Global Business in the Fractured World
Objective: to facilitate interaction of business leaders with the policymakers and experts in private conversation and open information exchange.
Moderated by: Adrian Monck, Senior Advisor, MBZUAI (Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence)
Discussion Points
In an era of geopolitical transformation, economic decoupling, and shifting global alliances, the landscape of international business is becoming increasingly complex. This session will explore how businesses and countries can navigate a new multipolar world order while seizing opportunities and maintaining resilience in the face of uncertainty.
What do international businesses and countries need to prepare for in 2025?
How can business adapt to divergent regulatory environments?
How can international collaboration in critical areas such as innovation be continued?
What should decision makers keep in mind when taking investment, location and policy decisions?
Session format: Fishbowl (two concentric oval circles) with speakers seated in the inner circle.
11:00 – 11:10 The moderator introduces him/herself and the speakers and briefly frames the discussion topic
11:10 – 11:25 The moderator invites the speakers to deliver short introductory statements (firestarters) of 3-5 minutes each related to the questions in the session description.
11:25-11:50 The moderator invites the audience to comment on the topic, driving the discussion towards concret outcomes.
11:50-12:00 The moderator summarizes the session and thanks the participants.
Attendance is by formal invitation only, with participation strictly limited to 44 attendees. Among the confirmed speakers are:
Jose Manuel Barroso, Chairman of the Board, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance
Kenneth Fredriksen, Senior Vice-President, Europe, Huawei Technologies, China
Ashwad Ismail, Editor in Chief, Astro Awani, Malaysia
Beata Javorcik, Chief Economist, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Wei Jianhua, Deputy Director International News Department, Xinhua News Agency, China
Moritz Lehmkuhl, Founder and CEO, Climate Partner
Robert Muggah, Principal, the Secdev Group, Brazil
Eddy Picard, President and Chief Executive Officer, JTI, Switzerland
Professor John Quelch, Executive Vice Chancellor, Duke Kunshan University, China
Cristián H. Rodríguez-Chiffelle, Partner and Director, Trade, FDI and Geopolitics Boston Consulting Group
Jean Daniel Ruch, President pf Alliance for Multipolar Cooperation, Switzerland
Ahmad Shakoor, CEO of Engro Technical Solution, Engro Corporation, Pakistan
Evgeny Tonevitsky, Senior Council, Kesarev, Germany