Agenda Dialogues

Global growth remains slow, projected at 3.3% in 2025, which is markedly lower than the global trend growth over the past 30 years of around 4%. Meanwhile, uncertainty remains high as the world continues to recover from economic shocks and navigates the changing geoeconomics. What are the pathways to transition from the growth we have to the growth we need, growth that is not only faster but also more sustainable and aligned with national and global policy priorities? This session was recorded live at the Annual Meeting in Davos January 21, 2025., developed in collaboration with CNBC and is linked to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Growth Initiative. Speakers: Steve Sedgwick Anchor, CNBC Adena Friedman Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Nasdaq Faisal Alibrahim Minister of Economy and Planning, Ministry of Economy and Planning of Saudi Arabia Lawrence H. Summers Charles W. Eliot University Professor, Harvard Kennedy School of Government Ana Botín Executive Chair, Banco Santander  

As the first Republican Party candidate to win the United States popular vote in 20 years, Donald J. Trump will be inaugurated as president at noon on 20 January 2025. This special session -- the first of the 2025 Annual Meeting in Davos -- will gather media leaders to explore how the new administration will operate. This session was recorded ahead of the US inauguration January 20, 2025 at the Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland.  Watch the video session here: https://www.weforum.org/meetings/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2025/sessions/first-impressions-inauguration-day/ Speakers include: Patrick Foulis Foreign Editor, The Economist Samir Saran President, Observer Research Foundation (ORF) Mina Al-Oraibi Editor-in-Chief, The National Sam Jacobs Editor-in-Chief, TIME    

What to expect from the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting 2025? This is the full audio from a media briefing held on 14 January, ahead of #WEF25 which happens on 20-24 January 2025 in Davos, Switzerland. Speakers: Børge Brende, President and CEO, World Economic Forum Mirek Dusek, Managing Director, World Economic Forum Gim Huay Neo, Managing Director, World Economic Forum Yann Zopf, Head of Media Engagement, World Economic Forum You can watch the media briefing here: https://www.weforum.org/meetings/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2025/sessions/pre-annual-meeting-2025-press-conference/ Links: Press release: https://www.weforum.org/press/2025/01/a-call-for-collaboration-in-the-intelligent-age-world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2025/ Catch up on all the action from the Annual Meeting 2025 at wef.ch/wef25 and across social media using the hashtag #WEF25. Check out all our podcasts on wef.ch/podcasts: YouTube: - https://www.youtube.com/@wef/podcasts Radio Davos - subscribe: https://pod.link/1504682164 Meet the Leader - subscribe: https://pod.link/1534915560 Agenda Dialogues - subscribe: https://pod.link/1574956552 Join the World Economic Forum Podcast Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wefpodcastclub

As the world navigates rising geopolitical tensions, record-breaking heat, and technological revolutions, global cooperation is at a crossroads. The World Economic Forum and McKinsey & Company present the second edition of the Global Cooperation Barometer, a vital tool to measure and guide collaboration across trade, technology, climate, health, and security. This is the full audio from a media briefing of 7 January, 2025. Watch it here: https://www.weforum.org/meetings/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2025/sessions/global-cooperation-barometer-2025/ Links: The Global Cooperation Barometer 2025: https://www.weforum.org/publications/the-global-cooperation-barometer-2025/ Speakers: Bob Sternfels, Global Managing Partner, McKinsey & Company Børge Brende, President and CEO, World Economic Forum Anais Rassat, Head of Media Content, World Economic Forum More podcasts: Check out all our podcasts on wef.ch/podcasts: YouTube: - https://www.youtube.com/@wef/podcasts Radio Davos - subscribe: https://pod.link/1504682164 Meet the Leader - subscribe: https://pod.link/1534915560 Agenda Dialogues - subscribe: https://pod.link/1574956552 Join the World Economic Forum Podcast Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wefpodcastclub

By 2027, businesses predict that almost half (44%) of workers’ core skills will be disrupted. From AI tutors to lifelong learning schemes, what approaches and opportunities hold the greatest potential to close gaps and prepare people for tomorrow’s economy? This session has been developed in collaboration with CNBC. This is the full audio from a session at the Annual Meeting of the Global Future Councils 2024 in Dubai on 17 Oct, 2024. Watch it here: https://www.weforum.org/meetings/annual-meeting-of-the-global-future-councils-2024/sessions/skills-in-the-age-of-ai/ Speakers: Nela Richardson, Chief Economist and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Officer, ADP Dan Murphy, Anchor and Correspondent, CNBC Stuart Russell, Professor of Computer Science, University of California, Berkeley Jo O'Driscoll-Kearney, Chief Learning Officer, Majid Al Futtaim Holding Abdallah Abu Sheikh, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Astra Tech Check out all our podcasts on wef.ch/podcasts: YouTube: - https://www.youtube.com/@wef/podcasts Radio Davos - subscribe: https://pod.link/1504682164 Meet the Leader - subscribe: https://pod.link/1534915560 Agenda Dialogues - subscribe: https://pod.link/1574956552 Join the World Economic Forum Podcast Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wefpodcastclub

