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Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2015

Charting a New Course for Growth Dalian, People's Republic of China 9-11 September Co-Chairs : • Mitchell Baker, Executive Chairwoman, Mozilla Foundation, USA; Global Agenda Council on Data-Driven

Development • Nathan Blecharczyk, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer, Airbnb, USA; Technology Pioneer • Cheng Wei, Founder, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Didi Kuaidi, People's Republic

of China • Francis S. Collins, Director, National Institutes of Health, USA; Global Agenda Council on the Future of

the Health Sector • Ken Hu, Deputy Chairman and Rotating Chief Executive Officer, Huawei Technologies, People's Republic

of China; Global Agenda Council on the Future of Digital Communications • Li Ruigang, Founding Chairman, CMC Capital Partners, CMC Holdings, People's Republic of China;

Young Global Leader • Carlos Moedas, Commissioner, Research, Science and Innovation, European Commission, Brussels • Jeffrey R. Tarr, President and Chief Executive Officer, DigitalGlobe, USA; Global Agenda Council on

Space

Programme

Wednesday 9 September

08.30 - 09.15 Dalian International Conference Center - Health Dome

Experience Introduction to Tai Chi Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese discipline of meditative movements that can improve health, mental clarity and overall well-being. Join an early morning introduction to the philosophy and practice of Tai Chi. Please arrive early, as space is limited.

Liu Changxi, Deputy Director, Health Promotion Research Institute, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, People's Republic of China

09.00 - 10.00 Dalian International Conference Center - BetaZone

BetaZone Discovering Disruptive Change with Big Data Discover new ways of visualizing and analysing big data with robotics expert Illah Nourbakhsh and remote sensing scientist Matthew Hansen. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is filmed.

Matthew C. Hansen, Professor, Department of Geographical Sciences, University of Maryland, USA

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Illah Nourbakhsh, Professor, Robotics Institute, Carnegie Mellon University, USA

09.00 - 10.00 Dalian International Conference Center - Forum

Forum Debate What If: Machines Outsmart Us All? Deep learning algorithms draw powerful insights from quantities of data typically beyond human comprehension. What if machine intelligence advances beyond the control of its creators? Join an in-depth discussion that explores the possible, plausible and probable impacts of artificial intelligence. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live.

Yuichiro Anzai, President, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), Japan

Dileep George, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer, Vicarious, USA

Andrew McLaughlin, Senior Research Scholar and Senior Fellow, Cyber-security and Internet Governance, School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), Columbia University, New York

Tom Mitchell, E. Fredkin University Professor, School of Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University, USA

Stuart Russell, Professor, University of California, Berkeley, USA; Global Agenda Council on Artificial Intelligence & Robotics

Moderated by

Mariette DiChristina, Editor-in-Chief, Scientific American, USA; Meta-Council on Emerging Technologies

09.00 - 10.00 Dalian International Conference Center - Arena

Interactive Session The Innovation Playbook How do innovative businesses maintain their edge? Dimensions to be addressed: - Disrupting existing business models - Fostering action and agile leadership - Investing in growth and expansion Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live.

Christophe Chazot, Group Head, Innovation, HSBC, United Kingdom

Jacob Hsu, Chief Executive Officer, Symbio, USA; Young Global Leader

Ahmad Al Khowaiter, Chief Technology Officer, Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia

Jim Nguyen, Co-Founder and Executive Vice-President, OEM and Partner Development, TrueCar, USA

Christy Wyatt, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Good Technology, USA

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Moderated by

Gary Coleman, Global Industry Adviser, Deloitte, USA

09.00 - 10.00 Dalian International Conference Center - Studio

Televised Session China's Reform Agenda How will China adapt its growth strategy in the context of the "new normal"? Dimensions to be addressed: - Tackling equity market volatility, local debt and asset-bubble risks - Boosting innovation through grassroots entrepreneurship - Balancing long-term structural reforms and short-term solutions This session was developed in partnership with Caixin Media. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese As this session is televised, please arrive 15 minutes early. The doors will be closed at the scheduled time. This session is webcast live.

Rich Lesser, Global Chief Executive Officer and President, Boston Consulting Group, USA

Wang Jianzhou, Chairman, China Association for Public Companies, People's Republic of China

Wang Jun, Managing Partner and Board Member, BGI, People's Republic of China

Zhu Ning, Deputy Dean and Professor of Finance at Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance; Global Agenda Council on Public Finance & Social Protection Systems

Moderated by

Wang Shuo, Managing Editor, Caixin Media, People's Republic of China; Young Global Leader

09.15 - 10.30 Dalian International Conference Center - IdeasLab

IdeasLab The Future of Precision Diagnostics with UC Berkeley How are breakthroughs in medical diagnostic technologies transforming healthcare? Discover and debate in the IdeasLab: Idea 1: Tracking molecular signatures to sense cancer in single cells Idea 2: Blood tests that can discover tumours before symptoms show Idea 3: Accessing MRI via printed wearable electronics Idea 4: An infectious disease laboratory the size of a smartphone Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese This session is filmed. Discussion Leaders

Ana Claudia Arias, Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences, Berkeley Wireless Research Center, University of California, Berkeley,

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USA

Daniel Fletcher, Chatterjee Professor of Bioengineering, University of California, Berkeley, USA

Amy Herr, Professor, Bioengineering, University of California, Berkeley, USA

Lydia Sohn, Professor, Mechanical Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, USA

Facilitated by

Joe Palca, Science Correspondent, NPR, USA

09.15 - 10.15 Dalian International Conference Center - xChange

Interactive Session The Transformation of China's Consumer Industries What trends and uncertainties are shaping the future of consumer and retail industries in China? Drivers of transformation: - Shifting consumption patterns in the digital age - Market demands of the post-90s generation - Convergence of offline and online retailing models This session is part of the Mapping Industry Transformation series. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese

Cheung Kwok-Wah, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Nestlé (China), People's Republic of China

Feng Dongming, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Markor Investment Group, People's Republic of China

Dmitry Kostygin, Chairman of the Board, Ulmart, Russian Federation

Xuan Yan, President, Greater China, Nielsen, People's Republic of China Moderated by

Sun Baohong, Dean's Distinguished Chair Professor of Marketing; Associate Dean of Global Programmes, Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business, People's Republic of China

09.15 - 11.15 Dalian International Conference Center - Global Challenge Space

WorkStudio Mapping Solutions: Gender Parity How can businesses and industries collaborate to tackle persistent gender gaps? Session objectives: - Map relevant industry transformations - Explore future implications for gender parity - Develop strategic options to close the gender gap Join a collaborative future-oriented session on the World Economic Forum's Global Challenge Initiative on Gender Parity. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese

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Introduced by

Saadia Zahidi, Senior Director, Gender Parity, Human Capital and Constituents, World Economic Forum

Discussion Leaders

Peje Emilsson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Magnora, Sweden

Holly Liu, Co-Founder and Chief Development Officer, KABAM, USA

Sandra Wu Wen-Hsiu, Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer, Kokusai Kogyo, Japan; Global Agenda Council on Infrastructure

Facilitated by

Anand P. Raman, Editor-at-Large, Harvard Business Review Group, USA; Global Agenda Council on Emerging Multinationals


Interactive Session Co-Chair Roundtable: Leading Collaborative Innovation Join a conversation with the Co-Chairs of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions on the power of collaborative innovation and impact. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is filmed.

Mitchell Baker, Executive Chairwoman, Mozilla Foundation, USA; Co-Chair of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2015; Global Agenda Council on Data-Driven Development

Nathan Blecharczyk, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer, Airbnb, USA; Co-Chair of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2015; Technology Pioneer

Jeffrey R. Tarr, President and Chief Executive Officer, DigitalGlobe, USA; Co-Chair of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2015; Global Agenda Council on Space

Moderated by

Jim Hagemann Snabe, Chairman, Centre for Global Industries, Member of the Managing Board, World Economic Forum; World Economic Forum Foundation Board Member


Digitizing International Trade How is digital technology transforming goods and services trade across borders? Dimensions to be addressed: - Impact on supply chains, logistics and warehousing - Influence on consumption patterns and retail models - Innovations in product traceability and safety standards Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live.

Paul Daugherty, Chief Technology Officer, Accenture, USA

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Alan Gershenhorn, Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer, UPS, USA

Christian Lanng, Co-Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Tradeshift.com, USA; Global Agenda Council on the Future of IT Software & Services

Mustapa Mohamed, Minister of International Trade and Industry of Malaysia

Hank C. K. Wuh, Chairman, TruTag Technologies, USA; Technology Pioneer Moderated by

Peter Thal Larsen, Asia Editor, Reuters Breakingviews, Hong Kong SAR


Traditional Medicine: Bridging Past and Future How can the integration of traditional and modern medicine improve our health and well-being? Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited. With

Jiang Xipei, Chairman, Far East Holding Group, People's Republic of China


Facilitated by

Gary Wong, Editor, The New England Journal of Medicine, Hong Kong SAR


Televised Session The Global Balancing Act What trends and disruptions are shaping the post-crisis global economy? Dimensions to be addressed: - Uncertainty in asset and commodity markets - Expected rise of US interest rates - Regulatory uncertainty in major markets This session was developed in partnership with Bloomberg Television. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese As this session is televised, please arrive 15 minutes early. The doors will be closed at the scheduled time. This session is webcast live.

Alan Davies, Chief Executive Officer, Diamonds and Minerals, Rio Tinto, United Kingdom

Randall Kroszner, Norman R. Bobins Professor of Economics, University of Chicago, USA; Global Agenda Council on the Global Financial System

Zhang Yichen, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, CITIC Capital, Hong Kong SAR

Helen Zhu, Head, China Equities, BlackRock Fundamental Equity, BlackRock,

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Hong Kong SAR

Moderated by

Stephen Engle, Correspondent, Bloomberg News, People's Republic of China


China's Clean Growth Agenda How is China's ambition for greener growth unlocking new policies, technologies and business models? Dimensions to be addressed: - Clean legislation and enforcement - Renewable energy deployment and scale - Carbon and pollution mitigation This session was developed in partnership with the BBC. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese As this session is televised, please arrive 15 minutes early. The doors will be closed at the scheduled time. This session is webcast live.

