Southeast Asia Information Port News (www.dnyxxg.com) – The 2026 Summer Davos Forum opened on March 24 in Dalian, Liaoning Province. Chinese Premier Li Qiang attended the opening ceremony and delivered a speech. Approximately 1,800 political and business leaders, representatives of international organizations, and academic elites from over 90 countries and regions participated.
Themed "Scaling Innovation," this year's forum focused on cutting-edge topics such as artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, clean energy, and biotechnology. The forum released several authoritative research reports, including the "Energy Transition Index" and the "Top Ten Emerging Technologies," providing references for global industrial development and economic recovery.
Alois Zwinggi, President and CEO of the World Economic Forum, stated at the forum that the global economy currently faces challenges such as geopolitical tensions, technological change, and divergent growth. He emphasized that all parties should take a long-term perspective and build a more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable future through multilateral cooperation. He highly praised China's innovative achievements in green technology, digital infrastructure, mobility, and artificial intelligence, and stressed that the vitality and openness of the Chinese market are crucial to global cooperation.
“I look forward to engaging in in-depth exchanges with all parties through this cross-regional and cross-industry platform, jointly exploring the opportunities and challenges facing enterprises, and seeking the next stage of economic growth,” said Ding Zejuan, President of Maersk Greater China. Vanessa Chan, Associate Dean of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the University of Pennsylvania, stated, “I look forward to in-depth exchanges and discussions with people from all walks of life to jointly build a more resilient and green sustainable energy economy system.”
At this year’s Summer Davos Forum, participants discussed hot topics such as green energy, AI, and biotechnology. Seizing the opportunities brought by the new round of global technological revolution and addressing the challenges of global economic growth has become a general consensus.
The Summer Davos Forum has been held alternately in Tianjin and Dalian, China since its inception in 2007. This year marks the ninth time Dalian has hosted the forum. (End)
