2025 Summer Davos Highlights Synergy Between AI, Sustainability, and Global Action

Addis Ababa, June 27, 2026 (ENA)— The 2025 Summer Davos concluded in north China's Tianjin Municipality on Thursday afternoon, with its last day focusing on topics such as China's economic outlook and the country's evolving AI strategy, as well as broader global discussions on geopolitical entrepreneurship and inclusive innovation.

The three-day event, organized by the World Economic Forum (WEF) and officially known as the 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions in 2025, gathered more than 1,700 guests from over 90 countries and regions across the world, making it one of the largest editions to date.

Themed "Entrepreneurship for a New Era," the major gathering of global business leaders focused on five key areas: deciphering the world economy, outlook on China, industries disrupted, investing in people and the planet, and new energy and materials.

 

The Chinese economy was among the most discussed topics throughout the three-day forum, especially on the last day.

Furthermore, key discussions revolved around five focus areas: global economic trends, China’s outlook, disruption across industries, sustainable investment, and new energy technologies.

China’s position as a global growth engine and key player in global trade was a major topic of interest.

Business leaders emphasized its manufacturing capabilities and commitment to market openness, underscoring recent legislative moves like the Private Economy Promotion Law aimed at strengthening private enterprise.

 

Artificial intelligence also featured prominently, particularly in discussions on governance, ethics, and trust.

Paula Ingabire, Rwanda’s Minister of ICT and Innovation, stressed that trust in AI is built through transparency and consistency.

"I think it helps very much that as you continue to test and apply them, when they see the measures and levels that are being put in place, they gain that confidence," she said.

Participants echoed the call for a people-first, regulation-driven approach to AI development, aligning with broader themes of responsible innovation.

 

The event closed with optimism about cross-border collaboration and innovation-driven development, with many noting that global entrepreneurship must now navigate geopolitical complexities and technological transformation to remain inclusive and sustainable.