By : Guan Xin, CGTN
The World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting 2025 bringsaround 3,000 global leaders, innovators, and thinkers from over 130 countries. This year’s theme is Collaboration in the Intelligent Age, and it couldn’t come at a more critical moment. We’re standing at the intersection of massive technological shifts, economic uncertainty, and a rapidly changing climate. The question on everyone’s mind is: how do we work together to navigate these challenges?”
Artificial intelligence is front and center this year. With the global economy undergoing a paradigm shift, AI has the potential to drive growth, transform industries, and improve lives.
According to reports released ahead of the forum, by 2030, AI and other information processing technologies will transform 86% of businesses, sparking the creation of 170 million new roles worldwide.
Beyond the economy, AI offers incredible opportunities for tackling global challenges. But realizing this potential requires trust, transparency, and a commitment to inclusivity. Without these, the intelligent age risks deepening the divides that already exist.”
Klaus Schwab, the founder of the World Economic Forum, emphasized that despite great uncertainties and divergent positions, this meeting fosters a spirit of constructive optimism.
This is more than a conference—it’s a call to action. Collaboration in the intelligent age means breaking down barriers, sharing resources, and building trust. The challenges we face—geopolitical tensions, economic fragmentation, and climate instability—are daunting. But the conversations here reflect a growing recognition that collaboration isn’t optional. It’s the only way forward.