World Economic Forum Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2010

The Annual Meeting of the New Champions, the “Summer Davos”, is the foremost global business gathering in Asia. Introduced in 2007, the Meeting is held in close collaboration with the People’s Republic of China and with the personal support of Premier Wen Jiabao.

Driving growth through sustainability is fundamental for global, national and business competitiveness in the 21st century. This year’s programme will focus on how to increase energy efficiency, lower carbon emissions, develop green technology and rebuild basic infrastructure.

It will also provide a systemic overview of key economic, industry and technological developments that will reshape business and society for the foreseeable future.

Mentors

A select group of business leaders from the World Economic Forum’s Partner and Member companies with extensive international experience in building global businesses will act as Mentors.

Hari S. Bhartia, Co-Chairman and Managing Director, Jubilant Organosys, India; President, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
Peter Brabeck-Letmathe, Chairman of the Board, Nestlé, Switzerland; Member of the Foundation Board of the World Economic Forum
Cynthia Carroll, Chief Executive, Anglo American, United Kingdom
Eckhard Cordes, Chairman of the Management Board and Chief Executive Officer, METRO, Germany
Kris Gopalakrishnan, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Infosys Technologies, India
Jack Ma Yun, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Alibaba.com, People`s Republic of China
James E. Rogers, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Duke Energy Corporation, USA
Cher Wang, Chairman, HTC-VIA, Taiwan, China
John S. Watson, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Chevron Corporation, USA
Wei Jiafu, Group President and Chief Executive Officer, China Ocean Shipping Group Co., People`s Republic of China

The World Economic Forum offers governmental entities and organizations an opportunity to participate at the Annual Meeting of the New Champions with a delegation. Through their participation, regional Business Delegations can showcase the most impressive companies within their respective cities, regions and countries, while at the same time sharing expertise and resources to advance social and economic development both regionally and globally.