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Agenda Dialogues

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

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 45 min
Latest: 15 Oct 2026
Language: English

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15 Oct 2026 · 20 minNew

Reading the Youth Pulse

We keep asking young people what they want. The sharper question is what they already understand that the rest of us have yet to grasp. Drawing on the World Economic Forum's Youth Pulse report, which captures the perspectives of nearly 10,000 young people across regions, this discussion explores the signals emerging from a generation growing up amid rapid change. What might today's leaders need to unlearn to keep pace with the generation already adapting to what comes next? Speakers: AbdelQader AlSaqqafCurator, Abu Dhabi Hub Abu Dhabi Hub; Tiffany LeeCurator, Vancouver Hub; Kacha (Shogun)…

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S1 · E183 · 5 Oct 2026 · 28 min
Authentic Leadership Revisited: What Drives Real Impact?
As organizations navigate increasing complexity, the call for authentic, purpose-driven leadership has never been stronger. This session explores how leaders can bridge the gap between values and strategy — fostering trust, engagement, and meaningful impact in their teams and organizations. The discussion draws on research and lived experiences to examine how authenticity enhances strategic decision-making and organizational performance. This is the full audio from a live-streamed video session available to watch for World Economic Forum partners and digital members who can watch it here:…
S1 · E182 · 28 Sep 2026 · 43 min
Beyond the Rankings: Travel & Tourism Development Index 2026
What lies beyond the rankings? Grounded in the findings of the 2026 Travel & Tourism Development Index, this webinar unpacks the structural shifts shaping tourism competitiveness across more than 100 economies. The discussion explores where progress is accelerating, where vulnerabilities persist and what the findings mean for policy, investment and destination strategy. This is the full audio from a live-streamed video session available to watch for World Economic Forum partners and digital members. To become a digital member: https://www.weforum.org/join-us/individuals/ Digital members can…
S1 · E180 · 22 Sep 2026 · 35 min
Chief Economists Outlook
The global economy continues to navigate a period of significant disruption, with ongoing conflicts in multiple regions, volatile bond markets and growing debate over the infrastructure, technologies and investments that could shape the future. How are companies adapting to these shifts and what trends are leading economists watching most closely? Join us for a discussion with chief economists on the forces shaping the global economy and what they see on the horizon. This is a briefing on the latest edition of the World Economic Forum's Chief Economists Outlook. Watch it here:…
S1 · E179 · 21 Sep 2026 · 49 min
Ageing as an Asset
China is entering a new demographic era, with one of the world's fastest-ageing populations reshaping its economic and social landscape. At the same time, advances in genetics, regenerative medicine and preventive health are deepening the understanding of ageing and healthy living. As science and policy evolve, what will it take to realize the full potential of longevity? Speakers : Chavalit Frederick Tsao, Chairman, TPC (Tsao Pao Chee) Group Kevin Strain, President and Chief Executive Officer, Sun Life Financial Inc. David Jacob, Chief Executive Officer, Marsh Asia, Marsh Liu Qian, Founder…
S1 · E178 · 14 Sep 2026 · 30 min
From $100 Oil to Extreme Heat: Can Technology Reduce Energy Vulnerability?
Record-breaking heat across Europe is placing growing pressure on critical infrastructure. At the same time, oil prices climbed above $100 per barrel earlier this year as geopolitical tensions once again exposed vulnerabilities in global energy markets. These are not isolated crises, but different sides of the same coin. And prompts the question, how can we build energy systems that remain reliable in an increasingly volatile world? A new generation of technologies is beginning to change that equation. This session explores how new technologies like direct lithium extraction and…
S1 · E177 · 7 Sep 2026 · 45 min
AMNC26: Renminbi and the World
More than $150 trillion moves across borders each year through the global financial system, the vast majority of it still denominated in dollars. As geopolitical tensions fragment trade relationships and middle powers look to diversify their financial exposure, alternative currencies are gaining quiet traction, such as the recent renewal of a 200-billion-yuan swap line between the Bank of Canada and the People's Bank of China. How might a growing willingness among these economies to transact in alternative currencies reshape the structure, stability and sovereignty of the international…
S1 · E176 · 30 Aug 2026 · 58 min
AMNC26: Resisting Autarky
