The 54th World Economic Forum (WEF) is scheduled to take place in Davos, Switzerland, from January 15 to 19, 2024. The overarching theme of this year's summit is "Rebuilding Trust," focusing on addressing the fractured and polarized global landscape.
The summit will bring together governments from over 100 countries, major international organizations, industry experts, news outlets, youth representatives, social entrepreneurs, and civil society leaders. The President of the World Economic Forum, Borge Brende, emphasizes the Forum's role in facilitating research, alliances, and frameworks promoting mission-driven cooperation throughout the year.
Achieving Security and Cooperation in a Fractured World: This addresses the need for global cooperation to identify, prevent, and manage conflicts, considering ongoing crises like the Russia-Ukraine war and the Israel-Hamas conflict. The summit aims to explore temporary and long-term solutions, emphasizing transparent data sharing between countries to enhance international border security.
Creating Growth and Jobs for a New Era: With some countries experiencing low unemployment, the summit will focus on how governments and businesses can collaborate to formulate people-centric strategies, preventing brain drain and promoting job growth. The goal is to counteract the economic slowdown resulting from the lingering effects of the pandemic.
Artificial Intelligence as a Driving Force for the Economy and Society: The summit will delve into the transformative potential of AI in improving efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing transparency. Acknowledging the risks associated with AI, discussions will cover regulatory landscapes, collaboration with emerging technologies, and ensuring the safe and efficient use of AI in various sectors.
A Long-term Strategy for Climate, Nature, and Energy: Highlighting the urgency of climate action, the summit aims to improve methods for achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. Emphasis will be placed on addressing the discrepancies between developed and developing countries in dealing with climate change consequences.
The summit seeks to re-establish foundational principles of consistency, transparency, and accountability among global leaders, fostering collective agency. The objective is to enhance communication and collaboration between business, government, and civil society leaders to leverage advancements in industry, science, and society.
In a world facing increasing fragmentation, the summit aims to provide a platform for rebuilding trust and finding common ground among global stakeholders.
