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ANNUAL MEETING OF THE NEW CHAMPIONS 2008

"Summer Davos"

Tianjin, People's Republic of China, 25-27 September

Despite uncertain prospects for the global economy, many companies, regions and industries remain strongly poised not only to continue their robust growth, but even to thrive in an increasingly challenging business environment.

The Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2008 provides a unique platform for global leaders seeking new opportunities to come together to shape and define an agenda of growth with fresh ideas, innovative business models and new technologies, in spite of prevailing macroeconomic conditions.

The Annual Meeting – the "Summer Davos" – links the unrivalled convening power of the World Economic Forum with valuable content, innovative session design and an unparalleled opportunity for leaders from all around the world to meet together.

As elect group of CEOs from the most respected corporations have also been invited as "mentors" to engage future global industry leaders and deepen their understanding and commitment to "corporate global citizenship".

How have today's global business leaders navigated the challenges of thinking and operating globally, how to "go global" from different regional and industry perspectives – here are ones of the most important topics to be discussed in the framework of the Meeting.

Why participate?

Redefine your competitiveness with fast growing companies, particularly from China, India, Russia and Brazil, who are reshaping industrial dynamics. What are the dominant traits of these new Global Growth Companies?

Share experiences with global business leaders, mentors from the Forum's Members, who are setting standards for corporate global citizenship and have grown businesses to compete on a global scale and serve society. How do they cope with a challenge of thinking and operating globally?

Profit from the new "growth accelerators" through interaction with regional leaders and mayors who represent the foremost emerging knowledge and business centers. "Megaregions" comprise two thirds of global economic output and more than 85% of all global innovation and are driving the growth of emerging nations. How can business contribute and profit from these regions on the move?

Reshape traditional paradigms with a new generation of leaders from all sectors and regions around the world. How are they challenging conventional wisdom and providing alternatives to classical approaches to marketing, branding, design and leadership?

Optimize future collaboration with public institutions through personal interaction with the youngest cabinet members and heads of strategic ministries (science and technology, trade and industry, and transportation) of major governments. Are the ideas and ways of younger decision makers in the public sector significantly changing the rules of engagement for business?

Discover new models for creativity and explore the latest scientific developments with the world's leading Technology Pioneers and young scientists. As technological innovations may rapidly reshape their industries, how can companies harness these to improve efficiency, create new value and contribute to a more sustainable and equitable society?

Join the latest generation of new leaders in Tianjin – China's next critical economic hub and pilot for key policy reforms to ensure sustainable growth!