you can follow on these topics:

All times listed below are in China Standard Time (CST) or Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) +8.

Contours of a New Economic Order?, Tuesday 24 June, 8:30 - 9:30

With geoeconomic tensions potentially leading to higher tariffs, supply chain disruptions and the threat of inflation, relations among major economies are likely to be transformed.

What will be the key pillars of the economic order that is emerging?

Next Steps on Trade, Tuesday 24 June, 16:00 - 17:00

With heightened uncertainty on increased tariffs, the risk of geoeconomic fragmentation is growing. How has the trade landscape shifted compared to recent years and how can leaders look beyond the current volatility?

Safeguarding Growth Engines, Wednesday 25 June, 8:30 - 9:30

Emerging markets, notably in Asia, remain key drivers for growing the world's economy, yet oncoming headwinds, such as tariffs, deregulation and a potential resurgence in inflation, could have a negative impact.

How are the fastest-growing economies preparing for potential disruptions and what are they doing to ensure long-term stability?

Is Asia's Century at Risk?, Wednesday 25 June, 12:00 - 13:00

Asia is the economic engine of the world and is projected to contribute nearly 60% of global GDP growth in 2025. However, the region increasingly finds itself at the centre of geoeconomic volatility, which threatens to impact its positive momentum.

How can Asian nations maintain their economic strength by adapting their economies, forging new trade alliances and deepening regional integration?

Foresight on China's Start-ups, Tuesday 24 June, 13:00 - 14:00

China is one of the world's largest innovation ecosystems, accounting for over half of all AI patents and leading in autonomous vehicle deployment. However, the country's entrepreneurial landscape is facing increasing headwinds.

How does this shifting trajectory compare to other global ecosystems – and what will be its next chapter?

Where Is Belt and Road in 2025?, Tuesday 24 June, 16:00 - 17:00

Since the Belt and Road Initiative was launched over 10 years ago, China has committed over $1 trillion in nearly 21,000 projects in over 160 countries. Amid geoeconomic shifts, how have these projects measured up to their objectives and what critical lessons can be learned to date?

Understanding China's Approach to AI, Thursday 26 June, 08:30 - 09:30

Recent developments in AI in China have grabbed the world's attention, as new models show important potential to compete with other advanced algorithms. What is unique about the country's approach to AI and how will it evolve in a shifting global context?

China's Economy: Analysed, Thursday 26 June, 10:30 - 11:30

Despite persistent challenges, such as low domestic demand and household consumption, China's economy has been buoyed by strong exports and private sector activity, hitting its 5% growth rate target in 2024 and aiming for similar levels of growth this year.

To what extent can a shift to a technology-led model yield new growth as global volatility threatens exports?

The Time of AI+, Tuesday 24 June, 08:30 - 09:30

From supply chain optimization to tracking bee populations, AI has become embedded in industries. As adoption continues to grow, so too have the ways companies are using AI across and within different sectors and regions.

How is the adoption of AI playing out and what could the deviations in usage mean for business collaboration?

Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2025, Tuesday 24 June, 10:00 - 10:30

For more than a decade, the World Economic Forum has been surveying decision-makers and experts on exponential technologies on the cusp of transforming economies and societies. Join us for the rundown of the Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2025 and a discussion on their projected impact on lives and livelihoods.

Building an Agentic Economy, Wednesday 25 June, 08:30 - 09:30

A new wave of start-ups is emerging, built around powerful AI agents capable of autonomous decision-making, dynamic collaboration and end-to-end task execution. These agents aren't just supporting workflows – they're becoming the digital workforce that runs entire business functions.

How are business models evolving when AI agents take the lead in building, managing and scaling companies?

Who Trusts the Machines?, Thursday 26 June, 08:30 - 09:30

In 2024, 72% of Chinese consumers expressed trust in AI and 90% considered autonomous driving beneficial, while only 32% of US consumers reported trust in AI and acceptance rates for autonomous driving remained lower in Germany, the US and Japan than in China.

What factors are driving these regional differences and how might they shape the speed and approach to deploying autonomous robots?

Women in AI, Tuesday 24 June, 11:30 - 12:30

Women constitute around 25%-30% of the AI workforce worldwide, per recent estimates. This underrepresentation is even more pronounced in senior roles, with less than 15% of executive positions held by women.

As demands for AI talent continue to grow, what are the most promising approaches to ramp up AI hiring and diversify talent sources in the broader industry?

Next Steps for Climate Adaptation, Tuesday 24 June, 11:30 - 12:30

Businesses investing in climate adaptation and resilience could see tangible returns – up to $2-19 in value for every dollar spent – while taking the necessary steps to avoid annual profitability declines from climate impacts of up to 7% by 2035. How can new partnerships, from upstream suppliers to downstream clients, alongside technology be leveraged to close the adaptation gap?

Career Pathways: Rewired, Wednesday 25 June, 14:30 - 15:00

Agentic AI is disrupting entry-level jobs and evolving job markets are changing traditional career paths, leaving young people uncertain about the future. How do we turn AI-driven disruption into career opportunities for young people?

Nature: A $10 Trillion Opportunity, Wednesday 25 June, 17:30 - 18:30

As of 2025, 1 million species are threatened with extinction with a significant share of global habitats at risk. Yet nature-positive solutions could unlock $10 trillion in annual business opportunities by 2030, transforming nature action into a driver for long-term economic growth.

How are financial institutions and other investors considering the potential of this economy and the best strategies to capture its value?

Checking In on the Energy Transition, Tuesday 24 June, 10:00 - 11:00

In the past few years, public policies and industrial strategies have accelerated the transition to secure, clean and equitable energy. But increasing uncertainty in the world poses questions on how these policies and strategies will evolve.

What is the outlook for the energy transition and what are the recipes for success for adopting clean, efficient and accessible energy solutions?

Elements of Change: Energy and Materials, Wednesday 25 June, 13:30 - 14:30

Accelerating trends in technology, science and geoeconomics are rapidly reshaping the materials sector, key to unlocking the next generation of energy solutions. At the same time, the global advanced materials market is projected to reach approximately $120 billion by 2033, promising long-term economic growth.

What efforts are needed to scale the development and commercialization of novel materials to drive the energy transition?

Electric Vehicles in the Intelligent Age, Wednesday 25 June, 17:30 - 18:30

China's EV market grew by nearly 40% in 2024, as domestic manufacturing made strides and contributed significantly to the 25% increase in EV sales worldwide. With the recent acceleration in developments in charging and autonomous capabilities, what do new innovations in the EV space mean for manufacturers and how could they further transform the current market?

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