Summer Davos to focus on technology, policy innovations

The 2017 Summer Davos will be held from June 27 to 29 in Dalian. According to the press conference by the World Economic Forum, this year's forum will focus on how technology and policy innovations can be deployed to accelerate the transition towards a more inclusive style of economic growth that prioritizes meaningful job creation and sustainable development.

David Aikman (R2), the chief representative officer in Greater China of the World Economic Forum speaks at a press conference on June 20, 2017 . [Photo by Gong Jie/China.org.cn]

"Technology and innovation have a huge role to play in helping to build societies that are resilient, prosperous and inclusive. The Annual Meeting of the New Champions is unique not only in its ability to equip leaders with the insights needed to successfully navigate this period of change, but also in the way it convenes leaders from across multi-stakeholders groups. We hope in this way that it provides leaders with a platform to build meaningful, multi-stakeholder partnerships to address the critical challenges our world faces," said David Aikman, the chief representative officer in Greater China of World Economic Forum.

"The theme of this year’s meeting reflects a strong will of the international community to share the opportunities and face the challenges arising from technological innovation together. We expect the discussions and insights on the impact of the Fourth Industrial Revolution to bring us valuable inspiration and suggestions on how to build the world economy to be more creative, inclusive and sustainable," said Liang Linchong, the deputy director-general of International Cooperation Department of National Development and Reform Commission.

Established in 2007, the forum has become the foremost gathering on science, technology and innovation. It serves as a platform for leaders to deepen their understanding of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

This year's forum carries the theme "Achieving inclusive growth in the Fourth Industrial Revolution." Around 2,000 politicians, entrepreneurs, scholars, and media representatives from over 80 countries will attend.

The annual event is held alternatively in China's Tianjin and the northeastern city of Dalian.