Press Conference: Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2026 Opening

June 23, 2026
08:30–09:00 (Asia/Shanghai time zone)

About this session

Join the opening press conference for a forward-looking overview of the meeting’s priorities, as leaders discuss how to turn global disruption into opportunity through innovation, cooperation and scalable solutions. The session will also highlight anticipated outcomes and explore key themes at the core of the programme.

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Speakers

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Mirek Dušek
Managing Director
World Economic Forum
MK
Margery Kraus
Founder and Executive Chair
APCO
YZ
Yann Zopf
Head of Media; Member of the Executive Committee
World Economic Forum
SZ
Samaila Zubairu
President and Chief Executive Officer
Africa Finance Corporation - AFC

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