BCG’s delegation—led by BCG CEO, Christoph Schweizer—will join public and private sector leaders at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting, January 20–24, 2025, in Davos to address global societal and business challenges
People, societies, and companies are facing a world in flux as they continue to navigate unprecedented changes and prolonged challenges related to war, climate change, global macroeconomics, artificial intelligence, the erosion of trust on multiple levels, and other pressing issues. This year’s theme, “Shaping the Intelligent Age,” convenes global leaders to address these challenges.
Highlights from BCG at Davos 2024
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Key Themes for Davos 2024
BCG CEO Christoph Schweizer shares what will be top of mind for leaders at the 2024 World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting in Davos.
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Growing Sustainability in the Food System
Geopolitical uncertainty has a big impact on the food system, with massive implications for food security and sustainability. BCG’s Judith Wallenstein and Yara International’s Fernanda Lopes Larsen discuss how leaders are planning to tackle the issue.
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The AI Opportunity for Business
Leaders at Davos are looking towards implementing AI, but are weighing the opportunity and risks involved. BCG’s Vikas Taneja and IBM’s Rob Thomas discuss the impact of potential rollout, like productivity boosts.
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Adapting to Global Trade Shifts
As the pace of trade growth shifts relative to the growth of the world economy, BCG’s Nikolaus Lang discusses what this means for public and private sectors, and shares no-regrets moves that companies can take.
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AI’s Impact on Internet Companies
AI has the potential to impact internet companies and boost connectivity for their customers. BCG’s Vaishali Rastogi and Juniper’s Manoj Leelanivas describe the use cases for AI and how it is helping streamline the sector’s operations.
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GenAI’s Role in Creativity
What role does GenAI play in helping people be more creative? Dr. Hiroaki Kitano, CTO of Sony Group Corporation and BCG’s Yasushi Sasaki discuss responsible AI, GenAI, and why we should trust human creativity.
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Optimism at Davos
North American leaders in Davos are increasingly optimistic about the economic landscape. BCG’s Sharon Marcil also unpacks the key challenges out there, from AI to geopolitics.
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Empowering the Workforce, and the World with GenAI
In the past year, there has been tremendous innovation in the GenAI space. Microsoft’s Ralph Haupter and BCG’s Matthias Tauber discuss the positive impacts on people, productivity, and the planet.
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Asia-Pacific Leadership Insights
GenAI, geopolitics, climate: BCG’s Neeraj Aggarwal delves into challenges and opportunities faced by leaders in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Reskilling and Upskilling for the Future
BCG’s Allison Bailey and Vlad Lukic discuss the massive opportunity for leaders to rethink: skills, roles, career paths, operating models, processes, in order to jump start progress of organizations forward.
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AI and Gender Diversity
What does AI mean for gender diversity? BCG’s CMO Jessica Apotheker explores the themes of representation, trust, and centralizing AI decision-making in corporate strategy.
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Doubling Down on GenAI Partnerships
BCG’s Vaishali Rastogi and Vlad Lukic discuss the importance of GenAI partnerships and the anticipated exponential increase.
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Science Based Targets
Leaders at Davos discuss solutions to the toughest challenges the world faces, including climate. Science Based Target Network’s Erin Billman discusses the role of nature-based solutions for cities and businesses to take action.
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Private Capital Themes from Davos
Consolidation of industry and going public were two private capital themes coming out of Davos. BCG’s Tawfik Hammoud elaborates and shares why he leaves Davos feeling optimistic.
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GenAI in the Workforce
With the tremendous innovation in the GenAI space over the past year, BCG’s Sharon Marcil and Microsoft’s Deb Cupp delve into the effects of GenAI on today’s workforce, and the opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, and creativity.
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The Status of eMobility
There has been astronomical growth in eMobility and EV production in a relatively short period of time. BorgWarner’s Paul Farrell discusses the challenges and opportunities in the space, like new regulatory frameworks, along with the status of progress.
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Rallying Around Climate
BCG’s Maurice Berns shares insights from Davos on the idea of climate diplomacy: can we find common ground around climate standards, technologies, learnings, and sharing that all countries are interested in, regardless of what geopolitical beliefs or dispositions?
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The Society of AI
Industry is scaling AI at a rapid pace and the future of the emerging technology has never been brighter. BCG’s Vlad Lukic and WEF’s AI Expert Azeem Azhar discuss the humanizing potential of AI to progress from early use cases into a network of collective intelligence.
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BCG is proud to partner with the World Economic Forum (WEF) to shape public and private agendas and drive sustainable positive impact. Our shared goal is to engage stakeholders and improve business and government outcomes on a global scale. Current collaborations include:
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BCG’s Christoph Schweizer and Rich Lesser are members of the Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders— a global network of CEOs working to catalyze action in all sectors to deliver on the goals of the Paris Agreement. Rich Lesser also serves as chief advisor to the Alliance.