Oleg V. Deripaska, President, RUSAL, Russian Federation

Gao Jifan, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Trina Solar, People's Republic of China

Paul Polman, Chief Executive Officer, Unilever, United Kingdom

Changhua Wu, Director, Greater China, Climate Group, People's Republic of China; Global Agenda Council on Governance for Sustainability

Moderated by

Karishma Vaswani, Asia Business Correspondent, BBC News, Indonesia


IdeasLab Bio versus Nano Materials with the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) Will the next Industrial Revolution be driven by advances in biomaterials or nanomaterials? Discover and debate in the IdeasLab: Idea 1: Biocompatible materials for medical applications Idea 2: Hacking biology to produce plastics Idea 3: Self-assembling nanomaterials Idea 4: Nano-refineries for hydrogen fuels Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese This session is filmed. Introduced by

Sung-Mo Steve Kang, President, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Republic of Korea; Global Agenda Council on the Future of

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Electronics

Discussion Leaders

Cho Eun-Ae, Associate Professor, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Republic of Korea

Jung Hee-Tae, Professor, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Republic of Korea

Lee Hae-Shin, Professor, Department of Chemistry, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Republic of Korea

Lee Sang-Yup, Distinguished Professor and Director, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Republic of Korea; Global Agenda Council on the Future of Chemistry, Advanced Materials and Biotechnology

Facilitated by

Lynn Loo, Professor, Princeton University, USA; Young Global Leader


Interactive Session The Transformation of the Power Sector What shifts and uncertainties are shaping the future of electricity? Drivers of transformation: - Variable renewable energy supply - Energy storage and back-up capacity - Emergence of the internet of things This session is part of the Mapping Industry Transformation series. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese

John Carrington, Chief Executive Officer, Stem, USA

Enrique Ochoa Reza, Chief Executive Officer, Comision Federal de Electricidad (CFE), Mexico

Kristine Pearson, Chief Executive, Lifeline Energy, South Africa; Social Entrepreneur

Donald Sadoway, John F. Elliott Professor, Materials Chemistry, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA

Xin Luo, Chief Executive Officer, Shunfeng International Clean Energy, People's Republic of China

Moderated by

Vijay Vaitheeswaran, China Business Editor and Shanghai Bureau Chief, The Economist, People's Republic of China; Global Agenda Council on the Economics of Innovation

11.00 - 12.30 Dalian International Conference Center - WorkStudio

WorkStudio Socially Disruptive Technology From brain mapping to genome editing to advanced robotics, where are the new scientific fault lines in society?

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Session objectives: - Scope societal shifts and disruptions - Re-evaluate ethical boundaries - Explore stakeholder relationships Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Discussion Leaders

Kees Aarts, Chief Executive Officer, Protix Biosystems, Netherlands

George Chen Guoqiang, Professor, School of Life Sciences, Tsinghua University, People's Republic of China; Global Agenda Council on the Future of Chemistry, Advanced Materials and Biotechnology

Nita A. Farahany, Professor, Law and Philosophy, Duke University, USA

Pascale Fung, Professor, Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong SAR

Laura Furmanski, Senior Vice-President, Business Area Bioinformatics, QIAGEN, USA

Ronen Gadot, Chief Executive Officer, ElMindA, Israel

Marjolein Helder, Chief Executive Officer, Plant-e, Netherlands

Jonathan Jackson, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Dimagi, USA; Social Entrepreneur

Gene Lee, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Avellino Labs, USA

Hugh Martin, Chief Executive Officer, Sensity Systems, USA

Brett Solomon, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Accessnow.org, USA

Sriram Subramanian, Professor of Human-Computer Interaction, University of Sussex, United Kingdom; Young Scientist

Fahmy Tarazi, Professor, Harvard Medical School, USA; Global Agenda Council on Brain Research

Facilitated by


11.30 - 12.00 Dalian International Conference Center - Earth Time-Lapse

Experience Earth Time-Lapse: Asia's Industrialization Embark on a visual exploration of three decades of unprecedented urbanization and industrialization across Asia. Interact with high-resolution satellite images from NASA's Landsat programme in the Earth Time-Lapse space. Limited interpretation in Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited. Led by

Fang Li, Deputy Director-General, Foreign Economic Cooperation Office, Ministry of Environmental Protection, People's Republic of China; Global Agenda Council

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on China


11.30 - 12.00 Dalian International Conference Center - Robot Exhibition

Meet the Robots The Robots in Action exhibition explores the changing role of robots as teammates, heroes and companions. Discover the opportunities and challenges of human-robot collaboration. Limited interpretation in Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited. With

Rajesh Pankaj, Senior Vice-President, Engineering, Qualcomm, USA

Patrick Thévoz, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Flyability, Switzerland


BetaZone Fighting Emissions from Space Discover how space technology allows real-time mapping of carbon emissions with NASA scientist David Crisp. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is filmed.

David Crisp, Senior Research Scientist, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, USA Moderated by

Aron Cramer, President and Chief Executive Officer, Business for Social Responsibility (BSR), USA; Global Agenda Council on the Future of Consumer Industries

12.00 - 12.30 Dalian International Conference Center - Cave Dome

Experience Pure Land: Inside the Mogao Grottoes Experience 1,500 years of Buddhist art in the Mogao Grottoes at Dunhuang in North-West China. In an immersive projection dome, creator Sarah Kenderdine guides you through a digital experience of one of these sublime caves. Pure Land was created by Professors Sarah Kenderdine and Jeffrey Shaw in collaboration with the Dunhuang Academy. It is presented in collaboration with Zenvision. You can also experience the Mogao Grottoes on your own and at your own pace outside of scheduled session times. Limited interpretation in Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited. Led by

Sarah Kenderdine, Professor, National Institute for Experimental Arts, University

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of New South Wales, Australia

12.00 - 12.30 Dalian International Conference Center - Virtual Reality Dome

Virtual Reality: Clouds Over Sidra Experience the cutting-edge in virtual reality as you embark on an immersive journey into the daily life of Sidra, a young Syrian girl living in a refugee camp in Jordan. Clouds Over Sidra was commissioned by the United Nations and created by Gabo Arora and Chris Milk. You can also experience the film on your own and at your own pace outside of scheduled session times. This experience is available in both Mandarin Chinese and English versions. Please arrive early, as space is limited. Led by

Gabo Arora, Filmmaker and Senior Adviser, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), New York


Interactive Session The New Agenda for Asia The aim of this session is to explore how business can take a greater leadership role in fostering cooperation among Asia’s economies. On the agenda: - Mitigating geopolitical tensions - Fostering cross-border finance and investment - Accelerating structural reforms Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live.

Victor L. L. Chu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, First Eastern Investment Group, Hong Kong SAR; World Economic Forum Foundation Board Member

Anthony F. Fernandes, Group Chief Executive Officer, AirAsia, Malaysia; Young Global Leader Alumnus

Yorihiko Kojima, Chairman of the Board, Mitsubishi Corporation, Japan

John Riady, Executive Director, Lippo Group, Indonesia; Global Shaper; Global Agenda Council on South-East Asia

Chaired by

Zanny Minton Beddoes, Editor-in-Chief, The Economist, United Kingdom


Reversing Disease: Stress Less Learn about simple ways to take advantage of the body's natural capacity to heal itself. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese

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Please arrive early, as space is limited. With

P. Murali Doraiswamy, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioural Sciences, The Duke Institute for Brain Sciences (DIBS), USA; Global Agenda Council on Brain Research

Ariel Garten, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Interaxon, Canada Led by

Dean Ornish, Founder, President and Director, Preventive Medicine Research Institute, USA


Televised Session Navigating the New Normal What are the global implications of China's "new normal" of economic development? Dimensions to be addressed: - Risk of financial contagion from the equity market - Global competitiveness of manufacturing and services - Adapting to a growing consumer economy This session was developed in partnership with CNBC. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese As this session is televised, please arrive 15 minutes early. The doors will be closed at the scheduled time. This session is webcast live.

Li Daokui, Dean, Schwarzman Scholars, Tsinghua University, People's Republic of China; Global Agenda Council on Global Economic Imbalances

Jing Ulrich, Managing Director and Vice-Chairman, Asia-Pacific, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Hong Kong SAR

Wang Hongzhang, Chairman of the Board of Directors, China Construction Bank, People's Republic of China

Moderated by

Geoff Cutmore, Anchor, CNBC, United Kingdom

12.30 - 14.00 Dalian International Conference Center - Village

Community Lunch Community Lunch Participants are cordially invited to a buffet lunch in the Village within the Dalian International Conference Center.


WorkStudio Mapping Solutions: Employment, Skills and Human Capital How can companies collaborate across and within industries to prepare today's workforce for tomorrow's jobs?

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Session objectives: - Map relevant industry transformations - Explore the impact on employment, skills and human capital - Discuss strategic options to prepare tomorrow's workforce Join a collaborative future-oriented session on the World Economic Forum's Global Challenge Initiative on Employment, Skills and Human Capital. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Introduced by

Saadia Zahidi, Senior Director, Gender Parity, Human Capital and Constituents, World Economic Forum

Discussion Leaders

Jonathan Teo, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Binary Capital, USA

Dino Varkey, Group Executive Director and Board Member, GEMS Education, United Arab Emirates; Global Agenda Council on Education

Facilitated by

Han Jian, Associate Professor of Management; Co-Director, Centre on China Innovation, China Europe International Business School (CEIBS), People's Republic of China; Global Agenda Council on China


WorkStudio Know More, Do Better How are business and policy entrepreneurs turning big data into better decisions? Session objectives: - Explore state of the art in big data analysis - Understand the potential and pitfalls of data-driven decision-making - Exchange best practices of using big data strategically Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Discussion Leaders

Quentin Clark, Chief Technology Officer, SAP, USA

Daniel DiFilippo, Global and US Data and Analytics Leader, PwC, USA

Bob Goodson, Founder, Quid, USA

Peter Platzer, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Spire, USA

John Sargent, Co-Founder, BroadReach Healthcare, Switzerland; Social Entrepreneur

Shivani Siroya, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, InVenture, USA Facilitated by

Michael Meehan, Chief Executive, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Netherlands

13.15 - 13.45 Dalian International Conference Center

Experience Deep Dive: Decarbonizing Energy in China Catalysing technological innovation in the traditional energy sector is critical in China’s

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- Transformation Hub

transformation towards environmental sustainability. Explore in the Transformation Hub how China can decarbonize its energy systems. Please arrive early, as space is limited. Discussion Leaders



Earth Time-Lapse: The Race for Resources Embark on a visual exploration of three decades of unprecedented use of resources across the globe. Interact with high-resolution satellite images from NASA's Landsat programme in the Earth Time-Lapse space. Limited interpretation in Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited. Led by


William McDonough, Consulting Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Stanford University, USA; Meta-Council on the Circular Economy



Ralph Hollis, Research Professor, Robotics Institute, Carnegie Mellon University, USA

William Whittaker, Professor, Carnegie Mellon University, USA


IdeasLab Unexpected Discoveries with Nature How are young scientists uncovering surprising new paths of discovery? Discover and debate in the IdeasLab: Idea 1: A power plant that fits in your pocket Idea 2: The therapeutic power of snail venom Idea 3: Microbe-powered machines

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Idea 4: Blood transfusions to stop cognitive decline Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese This session is filmed. Introduced by

Philip Campbell, Editor-in-Chief, Nature Magazine, United Kingdom; Global Agenda Council on Mental Health

Discussion Leaders

Mande Holford, Associate Professor, Chemical Biology, Hunter College, City University of New York (CUNY), USA; Young Scientist

Sohini Kar-Narayan, Lecturer, Department of Materials Science & Metallurgy, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom

Ozgur Sahin, Associate Professor, Department of Biological Sciences and Department of Physics, Columbia University, USA

Saul A. Villeda, Sandler Faculty Fellow; Principal Investigator, The Villeda Lab, The Eli and Edythe Broad Center of Regeneration Medicine and Stem Cell Research, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), USA; Young Scientist

Facilitated by



Interactive Session Co-Chair Roundtable: From Lab to Market Join a conversation with the Co-Chairs of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions on accelerating science-based businesses. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is filmed.

