“Annual Meeting of the New Champions” to Open June 27 in Dalian

                         by David Parmer/Tokyo

This year marks the 10th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, or what is commonly called “Summer Davos.” The meeting will be held in Dalian, China from June 27-29. Participants numbering close to 2,000 from 90 countries will get together to converse, learn and strategize.

The theme for this year’s meeting is “Achieving Inclusive Growth in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.” It would be hard to over-emphasize how important this theme is, and how important it is that it be addressed by those whose mission it is to shape the remainder of this century and prepare humanity for the next century.

The WEF says of the Fourth Industrial Revolution:

“It is characterized by a fusion of technologies blurring the lines between the physical digital and biological spheres.” (Website)

Specifically, areas of concern according to the WEF are AI, robotics, the Internet of Things, autonomous vehicles, 3-D printing, nanotechnology and quantum computing The Dalian meeting will address three key areas:

• Enabling emerging technologies
• Preparing for systems leadership
• Rethinking inclusive growth

Accelerated change will re-shape our planet beyond what we can now conceive, but it is the job of the world’s young leaders to make sure that change is sustainable and benefits humankind. Let us wish them a successful Davos 2017 in Dalian.

Annual Meeting of the New Champions, WEF

The Fourth Industrial Revolution, WEF

Photo: Dalian, China by Christian Mange via flickr