Davos Stars: Jimmy Wales – American entrepreneur, Internet addict, free knowledge merchant
Alabama-born Jimmy Wales has a low boredom threshold. He studied finance at university, but dropped out of a PhD programme when it got too boring
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For over 18 years, BizNews editor Alec Hogg has provided firsthand insights from the World Economic Forum, bringing our readers into the heart of global economic discussions. This category compiles all of Alec’s reports, analyses, and commentary on the annual meetings held in Davos. Experience the pulse of global economic trends, innovative ideas, and policy debates that shape the world. Through Alec’s eyes, explore the crucial conversations and interactions among world leaders, economists, and industry giants that drive international agendas. Join us at BizNews for a unique perspective on the WEF that connects the dots between global economic narratives and their real-world implications.
International conflict tops list of Global Risks in 2015
The biggest threat to the stability of the world in the next 10 years comes from the risk of international conflict, according to the 10th edition of the Global Risks report, which was published today.
Alec Hogg: What to expect from Davos 2015 (webinar and transcript)
The World Economic Forum’s 2015 annual meeting starts in Davos next week. Biznews.com’s editor Alec Hogg will be participating for the 11th successive year. This Google Hangout Webinar gives us a preview of what to expect from the week long power nexus in the Alps.
Davos 2015: China PM Li Keqiang to headline WEF annual meeting
At least 40 heads of state and government are expected at next week’s meeting of the rich and powerful at the Swiss ski resort of Davos, where Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang will give a keynote speech, the organisers said on Wednesday.
Zuma to lead delegation to World Economic Forum in Davos
President Jacob Zuma is to lead a South African delegation of Cabinet Ministers and business leaders to the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland on 20-24 January 2015.
Davos Stars: Roberto Egydio Set̼bal РThe Banker Man
Setúbal is to be one of the five co-chairs of Davos 2015, an exciting piece of news for the 40-or-so Brazilian executives expected to attend this year
Hyperconnectivity, a must see (video)
Hyperconnectivity is going to be for the 21st century what the internal combustion engine was for the 20th.
Davos 2015: The New Global Context
The 2015 annual meeting meeting of the World Economic Forum starts in Davos, Switzerland on Tuesday 20th January and runs through until the closing Soiree on Saturday 24th January
A veteran’s guide on how to survive (and thrive) during Davos week
The World Economic Forum sticks to 2 500 official participants. Half of them are global business leaders from the world’s top 1000 companies whose subscription entitles them to send either the chairman or the CEO – not both.
Davos Stars: Marissa Mayer – American ballet dancer, and artificial intelligence whizzkid
Look at her now, and it’s hard to believe Yahoo CEO and President Marissa Mayer was painfully shy as a child.