Francis S. Collins, Director, National Institutes of Health, USA; Co-Chair of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2015; Global Agenda Council on the Future of the Health Sector

Carlos Moedas, Commissioner, Research, Science and Innovation, European Commission, Brussels; Co-Chair of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2015

Moderated by

W. Lee Howell, Head of Global Programming, Member of the Managing Board, World Economic Forum

13.15 - 13.45 Dalian International Conference Center - Innovator Hub 2

Talking Circles Leading Learning Organizations With the amount of information growing bigger, more unruly and more difficult to manage, how can organizations learn and remain agile? Enter the Innovator Hub for an informal dialogue, designed and facilitated by members

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of the Forum’s New Champions community. Please arrive early, as space is limited. Discussion Leader

Satyen Sangani, Chief Executive Officer, Alation, USA


Fighting Food Waste How can we prevent food from being wasted when millions of people go hungry every day? Enter the Innovator Hub for an informal dialogue, designed and facilitated by members of the Forum’s New Champions community. Please arrive early, as space is limited. Discussion Leader

Elaine Montegriffo, Chief Executive Officer, SecondBite, Australia; Social Entrepreneur


Interactive Session The International Institution for Public-Private Cooperation Eight years after its founding, the World Economic Forum began its engagement with China in 1979. This year, the Forum was formally recognized by the Federal Council of Switzerland as the Institution for Public-Private Cooperation. As the first such institution, what does the new status mean for the Forum, and how will it shape its future relationship with China? Join a conversation with Professor Klaus Schwab, Founder and Chairman of the World Economic Forum, and Min Zhu, Deputy Managing Director at the International Monetary Fund and Member of the World Economic Forum’s Board of Trustees. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live. Conversation with

Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman, World Economic Forum

Min Zhu, Deputy Managing Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF), Washington DC; World Economic Forum Foundation Board Member


Televised Session China's New Vision for Industrial Cooperation How can China foster international production capacity cooperation to boost growth and employment? Dimensions to be addressed: - Linking global value chains - Upgrading traditional industrial clusters - Leveraging public and private cooperation

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This session was developed with the support of the National Development and Reform Commission and in partnership with Caijing Magazine. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese As this session is televised, please arrive 15 minutes early. The doors will be closed at the scheduled time. This session is webcast live.

Chen Yongkai, Chairman, Dalian Machine Tool Group, People's Republic of China

Klaus Kleinfeld, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Alcoa, USA; World Economic Forum Foundation Board Member

Yury Trutnev, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation and Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Far Eastern Federal District

Xu Shaoshi, Chairman, National Development and Reform Commission, People's Republic of China

Moderated by

Wang Boming, Editor-in-Chief, Caijing Magazine, People's Republic of China


Experience Pure Land: Inside the Mogao Grottoes Experience 1,500 years of Buddhist art in the Mogao Grottoes at Dunhuang in North-West China. In an immersive projection dome, creator Sarah Kenderdine guides you through a digital experience of one of these sublime caves. Pure Land was created by Professors Sarah Kenderdine and Jeffrey Shaw in collaboration with the Dunhuang Academy. It is presented in collaboration with Zenvision. You can also experience the Mogao Grottoes on your own and at your own pace outside of scheduled session times. Limited interpretation in Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited. With

Wang Hui, Professor of Literature and History, School of Humanities, Tsinghua University, People's Republic of China

Led by

Sarah Kenderdine, Professor, National Institute for Experimental Arts, University of New South Wales, Australia


Virtual Reality: Clouds Over Sidra Experience the cutting-edge in virtual reality as you embark on an immersive journey into the daily life of Sidra, a young Syrian girl living in a refugee camp in Jordan. Clouds Over Sidra was commissioned by the United Nations and created by Gabo Arora and Chris Milk.

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You can also experience the film on your own and at your own pace outside of scheduled session times. This experience is available in both Mandarin Chinese and English versions. Please arrive early, as space is limited. With

Amir Shihadeh, Founder and Director, YARA, Jordan; Global Shaper Led by



Interactive Session Sparking Social Change Explore in the Health Dome how policies and processes can be designed to promote social and behavioural change. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese With

Mina Guli, Chief Executive Officer, Thirst, People's Republic of China; Young Global Leader

Vyacheslav Polonski, Network Scientist, Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford, Germany


Interactive Session The Future of Manufacturing The aim of this session is to explore what trends and uncertainties are shaping the future of manufacturing and supply chains. On the agenda: - Digital transformation and automation - Circular economy and sustainability - New models driving consumer safety, trust and transparency Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is filmed.

Beda Bolzenius, Vice-Chairman, Asia-Pacific and President, Automotive Experience, Johnson Controls, People's Republic of China

Cheung Yan, Chairwoman, Nine Dragons Paper Industries, People's Republic of China

Gu Chunyuan, Senior Vice-President, ABB Group; Chairman and President, ABB, People's Republic of China

Neil C. Hawkins, Chief Sustainability Officer and Corporate Vice-President, The Dow Chemical Company, USA

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Moderated by

Anand P. Raman, Editor-at-Large, Harvard Business Review Group, USA; Global Agenda Council on Emerging Multinationals


Interactive Session The Transformation of Healthcare What trends and uncertainties are shaping the future of healthcare? Drivers of transformation: - Direct-to-consumer healthcare - Open-source health movements - Exploiting health and genomic data This session is part of the Mapping Industry Transformation series. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese

Ron Gutman, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, HealthTap, USA

Thomas R. Insel, Director, National Institute of Mental Health, USA; Global Agenda Council on Mental Health

Sathasivam Subramaniam, Minister of Health of Malaysia

Daljit Singh, President, Fortis Healthcare, India; Global Agenda Council on Ageing

Moderated by

Sania Nishtar, Founding President, Heartfile, Pakistan; Global Agenda Council on Mental Health

15.00 - 15.30 Dalian International Conference Center - Transformation Hub

Experience Deep Dive: China's E-Commerce Boom Digital technologies are an important driver in China’s transformation towards a consumption economy. Explore in the Transformation Hub how e-commerce is transforming China’s consumer industries. This session will be conducted in Mandarin Chinese with no interpretation. Please arrive early, as space is limited. Discussion Leader

Zhang Peng, Founder and Editor-in-Chief, GeekPark, People's Republic of China


IdeasLab Revealing the Power of Advanced Materials with Hong Kong University of Science and Technology How will advanced materials transform where we live and work? Discover and debate in the IdeasLab:

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Idea 1: Rendering objects invisible Idea 2: Reinventing LED lighting Idea 3: Noise-eliminating materials Idea 4: Paper-thin smart devices Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese This session is filmed. Introduced by

Eden Woon Yi-Teng, Vice-President, Institutional Advancement, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong SAR

Discussion Leaders

Che Ting Chan, Professor, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong SAR

Kei May Lau, Professor, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong SAR

Wang Ning, Professor, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong SAR

Yang Zhiyu, Professor, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong SAR

Facilitated by

Nick Campbell, Executive Editor, Nature Publishing Group, People's Republic of China


Talking Circles Designing for Humanity How can we incorporate empathy into the process of technology design? Enter the Innovator Hub for an informal dialogue, designed and facilitated by members of the Forum’s New Champions community. Please arrive early, as space is limited. Discussion Leader

Gleb Kalinin, Product Manager, Tsentsiper Agency, Russian Federation


The Innovator's Journey: Mining Big Data Join Anthony Goldbloom, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Kaggle, for a conversation about how he, as an entrepreneur, overcomes obstacles to build bridges between the academic and business worlds with big-data science. Please arrive early, as space is limited. With

Anthony Goldbloom, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Kaggle, USA; Technology Pioneer

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Facilitated by

Tomas Casas i Klett, Director, China Competence Center, University of St. Gallen, Switzerland


Interactive Session Future-Proofing the Internet Economy With all economies and industries relying on the internet, the aim of this session is to explore how the resilience of the internet can be strengthened without strangling innovation. On the agenda: - Mobile applications - Digital commerce and platform business models - Internet of things and emerging technologies Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live.


Lu Wei, Minister of Cyberspace Administration of the People's Republic of China

Jack Ma, Executive Chairman, Alibaba Group, People's Republic of China; World Economic Forum Foundation Board Member


Chaired by

Fadi Chehade, President and Chief Executive Officer, Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), USA


The Modern Silk Road What will be the impact of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, Silk Road Fund and other China-led global institutions on the region and the world? Dimensions to be addressed: - Future of multilateral development lending - Potential of infrastructure projects - Impact of geo-economic competition Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live.

Saikhanbileg Chimed, Prime Minister of Mongolia

Erbolat Dossaev, Minister of National Economy of Kazakhstan

Irakli Garibashvili, Prime Minister of Georgia

Benedikt Sobotka, Chief Executive Officer, Eurasian Resources Group,

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Luxembourg

Wu Xinbo, Executive Dean, Institute of International Studies, Fudan University, People's Republic of China; Global Agenda Council on Geo-economics

Special Guest

Chen Guogang, Vice-President, China Minsheng Investment, People's Republic of China

Moderated by

James Harding, Director, BBC News and Current Affairs, BBC News, United Kingdom


BetaZone The Meat Revolution Tissue engineer Mark Post shares how cultured meat technology can be a powerful alternative to mass meat production. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is filmed.

Mark Post, Professor and Chair of Physiology, University of Maastricht, Netherlands

Moderated by

Mina Guli, Chief Executive Officer, Thirst, People's Republic of China; Young Global Leader


Experience Earth Time-Lapse: The Future of Forests Embark on a visual exploration of three decades of deforestation across the globe. Interact with high-resolution satellite images from NASA's Landsat programme in the Earth Time-Lapse space. Limited interpretation in Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited. Led by


Peter van Deursen, Chief Executive Officer, Asia-Pacific, Cargill, Singapore


Pure Land: Inside the Mogao Grottoes Experience 1,500 years of Buddhist art in the Mogao Grottoes at Dunhuang in North-West China. In an immersive projection dome, creator Sarah Kenderdine guides you through a digital experience of one of these sublime caves. Pure Land was created by Professors Sarah Kenderdine and Jeffrey Shaw in collaboration with the Dunhuang Academy. It is presented in collaboration with Zenvision.

