How can technology be harnessed for outcomes in the real economy?

Prosperity Is Material(s)

June 24, 2026
08:30–09:30 (Asia/Shanghai time zone)

About this session

Every image of the future economy is built with sustainable, accessible, productive and high-performing materials working together to deliver prosperity. What trends are driving the modernization of materials systems and what risks need to be addressed to meet future needs?

This is a livestreamed session. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese.

Speakers

JG
Javier Garcia-Martinez
Professor, Director of the Molecular Nanotechnology Lab
University of Alicante
CK
Conrad Keijzer
President and Chief Executive Officer
Clariant
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Dang Yanbao
Chairman of the Board
Baofeng Group
ZD
Zhao Dong
President
China Petrochemical (Sinopec Group)
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Barinder Rasode
Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder
Tersa Earth Innovations

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