The upcoming World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting, scheduled from January 20 to 24 in Davos, Switzerland, is set to bring together nearly 3,000 leaders from politics, academia, and business, including 60 heads of state and government.
Throughout its history, the WEF has been a catalyst for pivotal discussions and decisions that have shaped global affairs. In 1992, Nelson Mandela and F.W. de Klerk met outside South Africa for the first time at Davos, their handshake symbolizing a turning point in the fight against apartheid. In 1998, amidst a financial crisis, the idea of creating a regular dialogue platform between developed and developing nations was born at Davos, leading to the establishment of the Group of 20.
The increasing gap between global aspirations and anxieties is evident, and the agenda for Davos 2025 is anticipated to be even more critical. Geopolitical and economic uncertainties, trade tensions, cultural polarization, and climate challenges are becoming increasingly complex and interconnected. Meanwhile, breakthroughs in quantum computing, biotechnology, and artificial intelligence present unique opportunities to enhance productivity, raise living standards, and reduce poverty and inequality.
Davos 2025 will center on the theme \\"Collaborating for the Intelligent Age,\\" highlighting how converging technologies are rapidly transforming our world with the potential to both uplift and divide humanity. Under this overarching theme, the forum will focus on five priorities: \\"Rethinking Growth,\\" \\"Industries in the Intelligent Age,\\" \\"Investing in People,\\" \\"Safeguarding the Planet,\\" and \\"Rebuilding Trust.\\"
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