Future Readiness of SMEs

September 20, 2021
09:45–10:30 (Europe/Paris time zone)

About this session

Almost 90% of all firms are small and medium enterprises, making up roughly 70% of employment worldwide. Given their importance in the economy, how can SMEs drive widespread positive social, environmental and economic change? Simultaneous interpretation in English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic and Russian

Speakers

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Francisco Betti
Head, Global Industries Team; Member of the Executive Committee
World Economic Forum

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