Investing in People and Planet

How Wide Is the Generation Gap?

June 24, 2025
11:30–12:00 (Asia/Shanghai time zone)

About this session

Whether it is the evolving technological landscape, rapidly shifting social norms and culture or increased life expectancies, societies are identifying trends that are sparking growing portrayals of generational tension. What does the data on the intergenerational gap reveal about root causes and solutions to reduce misunderstanding among generations, industries and communities? This is...
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Speakers

MB
Michael Bruter
Associate Vice-President and Pro-Vice Chancellor for Research; Director of the Electoral Psychology Observatory; Professor of Political Science
London School of Economics (LSE)
CF
Cheryl Ann Fernando
Director, Global Institute for Shaping a Better Future
Teach For All

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