Tariffs, export controls and mechanisms such as investment screening have become central instruments of economic management. This is pushing strategic players to leverage their production of critical resources and the concentration of critical supply chain inputs. In an increasingly fractured economy, what is the right balance between protecting national interests while continuing to seek economic collaboration? This is the full audio from a session at the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2026 in Dalian, China on 23-25 June, 2026. Watch it here:…
S1 · E175 · 24 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
AMNC26: What's the Limit for AI-First Enterprises?
As AI inference costs have dropped by over 90%, enterprises are embedding data and intelligence at the core of their operating and business models, enabling always-on, global execution beyond human limits. How are these AI-first enterprises reorganizing around AI in practice, and under what conditions does this actually translate into long-term value for society? This is the full audio from a session at the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2026 in Dalian, China on 23-25 June, 2026. Watch it here:…
S1 · E174 · 17 Aug 2026 · 59 min
Growth Map Rewritten
Global foreign direct investment rebounded by 14% to $1.6 trillion in 2025, yet the gains remained heavily concentrated in advanced economies, widening the gap with the emerging markets expected to drive the majority of growth in the coming decades. Young populations, rapid digital adoption and expanding consumer bases give emerging economies significant structural advantages, but capital, technology and industrial capacity continue to flow elsewhere. As competitiveness gaps widen, what is separating the front-runners from the laggards, and where will the next engines of growth emerge? This…
S1 · E173 · 10 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 16 min
From Evidence to Enterprise: Unlocking the Innovation Economy for Women's Health
Who will lead the next wave of high-impact innovation in women's health? This session highlights how growing momentum around closing evidence gaps, addressing system-level challenges and redesigning care pathways is opening new opportunities to improve health outcomes and investment in one of the world's most promising innovation markets. Panellists will explore how stronger collaborations can unlock scalable solutions across priority areas in women's health, including cardiovascular conditions, menopause, and cancers- helping translate insight into impact and opportunity. This is the full…
3 Aug 2026 · 46 min
AMNC26: Can Intelligence Feed the World?
Food security has emerged as a critical challenge, defined by access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food. As AI becomes a new frontier in food systems, with applications ranging from accelerating ingredient discovery to enabling precision agriculture, the gap between pilot initiatives and large-scale deployment remains substantial, particularly in Asia-Pacific where the majority of the world's food is produced and consumed. With food security at stake, what will it take to move from isolated pilots to true systemic transformation? This is the full audio from a session at the Annual…
S1 · E170 · 20 Jul 2026 · 29 min
El Niño and a Warming World: What Leaders Need to Know
As global temperatures continue to rise, El Niño events are becoming increasingly consequential for economies, ecosystems and societies. This session will explore what leaders need to understand about El Niño in a warming world, from its impacts on extreme weather, food and water security, and supply chains to the decisions needed to build resilience in an era of growing climate volatility. Speakers: Akanksha Khatri, Head of Strategic Insight & Impact, Centre for Nature and Climate, World Economic Forum Celeste Saulo, Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) This is…
S1 · E169 · 13 Jul 2026 · 31 min
AMNC26 Update on Iran
After nearly 50 years of on-off sanctions, proxy conflict and nuclear brinkmanship, tensions between the US and Iran reached an apex this year. As the situation evolves rapidly, many hope for a long-lasting peace agreement. What would such an agreement look like and how would it affect the rest of the world? Speakers: Cameron Abadi, Deputy Editor, Foreign Policy Group Mahmood Sariolghalam, Affiliate, Middle East Institute Sanam Vakil, Director, Middle East and North Africa, Chatham House Jason Bordoff, Founding Director, Columbia University Center on Global Energy Policy; Professor of…
S1 · E168 · 6 Jul 2026 · 56 min
AMNC26: US and China: From Here to Where?
The US and China remain deeply intertwined economically, yet unresolved trade, technology and security divides have created friction and raised fundamental questions about the trajectory of the relationship. The recent bilateral summit has reset the tone without resolving the underlying structural tensions. Following the presidential summit, where are relations between the world's two largest economies headed and what should business and policy leaders be preparing for? This is the full audio from a session at the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2026 in Dalian, China on 23-25 June, 2026.…
