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Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2014Preliminary Programme

Tianjin, People's Republic of China 10-12 September

Global Agenda

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On the record

Interpretation

Televised session

Programme Mentors

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

Natarajan Chandrasekaran, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Tata Consultancy Services, India

Dong Mingzhu, Chairperson and President, Gree Electric Appliances of Zhuhai, People's Republic of China

Paul E. Jacobs, Executive Chairman, Qualcomm, USA

Max Levchin, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, HVF, USA; Young Global Leader

Kevin P. Ryan, Founder and Chairman, Gilt Groupe, USA

Subra Suresh, President, Carnegie Mellon University, USA

Connect!

Contribute!

Compete!

Programme Pillars

Catalyse!

By unlocking creativity and reducing complexity to increase strategic and operational agility

By tapping into new markets and fulfilling unmet needs

By applying the latest tools and best practices to learn and lead in a fast paced-world

By sharing how business success drives social progress

Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2014 - Preliminary Programme

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Wednesday 10 September

07.45 - 08.30Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Forum

1 tai chi 1

Introduction to Tai ChiTai Chi can improve health outcomes, increase mental clarity and maintain overall well-being.

Join this early-morning session with Master Faye Yip to experience the benefits of Tai Chi.

09.00 - 10.00Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Arena

6 infrastructure

The Infrastructure ImperativeWhat models and partnerships will accelerate long-term investment in critical infrastructure?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Innovative capital structures- Risk-mitigation instruments- Project identification and preparation

This session is linked to initiatives and communities of the Forum. Alex Wong is available to brief participants.

Simultaneous interpretation in English, French, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese

This session is open to reporting press, on the record and webcast live.

09.00 - 10.00Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Discover!

3 discover/precision diagnostics

Discover! Precision DiagnosticsFrom new optical sensors to nano “laboratories on a chip”, new precision diagnostics are revolutionizing our toolbox for how we track and trace disease.

Explore the research and the scientists behind the precision diagnostics revolution.

Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese


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09.00 - 10.15Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - IdeasLab 1

5 ideaslab/hkust

IdeasLab with the Hong Kong University of Science and TechnologyHow are emerging technologies augmenting the human experience?

Discover and debate in the IdeasLab:Idea 1: New frontiers in robotics and autonomous systemsIdea 2: Tapping into the power of 3D printingIdea 3: Augmenting human communicationIdea 4: Improving lifestyles through the Internet of Things


This session is on the record.

09.00 - 10.00Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Geneva

2 creative economy

Thriving in a New Creative EconomyWhat will drive success in a digitally driven creative economy?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Opportunities for creative individuals- Business models for creative enterprises- Policies to foster creativity for economic growth

Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese


09.00 - 10.00Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Davos

4 global economic update

Global Economic UpdateWhat is the prognosis for the global economy as we approach 2015?




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9 strategic shifts/information technology

Strategic Shifts in Information TechnologyWhat trends, business models and emerging technologies are transforming the information technology industry?

Dimensions to be addressed: - Big data and learning algorithms - Mobile and cloud applications- Smart sensors and networked devices



09.00 - 09.45Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Bern

7 mentor/suresh

Optimizing Education through TechnologySubra Suresh, President of Carnegie Mellon University and a Mentor of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2014, shares his perspective on the potential of technology-aided online education to optimize learning capacity and outcomes.



09.00 - 09.45Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Ocean Dome

8 ocean/screening 1

Film: The Ocean ExperienceEmbark on an immersive journey deep into the ocean to discover an extraordinary yet fragile ecosystem in a digital dome where art, technology, science and beauty converge. A 22-minute film, Coral Rekindling Venus is the creation of artist Lynette Wallworth.

This session includes a Q&A with the artist and with marine biologist Anya Salih.

Presented in collaboration with Felix Media and Zenvision


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10.00 - 10.30Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - The Challenge 2

10 challenge/public policy

The Challenge: Revitalizing Public PolicyHow can governments leverage technology for better decision-making?

Explore solutions to pressing global challenges with a New Champion.

