The Role of the New Industrialists

January 22, 2020
11:15–12:00 (Europe/Amsterdam time zone)

About this session

From Rosenwald to Ford, pioneers of the first and second industrial revolution transformed not only economies and markets but also social welfare systems. How are the pioneers of the Fourth Industrial Revolution shaping the future of society? This session looks at what we can learn from history and what new ideas are emerging from business leaders today. This is a livestreamed session.

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