S1 · E171 · 29 Jun 2026 · 1 hr
AMNC26: 15th Five-Year Plan, Unpacked
As China enters its 15th Five-Year Plan period, policy priorities are focused on boosting domestic demand, upgrading industry through innovation and accelerating the green transition across sectors from advanced manufacturing to new energy. Are the conditions right for China to transition to an innovation and consumption-led economy? This is the full audio from a session at the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2026 in Dalian, China on 23-25 June, 2026. Watch it here: https://www.weforum.org/meetings/annual-meeting-of-the-new-champions-2026/sessions/15th-five-year-plan-unpacked/ Speakers:…
S1 · E167 · 24 Jun 2026 · 33 min
AMNC26: Chief Economists Briefing
From the ripple effects of ongoing conflict in the Middle East on markets and energy supply to ongoing geoeconomic fragmentation, constraints on the global economy are creating one of the most complex operating environments in decades. This is the full audio from a session at the Annual Meeting of the New Champions (AMNC26) in Dalian, China on June 23-25 2026. Watch it here: https://www.weforumasia.cn/meetings/annual-meeting-of-the-new-champions-2026/sessions/chief-economists-briefing-2fb0bbaf27/ Speakers: Shen Jianguang, Vice-President and Chief Economist, JD.com Saadia Zahidi, Managing…
S1 · E167 · 15 Jun 2026 · 45 min
Chinese Economy: Fully Emerged?
For over four decades, China has crafted a hybrid growth model that blends planning, innovation, and global integration. This has driven remarkable gains in manufacturing, clean energy, and, more recently, artificial intelligence. As pressures and stakes rise, what will define the next chapter of this alternative model? Speakers : Carlson Tong, Chairman, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) Zhu Min, Member of the Senior Expert Advisory Committee, China Center for International Economic Exchanges (CCIEE) Dong Junfeng, Chairman, China UnionPay Tian Wei, Host, World Insight with Tian Wei,…
S1 · E165 · 8 Jun 2026 · 31 min
When Code and Creativity Collide
AI is remixing the rules of music and the role of the human artist. If a machine can craft a hit, what's left that only humans can create? Join this conversation exploring AI's intersection with human creativity and the broader implications for authorship, equity and the fundamental qualities that make music truly human. Speakers: Juliet Mann, TV Host, China Global Television Network (CGTN) Harvey Mason jr, Chief Executive Officer, The Recording Academy will.i.am, Founder and President, i.am Angel Foundation This is the full audio from a session at the Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos. Watch it…
S1 · E165 · 28 May 2026 · 37 min
Chief Economists Briefing: May 2026 Outlook
The last pre-conflict shipments have now reached their destinations, yet the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. As the supply crunch hits the global economy, what's going to happen next? Which regions and industries are the most severely affected? And what does this mean for the global economic outlook in May 2026? This is the full audio from a studio discussion recorded on 27 May 2026. Speakers : Saadia Zahidi, Managing Director, World Economic Forum Svenja Gudell, Chief Economist, Indeed Rita Babihuga-Nsanze, Chief Economist, Africa Finance Corporation Thomas-Olivier Léautier, Chief…
S1 · E164 · 26 May 2026 · 39 min
AI Infrastructure in the Age of Sovereignty
AI Infrastructure in the Age of Sovereignty: Requirements, Strategies and a Trusted Framework for Digital Embassies is a report co-drafted with Bain & Company and published on 11 May, 2026. This webinar explores how economies can pursue AI sovereignty along a spectrum of strategies, from trusted international partnerships to extensive domestic ownership, depending on their local capabilities. The discussion examines why choices around compute, connectivity and data storage are increasingly central to long-term resilience and AI competitiveness. A core focus is what these choices look like in…
S1 · E162 · 18 May 2026 · 46 min
Decade Déjà Vu: Are the 2020s the New 1920s?
Technological revolutions, a reset in supply chains and soaring stock markets, these are not just characteristics of today's economy. In the 1920s, electrification, the automobile and assembly lines changed the economic landscape. What parallels exist between this decade and the 1920s and what could we learn from them for the future of the global economy? Speakers : Andrew R. Sorkin, Editor-at-Large; Columnist, New York Times Laurence D. Fink, Chair and CEO, BlackRock; Co-Chair, World Economic Forum, BlackRock Christine Lagarde, President, European Central Bank Adam Tooze, Director, European…
S1 · E162 · 11 May 2026 · 43 min
Technology Convergence Report
