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Agenda Dialogues

Agenda Dialogues

World Economic Forum 256 Episodes Jul 20, 2026

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

Episodes

El Niño and a Warming World: What Leaders Need to Know
El Niño and a Warming World: What Leaders Need to Know Jul 20, 2026 28:48 As global temperatures continue to rise, El Niño events are becoming increasingly consequential for economies, ecosystems and societies. This session will explore what leaders need to understand about El Niño in a warming world, from its impacts on extreme weather, food and water security, and supply chains to the decisions needed to build resilience in an era of growing climate volatility. Speake
AMNC26 Update on Iran
AMNC26 Update on Iran Jul 13, 2026 30:30 After nearly 50 years of on-off sanctions, proxy conflict and nuclear brinkmanship, tensions between the US and Iran reached an apex this year. As the situation evolves rapidly, many hope for a long-lasting peace agreement. What would such an agreement look like and how would it affect the rest of the world? Speakers: Cameron Abadi, Deputy Editor, Foreign Policy Group Mahmood Sariolghalam, Affili
AMNC26: US and China: From Here to Where?
AMNC26: US and China: From Here to Where? Jul 6, 2026 55:56 The US and China remain deeply intertwined economically, yet unresolved trade, technology and security divides have created friction and raised fundamental questions about the trajectory of the relationship. The recent bilateral summit has reset the tone without resolving the underlying structural tensions. Following the presidential summit, where are relations between the world's two largest eco
AMNC26: 15th Five-Year Plan, Unpacked
AMNC26: 15th Five-Year Plan, Unpacked Jun 29, 2026 59:44 As China enters its 15th Five-Year Plan period, policy priorities are focused on boosting domestic demand, upgrading industry through innovation and accelerating the green transition across sectors from advanced manufacturing to new energy. Are the conditions right for China to transition to an innovation and consumption-led economy? This is the full audio from a session at the Annual Meeting of
AMNC26: Chief Economists Briefing
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?
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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

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