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You can also experience the Mogao Grottoes on your own and at your own pace outside of scheduled session times Limited interpretation in Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited. With

Li Yongcun, Professor, Academy of Arts and Design, Tsinghua University, People's Republic of China

Led by




Rodney Brooks, Founder, Chairman and Chief Technical Officer, Rethink Robotics, USA; Technology Pioneer



Virtual Reality: Clouds Over Sidra Experience the cutting-edge in virtual reality as you embark on an immersive journey into the daily life of Sidra, a young Syrian girl living in a refugee camp in Jordan. Clouds Over Sidra was commissioned by the United Nations and created by Gabo Arora and Chris Milk. You can also experience the film on your own and at your own pace outside of scheduled session times. This experience is available in both Mandarin Chinese and English versions. Please arrive early, as space is limited. With

Sriram Subramanian, Professor of Human-Computer Interaction, University of Sussex, United Kingdom; Young Scientist

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Interactive Session Designing for Longevity Explore in the Health Dome how design, technology and collaborative approaches can transform the experience of ageing. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited. With

Eason Chow, Industrial Designer, Division of Industrial Design, National University of Singapore, Singapore

Yvonne Li, Founder and Chairperson, International China Ageing Industry Association, Hong Kong SAR; Young Global Leader

Kenneth Smith, Senior Research Scholar; Director, Mobility Division, Stanford Center on Longevity, Stanford University, USA

Facilitated by

Linda P. Fried, Dean and DeLamar Professor of Public Health, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, USA; Global Agenda Council on Ageing


Interactive Session Incubating Entrepreneurship From classrooms to corporate labs, what are the most successful ways to incubate entrepreneurship? Dimensions to be addressed: - Spotting scalable business models - Devising robust funding mechanisms - Strengthening leadership capacity Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese

Eric Acher, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Monashees Capital, Brazil

Hongbo Chen, Vice-Dean, Tuspark Research Institute for Innovation, Tsinghua University, People's Republic of China; Global Agenda Council on China

Anita Goel, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Nanobiosym Diagnostics, USA

Dato' Mah Siew Keong, Minister, Office of the Prime Minister of Malaysia Moderated by

Amy Wilkinson, Global Fellow, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, USA

16.30 - 17.00 Dalian International

Experience Deep Dive: Institutional Innovation in China

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Conference Center - Transformation Hub

Enhancing public procedure and social policies are important drivers in China’s quest for equitable growth. Explore in the Transformation Hub how China can accelerate institutional innovation. Please arrive early, as space is limited. Discussion Leaders

Kevin Lu, Chief Executive Officer and Member of the Global Executive Board, Partners Group, Singapore; Young Global Leader; Global Agenda Council on China


Talking Circles Growing Global Citizens How can schools and universities better prepare students for a future defined by increasing complexity and uncertainty? Enter the Innovator Hub for an informal dialogue, designed and facilitated by members of the Forum’s New Champions community. Please arrive early, as space is limited. Discussion Leader

Grace Ihejiamaizu, Founder and Executive Director, iKapture Networks, Nigeria


Spreading Innovation How can technological innovation reach and benefit the underserved? Enter the Innovator Hub for an informal dialogue, designed and facilitated by members of the Forum’s New Champions community. Please arrive early, as space is limited. Discussion Leader

Andrés Ruzo, Chief Executive Officer, Link America, USA


IdeasLab Machine Learning for Health with Carnegie Mellon University How is machine learning transforming health and healthcare? Discover and debate in the IdeasLab: Idea 1: Using machine learning to predict neuro-degenerative disease Idea 2: Smart devices will be the doctors of tomorrow Idea 3: Machine learning for hospitals and health insurers Idea 4: Predictive analytics to stop outbreaks becoming epidemics Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese This session is filmed.

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Introduced by

Andrew Moore, Dean, School of Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University, USA

Discussion Leaders

Jason Hong, Associate Professor, School of Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction Institute, Carnegie Mellon University, USA

Tom Mitchell, E. Fredkin University Professor, School of Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University, USA

Daniel Neill, Associate Professor, Information Systems, Carnegie Mellon University, USA

Aarti Singh, Assistant Professor, Machine Learning Department, Carnegie Mellon University, USA

Facilitated by

Jeffrey M. Drazen, Editor-in-Chief, The New England Journal of Medicine, USA


Forum Debate What If: Your Mind Can Be Read? Leaps in brain research have propelled the development of brain interface technologies from prosthetics to attention-powered vehicles, while neuroscientific evidence is increasingly entering courtrooms. What if technologies for reading thoughts, memories and cognitive ability become commonplace? Join an in-depth discussion that explores the possible, plausible, and probable impacts of advanced neural engineering. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live.



Ariel Garten, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Interaxon, Canada

Thomas R. Insel, Director, National Institute of Mental Health, USA; Global Agenda Council on Mental Health

Moderated by

I-han Chou, Senior Strategy Editor, Nature, Nature Publishing Group, USA; Global Agenda Council on Brain Research


Screening The Urban Imaginary Join a conversation with artist and filmmaker Cao Fei, whose work presents imaginary and dystopian visions of China's urban future. This session includes the screening of Whose Utopia?, a poetic exploration of urban growth and transformation through the daily lives of workers in a Chinese lighting

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factory, as well as excerpts of her other cinematic work. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese Introduced by

Quan Jing, Journalist, ifeng.com, People's Republic of China With

Cao Fei, Artist, People's Republic of China


Televised Session Emerging Markets at a Crossroads From lower commodity prices to tighter external financial conditions, what are the prospects for emerging market growth? Dimensions to be addressed: - Risks from structural, macroeconomic and policy weakness - Potential of South-South trade and investment partnerships - Outlook for emerging market multinationals This session was developed in partnership with CNBC Africa. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese As this session is televised, please arrive 15 minutes early. The doors will be closed at the scheduled time. This session is webcast live.

Kalvakuntla Chandrashekar Rao, Chief Minister of Telangana, India

Arif M. Naqvi, Founder and Group Chief Executive, The Abraaj Group, United Arab Emirates

Marcos Vinícius de Souza, Secretary of Innovation of Brazil Moderated by

Bronwyn Nielsen, Senior Anchor and Executive Director, CNBC Africa, South Africa


Experience Earth Time-Lapse: The Climate Crisis Embark on a visual exploration of the global impact of climate change now and through time. Interact with high-resolution satellite images from NASA's Landsat programme in the Earth Time-Lapse space. Limited interpretation in Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited. Led by

Naomi Oreskes, Professor of the History of Science, Harvard University, USA

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Randy Sargent, Senior Systems Scientist, Carnegie Mellon University, USA

18.30 - 19.15 Dalian International Conference Center - -

Transfer Transfer to Soirée Shuttles will leave continually from the official hotels to the Cultural Soirée opposite the Dalian International Conference Center.

19.00 - 21.00 Dalian International Conference Center - Music Fountain Square, Donggang CBD

Reception Cultural Soirée Dalian Municipal Government invites participants to enjoy the romantic sea breeze, appreciate the arts performances, sample the local food, and experience Dalian's unique culture and hospitality.


Transfer Transfer to Hotels Shuttles will depart continually from the Cultural Soirée opposite the Dalian International Conference Centre to the official hotels.

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IdeasLab Eradicating Pollution with Tsinghua University How are the latest technological developments helping China fight the war on pollution? Discover and debate in the IdeasLab: Idea 1: Decomposing haze at the source of pollution Idea 2: Using sewer water as an energy source Idea 3: Redesigning the e-waste recycling system Idea 4: Early warning system for emerging contaminants Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese This session is filmed. Discussion Leaders

He Kebin, Dean, School of Environment, Tsinghua University, People's Republic of China

Huang Xia, Professor and Director, State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, School of Environment, Tsinghua University, People's Republic of China

Li Jinhui, Executive Director, Basel Convention Regional Centre for Asia and the Pacific; Professor, School of Environment, Tsinghua University, People's Republic of China

Yu Gang, Professor, Division of Environmental Chemistry, School of Environment, Tsinghua University, People's Republic of China

Facilitated by

Nick Campbell, Executive Editor, Nature Publishing Group, People's Republic of China


Interactive Session The Transformation of Finance What trends and uncertainties are shaping the future of banking and capital markets? Drivers of transformation: - New business and operating models - Digital disruptions in financial services

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- Shifting monetary policies across markets This session is part of the Mapping Industry Transformation series. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese

Nicolas Aguzin, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Asia-Pacific, JPMorgan Chase, Hong Kong SAR

Randall Kroszner, Norman R. Bobins Professor of Economics, University of Chicago, USA; Global Agenda Council on the Global Financial System

Ling Hai, Co-President, Asia-Pacific, MasterCard, Singapore

Mark Machin, Head of International, CPP Investment Board, Canada

Wang Jingbo, Chairman of the Board, Noah Holdings, People's Republic of China

Moderated by

Lisa Jucca, Asia Finance Editor, Reuters, Hong Kong SAR


BetaZone Rethinking Global Growth Min Zhu, Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, takes stock of global economic trends and charts options for the future. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is filmed.



Interactive Session Partnering for Science The aim of this session is to explore how the public sector can get industry more engaged in basic research and science education. On the agenda: - Funding scientific innovation - Partnering across sectors and industries - Building the next generation of scientists Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live.


Alice Gast, President, Imperial College London, United Kingdom

Mohammad Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs of the United Arab Emirates

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Li Jinghai, Vice-President, Chinese Academy of Sciences, People's Republic of China


Hakubun Shimomura, Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan

Chaired by



Televised Session China's Digital Disruptors How is a new generation of Chinese technology entrepreneurs transforming industries and business processes? Dimensions to be addressed: - Changing lifestyle and consumption patterns - Leveraging China’s "internet plus" strategy - Securing investment in volatile markets This session was developed in partnership with Tencent. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese As this session is televised, please arrive 15 minutes early. The doors will be closed at the scheduled time. This session is webcast live.

Ron Cao, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Lightspeed China Partners, People's Republic of China; Young Global Leader; Global Agenda Council on the Future of IT Software & Services

Cheng Wei, Founder, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Didi Kuaidi, People's Republic of China; Co-Chair of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2015

Rich Lesser, Global Chief Executive Officer and President, Boston Consulting Group, USA

Xu Jinghong, Chairman, Tsinghua Holdings, People's Republic of China

Zhang Tao, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Dianping, People's Republic of China

Moderated by

Chen Juhong, Vice-President and Editor-in-Chief, Online Media Group, Tencent, People's Republic of China


Experience Earth Time-Lapse: The Climate Crisis Embark on a visual exploration of the global impact of climate change now and through time.