Please arrive early, as space is limited to 14 people.


11 challenge/water

The Challenge: Reviving WaterHow can water resources be managed more effectively?




12 ideaslab/erc

IdeasLab with the European Research CouncilHow are breakthroughs in brain research transforming our understanding of health and self?

Discover and debate in the IdeasLab:Idea 1: Decoding the brain's memory strategies Idea 2: Modelling the brain's response to traumaIdea 3: Integrating consciousness in clinical and theoretical neuroscienceIdea 4: Unveiling the origins of the embodied self




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145 ocean/screening 1b




20 safe advantage

The Safe Advantage

How can product safety transform a company and win customers worldwide?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Enhancing traceability- Strengthening compliance systems- Managing environmental threats



10.30 - 11.30Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - BetaZone

14 consumer tech

Tomorrow's Consumer TechWill the future of computing be touch or touchless?




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17 discover/robots

Discover! Robot RevolutionFrom self-driving cars to delivery drones, robots are moving from the factory floor into hospitals, businesses and homes – unpredictable environments where they have to react, respond and collaborate.

Explore the research and the scientists behind the headlines on the robot revolution.



16 creative spark/resilience

Creative Spark: How to Build ResilienceArtist and film-maker Lynette Wallworth and environmental scientist Peter Edwards come together to explore survival and adaptation.

This series pairs artists and scientists to spark new insights into the life skills needed to fuel innovation.




19 nutrition

Rethinking the Business of NutritionHow are innovations in the science and business of nutrition helping people lead better lives?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Mental and physical health- Ecological footprint of agriculture- Social and economic development




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152 insight/amari

An Insight, An Idea with Akira AmariA conversation with Akira Amari, Minister of Economic Revitalization and Minister of Economic Policy, Japan, on the future of Abenomics

As the session is only 30 minutes long, please be seated early; doors will be closed at the scheduled time and no latecomers admitted.

This session will be conducted in Japanese with simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese.



13 caijing/china business

China's Evolving Business ContextWhat are the new conditions for business success in China?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Reforming state-owned enterprises and mixed-ownership structures- Shifting governance, risks and compliance landscape- Impact of bilateral investment agreements

This session was developed in partnership with Caijing Magazine.


As this session is televised, please arrive 15 minutes before the start. The door will be closed at the scheduled time. This session is on the record and webcast live.

10.30 - 12.30Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Workshop

18 mindful leader

The Mindful Leader

How is the practice of mindfulness helping leaders connect and contribute in a fast-paced world?



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10.30 - 12.30Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - WorkSpace

15 creative disruption

Creative Disruption

How do entrepreneurs drive creative disruption in organizations, industries and markets?

Session objectives:- Define “disruption”- Explore which industries will be disrupted, and how- Understand the enterprise, industry and public-policy implications



146 ocean/screening 1c




21 ideaslab/cmu

IdeasLab with Carnegie Mellon UniversityHow is big data transforming the way people live, work and learn?

Discover and debate in the IdeasLab:Idea 1: Increasing our understanding of autismIdea 2: Making smarter decisions on infrastructureIdea 3: Bringing autonomous robots into daily lifeIdea 4: Transforming how we teach and learn




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11.30 - 12.15Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - New Champions Space

22 thinking ahead/collaboration

Thinking Ahead with the New ChampionsThe power of networked individuals and communities is transforming the way complex challenges are being tackled in today’s interconnected world.

New Champions give short talks on the power of collaboration.

Learn about:- Rethinking cities as sharing platforms- Leading collective purpose and action- Pushing the limits of collaborative research




23 discover/wearable tech 1

Discover! Wearable Computing TechnologyFrom augmented-reality eyewear to activity-tracking bracelets, sensors and web interfaces are making their way into our wardrobes and personal possessions.

Join Thad Starner, pioneer of wearable computing, for a tour through the breakthroughs and learn where future developments in wearable technology may lie.



24 mentor/ryan

The Serial EntrepreneurKevin Ryan, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Gilt Groupe and a Mentor of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2014, explains how finding problems to solve is the key to starting a successful business.




