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Agenda Dialogues

World Economic Forum 256 Episodes Jun 24, 2026

These podcasts bring you the full audio from World Economic Forum events, including the Annual Meeting in Davos.

Episodes

AMNC26: Chief Economists Briefing Jun 24, 2026 32:58 From the ripple effects of ongoing conflict in the Middle East on markets and energy supply to ongoing geoeconomic fragmentation, constraints on the global economy are creating one of the most complex operating environments in decades. This is the full audio from a session at the Annual Meeting of the New Champions (AMNC26) in Dalian, China on June 23-25 2026. Watch it here: https://www.weforumas
Chinese Economy: Fully Emerged? Jun 15, 2026 45:12 For over four decades, China has crafted a hybrid growth model that blends planning, innovation, and global integration. This has driven remarkable gains in manufacturing, clean energy, and, more recently, artificial intelligence. As pressures and stakes rise, what will define the next chapter of this alternative model? Speakers: Carlson Tong, Chairman, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) Zhu
When Code and Creativity Collide Jun 8, 2026 30:45 AI is remixing the rules of music and the role of the human artist. If a machine can craft a hit, what's left that only humans can create? Join this conversation exploring AI's intersection with human creativity and the broader implications for authorship, equity and the fundamental qualities that make music truly human. Speakers:  Juliet Mann, TV Host, China Global Television Network (CGTN) Harve
Chief Economists Briefing: May 2026 Outlook May 28, 2026 36:51 The last pre-conflict shipments have now reached their destinations, yet the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. As the supply crunch hits the global economy, what's going to happen next? Which regions and industries are the most severely affected? And what does this mean for the global economic outlook in May 2026?  This is the full audio from a studio discussion recorded on 27 May 2026. Speakers: S
AI Infrastructure in the Age of Sovereignty May 26, 2026 39:27 AI Infrastructure in the Age of Sovereignty: Requirements, Strategies and a Trusted Framework for Digital Embassies is a report co-drafted with Bain & Company and published on 11 May, 2026.   This webinar explores how economies can pursue AI sovereignty along a spectrum of strategies, from trusted international partnerships to extensive domestic ownership, depending on their local capabilities. Th
Decade Déjà Vu: Are the 2020s the New 1920s? May 18, 2026 46:21 Technological revolutions, a reset in supply chains and soaring stock markets, these are not just characteristics of today's economy. In the 1920s, electrification, the automobile and assembly lines changed the economic landscape.   What parallels exist between this decade and the 1920s and what could we learn from them for the future of the global economy? Speakers: Andrew R. Sorkin, Editor-at-L
Technology Convergence Report May 11, 2026 43:17 A discussion centred on the launch of the Second Technology Convergence Report on April 28, 2026, highlighting key findings and industry implications. The session shares actionable insights for scaling convergent technologies, building on the foundational work established in the first year. Speakers: Connie Kuang, Initiatives Lead, Technology Convergence, Centre for AI Excellence Cathy Li, Head, C
When Artists and Scientists Talk May 5, 2026 45:54 Cultural leaders and science experts come together to explore the act of doing and of making do with what is at hand to create something new. Speakers: Thijs Biersteker, Artist and Founder, The Woven Foundation Fabiola Gianotti, Physicist, Director-General, European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) (2016-2025) Priyamvada Natarajan, Joseph S. and Sophia S. Fruton Professor of Astronomy and
Preventing Jobless Growth Apr 27, 2026 45:09 Forecasts of AI's impact on productivity vary widely, from those projecting a 15% boost in labour output across advanced economies to warnings that as many as 92 million jobs could vanish globally by 2030. Generative AI will transform work as we know it, but will that transformation lead to shared prosperity or widening exclusion? How can we prevent productivity gains from masking a much bleaker e
Return of Creative Destruction Apr 20, 2026 47:40 The Nobel Prize in Economics 2025 recognized research showing that long-term growth depends on a relentless cycle of innovation replacing the old and creating the new. In a world marked by uncertainty, fragmentation and technological disruption, this insight feels more relevant than ever. Can the principles of creative renewal be turned into practical strategies for growth? Speakers: Saadia Zahidi
Breaking Latin America's Growth Ceiling Apr 13, 2026 47:01 Growth in Latin America has stagnated at around 2% as the region strives to develop a more diversified economy and boost investment and productivity. Geoeconomic tensions are spreading and major powers are vying for influence over Latin America. With economic policy shifts in the region under way, how can it really deliver meaningful growth? Speakers:  Esther Dweck, Minister of Management and Inn
How is war reshaping the global economy? 4 chief economists explain Apr 2, 2026 36:46 The ongoing war in the Middle East is rapidly emerging as an unprecedented shock to the global economy, sending tremors through energy markets, supply chains and financial systems already strained by years of volatility. This is the full audio from a studio session on March 31, 2026, where four leading chief economists examined those questions and provided insights into what's next for the global

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