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Interact with high-resolution satellite images from NASA's Landsat programme in the Earth Time-Lapse space. Limited interpretation in Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited. Led by



10.45 - 10.55 Dalian International Conference Center - Plenary Hall

Opening Plenary Welcome to the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2015 Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live. Welcoming Remarks by

Chen Qiufa, Governor of Liaoning, People's Republic of China

Philipp Rösler, Member of the Managing Board, World Economic Forum

10.55 - 11.45 Dalian International Conference Center - Plenary Hall

Opening Plenary Opening Plenary Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live. Chaired by





Experience Deep Dive: Institutional Innovation in China Enhancing public procedure and social policies are important drivers in China’s quest for equitable growth. Explore in the Transformation Hub how China can accelerate institutional innovation. This session will be conducted in Mandarin Chinese with no interpretation. Please arrive early, as space is limited.

12.15 - 12.45 Dalian International

Earth Time-Lapse: The Future of Forests Embark on a visual exploration of three decades of deforestation across the globe.

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Conference Center - Earth Time-Lapse

Interact with high-resolution satellite images from NASA's Landsat programme in the Earth Time-Lapse space. Limited interpretation in Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited. With

Michael B. Jenkins, President and Chief Executive Officer, Forest Trends, USA; Social Entrepreneur

Led by



Pure Land: Inside the Mogao Grottoes Experience 1,500 years of Buddhist art in the Mogao Grottoes at Dunhuang in North-West China. In an immersive projection dome, creator Sarah Kenderdine guides you through a digital experience of one of these sublime caves. Pure Land was created by Professors Sarah Kenderdine and Jeffrey Shaw in collaboration with the Dunhuang Academy. It is presented in collaboration with Zenvision. You can also experience the Mogao Grottoes on your own and at your own pace outside of scheduled session times Limited interpretation in Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited. With

Wang Hui, Professor of Literature and History, School of Humanities, Tsinghua University, People's Republic of China

Led by



Virtual Reality: Clouds Over Sidra Experience the cutting-edge in virtual reality as you embark on an immersive journey into the daily life of Sidra, a young Syrian girl living in a refugee camp in Jordan. Clouds Over Sidra was commissioned by the United Nations and created by Gabo Arora and Chris Milk. You can also experience the film on your own and at your own pace outside of scheduled session times. This experience is available in both Mandarin Chinese and English versions.

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Please arrive early, as space is limited. With

Zoran Puljic, Director, Mozaik Foundation, Bosnia and Herzegovina; Social Entrepreneur

Led by



Interactive Session Reversing Disease: Eat Better Learn about simple ways to take advantage of the body's natural capacity to heal itself. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited. With

Rob Knight, Professor, University of California, San Diego (UCSD), USA; Young Scientist

Led by



Talking Circles Countering Brain Drain How can ailing economies sustain a vibrant environment for science, research and development? Enter the Innovator Hub for an informal dialogue, designed and facilitated by members of the Forum’s New Champions community. Please arrive early, as space is limited. Discussion Leader

Panayiota Poirazi, Research Director, Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Foundation for Research and Technology - Hellas, Greece; Young Scientist


Innovator's Journey: Navigating the Informal Economy Join Arbind Singh, Executive Director of Nidan, for a conversation on overcoming obstacles on the social entrepreneur's road from business idea to social impact. Please arrive early, as space is limited. With

Arbind Singh, Executive Director, Nidan, India; Social Entrepreneur

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Facilitated by

Rick Aubry, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, New Foundry Ventures, USA; Social Entrepreneur


Forum Debate Leading Global Innovation China and other emerging economies are investing heavily in research and development and rapidly increasing their high-technology output. Will the West soon be surpassed as the world's innovation powerhouse? Join an interactive debate on the shifting centres of innovation, research and development. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live.

Chen Zhangliang, Vice-President, China Association for Science and Technology, People's Republic of China

Mikael Damberg, Minister for Enterprise and Innovation of Sweden

Francis Gurry, Director-General, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Geneva; Global Agenda Council on the Creative Economy

Kevin Sneader, Chairman, Asia, McKinsey & Company, Hong Kong SAR

Amy Wilkinson, Global Fellow, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, USA


Interactive Session Connecting the Unconnected The aim of this session is to explore how the growth and development potential of digital inclusion can be realized. On the agenda: - Technology and infrastructure advances - Risks and opportunities of private-sector subsidies - Unlocking innovation and entrepreneurship Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live.


Augie K. Fabela II, Co-Founder and Chairman Emeritus, VimpelCom, Netherlands

Ken Hu, Deputy Chairman and Rotating Chief Executive Officer, Huawei Technologies, People's Republic of China; Co-Chair of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2015; Global Agenda Council on the Future of Digital Communications

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Kamal Quadir, Chief Executive Officer, bKash, Bangladesh; Young Global Leader

Zhao Houlin, Secretary-General, International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Geneva; Global Agenda Council on the Future of Digital Communications

Chaired by

Andrew McLaughlin, Senior Research Scholar and Senior Fellow, Cyber-security and Internet Governance, School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), Columbia University, New York


Hyperconnected Healthcare How will greater access to personal health data transform disease prevention, detection and treatment? Dimensions to be addressed: - Measuring and quantifying health - Personalizing treatment and prevention - Revolutionizing science and research Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is filmed.

David Klug, Professor, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Department of Chemistry, Imperial College London, United Kingdom

Amanda Randles

Edith Schippers, Minister of Health, Welfare and Sport of the Netherlands Moderated by

Jason Li Yat-Sen, Director, The George Institute for Global Health, People's Republic of China; Young Global Leader; Global Agenda Council on China


Televised Session Asia's Energy Options What are the key priorities for securing Asia's energy future? Dimensions to be addressed: - Chinese energy demand slowdown - Commitment to low-carbon innovation - Regional energy infrastructure integration This session was developed in partnership with Arirang. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese As this session is televised, please arrive 15 minutes early. The doors will be closed at the scheduled time. This session is webcast live.

Saikhanbileg Chimed, Prime Minister of Mongolia

Prakash P. Hinduja, Chairman, Europe, Hinduja Group of Companies, Switzerland

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Dong-Kwan Kim, Managing Director, Hanwha Group, Republic of Korea; Young Global Leader

Boqiang Lin, Dean, Institute for Studies in Energy Policy, Xiamen University, People's Republic of China; Global Agenda Council on Decarbonizing Energy

Moderated by

Rah Seung-Yun, Presenter, Arirang TV & Radio, Republic of Korea


Thinking Ahead Influencing Change In an era of constant distraction, what does it take to spread and scale transformative ideas? New Champions give three short talks on influencing change: - Inspiring change through storytelling - Replicating unexpected social innovation - Building the largest-ever start-up accelerator Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese With

Martin Burt, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Fundación Paraguaya, Paraguay; Social Entrepreneur

Calvin Chin, Founder, Transist, People's Republic of China; Young Global Leader

Kalsoom Lakhani, Chief Executive Officer, Invest2Innovate, USA


WorkStudio Mapping Solutions: Securing the Digital Enterprise How can companies protect their data and digital infrastructure without discarding the benefits of the Internet? Session objectives: - Map plausible futures for the Internet - Explore implications for cybersecurity - Develop strategic options for securing the digital enterprise Join a collaborative scenario session on the World Economic Forum's Global Challenge Initiative on Future of the Internet. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Introduced by

Mark Spelman, Future of the Internet Initiative Expert, World Economic Forum Discussion Leaders

Lee Xiaodong, President and Chief Executive Officer, China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC), People's Republic of China; Young Global Leader; Global Agenda Council on Cyber Security

Nico Sell, Co-Founder and Co-Chairman, Wickr, USA

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Facilitated by

Rod Beckstrom, President, Rod Beckstrom Group, USA; Global Agenda Council on the Future of Government


Robots without Borders Teammates, heroes and companions: As robots leave the factory floor, how will they change our lives? Session objectives: - Understand potential roles of robots - Discuss positive and negative implications - Explore how to maximize societal benefits Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Discussion Leaders


Justine Cassell, Associate Vice-Provost, Technology Strategy and Impact, Carnegie Mellon University, USA; Global Agenda Council on Artificial Intelligence & Robotics

Peter Edwards, Director, Singapore-ETH Centre, Future Cities Laboratory, ETH Zurich, Switzerland



Rajesh Pankaj, Senior Vice-President, Engineering, Qualcomm, USA

Aniruddha Sharma, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Carbon Clean Solutions (CCS), India

Arun Sundararajan, Professor and Rosen Faculty Fellow, New York University, USA


William Whittaker, Professor, Carnegie Mellon University, USA Facilitated by

Nik Gowing, International Broadcaster, United Kingdom; Global Agenda Council on Geo-economics


Interactive Session Making Better Choices Explore in the Health Dome how small behavioural nudges can lead to better individual and collective choices. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited. With

Gonzalo Muñoz, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, TriCiclos, Brazil; Social

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Entrepreneur

Kirsten Saenz Tobey, Co-Founder and Chief Impact Officer, Revolution Foods, USA; Social Entrepreneur

Jack Sim, Founder and Director, World Toilet Organization, Singapore; Social Entrepreneur

Tim Wang, Executive Vice-President and President, Greater China, Ecolab (China) Investment, People's Republic of China


Interactive Session The Transformation of the Workplace What trends and uncertainties are transforming the future of work? Drivers of transformation: - New manufacturing and service models - Machine intelligence and robotics - Tech-readiness and STEM education This session is part of the Mapping Industry Transformation series. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese

Pamela Hinds, Associate Professor of Management Science and Engineering, Stanford University, USA

Yoshito Hori, President, GLOBIS University; Managing Partner, GLOBIS Capital Partners; Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, GLOBIS Corporation, Japan

Jonas Prising, Chief Executive Officer, ManpowerGroup, USA

Ian Roberts, Chief Technology Officer, Bühler, Switzerland

Harry West, Chief Executive Officer, frog, USA Moderated by

James Chau, Special Contributor, China Central Television, People's Republic of China; Young Global Leader


Intellectual Property in the Information Age How should intellectual property systems adapt to an interconnected world? Dimensions to be addressed: - Role of intellectual property in the internet era - Impact of big data on intellectual property rights services - Implications for innovation and the upgrading of value chains Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live.

Arancha Gonzalez Laya, Executive Director, International Trade Centre (ITC), Geneva; Global Agenda Council on the Future of Regional Organizations

Francis Gurry, Director-General, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Geneva; Global Agenda Council on the Creative Economy

Liu Jiren, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Neusoft Corporation, People's

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Republic of China

Shen Changyu, Commissioner, State Intellectual Property Office of the People's Republic of China (SIPO), People's Republic of China

Moderated by

Anabel González, Senior Trade and Competitiveness Director, World Bank, Washington DC; Global Agenda Council on Competitiveness


Co-Chair Roundtable: Building Agile Businesses Join a conversation with the Co-Chairs of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions on leading businesses in rapidly changing markets. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is filmed.


