AMNC 2024: What to know about Day 2
Here's everything you need to know about Day 2 of AMNC 2024.
- The Annual Meeting of the New Champions takes place in Dalian, People's Republic of China, from 25-27 June 2024.
- It brings together more than 1,600 global leaders, from the public and private sectors, as well as civil society and international organizations.
- Here's everything you need to know about Day 2 of AMNC24.
Here's everything you need to know about Day 2 of AMNC 2024. From digital prosperity in ASEAN to climate and health, here's what happened on Wednesday.
With momentum growing behind global growth and inflation forecasts stabilizing, the meeting comes at a critical moment for the global community. As technology continues to transform industries, leaders from across the public and private sectors focused today on risks and resilience, access to the opportunities of tech and AI, climate and health, and more.
Explore the meeting's themes
This year's meeting takes place under six key themes:
Sessions to watch
All times are local to China (GMT+8)
The digital economy offers significant potential for the region in particular for jobs, but challenges including language and communication and disparate standards remain.
10:00 - How Ready Are Countries for AI?
AI offers significant opportunities, but in areas from governance, to access and energy consumption, there are challenges to be addressed and tackled.
13:00 - A Better Climate for Health
Climate change is having a significant impact on global health. Vulnerable and underserved communities, women and children, are at significantly more risk.
Sectors as diverse as manufacturing to education and communications can all benefit from AI - but all face hurdles and challenges. Upskilling and reskilling are essential.
In the face of numerous global challenges, cooperation and effective policymaking on topics from climate change to artificial intelligence is essential. And, a reminder that hope matters and a call for a new model for prosperity.
With rising geopolitical tensions, the need for cooperation is increasingly pressing - but is also increasingly challenging. Participants called for renewed collaboration in areas from energy to AI.
More to read and watch
Check out Agenda, our latest podcasts and also our latest videos to get up to speed on all the key talking points for this week. Here's a selection of pieces you might enjoy.
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Find out how the Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2024 will impact the world in this year's Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2024 report.
Watch the highlights from Day 1 below or read about what happened.
The energy transition is spurring demand for critical minerals. This is how innovation can help meet that demand.
Read our report on how to green the value chains of the building sector.
Watch our video on spatial computing - or read our explainer blog - to understand how technology is reshaping the world.
Read the addresses by China Premier Li Qiang and that of Viet Nam Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in full.
Listen to our podcast on globalization with Simon Evenett, founder of the St. Gallen Endowment for Prosperity Through Trade.
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