East Asia continues to be the world’s economically fastest-growing region and its most populous. Projected to maintain an average growth rate above 7% in 2015, it boasts some of the world’s most prosperous economies such as Australia, China, Japan, Singapore and South Korea. East Asia is...

The Summit on the Global Agenda is the world’s largest brainstorming event, bringing together the most relevant thought leaders of the World Economic Forum’s Network of Global Agenda Councils. Comprised of more than 80 groups of experts from academia, business, civil society, international...

Topics: - Energy and Resources - Health - Information Technology and Telecommunications - Infrastructure and Urban Development - Manufacturing - Mobility - Science and Technology Participation in these meetings is by invitation only.

This year's meeting will address the following themes: - Inspiring Inclusive Transformation - Realizing Regional Integration - Regional Solutions for Global Resilience

Topics: - How can the new governments in North Africa respond to public expectations while managing sustainable economic transitions? - What regional mechanisms need to be in place to safeguard the prosperity of economies facing resource scarcity and rapid population growth? - What are the...

Under the theme “Delivering on Africa’s Promise”, the 23rd World Economic Forum on Africa will provide an important platform for regional and global leaders from business, government and civil society to deepen the continent’s integration agenda and renew commitment to a sustainable path...

The Annual Meeting of the New Champions is the foremost global business gathering in Asia. After five years, it is widely known as the Summer Davos – reflecting the “spirit of Davos” that for more than four decades has meant openness, collegiality and frank, yet friendly, exchange among...

The World Economic Forum on Europe, the Middle East, North Africa and Central Asia will therefore convene over 1,000 leaders in Istanbul, Turkey, to catalyse new partnerships for growth and human development. - In light of the global economic contraction, how can governments and business leaders...

However, leaders from the region face the shared challenges of resource scarcity and climate change. At the same time, the importance of enabling financial and regional connectivity, and the transition to low-carbon economies are priorities for ensuring sustained and inclusive growth. Located at...

The 22nd World Economic Forum on Africa, held for the first time in Ethiopia, is a unique opportunity to explore one of the world’s oldest cultural heritages and one of the fastest-growing African economies. Discussions will explore the key drivers that will see sub-Saharan Africa produce...