A discussion centred on the launch of the Second Technology Convergence Report on April 28, 2026, highlighting key findings and industry implications. The session shares actionable insights for scaling convergent technologies, building on the foundational work established in the first year. Speakers : Connie Kuang, Initiatives Lead, Technology Convergence, Centre for AI Excellence Cathy Li, Head, Centre for AI Excellence Kary Bheemaiah, Vice-President and Chief Technology Innovation Officer, Capgemini Invent Technology Convergence Report Links : Technology Convergence: The New Logic for…
S1 · E161 · 5 May 2026 · 46 min
When Artists and Scientists Talk
Cultural leaders and science experts come together to explore the act of doing and of making do with what is at hand to create something new. Speakers: Thijs Biersteker, Artist and Founder, The Woven Foundation Fabiola Gianotti, Physicist, Director-General, European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) (2016-2025) Priyamvada Natarajan, Joseph S. and Sophia S. Fruton Professor of Astronomy and Professor of Physics, Yale University Nomzamo Mbatha, Actress and Founder, Nomzamo Lighthouse Foundation Caroline Lustenberger, Head of Sleep Lab, R&D Scientist, Co-founder of Herencia Solutions AG,…
S1 · E160 · 27 Apr 2026 · 45 min
Preventing Jobless Growth
Forecasts of AI's impact on productivity vary widely, from those projecting a 15% boost in labour output across advanced economies to warnings that as many as 92 million jobs could vanish globally by 2030. Generative AI will transform work as we know it, but will that transformation lead to shared prosperity or widening exclusion? How can we prevent productivity gains from masking a much bleaker economic picture. Speakers : Jonas Prising, Chair and Chief Executive Officer, ManpowerGroup Elizabeth Shuler, President, American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations…
S1 · E159 · 20 Apr 2026 · 48 min
Return of Creative Destruction
The Nobel Prize in Economics 2025 recognized research showing that long-term growth depends on a relentless cycle of innovation replacing the old and creating the new. In a world marked by uncertainty, fragmentation and technological disruption, this insight feels more relevant than ever. Can the principles of creative renewal be turned into practical strategies for growth? Speakers : Saadia Zahidi, Managing Director, World Economic Forum Peter Howitt, Professor Emeritus, Brown University Philippe Aghion, Professor of Economics, INSEAD This is the full audio from a session at the Annual…
S1 · E158 · 13 Apr 2026 · 47 min
Breaking Latin America's Growth Ceiling
Growth in Latin America has stagnated at around 2% as the region strives to develop a more diversified economy and boost investment and productivity. Geoeconomic tensions are spreading and major powers are vying for influence over Latin America. With economic policy shifts in the region under way, how can it really deliver meaningful growth? Speakers : Esther Dweck, Minister of Management and Innovation in Public Services, Ministry of Management and Innovation in Public Services of Brazil James Scriven, Chief Executive Officer, IDB Invest Julio Velarde, Governor, Central Bank of Peru…
S1 · E157 · 2 Apr 2026 · 37 min
How is war reshaping the global economy? 4 chief economists explain
The ongoing war in the Middle East is rapidly emerging as an unprecedented shock to the global economy, sending tremors through energy markets, supply chains and financial systems already strained by years of volatility. This is the full audio from a studio session on March 31, 2026, where four leading chief economists examined those questions and provided insights into what's next for the global economy. Read more about it here: https://www.weforum.org/stories/2026/04/chief-economists-global-economic-outlook-march-2026/ Speakers: Forum Managing Director Saadia Zahidi Saad Rahim, Chief…
S1 · E156 · 31 Mar 2026 · 47 min
Next Phase of Intelligence
AI systems are advancing faster than expected and the next few years could redefine what we mean by intelligence. Will progress continue through scale alone, or are new breakthroughs in algorithms, data and agentic interaction needed to reshape the path ahead? As models begin to learn, plan and act in digital and physical environments, what kind of intelligence are we creating and how will it shape humanity? Speakers: Nicholas Thompson, Chief Executive Officer, The Atlantic Eric Xing, President, Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) Yoshua Bengio, Full Professor,…
S1 · E155 · 30 Mar 2026 · 44 min
Are Markets Mispricing the Future?
Global stocks hit record highs in 2025, fuelled by the AI boom and investor optimism in future areas for growth. However, as geoeconomic uncertainty persists, along with perceived over-exuberance for select sectors, is investor optimism justified or are we in a bubble about to burst? Speakers : Mark Benedetti, Executive President, Ardian Gita Gopinath, Gregory and Ania Coffey Professor of Economics, Harvard University Jonathan Ferro, Anchor, Bloomberg Bonnie Y Chan, Chief Executive Officer, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) Sergio P. Ermotti, Group Chief Executive Officer, UBS Robin…

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

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Latest episode: 15 Oct 2026
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