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25 ocean/screening 2





28 strategic shifts/finance

Strategic Shifts in FinanceWhat trends, business models and emerging technologies are transforming the financial sector?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Remodelling the global banking sector- Digitizing and industry upgrading- Financial innovations in banking and of alternative lenders




27 cosmology

Behind the Cosmic CurtainWhat do the latest breakthroughs in cosmology reveal about the universe?




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29 strategic shifts/healthcare

Strategic Shifts in HealthcareWhat trends, business models and emerging technologies are transforming the health industry?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Next-generation genomics - Mobile health and telemedicine- Wearable devices and predictive analytics

This session is linked to initiatives and communities of the Forum. Arnaud Bernaert is available to brief participants.




26 cnbc africa/digital advantage

The Digital AdvantageHow is technological readiness reshaping global competitiveness?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Impact of supply chain digitization- Role of STEM education and skills- Drivers of business sophistication

This session was developed in partnership with CNBC Africa.



12.30 - 14.00Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - The Village

30 wednesday lunch

Community Lunch

Participants are invited to a buffet lunch in the Village.


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31 challenge/3d printing

The Challenge: Re-Engineering the Human BodyHow is 3D printing pushing the boundaries of research, healthcare and ethics?




32 challenge/manufacturing

The Challenge: Rethinking ManufacturingHow can high-tech design revolutionize manufacturing?




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38 strategic shifts/energy

Strategic Shifts in EnergyWhat trends, business models and emerging technologies are transforming the energy industry?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Energy geopolitics- Decarbonizing technologies- Unconventional oil and gas




33 big history

Big History, Big DecisionsHistorians David Christian and Sun Yue lead a journey through 13.8 billion years of history, combining natural sciences and humanities to explore how the knowledge of "big history" can help current and future leaders make better decisions.




35 discover/virtual reality 1

Discover! Virtual RealityFrom immersive gaming to digital social communication, virtual reality ecosystems are heading for the mass market. Join for a conversation on the latest breakthroughs and learn where future developments in virtual reality may lie.

After this session, participants are welcome to stay in the Discover! room for a hands-on demonstration of virtual reality technology.



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36 geosecurity

Geosecurity Review

Will the return of strategic competition impede global growth?


This session is the record.


39 traditional medicine

Ancient Remedies for Modern AilmentsHow can the integration of ancient traditions and modern medical innovations make people healthier?









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34 cnbc/re-emerging markets

Re-emerging Markets?

How sustainable is the recent rebound in emerging markets?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Political uncertainties- Appetite for structural reform- Domestic consumption outlook

This session was developed in partnership with CNBC.




40 discover/virtual reality experience 1

Discover! Hands-On Virtual Reality ExperienceStop by the Discover! room anytime during this period for your personal virtual-reality demonstration.

The average time of each demonstration is five minutes per participant.


43 insight/yao chen

An Insight, An Idea with Yao ChenA conversation with actress and “Weibo queen” Yao Chen on the growing power of social media to raise awareness in China of humanitarian crises around the world


This session will be conducted in Mandarin Chinese with simultaneous interpretation in English and Japanese.



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41 challenge/currency

The Challenge: Revolutionizing CurrencyHow can alternative currencies accelerate the collaborative revolution?




42 challenge/disaster relief

The Challenge: Rethinking Disaster ReliefHow can technological innovation help deliver quick and targeted disaster relief?




45 ideaslab/utokyo

IdeasLab with the University of TokyoWhat technological breakthroughs are transforming the way energy is produced, transmitted and consumed?

Discover and debate in the IdeasLab:Idea 1: Distributed and off-grid energy solutionsIdea 2: Next-generation energy conservationIdea 3: The future of energy storageIdea 4: From smart to digital grids




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44 future learning

Better, Faster, SmarterAs machines get smarter, how can education and learning become smarter, too?

Session objectives:- Forecast knowledge and skills needed in the future- Review current learning systems vis-à-vis future needs- Explore the nexus between human and machine interaction



49 internet economy

The Future of the Internet EconomyWhat drives a thriving, accessible and global internet economy? Dimensions to be addressed:- Internet openness and security- Infrastructure quality and access- Decision-making platforms and principles




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51 urban redesign

Redesigning Urban LifeArtist and innovator Daan Roosegaarde and architect Ole Scheeren explore the radical changes in urban design that are transforming the way we live.




47 ideaslab/nus

IdeasLab with the National University of SingaporeHow can scientific breakthroughs help manage and mitigate the impact of the environment on health?

Discover and debate in the IdeasLab:Idea 1: Linking air pollution to health problemsIdea 2: Managing chronic diseases with e-health conciergesIdea 3: Detecting and containing emerging epidemicsIdea 4: Maximizing public health communication via social media




48 innovation culture

The Culture of InnovationHow do cultural values and traditions impact innovation?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Leading innovation and change- Organizational models and structures- Transfer of innovation across cultures




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50 strategic shifts/manufacturing

Strategic Shifts in ManufacturingWhat trends, business models and emerging technologies are transforming the manufacturing sector?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Automation and robotic capabilities- Additive manufacturing and open-source design- Implications for labour and capital investments- Supply chain integrity and counterfeiting




46 china outlook

The China Outlook

How will China's growth trajectory impact the rest of the world?

Dimensions to be discussed:- Upgrading industrial value chain- Revisiting monetary policy- Enhancing investment treaties









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17.15 - 17.25Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - Plenary Hall

53 welcome

Welcome to the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2014Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese



54 opening plenary

Opening Plenary with Premier Li KeqiangSimultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese



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Thursday 11 September


55 meditation 1

Mindfulness MeditationMindfulness can enhance focus, clarity, creativity and resilience.

Join this early-morning practice session with meditation expert Janice Marturano to learn how.



56 tai chi 2

Introduction to Tai ChiTai Chi can improve health outcomes, increase mental clarity and maintain overall well-being.

Join this early-morning session with Master Faye Yip to experience the benefits of Tai Chi.


57 in the news 1

In the News

Join international media leaders to debate the headline issues of the day in business and world politics.




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58 asia business context

Asia's Business ContextHow can economies in the world’s fastest-growing region ensure sustainable and inclusive growth in the long term?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Risk and resolution for regional stability- Sharing prosperity and resilient income growth- Shifting trade and investment patterns




62 discover/quantum tech

Discover! Quantum TechnologyFrom impenetrable cybersecurity to boundless computing power, the potential applications of quantum mechanics to information science promise a revolution in communications and computer technologies.

Explore the research and the scientists behind the quantum technologies revolution.



61 creative spark/confidence

Creative Spark: How to Boost ConfidenceMusician Dana Leong and neuroscientist Morten Overgaard come together to explore the mechanics of developing confidence.





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60 climate change

The New Climate ContextGiven renewed attention to climate change by China, the United States and the European Union, how should business engage in the new operating environment?




66 strategic shifts/transport

Strategic Shifts in TransportWhat trends, business models and emerging technologies are transforming the transport industry?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Evolution of self-driving vehicles- Rising concerns on road safety- Shifting consumer behaviour




63 mentor/chandrasekaran

The Digital OrganizationNatarajan Chandrasekaran, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Tata Consultancy Services and a Mentor of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2014, shares his perspective on how digitally enabled leadership and organizational design are enhancing value creation.




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59 china business innovation

Building an Innovative Global BusinessWhat capabilities and strategies can help China's businesses enhance their innovative edge in today’s competitive global landscape?

Session objectives:- Understand global standards- Explore best practices and successful models- Rethink positioning and traditional business models

This session was developed in partnership with the China Europe International Business School (CEIBS).

This session will be conducted in Mandarin Chinese with simultaneous interpretation in English.

09.00 - 11.00Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center - WorkSpace

65 science business models

New Business Models for ScienceWhat is required to turn scientific research into a commercial success?