Li Ruigang, Founding Chairman, CMC Capital Partners, CMC Holdings, People's Republic of China; Co-Chair of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2015; Young Global Leader

Introduced by

Olivier M. Schwab, Executive Director, China, World Economic Forum Beijing Representative Office

Moderated by

Lifen Zhang, Emeritus Founding Editor, FTChinese.com, People's Republic of China


Navigating the Next Industrial Revolution Humankind is at the threshold of a new industrial revolution driven by the confluence of a staggering range of emerging technologies. How will the next Industrial Revolution transform politics, economies and societies? Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live.

Katrine Bosley, Chief Executive Officer, Editas Medicine, USA

Andrew Moore, Dean, School of Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University, USA

Feike Sijbesma, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Managing Board, Royal DSM, Netherlands

Nina Tandon, President and Chief Executive Officer, EpiBone, USA

Sir Mark Walport, Chief Scientific Adviser, Government Office for Science, United Kingdom

Chaired by

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Televised Session The Digital Disruption of Finance How is the Digital Revolution reshaping finance? Dimensions to be addressed: - Peer-to-peer lending and other online enterprises as "banks" - Payments and cross-border transfers - Investing in algorithms and other technology to innovate finance This session was developed in partnership with CCTV. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese As this session is televised, please arrive 15 minutes early. The doors will be closed at the scheduled time. This session is webcast live.

Huang Yiping, Professor, National School of Development, Peking University, People's Republic of China

Anju Patwardhan, Group Chief Innovation Officer, Standard Chartered Bank, Singapore

Moderated by

Li Sixuan, Host, Business Channel, China Central Television (CCTV), People's Republic of China


Experience Earth Time-Lapse: The Race for Resources Embark on a visual exploration of three decades of unprecedented use of resources across the globe. Interact with high-resolution satellite images from NASA's Landsat programme in the Earth Time-Lapse space. Limited interpretation in Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited. Led by




Pure Land: Inside the Mogao Grottoes Experience 1,500 years of Buddhist art in the Mogao Grottoes at Dunhuang in North-West China. In an immersive projection dome, creator Sarah Kenderdine guides you through a digital experience of one of these sublime caves. Pure Land was created by Professors Sarah Kenderdine and Jeffrey Shaw in collaboration with the Dunhuang

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Academy. It is presented in collaboration with Zenvision. You can also experience the Mogao Grottoes on your own and at your own pace outside of scheduled session times Limited interpretation in English Please arrive early, as space is limited. With

Xue Cheng, Spiritual Leader, Longquan Temple, People's Republic of China Led by




Maysoun Odeh Gangat, Co-Founder and Director, NISAA Radio Broadcasting Company, Palestinian Territories; Social Entrepreneur

Led by



IdeasLab Catalysing Nature-Based Technology with Peking University How can cutting-edge science be applied in the natural world to open new frontiers in technology and engineering? Discover and debate in the IdeasLab: Idea 1: Tapping into sponge city-drainage ecosystems Idea 2: Sequestering heavy metals in soil Idea 3: Exploring renewables beyond tectonic complexity Idea 4: Discovering agricultural applications from plant genetics Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese

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This session is filmed. Introduced by

Lin Jianhua, President, Peking University, People's Republic of China Discussion Leaders

Guo Hongwei, Professor and Vice-Dean, School of Life Sciences, Peking University, People's Republic of China

Huang Yi, Professor, College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, People's Republic of China

Li Dihua, Vice-Dean, Graduate School of Landscape Architecture, Peking University, People's Republic of China

Zhang Dongxiao, Dean and Chair Professor, College of Engineering, Peking University, People's Republic of China; Global Agenda Council on Decarbonizing Energy

Facilitated by

Peter Lacy, Global Managing Director, Accenture Strategy, United Kingdom; Young Global Leader; Global Agenda Council on the Future of Real Estate and Urbanization


Talking Circles Unpacking Science for Society How can scientists communicate more effectively with society? Enter the Innovator Hub for an informal dialogue, designed and facilitated by members of the Forum’s New Champions community. Please arrive early, as space is limited. Discussion Leader

Juliana Chan, Assistant Professor, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore; Young Global Leader


Innovator's Journey: Promoting Mental Health Join serial entrepreneur Jen Hyatt for a conversation on overcoming obstacles on the social entrepreneur's road from business idea to social impact. Please arrive early, as space is limited. With

Jen Hyatt, Founder and Chief Executive, Big White Wall, United Kingdom; Social Entrepreneur

Facilitated by

Rick Aubry, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, New Foundry Ventures, USA; Social Entrepreneur

16.00 - 17.00 BetaZone

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Dalian International Conference Center - Forum

Bringing Space Down to Earth From landing robots on comets to monitoring Earth's vital signs, explore how space technologies are enabling us to scale the Universe and safeguard humanity’s place within it. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live.

Mark McCaughrean, Senior Science Adviser, European Space Agency (ESA), Netherlands

Brian Schmidt, Professor, Australian National University, Australia



Interactive Session Designing Cities of the Future How can urban areas be reimagined to tackle the challenges of sustainability and cohesion? Dimensions to be addressed: - Intelligent planning, design and construction of cities - Leveraging big data to deliver smart urban services - Repurposing "dirty" infrastructure for clean energy and mobility solutions Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese

Justin Lin, Professor, National School of Development, Peking University, People's Republic of China

David G. Rosenberg, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, AeroFarms, USA; Young Global Leader

Jeremy Sheldon, Managing Director, Markets, Asia-Pacific, JLL, Hong Kong SAR

Sun Pishu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Inspur Group, People's Republic of China

Moderated by

Peggy Liu, Chairperson, Joint US-China Collaboration on Clean Energy (JUCCCE), People's Republic of China; Young Global Leader


Parity Equals Performance Are companies missing out on female-led innovation in the digital economy? Dimensions to be addressed: - Gender gap in science and technology - Entrepreneurship incubators - Diversity in leadership roles Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese

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This session is webcast live.

Maria Pinelli, Global Vice-Chair, Strategic Growth Markets, EY, United Kingdom

Jun Qin, Chairman, Tsinghua Holding Technological Innovation Co., People's Republic of China; Young Global Leader

Nina Tandon, President and Chief Executive Officer, EpiBone, USA Moderated by



Dawn of the Drone Economy How are autonomous flying vehicles transforming commerce and industry? Dimensions to be addressed: - Technology innovation and adoption - Business models from supply to surveillance - Principles, norms and regulatory frameworks Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is filmed.

Stephen Creamer, Director, Air Navigation Bureau, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Montreal

Sadiq Gillani, Senior Vice-President and Chief Strategy Officer, Lufthansa Group, Germany; Young Global Leader; Global Agenda Council on the Future of Travel & Tourism

Pan Nongfei, Vice-President, DJI, People's Republic of China

Andreas Raptopoulos, Chief Executive Officer, Matternet, USA

Patrick Thévoz, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Flyability, Switzerland Moderated by

Zhang Peng, Founder and Editor-in-Chief, GeekPark, People's Republic of China


Televised Session The Global Rise of China's Entrepreneurs What will it take for China's entrepreneurs to build truly global businesses and brands? Dimensions to be addressed: - Advancing "one belt, one road" and other initiatives - Overcoming trade and market access challenges - Building "glo-cal" brand reputation and trust This session was developed in partnership with Phoenix Television and Dalian Radio & Television Station. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese As this session is televised, please arrive 15 minutes early. The doors will be closed at the scheduled time. This session is webcast live.

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Chen Feng, Chairman of the Board, HNA Group, People's Republic of China

Margery Kraus, Founder and Executive Chairman, APCO Worldwide, USA; Global Agenda Council on Transparency & Anti-Corruption

Liu Changle, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Phoenix Satellite Television, Hong Kong SAR

Liu Jiren, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Neusoft Corporation, People's Republic of China

Xiang Bing, Professor, China Business and Globalization; Dean, Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business, People's Republic of China

Co-Moderated by

Hu Yihu, TV Presenter, Phoenix Satellite Television, Hong Kong SAR

Yu Yang, Deputy Director, News Center, Dalian Radio and TV Station, People's Republic of China


WorkStudio Music and Collaboration Join this musical workshop exploring the fundamentals of effective collaboration. The session includes Dana Leong on trombone, Yumi Kurosawa on the koto, and live sumi-e painting by Hidekichi Shigemoto. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese Facilitated by

Dana Leong, Composer and Musician, Tateo Sound, USA; Young Global Leader


Experience Earth Time-Lapse: Asia's Industrialization Embark on a visual exploration of three decades of unprecedented urbanization and industrialization across Asia. Interact with high-resolution satellite images from NASA's Landsat programme in the Earth Time-Lapse space. Limited interpretation in Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited. Led by

Fang Li, Deputy Director-General, Foreign Economic Cooperation Office, Ministry of Environmental Protection, People's Republic of China; Global Agenda Council on China



Pure Land: Inside the Mogao Grottoes Experience 1,500 years of Buddhist art in the Mogao Grottoes at Dunhuang in North-West China. In an immersive projection dome, creator Sarah Kenderdine guides you through a digital experience of one of these sublime caves. Pure Land was created by

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Professors Sarah Kenderdine and Jeffrey Shaw in collaboration with the Dunhuang Academy. It is presented in collaboration with Zenvision. You can also experience the Mogao Grottoes on your own and at your own pace outside of scheduled session times Limited interpretation in Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited. Led by








Pierre Issa, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, arcenciel, Lebanon; Social Entrepreneur

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Interactive Session Designing Healthier Environments Explore in the Health Dome how novel approaches to pollution mitigation can boost healthy living. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited. With

Aniruddha Sharma, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Carbon Clean Solutions (CCS), India

Gary Wong, Editor, The New England Journal of Medicine, Hong Kong SAR

Yang Fuqiang, Senior Adviser, Energy, Environment and Climate Change, Natural Resources Defense Council, People's Republic of China; Global Agenda Council on the Future of Electricity

Facilitated by

Linda P. Fried, Dean and DeLamar Professor of Public Health, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, USA; Global Agenda Council on Ageing


IdeasLab The Science of Food Security with ETH Zurich How are the latest research developments enabling us to better respond to food security challenges? Discover and debate in the IdeasLab: Idea 1: Effects of rapid urbanization on the food system Idea 2: Managing water scarcity with better data Idea 3: Tracking food safety Idea 4: Innovative strategies to reduce food waste Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese This session is filmed.

