Global Spotlight on Dalian, the City Hosts Summer Davos for the Ninth Time
More than 1,700 leaders will discuss practical AI uses, shifting trade and energy transition as the forum prepares new technology reports.
- The 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, or Summer Davos, opened Tuesday in Dalian, China, convening over 1,700 global leaders under the theme 'Innovating at Scale' to address economic uncertainty and technological change.
- Discussions across five key themes will prioritize China's economic strategy and the implementation of its 15th Five-Year Plan, alongside critical sessions on artificial intelligence solutions and the global energy transition.
- Mayor Li Qiang noted that the main venue will operate entirely on renewable electricity, reducing carbon emissions by an estimated 800 tonnes, while new energy vehicles comprise more than 80% of the forum's transportation fleet.
- Neo highlighted that Asia contributes around 60% of global economic growth, while Dalian's research and development spending has reached 3.12% of its GDP, showcasing industrial transformation.
- Interim WEF CEO Alois Zwinggi emphasized that the forum leverages dialogue to tackle global challenges, as Dalian positions itself as an embodiment of 'innovation' and 'openness' for future industrial development.
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DigiconAsiaDalian Hosts Ninth Summer Davos Meeting as City Advances Innovation and Industrial Transformation
**media[1110728]**DALIAN, China, June 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- From June 23 to 25, Dalian will host the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, organized by the World Economic Forum, marking the ninth time the city has welcomed the event, often referred to as 'Summer Davos.' More than 1,700 participants from over 90 countries and regions are expected to attend, making this year's gathering the largest in its history. Under the theme 'Innovatio…
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