Session objectives:- Understand the new R&D context- Redefine the role of business and government- Drive cross-sector collaboration



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67 art of change

The Art of Change

Curator Susan Fisher Sterling showcases artworks that portray breakthrough ideas and have helped catalyse solutions to some of society’s most pressing issues.




71 ideaslab/tsinghua

IdeasLab with Tsinghua UniversityHow is China reconfiguring higher education to innovate and compete in global markets?

Discover and debate in the IdeasLab:Idea 1: Overcoming China's cultural barriersIdea 2: Nurturing technological capabilitiesIdea 3: Boosting creative capacitiesIdea 4: Cultivating entrepreneurial risk-taking




70 china culture

From Confucius to C-PopWhere is culture in China headed?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Cultural renaissance versus pop culture- Foreign versus local symbolism- Urban versus rural culture




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68 challenge/energy

The Challenge: Renewing EnergyHow can energy supply become more efficient?




69 challenge/media

The Challenge: Reinventing MediaHow can technology revitalize traditional media?


Space is limited to 14 people, so please arrive early.


77 technology outlook

Dot.com Again?

Do recent technology-firm valuations point to a second machine age, or a second technology bubble?

Dimensions to be addressed: - Commercial viability of scientific breakthroughs

- Value-driven predictions versus speculation- Market trajectory of the digital revolution




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73 diversity

Diversity Is DynamismHow does diversity enable breakthrough science and innovation?




72 discover/new materials

Discover! New MaterialsFrom powerful nano and next-generation solid state batteries to the wonder material graphene and futuristic circuit elements, new materials science promises to revolutionize everything from the device in your pocket to the building and information technologies around you.

Explore the research and the scientists behind the headlines on the new materials science revolution.



75 neuro revolution

The Neuro Revolution

Computers simulating brain waves and advanced light microscopes recording brain activity are bringing us closer to deciphering the brain's inner language. How will this change the concept of self and how we make decisions?




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74 mentor/dong

China: Moving up the Value ChainDong Mingzhu, President of Gree Electric Appliances of Zhuhai and a Mentor of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2014, shares her perspective on how technological and business model innovation is propelling the Chinese economy up the value chain.









78 thinking ahead/food

Thinking Ahead with the New ChampionsAbout one-third of the food produced for human consumption each year is lost or wasted, causing a critical global impact on health, the environment and economies.

New Champions give three short talks on innovative ways to secure the future of the food supply.

Learn about:- Transforming cities with urban farms- Creating smarter food-supply chains- Making seafood more sustainable




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79 new champions plenary

New Champions Plenary: Creating Value through InnovationHow are New Champions shaping a better future through their innovations?

All participants are invited to celebrate the communities of New Champions in this special plenary session and hear their inspiring stories.




80 thursday lunch

Community Lunch

Participants are invited to a buffet lunch in the Village.


83 discover/wearable tech 2

Discover! Wearable Computing TechnologyFrom augmented-reality eyewear to activity tracking bracelets, sensors and web interfaces are making their way into our wardrobes and personal possessions.

Join Thad Starner, pioneer of wearable computing, for a tour through the breakthroughs and learn where future developments in wearable technology may lie.



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81 challenge/ageing

The Challenge: Supporting AgeingHow can social enterprise meet the challenges of rapidly ageing societies?




82 challenge/migration

The Challenge: Embracing MigrationHow can migration fuel economic competitiveness?




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13.30 - 17.00Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center

85 tianjin industry tour 1

Tianjin Industry Tour 1: High-Tech ManufacturingThis excursion includes site visits to Future TV, the Airbus A320 final assembly line and Bystronic Laser.

Please refer to the detailed excursion programme on TopLink in the Documents section of the Events tab. Seats are available on first-come, first-served basis with a maximum of 50 participants. Buses leave from the Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center.

To reserve your seat, please RSVP to Jiandi Feng by email at [email protected], or by telephone at +86 22 2835 9785.



Tianjin Industry Tour 2: High-Tech ManufacturingThis excursion includes site visits to Tianjin SEA-GULL Watch Group, Tianjin Samsung Electronics and the Great Wall Motor Company.





