Strengthening Innovation across Belt and Road

September 19, 2018 08:15

The Belt and Road initiative aims to strengthen connectivity among member countries and promote inclusive growth. What is the role of technological innovation in accelerating the process?

Dimensions to be addressed:
- Leveraging innovation in financing models of BRI projects
- Harnessing e-commerce and digital economy
- Promoting multilateral cooperation and sustainable development under the 2030 Agenda

This session was developed in partnership with the National Development and Reform Commission.

Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese

This session will be livestreamed on TopLink and the Forum website.

Speakers:

Matthew De Morgan

Chief Executive Officer, Duferco SA

Gao Zhikai

Director, China National Association for International Studies (CNAIS)

He Lifeng

Vice-Premier of the People's Republic of China, State Council of the People's Republic of China

Charles Li

Chief Executive Officer, MicroConnect

Sun Wenkui

Vice-Chairman, CPPCC Tianjin Municipal Committee

Raimonds Vējonis

Joachim von Amsberg

Special advisor to President, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank