Since the global financial crisis, economies around the world have experienced lower growth in their productive capacity. Without technological progress, investment in productive capital and proactive responses to demographic shifts, the world will face a future of slow and imbalanced growth.

The ninth Annual Meeting of the New Champions, the Forum's global meeting on innovation, science and technology, will convene its Members, Partners and all of its future-oriented communities to explore innovative and entrepreneurial responses to the new growth challenge.

More than 1,500 participants from business, government, research and media from over 90 countries will join an intense three-day programme designed for leaders to: 

Discover and debate breakthrough innovations with leading experts and technologists

Engage with a new generation of business innovators and research pioneers

Advance innovation, productivity and trust through public-private dialogue

Create opportunities for partnering and growth in China's rapidly evolving economy