Peter Edwards, Director, Singapore-ETH Centre, Future Cities Laboratory, ETH Zurich, Switzerland

Hong Yang, Expert, World Food System Center, ETH Zurich, Switzerland

Laura Nyström, Assistant Professor, Food Biochemistry, ETH Zurich, Switzerland

Shana Sturla, Associate Professor, Department of Health Sciences and Technology, ETH Zurich, Switzerland


Award Ceremony Celebrating China's Globalizers Join a special ceremony for the 2015 Honourees of the World Economic Forum’s Chinese Global Growth Companies community. 2015 Honourees:

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BGI-Shenzhen ChinaPnR Dianping Didi Kuaidi DJI iQiyi JinkoSolar LAFASO (Beijing) Media and Cultural Co. Leshi Internet Information & Technology Corp. Meinian Onehealth Healthcare Group Chaired by

David Aikman, Chief Representative Officer, Greater China Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum Beijing Representative Office, People's Republic of China


Experience Deep Dive: Decarbonizing Energy in China Catalysing technological innovation in the traditional energy sector is critical in China’s transformation towards environmental sustainability. Explore in the Transformation Hub how China can decarbonize its energy systems. This session will be conducted in Mandarin Chinese with no interpretation. Please arrive early, as space is limited. Discussion Leader

Xu Xiaojie, Chair Fellow and Head, World Energy, Institute of World Economics and Politics (IWEP), Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS), People's Republic of China; Global Agenda Council on the Future of Oil & Gas


Talking Circles Accelerating Financial Inclusion How can we make financial products and services work for the poor? Enter the Innovator Hub for an informal dialogue, designed and facilitated by members of the Forum’s New Champions community. Please arrive early, as space is limited. Discussion Leader

Chetna Sinha, Founder, Mann Deshi Foundation, India; Social Entrepreneur


Interactive Session The New Champions: Charting a New Course for Growth How is a new generation of entrepreneurs pioneering a new course for growth through science, technology and innovation?

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This session will include a special recognition of the World Economic Forum’s New Champions communities. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live.

Andrew Fursman, Chief Executive Officer, 1QB Information Technologies, Canada

Kristin Groos Richmond, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Revolution Foods, USA; Young Global Leader

Helen Hai, Goodwill Ambassador, United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), Shanghai; Young Global Leader

Leslie W. Maasdorp, Vice-President, New Development Bank, People's Republic of China; Young Global Leader; Global Agenda Council on the Future of Digital Communications

Zhang Tao, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Dianping, People's Republic of China

Closing Remarks by

Murat Sönmez, Chief Business Officer, Member of the Managing Board, World Economic Forum

Moderated by



Screening Special Screening of Merchants of Doubt Join a conversation with author and science historian Naomi Oreskes, whose work explores the consequences when scientific findings challenge vested political interests. This session includes the screening of Merchants of Doubt, which documents four decades of campaigns to mislead the public about scientific evidence. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese



Televised Session The Renminbi’s Global Ambitions Will the renminbi soon become a leading global currency? Dimensions to be addressed: - Deciphering the historical devaluation - Impact of capital account liberalization - Progress of financial market reforms This session was developed in partnership with China Business News.

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Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese As this session is televised, please arrive 15 minutes early. The doors will be closed at the scheduled time. This session is webcast live.

Anders Borg, Chair, Global Financial System Initiative, World Economic Forum

Huang Yiping, Professor, National School of Development, Peking University, People's Republic of China

Li Daokui, Dean, Schwarzman Scholars, Tsinghua University, People's Republic of China; Global Agenda Council on Global Economic Imbalances

Heizo Takenaka, Professor, Faculty of Policy Management, Keio University, Japan; World Economic Forum Foundation Board Member; Global Agenda Council on Japan

Lord Turner Moderated by

Yang Yanqing, Deputy Editor-in-Chief and Anchor, China Business News, People's Republic of China

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Guided Visit Dalian High-Tech Zone This half-day excursion includes visits to the Dalian High-Tech Zone, Hualu Group and Dalian Neusoft International Software Park (Hekou). Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Buses depart from the Dalian International Conference Center. To reserve, please RSVP by email to Miao Xin at [email protected], or by telephone at +86 411 8363 1480.


Dalian Jinpu New Area This half-day excursion includes visits to the Tongniu Hills in the Dalian Jinpu New Area, the Dalian Cross-Border E-Commerce and China-South Korea Trade and Cooperation Experiment Zone, and the Free Trade Zone New Port Business Building. Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Buses depart from the Dalian International Conference Center. To reserve, please RSVP by email to Miao Xin at [email protected], or by telephone at +86 411 8363 1480.





Interactive Session Decoding Cancer What promise does precision medicine hold for the future of cancer treatment? Dimensions to be addressed: - Developing and sharing large-scale biological databases - New methods for characterizing patients - New computational tools for analysing large datasets Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live.

Cao Xuetao, President, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, People's

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Republic of China


Gurjeet Singh, Chief Executive Officer, Ayasdi, USA

Lydia Sohn, Professor, Mechanical Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, USA

Moderated by



Ingenuity Is Not Enough What enables complex, collaborative and long-term innovation? Dimensions to be addressed: - Public and private funding mechanisms - Attracting and nurturing research talent - Smart intellectual-property protection Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live.

Bruce Andrews, US Deputy Secretary of Commerce

Jean-Pierre Bourguignon, President, European Research Council, Belgium

Eric Chen, Founder and Director, Vitargent, People's Republic of China

Andrew Fursman, Chief Executive Officer, 1QB Information Technologies, Canada

Moderated by



BetaZone Unlocking Renewables Investigate how grid-level batteries are accelerating the deployment of renewable energy with materials expert Professor Donald Sadoway. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is filmed.

Donald Sadoway, John F. Elliott Professor, Materials Chemistry, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA

Moderated by

Sonia Medina, Director, Climate Change, Children's Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF), United Kingdom; Young Global Leader

09.15 - 09.45 Experience

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Dalian International Conference Center - Earth Time-Lapse

Earth Time-Lapse: Asia's Industrialization Embark on a visual exploration of three decades of unprecedented urbanization and industrialization across Asia. Interact with high-resolution satellite images from NASA's Landsat programme in the Earth Time-Lapse space. Limited interpretation in Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited. Led by

Fang Li, Deputy Director-General, Foreign Economic Cooperation Office, Ministry of Environmental Protection, People's Republic of China; Global Agenda Council on China





William Whittaker, Professor, Carnegie Mellon University, USA


IdeasLab The Revolution in Synthetic Biology with Imperial College London How are advances in synthetic biology paving the way for novel products and new industries? Discover and debate in the IdeasLab: Idea 1: Reconstructing biology to create designer cells Idea 2: Hacking exotic organisms and putting them to work Idea 3: Scaling synthetic biology from lab to market Idea 4: Programming and controlling life Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese This session is filmed. Introduced by

Alice Gast, President, Imperial College London, United Kingdom

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Discussion Leaders

Thomas Ellis, Senior Lecturer, Synthetic Biology, Imperial College London, United Kingdom

John Heap, Lecturer, Synthetic Biology, Imperial College London, United Kingdom

Karen Polizzi, Lecturer, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Department of Life Sciences, Imperial College London, United Kingdom

Guy-Bart Stan, Reader, Engineering Design for Synthetic Biology, Imperial College London, United Kingdom

Facilitated by

I-han Chou, Senior Strategy Editor, Nature, Nature Publishing Group, USA; Global Agenda Council on Brain Research


WorkStudio Mapping Solutions: Environment and Resource Security What are the innovative practices, technologies and business models that are required to help industries and governments deliver sustainable growth? Session objectives: - Map critical industry and policy transformations - Explore approaches to delivering sustainable growth - Discuss strategic options for collaboration Join a collaborative session on the World Economic Forum's Global Challenge Initiative on Environment and Resource Security. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Discussion Leaders

Dipender Saluja, Managing Director, Capricorn Investment Group, USA

Remco Teulings, President, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Tarkett, France



Experience Pure Land: Inside the Mogao Grottoes Experience 1,500 years of Buddhist art in the Mogao Grottoes at Dunhuang in North-West China. In an immersive projection dome, creator Sarah Kenderdine guides you through a digital experience of one of these sublime caves. Pure Land was created by Professors Sarah Kenderdine and Jeffrey Shaw in collaboration with the Dunhuang Academy. It is presented in collaboration with Zenvision. You can also experience the Mogao Grottoes on your own and at your own pace outside of scheduled session times Limited interpretation in Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited.

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With

Li Yongcun, Professor, Academy of Arts and Design, Tsinghua University, People's Republic of China

Led by





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BetaZone Introducing a New Framework for Inclusive Growth and Development There is no bigger policy challenge preoccupying leaders around the world than expanding social participation in the process and benefits of economic growth and integration. Join a special briefing by Chief Economist Jennifer Blanke on the World Economic Forum's Inclusive Growth and Development Framework. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live. Briefing by

Jennifer Blanke, Chief Economist, Member of the Management Committee, World Economic Forum

Moderated by

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Tian Wei, Moderator and Host, CCTV News, China Central Television, People's Republic of China


BetaZone Global Health Security after Ebola with the New England Journal of Medicine How is breakthrough research transforming the way we detect, identify and control infectious diseases? Dimensions to be addressed: - Fighting disease at the molecular level - Digitally crowdsourcing to track and monitor outbreaks - New global health leadership in a post-Ebola world Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is filmed.

John Brownstein, Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School, USA


Jiang Chengyu, Professor; Head, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Peking Union Medical College, People's Republic of China

Moderated by

Charlotte Haug, International Correspondent, The New England Journal of Medicine, USA


Interactive Session The Rise of the On-Demand Economy Sharing, peer-to-peer and on-demand platforms are shifting consumption patterns, creating new employment opportunities, while also disrupting traditional business models. How will the "on-demand economy" impact industries, workers and consumers? Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live.



Stephane Kasriel, Chief Executive Officer, Upwork, USA

Arun Sundararajan, Professor and Rosen Faculty Fellow, New York University, USA

Moderated by


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Experience Earth Time-Lapse: The Race for Resources Embark on a visual exploration of three decades of unprecedented use of resources across the globe. Interact with high-resolution satellite images from NASA's Landsat programme in the Earth Time-Lapse space. Limited interpretation in Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited. Led by








Interactive Session Global Economic Outlook: The View from Asia With growing volatility and uncertainty in international markets, what are the priorities for reinvigorating and rebalancing global growth? Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live.

