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What is the Annual Meeting of Global Future Leaders?
Hundreds of emerging and established leaders in technology, entrepreneurship, science, policy and culture are gathering this week in Dubai for special conversations on what’s needed to shape a resilient and sustainable future: The Annual Meeting of Global Future Leaders (AMGFL).
The meeting, held in collaboration with the Government of the United Arab Emirates, is the first of its kind. The event is designed to serve as a recurring global platform, one that prioritizes intergenerational dialogues to address the world’s most pressing challenges.
More than 500 leaders are attending, including 150 CEOs and chairs, top voices from government, civil society and technology, and 50 young changemakers.
Additionally, AMGFL is featuring nine public sessions on a variety of topics, exploring timely challenges facing trade, AI, economics and youth perspectives. These sessions are livestreamed across the Forum's website and social media channels.
Follow along here for the latest insights from the meetings as well as new research and analysis from the World Economic Forum and its partners.
What is the Annual Meeting of Global Future Leaders?
Hundreds of emerging and established leaders in technology, entrepreneurship, science, policy and culture are gathering this week in Dubai for special conversations on what’s needed to shape a resilient and sustainable future: The Annual Meeting of Global Future Leaders (AMGFL).
The meeting, held in collaboration with the Government of the United Arab Emirates, is the first of its kind. The event is designed to serve as a recurring global platform, one that prioritizes intergenerational dialogues to address the world’s most pressing challenges.
More than 500 leaders are attending, including 150 CEOs and chairs, top voices from government, civil society and technology, and 50 young changemakers.
Additionally, AMGFL is featuring nine public sessions on a variety of topics, exploring timely challenges facing trade, AI, economics and youth perspectives. These sessions are livestreamed across the Forum's website and social media channels.
Follow along here for the latest insights from the meetings as well as new research and analysis from the World Economic Forum and its partners.
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