Tianjin Industry Tour 3: High-Tech EnergyThis excursion includes site visits to the Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City Energy Station, the Tianjin Eco-City Public Utilities Operation and Maintenance Center, as well as TEDA MSD, 58.com and Sohu Video.




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84 insight/basu

An Insight, An Idea with Kaushik BasuA conversation with Kaushik Basu, Chief Economist at the World Bank, on inclusive growth and shared prosperity in the new global economy





94 recoding disease

Recoding Disease

Why fight diseases when they can be reprogrammed?

This session will feature a virtual guest using BEAM® telepresence technology.




90 ideaslab/eth

IdeasLab with ETH ZurichWhat are the latest approaches to detecting and building resilience to emerging global risks?

Idea 1: Rethinking risk-sharing between the public and private sectorsIdea 2: Rethinking adaptation to a changing climateIdea 3: Redesigning urban spaces for a sustainable futureIdea 4: Rethinking analysis and imperatives for vital infrastructure




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88 business innovation

Redesign your BusinessWhat strategies help organizations build and maintain an innovative edge?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Defining new market segments- Creating meaningful products- Redesigning the consumer experience




95 women in science

Gender under the MicroscopeWhy aren't more women entering careers in science and technology given the role of STEM in the future of economic growth?

Dimensions to be addressed: - Gender disparity at entry and leadership levels- Hidden biases and invisible hurdles- Unrecognized champions- Failed policies and successful reforms




89 hip hop experience

The Hip Hop ExperienceAward-winning innovators Dana Leong and DJ Qbert deconstruct the process of musical collaboration across genres and cultures.

Learn how hip hop is created and add your talent to the mix.



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91 mentor/bourguignon

Turning Science into BusinessJean-Pierre Bourguignon, President of the European Research Council and a Mentor of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2014, shares his perspective on how to translate scientific breakthroughs into business opportunities.









93 phoenix/china environment

Greening China's EconomyWhat solutions will radically improve environmental conditions in China?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Green finance models and marketization- Social innovation in urbanization- Devising smart policy and technology solutions

This session was developed in partnership with Phoenix Television and Tianjin TV.




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96 healthcare advantage

The Health Advantage

How can emerging markets become global leaders in efficient healthcare systems?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Innovative delivery and business models- Scale and integration- Regulatory and financing frameworks

This session is linked to initiatives and communities of the Forum. Arnaud Bernaert is available to brief participants.





Discover! Virtual RealityFrom immersive gaming to digital social communication, virtual reality ecosystems are heading for the mass market. Join Professor Wei Kunlin from Peking University’s Motor Control Lab for a conversation on the latest breakthroughs and learn where future developments in virtual reality may lie.








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101 insight/yao ming

An Insight, An Idea with Yao MingA conversation with China's basketball legend Yao Ming on his passionate advocacy of issues ranging from wildlife trafficking to road safety





98 challenge/cities

The Challenge: Redesigning CitiesHow can overcrowded urban spaces be redesigned to fuel innovation and well-being?




99 challenge/climate change

The Challenge: Reversing Climate ChangeHow can technology accelerate response to climate change?




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102 mentor/jacobs

From Invention to ProsperityPaul E. Jacobs, Executive Chairman of Qualcomm and a Mentor of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2014, shares his perspective on what models help organizations to ensure a thriving and sustainable culture of innovation.





Film: The Ocean ExperienceEmbark on an immersive journey deep into the ocean to discover an extraordinary yet fragile ecosystem of corals and sea creatures through a captivating 22-minute film in a digital dome where art, technology, science and beauty converge. Coral Rekindling Venus is the creation of artist Lynette Wallworth.

Presented in collaboration with Zenvision


107 machine vision

Recreating the Brain

Computational neuroscientist David Cox reveals how vision works in the brain and explains how his research can help pave the way towards prosthetics that restore or enhance brain function, as well as enabling the design of computer algorithms that “see” like we do.