Justin Lin, Professor, National School of Development, Peking University, People's Republic of China

Yasutoshi Nishimura, State Minister of the Cabinet Office of Japan

Rintaro Tamaki, Deputy Secretary-General, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Paris

Zhang Xiaoqiang, Vice-Chairman, China Center for International Economic Exchanges (CCIEE), People's Republic of China; Global Agenda Council on

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Moderated by

Tian Wei, Moderator and Host, CCTV News, China Central Television, People's Republic of China


Thinking Ahead Decoding Our Digital Identity How is the Data Revolution reshaping our cultures and identities? New Champions give three short talks on the link between data and identity: - Advancing education to protect our digital soul - Promoting social inclusion as a civic hacker - Digitizing humanities to unveil new cultural trends Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese With

Jesus Cepeda, Founder, Invictus, Mexico

Rob Leslie, Chief Executive Officer, Sedicii, Ireland

Nico Sell, Co-Founder and Co-Chairman, Wickr, USA


IdeasLab New Energy Sources with the European Research Council How are the latest advances in research transforming energy generation? Discover and debate in the IdeasLab: Idea 1: Nano-engineering boost for solar power Idea 2: Cleaner combustion of hydrocarbons Idea 3: Supercomputing for nuclear fusion Idea 4: Hydrogen fuels, water emissions Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese This session is filmed. Introduced by

Jean-Pierre Bourguignon, President, European Research Council, Belgium Discussion Leaders

Ellen Backus, Group Leader, Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Germany

Santiago Badia, Associate Professor, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Barcelona Tech (UPC), Spain

Frédérique Battin-Leclerc, Research Director, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), France

Anna Fontcuberta i Morral, Professor, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland; Young Scientist

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WorkStudio How Humour Connects Cultures Join Beijing-based American comedian Jesse Appell for a hands-on workshop exploring how humour can help you communicate better across cultures. This bilingual session is conducted in English and Mandarin Chinese. Discussion Leader

Jesse Appell, Comedian, Laugh Beijing, People's Republic of China


Experience Deep Dive: China's E-Commerce Boom Digital technologies are an important driver in China’s transformation into a consumer economy. Explore in the Transformation Hub how e-commerce is transforming China’s consumer industries. Please arrive early, as space is limited. Discussion Leaders

Zhu Rui, Professor, Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business, People's Republic of China; Global Agenda Council on China


Pure Land: Inside the Mogao Grottoes Experience 1,500 years of Buddhist art in the Mogao Grottoes at Dunhuang in North-West China. In an immersive projection dome, creator Sarah Kenderdine guides you through a digital experience of one of these sublime caves. Pure Land was created by Professors Sarah Kenderdine and Jeffrey Shaw in collaboration with the Dunhuang Academy. It is presented in collaboration with Zenvision. You can also experience the Mogao Grottoes on your own and at your own pace outside of scheduled session times Limited interpretation in Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited. With

Xue Cheng, Spiritual Leader, Longquan Temple, People's Republic of China Led by


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Virtual Reality: Clouds Over Sidra Experience the cutting-edge in virtual reality as you embark on an immersive journey into the daily life of Sidra, a young Syrian girl living in a refugee camp in Jordan. Clouds Over Sidra was commissioned by the United Nations and created by Gabo Arora and Chris Milk. You can also experience the film on your own and at your own pace outside of scheduled session times. This experience is available in both Mandarin Chinese and English versions. Please arrive early, as space is limited. Led by



Interactive Session Reversing Disease: Care More Learn about simple ways to take advantage of the body's natural capacity to heal itself. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited. With

Amit Etkin, Assistant Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioural Sciences, Stanford University, USA

Led by



Talking Circles China's Education Revolution How is the internet revolutionizing education and training in China? Enter the Innovator Hub for an informal dialogue, designed and facilitated by members of the Forum’s New Champions community. This session will be conducted in Mandarin Chinese with no interpretation. Please arrive early, as space is limited. Discussion Leader

Shi Qihui, Professor, School of Life Science and Biotechnology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, People's Republic of China

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The Innovator's Journey: Applying Smart Science Join Michael Lefenfeld, Chief Executive Officer of SiGNa Chemistry, for a conversation on overcoming obstacles on a material chemist's road from lab to market. Please arrive early, as space is limited. With

Michael Lefenfeld, President and Chief Executive Officer, SiGNa Chemistry, USA Facilitated by

Emmanuel Tsesmelis, Senior Physicist and Deputy Head of International Relations, European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), Geneva


BetaZone How to Build an Intelligent Machine Explore how advances in computer science research, from machine vision to speech processing and human motions, are transforming artificial intelligence. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is filmed.

Michael Bronstein, Associate Professor, Institute of Computational Science, Faculty of Informatics, University of Lugano (USI), Switzerland; Young Scientist

Louis-Philippe Morency, Assistant Professor, Language Technology Institute, School of Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University, USA

Bjoern Schuller, Senior Lecturer, Imperial College London, United Kingdom Moderated by



Forum Debate What If: Anyone Can Edit the Human Genome? New genome-editing techniques promise to revolutionize healthcare, while some researchers hope to take the technology even further. What if genetic modification of human embryos becomes cheap, easy and ubiquitous? Join an in-depth discussion that explores the possible, plausible, and probable impacts of genetically modifying human embryos. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live.

Katrine Bosley, Chief Executive Officer, Editas Medicine, USA

Thomas Chalberg, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Avalanche Biotechnologies, USA

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Rui-Ping Xiao, Editor, The New England Journal of Medicine, USA Moderated by



Interactive Session China's Dream Factory From cinemas to online streaming, how is China shaping the future of media and entertainment? Dimensions to be addressed: - Developing creative talent - Strengthening China's brand - Fostering global partnerships Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live.

Chan Yuen-Ying, Director and Professor, Journalism and Media Studies Centre, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR; Global Agenda Council on Social Media

Gong Yu, Chief Executive Officer, iQiyi, People's Republic of China

Li Jing, Founder and Chairman, LAFASO (Beijing) Media and Cultural Co., People's Republic of China


Moderated by

Lifen Zhang, Emeritus Founding Editor, FTChinese.com, People's Republic of China


Experience Earth Time-Lapse: The Climate Crisis Embark on a visual exploration of the global impact of climate change now and through time. Interact with high-resolution satellite images from NASA's Landsat programme in the Earth Time-Lapse space. Limited interpretation in Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited. Led by



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WorkStudio Mapping Solutions: Economic Growth and Social Inclusion What do countries need to do to deliver broad-based and inclusive outcomes from growth? Session objectives: - Map drivers of economic growth and social inclusion - Explore desirable futures for dynamic and inclusive economies - Develop strategic options to deliver inclusive growth Join a collaborative session on the World Economic Forum's Global Challenge Initiative on Economic Growth and Social Inclusion. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Introduced by

Jennifer Blanke, Chief Economist, Member of the Management Committee, World Economic Forum

Discussion Leaders

Ailish Campbell, Vice-President, Policy, International and Fiscal Issues, Canadian Council of Chief Executives, Canada; Young Global Leader; Global Agenda Council on the Future of Logistics & Supply Chains

Kao Kim Hourn, Minister attached to the Prime Minister of Cambodia Facilitated by

Tarun Khanna, Jorge Paulo Lemann Professor, Harvard Business School, USA; Young Global Leader Alumnus; Global Agenda Council on Emerging Multinationals

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Interactive Session Designing Healthy Cities Explore in the Health Dome how design, technology and collaborative approaches can improve urban livelihoods. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited. With

Asher Hasan, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Naya Jeevan, Pakistan; Social Entrepreneur

Jonathan Hursh, Founder and Board Member, INCLUDED, USA; Social Entrepreneur


Talking Circles Making Consumption Smarter How do we get communities to consume smarter by wasting less? Enter the Innovator Hub for an informal dialogue, designed and facilitated by members of the Forum’s New Champions community. Please arrive early, as space is limited. Discussion Leader

Susanna Larue Ingalls, Co-Founder, Urban Point, Qatar


The Innovator's Journey: Eliminating Nuclear Waste Join Leslie Dewan, Chief Executive Officer of Transatomic Power, for a conversation on overcoming obstacles on a nuclear engineer's road from lab to market. Please arrive early, as space is limited. With

Leslie Dewan, Chief Executive Officer, Transatomic Power, USA Facilitated by

Emmanuel Tsesmelis, Senior Physicist and Deputy Head of International Relations, European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), Geneva


BetaZone Being Human How are new research findings, from neuroscience to microbiology, redefining what it means to be human? Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is filmed.

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Amit Etkin, Assistant Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioural Sciences, Stanford University, USA

Nuria Sebastian Galles, Vice-President, Scientific Committee, European Research Council, Spain

Rob Knight, Professor, University of California, San Diego (UCSD), USA; Young Scientist

Moderated by



Forum Debate What If: Scientists Are the New Chefs? From synthetic meat to gene-altering pesticides, scientists are exploring new solutions to feed the world. What if most of our food is designed by man and not by nature? Join an in-depth discussion that explores the possible, plausible, and probable impacts of synthetic and bio-engineered food becoming the norm. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live.

Christopher E. Nelson, President and Chief Executive Officer, Kemin Industries, USA

Laura Nyström, Assistant Professor, Food Biochemistry, ETH Zurich, Switzerland

Mark Post, Professor and Chair of Physiology, University of Maastricht, Netherlands


Experience Earth Time-Lapse: The Future of Forests Embark on a visual exploration of three decades of deforestation across the globe. Interact with high-resolution satellite images from NASA's Landsat programme in the Earth Time-Lapse space. Limited interpretation in Mandarin Chinese Please arrive early, as space is limited. Led by


Michael B. Jenkins, President and Chief Executive Officer, Forest Trends, USA; Social Entrepreneur

14.00 - 15.00 Dalian International Conference Center

Televised Session The Innovation Outlook The Co-Chairs of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions offer an outlook on the

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- Forum future of science, technology and innovation.

This session was developed in partnership with CNBC. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese As this session is televised, please arrive 15 minutes early. The doors will be closed at the scheduled time. This session is webcast live.






Moderated by

Eunice Yoon, Senior Correspondent, CNBC International, People's Republic of China


Concert Special Performance: Illumination Combining traditional sounds with electronic beats and live painting with digital animation, this special moment of cross-cultural and cross-disciplinary collaboration shines a light on the future of artistic creativity. The performance features Dana Leong on cello, trombone and electronics; Yumi Kurosawa on koto; live sumi-e painting by Hidekichi Shigemoto; and digital projection mapping by Glowing Bulbs. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live. With

Dana Leong, Composer and Musician, Tateo Sound, USA; Young Global Leader


Closing Plenary Closing Remarks Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live.

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Duan Chunhua, Executive Vice-Mayor of Tianjin, People's Republic of China

Lu Lin, Vice-Mayor of Dalian, People's Republic of China Closing Remarks by

David Aikman, Chief Representative Officer, Greater China Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum Beijing Representative Office, People's Republic of China

15.30 - 16.15 Dalian International Conference Center - North Main Entrance

Reception Farewell Reception Participants are invited to a farewell reception co-hosted by the Dalian Municipal Government and the World Economic Forum.

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