From vulnerabilities associated with autonomous decision-making to AI-powered attacks, rapid advances in AI agents can pose novel threats to organizations and society. What responsibility-based strategies must businesses adopt to leverage AI agents effectively while minimizing emerging cybersecurity risks? This is the full audio from a discussion hosted at the World Economic Forum in Geneva on 13 November, 2024. The video is available to Forum digital subscribers here: https://toplink.weforum.org/event-mode/a0PTG0000004wNC2AY/sessions/a0WTG000000TESb2AO/defending-the-digital-mind-the-emerging-challenges-of-ai-agents Speakers: Grant Waterfall, Partner, Europe, Middle East and Africa and Germany; Leader, Cybersecurity and Privacy, PwC Hoda Al Khzaimi, Director, Centre for Cybersecurity, New York University Abu Dhabi Matan Getz, Chief Executive Officer, Aim Security Nic Chavez, Chief Information Security Officer, Datastax More podcasts: Check out all our podcasts on wef.ch/podcasts: YouTube: - https://www.youtube.com/@wef/podcasts Radio Davos - subscribe: https://pod.link/1504682164 Meet the Leader - subscribe: https://pod.link/1534915560 Agenda Dialogues - subscribe: https://pod.link/1574956552 Join the World Economic Forum Podcast Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wefpodcastclub

As the global order becomes increasingly fragmented, understanding the drivers of geopolitical shifts is essential for anticipating risks and opportunities in the year ahead. How will emerging geopolitical trends shape the global landscape in 2025 and what strategies can nations and businesses adopt to navigate these complexities? This session analyses the key geopolitical challenges and opportunities expected in the coming year and explores the implications for global stability. This is the full audio from a discussion recorded at the World Economic Forum in Geneva on 22 November, 2024 for the World Economic Forum’s partners and digital members. To become a digital member, please visit: https://www.weforum.org/join-us/individuals/ or if your organization is already a Partner of the Forum, sign up for free using your company email domain. Speakers: Mirek Dušek, Managing Director, World Economic Forum Suzanne Maloney, Vice President; Director of the Foreign Policy program, Brookings Institution Keyu Jin, Professor of Economics, London School of Economics and Political Science Jason Bordoff, Founding Director, Center on Global Energy Policy; Professor, School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University Check out all our podcasts on wef.ch/podcasts: YouTube: - https://www.youtube.com/@wef/podcasts Radio Davos - subscribe: https://pod.link/1504682164 Meet the Leader - subscribe: https://pod.link/1534915560 Agenda Dialogues - subscribe: https://pod.link/1574956552 Join the World Economic Forum Podcast Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wefpodcastclub

As the Fourth Industrial Revolution advances, foundational technology domains are converging to create new opportunities. In addition to their breakthrough potential, the simultaneous development of quantum, robotics, AI and more are accelerating mutual advancements. What are the driving forces behind this convergence and how can organizations position themselves strategically within it for future growth? This is the full audio from a session at the Annual Meeting of the Global Future Councils 2024 in Dubai on 17 Oct, 2024. Watch it here: https://www.weforum.org/events/annual-meeting-of-the-global-future-councils-2024/sessions/the-nexus-of-innovation/ Speakers: Chantal Shen, Chief Scientist, Synthetic Biology, BGI Research Hoda Al Khzaimi, Director, Centre for Cybersecurity, New York University Abu Dhabi Freeke Heijman, Founder and CEO Azeem Azhar, Chief Executive Officer, Exponential View Check out all our podcasts on wef.ch/podcasts: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wef Radio Davos - subscribe: https://pod.link/1504682164 Meet the Leader - subscribe: https://pod.link/1534915560 Agenda Dialogues - subscribe: https://pod.link/1574956552

From bespoke gene editing to AI-powered healthcare, we are living in an age of breakthroughs propelled by advances in AI. What are the trade-offs societies and industries need to manage as AI adoption progresses? Speaker: Erik Brynjolfsson, Jerry Yang and Akiko Yamazaki Professor; Director, Digital Economy Lab, Stanford University Host: Zeina Soufan, Senior Anchor, Asharq News This is the full audio from a session at the Annual Meeting of the Global Future Councils 2024 in Dubai on 16, Oct, 2024. Watch it here: https://www.weforum.org/events/annual-meeting-of-the-global-future-councils-2024/sessions/keeping-ai-on-track/ Links: Article based on this session: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/10/ai-augment-rather-than-dictate-human-action/ Related podcasts: Check out all our podcasts on wef.ch/podcasts: YouTube: - https://www.youtube.com/@wef/podcasts Radio Davos - subscribe: https://pod.link/1504682164 Meet the Leader - subscribe: https://pod.link/1534915560 Agenda Dialogues - subscribe: https://pod.link/1574956552 Join the World Economic Forum Podcast Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wefpodcastclub

From mining to manufacturing, achieving a successful energy transition and net-zero emissions will require industries to accelerate their pace of decarbonization. What new innovations and technologies can make decarbonization more efficient, cost-effective and scalable? This session was recorded live September 23, 2024 during the World Economic Forum’s Sustainable Development Impact Meetings.  Speakers:  Sadaf Hosseini Head of Growth, Partnerships and Innovation Ecosystems, UpLink, World Economic Forum Vivek Salgaocar Managing Director and Founder, Prospect Innovation PTE LTD Melissa C. Lott Professor, Climate School, Columbia University Barinder Rasode CEO and Co-Founder, Tersa Earth Innovations