Dalian, People’s Republic of China, 18 June 2024 – The World Economic Forum will host the 15th Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Dalian, People's Republic of China, from 25 to 27 June 2024. The event will bring together around 1,600 leaders from business, government, civil society, international organizations and academia to forge partnerships and innovative, impact-oriented solutions that can spur a global economic recovery.
This year's theme, "Next Frontiers for Growth", aims to address the challenges and opportunities presented by a rapidly changing global landscape. Participants will engage in high-level discussions and workshops designed to foster cooperation and explore new avenues for growth. The meeting will also provide a timely update on China’s economic outlook and that of Asia at large, a region that continues to drive two-thirds of all global growth.
"In the face of unprecedented global challenges, the power of collaboration and innovation cannot be overstated," said Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman, World Economic Forum. "The Annual Meeting of the New Champions will provide a unique platform for leaders to come together, share insights and drive forward-thinking solutions that can shape the future of the global economy."
“Under the theme “Next Frontiers for Growth,” the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2024 convenes global leaders from diverse sectors - including government, business, academia, and media - to collectively delve into innovative drivers and paths for global economic advancement," said Mr. Pan Jiang, Director-General, Department of International Cooperation, National Development and Reform Commission. “Through robust dialogue and collaboration, the conference aims to forge a unified vision for development. Anticipated to highlight China's impressive economic and social progress, as well as its commitment to high-level openness, AMNC 2024 will also present the international community with the opportunities arising from China's modernization journey.”
The programme will be shaped around six key pillars:
“Scientific and technological progress is a key driver of economic development,” said Liming Chen, Chair of Greater China, World Economic Forum. “Our upcoming meeting in Asia – the engine room of global growth, with China remaining as its single largest contributor – will provide a timely opportunity to collaboratively advance the dynamic potential of innovation and set the stage for sustainable economic momentum, in the region and beyond."
More than 100 senior political leaders, from around 30 countries and regions will participate in the Meeting. Leading the dialogue,10 global leaders from government, the private sector and international organizations will co-chair the event: Bonnie Chan Yiting, Chief Executive Officer, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing; Shin Hak Cheol, Chief Executive Officer, LG Chem; Andre Hoffmann, Chairman, Massellaz, and Vice-Chairman, Roche; Paula Ingabire, Minister of Information Communication Technology and Innovation of Rwanda; Jeffrey Lu Minfang, Vice-Chairman, China Mengniu Dairy Co.; Busi Mabuza, Chairwoman, Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa; Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General, United Nations; Rafizi Ramli, Minister of Economic Affairs at Economic Planning Unit of Malaysia; Paul Simpson, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Cornerstone United Holdings Jamaica; and Wen Shugang, Chairman, China Huaneng Group.
The meeting will be accessible to the public through the livestreaming of over 50 sessions, including the Opening Plenary, the China Economic Outlook and Cooperation in a Competitive World.
“Dalian will increase the influence of the Forum with its openness and inclusiveness, amplify the spillover effect through economic and trade interactions, highlight the characteristics of the era with technological empowerment, promote green transformation by the means of energy conservation and carbon reduction, deepen cultural exchanges with culture as the medium, and reflect the quality of the city by providing meticulous services,” said Chen Shaowang, Mayor, Dalian Municipal People's Government.