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Jobs, skills and labour markets

Jobs and the Future of Work What could work in a rewired global economy look like?

On this Labour Day it’s worth considering ways in which tariff wars and rising protectionism could theoretically impact an average workday.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Inclusively Platform Support Work

Articles The future of jobs in India: employers seek to boost tech talent to drive AI and digital growth

Articles The future of jobs in Latin America and the Caribbean: digital skills gap must close quickly to satisfy evolving employer demands

Jobs and the Future of Work Workplace wellbeing and WFH: what’s best for business and for you?

Jobs and the Future of Work The four things workers really want from their job in 2025

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Providing a platform for leaders to shape inclusive, equitable economies and societies for all.

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Global Risks Global Risks Report 2025

Global Risks The 5 greatest risks facing the world in 2025

Leading Voices

Understand the perspectives of leaders and change-makers in business, politics and civil society.

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Geo-Economics and Politics

Climate change is still on top of the Global Agenda

Special Address by Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission

Ursula von der Leyen

President of the European Commission, European Commission

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Arts and Culture

We should not underestimate our individual power to do good

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Diane von Furstenberg

Founder and Co-Chairwoman, Diane Von Furstenberg Studio

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Economic Growth

This is a positive note that emerging markets did well in the last few years

Emerging Economies amid Shocks

Gita Gopinath

First Deputy Managing Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF)

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Economic Growth

All the ingredients for US will be the continuation of its strength

The Global Economic Outlook

Laurence D. Fink

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, BlackRock

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Arts and Culture

I have always believed in the potential of children

Watch the Crystal Awards 2025

David Beckham

Co-Owner, Inter Miami; Partner, Authentic Brands Group

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Emerging Technologies

It is important that countries that are leading the race understand the risks and manage it

Watch the session The Dawn of Artificial General Intelligence

Yoshua Bengio

Full Professor, University of Montreal

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Emerging Technologies

Accessibility is key to the digital revolution

Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Satya Nadella

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Microsoft

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Gender equality is the best chance against global challenges

Arts and Culture

Michelle Yeoh

Actress, Producer, United Nations Development Programme Goodwill Ambassador

Health and wellbeing

Leadership The ‘inevitable’ caregiving cost nightmare: One young founder's story and solution

Lily Vittayarukskul was a college student at just 14 and on track for a career in aerospace engineering. However, an aunt’s cancer battle upended those plans, wreaking havoc on her family and their finances. The experience inspired her to launch the AI-powered startup Waterlily, helping people better predict expenses for getting older, including eldercare or assisted living, costs most don’t realize aren’t fully covered by either health insurance or Medicare. In this talk, Lily wades through the mounting data showing how ageing societies will struggle to afford long-term care needs She also shares the tough lessons her personal story taught her and what others can do to prepare for living longer.

Wellbeing and Mental Health 'Adolescence' has sparked a digital safety debate: A new report offers a fresh approach to tackling online harm

Forum Institutional Closing the Women’s Health Gap: A $1 Trillion Opportunity to Improve Lives and Economies

Health and Healthcare Systems Cancer drugs equally effective for elderly as young, research shows – and other top health stories

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Identifying and scaling up solutions for more resilient, efficient, and equitable healthcare systems.

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Health and Healthcare Systems Promoting Health and Well-Being: Employer Strategies for Encouraging Healthy Weight and Metabolic Wellness

Videos 4 ways AI could save your life, according to one of the world’s leading health non-profits

Resilience, growth and entrepreneurship

Cybersecurity The Cyber Resilience Compass: Journeys Towards Resilience

Cyber resilience is a practice, not a theory, making it essential to share real-world insights about what truly works. The Cyber Resilience Compass: Journeys Towards Resilience white paper delves into the practical aspects of cyber resilience, drawn from the front-line practices of leading organizations globally. In doing so, it seeks to equip organizations with the insights needed to build robust cyber resilience roadmaps and confidently navigate today’s increasingly complex threat landscape.