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104 debate/financial fault lines

Forum Debate: Financial Fault LinesIs another global financial crisis inevitable?

Join this Oxford-style debate, which will reveal the implications of unaddressed structural weakness in the global financial system.




106 ideaslab/social innovation

Catalysing Change through Social InnovationWhat is needed to create lasting impact through social innovation?

Discover and debate in the IdeasLab:Idea 1: Fostering innovation ecosystems in emerging economiesIdea 2: Barriers to innovation in public and private institutionsIdea 3: Tackling social problems through market mechanismsIdea 4: Embedding social innovation in corporate strategy




105 high-tech emotions

High-Tech Emotions

Discover how Pors & Rao use animatronics to create life-like motion and response patterns in their art.




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103 circular growth

Circular Growth

What new business models are accelerating the transition to a circular economy?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Designing products as services- Shifting from ownership to access models - Promoting entrepreneurship opportunities

This session is linked to initiatives and communities of the Forum. Dominic Waughray is available to brief participants.




151 ocean/screening 7c




108 cancer

Cancer: The Next Global EpidemicHow are developing economies responding to the rising burden of cancer?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Attending to concurrent healthcare challenges- Incentivizing prevention and healthy lifestyles- Designing cancer-control policies and partnerships



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109 mentor/levchin

Disruptively Yours

Max Levchin, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of HVF and a Mentor of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2014, shares his perspective on how synergistic collaboration between disruptors and incumbents can enhance value.









110 ideaslab/oxford

IdeasLab with the University of OxfordWhat can we learn from nature to innovate for a sustainable future?

Discover and debate in the IdeasLab:Idea 1: Building resilience against systemic risksIdea 2: Transitioning to a more sustainable economic modelIdea 3: Cooling the climateIdea 4: Reducing energy costs of information processing




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112 global science outlook

Global Science OutlookHow can the science community generate further value for society?




114 talent

Got Talent?

How do enterprises attract and leverage an increasingly social, local and mobile workforce?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Introducing virtual and augmented collaboration - Investing in skills for the digital age- Exploring flexible work models

This session is linked to initiatives and communities of the Forum. Saadia Zahidi is available to brief participants.




111 caixin/china finance

Rebooting Chinese FinanceWhat models and reforms will boost China's financial sector?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Emerging role of internet finance- Progress of Shanghai Free Trade Zone- Rethinking shadow banking and local debt

This session was developed in partnership with Caixin Media.




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153 ocean/screening 8a



115 transfer to soirée

Transfer to Soirée

Shuttles will leave from the Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center every 15 minutes to the Cultural Soirée at the Minyuan Plaza.

19.00 - 21.00Minyuan Plaza

116 cultural soirée

Cultural Soirée

Tianjin Municipal People’s Government invites participants and their spouses to the Cultural Soirée at Minyuan Plaza to explore beautiful Tianjin, enjoy local delicacies and celebrate friendship.


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19.30 - 22.00Minyuan Plaza

117 transfer to hotels

Transfer to Hotels

Shuttles will depart every 15 minutes from the Cultural Soirée to the official hotels.


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Friday 12 September


118 meditation 2

Mindfulness MeditationMindfulness can enhance focus, clarity, creativity and resilience.

Join this early-morning practice session with meditation expert Janice Marturano to learn how.



119 tai chi 3

Introduction to Tai ChiTai Chi can help improve health outcomes, increase mental clarity and maintain overall well-being.

Join this early morning session with Master Faye Yip to experience the benefits of Tai Chi.


126 resource abundance

Resource Abundance by DesignAs the planet’s natural resources run short, how are design and innovation helping to reverse this trend?




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Friday 12 September



Discover! Virtual RealityFrom immersive gaming to digital social communication, virtual reality ecosystems are heading for the mass market. Join Yobie Benjamin from Avegant Corporation for a conversation on the latest breakthroughs and learn where future developments in virtual reality may lie.




121 debate/jobs

Forum Debate: Chrome-Collar JobsWill smart machines liberate the labour force or aggravate unemployment?

