World Economic Forum
Day 1 of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2026, also known as Summer Davos, is underway in Dalian, People's Republic of China.
- Today's sessions include the launch of our flagship 'Top 10 Emerging Technologies 2026' report, and major discussions on AI's energy demands, global trade and the next generation of jobs.
- One session to watch: 'No Power, No AI' (14:30 CST), featuring Robin Zeng, founder and CEO of CATL, one of the most consequential figures in the global energy transition.
- Follow this blog for live updates, session highlights and key quotes from Day 1.
In case you missed it, here's our preview of what to expect at Summer Davos 2026.
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