Join this Oxford-style debate on the motion that smart machines will liberate all workers.

This session will feature a virtual panellist using BEAM® telepresence technology.




123 energy revolution

The Energy RevolutionFrom smart grids, nanowire batteries and off-grid solar to hydraulic fracturing, new technologies are changing how we generate, store and transmit energy. How will this reshape the way economies are fuelled and powered?




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Friday 12 September


124 insight/gurry

An Insight, An Idea with Francis GurryA conversation with Francis Gurry, Director-General of the World Intellectual Property Organization, on the future of intellectual property










120 cbn/china entrepreneur

China: The Next Innovation NationWhat makes a successful entrepreneur in China's current business environment?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Succeeding in local and niche markets- Shifting to new investment and financing models- Leveraging digital tools and platforms

This session was developed in partnership with CBN.




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Friday 12 September






128 imd/global transformations

Leading Global TransformationsWhat transformations are reshaping corporations?

Session objectives:- Understand drivers of corporate transformation- Promote levers for organizational agility- Create better value through corporate leadership

This session was developed in partnership with the International Institute for Management Development (IMD).




Film: The Ocean Experience


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Friday 12 September


131 insight/min zhu

An Insight, An Idea with Min ZhuA conversation with Min Zhu, Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, on the global economic outlook





132 insight/zhou xun

An Insight, An Idea with Zhou XunA conversation with actress Zhou Xun on how simple lifestyle changes can generate massive environmental benefits





129 challenge/education

The Challenge: Rethinking EducationHow can education systems better equip the next generation of leaders?




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Friday 12 September


130 challenge/civic engagement

Mobilizing Digital ActivismHow can participatory technologies transform civic engagement?




133 ideaslab/kaist

IdeasLab with the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and TechnologyFrom diagnostics to materials, how is nanotechnology changing lives?

Discover and debate in the IdeasLab:Idea 1: Marrying nano with biotechnologyIdea 2: Sustainable energy and materialsIdea 3: Next-generation semiconductorsIdea 4: Flexible high-tech




136 gender advantage

The Gender Advantage

How is improved gender parity boosting competitiveness in emerging markets?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Diversifying decision-making- Expanding the talent base- Tapping into increasing demand

This session is linked to initiatives and communities of the Forum. Saadia Zahidi is available to brief participants.




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Friday 12 September


134 creative spark/experimentation

Creative Spark: How to Embrace ExperimentationChef René Redzepi and computational neuroscientist Panayiota Poirazi come together to explore the act of doing and of making-do with what is at hand to create something new.





135 entrepreneurship

New Frontiers of EntrepreneurshipHow is entrepreneurship in emerging economies becoming a source of quality growth?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Culturally relevant leadership- Adapting innovation practices- Creating new business models




137 in the news 2

In the News

Join international media leaders to debate the headline issues of the day in business and world politics.




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139 thinking ahead/data

Thinking Ahead with the New ChampionsNinety per cent of the world’s data is believed to have been generated in the past two years. Big data is seen by many as a threat to individual privacy and freedom, whereas for others it generates great value.

New Champions give three short talks on the use of big data for social progress.

Learn about:- Designing organizational strategies to tap big data- Shaping governments of the future- Exploring the power of data for social innovation




140 insight/perry

An Insight, An Idea with Rick PerryA conversation with Rick Perry, Governor of Texas, USA, on the future of leadership in the United States





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Friday 12 September


141 bloomberg/technology

Technology for ProsperityTechnology is perhaps the greatest agent of change in the modern world. But will it change lives for the better?

This session was developed in partnership with Bloomberg Television.




142 pushing the limits

Special Performance: Pushing the LimitsCellist Dana Leong and turntablist DJ Qbert respond musically to the artwork of Marton Gabor to create an audio-visual experience that celebrates imagination, diversity and innovation.




143 closing remarks

Closing Remarks




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Friday 12 September


144 farewell lunch

Farewell Lunch

Participants are invited to the Farewell Lunch in the Village co-hosted by the Tianjin Municipal Government and the World Economic Forum.


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