War, misinformation and environmental matters have been considered as the major risks for this year. The Global Risks Report by Marsh & McLennan and Zurich Insurance, just presented at the World Economic Forum (WEF), in view of the annual meeting that will be held in Davos (Switzerland) from the 20th to the 24th January 2025, gathering more than 2,500 global economic and political leaders to reflect on global challenges and identify innovative solutions. Founded by Klaus Schwab, German engineer, on the 24th January 1971, this leading international summit, at its 55th edition, aims at improving social, economic and environmental conditions of Planet Earth with the involvement of key actors from the business, political, academic, entrepreneurial and industrial sectors. This year's main theme is "Collaborating in the Age of Intelligence" to debate on the potential win-win uses of artificial intelligence and cutting edge technologies.
The Principality of Monaco strengthens its presence by organising a series of high-level events in conjunction with the forum, within a one-day workshop, on the 23rd January 2025, aimed at promoting relevant initiatives in innovation, sustainability and attractiveness. The Monaco House, the Monegasque hub at Davos, It is born from the desire to accompany the participation of the Sovereign Prince in the WEF, through a cross-functional cooperation among the Gouvernement Princier, the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, the Association Monégasque des Activités Financières, the Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer, the Monaco Economic Board and the Monaco Private Label.
The daily full-immersion a set of panels with entrepreneurs, investors or political leaders sharing their expertise on pivotal issues like the Artificial Intelligence, the Blue Economy and Responsible Investments.
The initiative was designed to create a privileged stage to disseminate the "Made in Monaco" unique economic and social model, while favouring strategic partnerships towards creating a sustainable, profitable and enjoyable future.
Monaco's target acquires an even more significant value, considering the growing geopolitical tensions and the climate crisis that are affecting public confidence, worldwide. ***
DETAILS OF THE ONE-DAY PROGRAM
Monaco House 2025
KEYNOTE SPEECH
nanoFlowcell and Post-Quantum Cryptography
08:30 a.m. - 09:00 a.m.
NETWORKING
NETWORKING BREAKFAST
09:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
KEYNOTE SPEECH
AI, Machine Learning, and the Future of Ocean Exploration
10:00 a.m. - 10:20 a.m.
Fabien Cousteau, Ocean Conservationist and Aquanaut
DISCUSSION
Monaco and the Shipping Industry
10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Patricia Osborne, Managing Director of Moore Stephens Monaco & Member of the Monaco Chamber of ShippingModerator
Chloé Boscagli, Director of Monaco Private Label (MPL)
DISCUSSION
Investing in Nature – Asset Owners Perspectives
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Antje Biber, Head of SDG Office of FERI AG
Romain Ciarlet, Executive Director of Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation
Erik Brunn Bindslev, CEO of Merika Moderator
Kevin Tayebaly, Co-Founder of ChangeNow
DISCUSSION
Harnessing Innovation from Monaco: Leadership Insights on Transforming the Energy Sector for a Sustainable Future
12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Peter Kutemann, Founder & Chairman of DIETSMANN
Cesare Canevese, CEO of DIETSMANN Moderator
Justin Highman, Deputy CEO of Monaco Economic Board (MEB)
DISCUSSION
Clean Energy: A Pillar for Europe's Prosperity, Growth, Jobs, and Innovation
1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Ann Mettler, Vice President of Breakthrough Energy, Europe
Majed Sherbiny, CEO of Sherbiny
Moderator: Irina Gorbounova, Vice President M&A and Head of XCarb Innovation Fund, ArcelorMittal Ltd
DISCUSSION
2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
2025 World View and Implications for Europe & the US
Larry Summers, Former U.S. Treasury Secretary | Professor at Harvard University | Speaker on Economy and PolicyModerator
Tassos Economou, Founder of iGrow
KEYNOTE SPEECH - Q&A
The World In 2025: Investing In An Era of Transformations
2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Wei Li, Managing Director & Global Chief Investment Strategist for BlackRock
DISCUSSION
Collaboration for the Intelligent Age: Monaco as a Key Hub for Global Investors and Entrepreneurs
3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Robert Laure, Chairman of the Monegasque Association of Financial Activities (AMAF) Xavier de Sarrau, Managing Partner of Gordon S. Blair Monaco
Moderator: Rhett Power, Forbes Editor
DISCUSSION
Shaping the Future of Luxury: A Dialogue with Leaders and Experts
3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Clarisse Magnin-Mallez, Managing Partner of McKinsey & Company France
Albert Manzone, Managing Director, Groupe Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer Moderator: Rhett Power, Forbes Editor
DISCUSSION
Powering the Future: Breakthroughs in Quantum Technology and Sustainable Energy
4:00 p.m. - 4:20 p.m.
David Rubenstein, Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of The Carlyle Group
Jack Hidary, CEO of SandboxAQ
Moderator: Tassos Economou, Founder of iGrow
DISCUSSION
Bahrain and Monaco: Building Powerful Country Brands in a Globalized World
4:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
H.E. Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy of Bahrain
Frédéric Genta, Monaco Secretary of Attractiveness, Development and Digital Transformation
Moderator: Chloé Boscagli, Director of Monaco Private Label (MPL)
DISCUSSION
Leveraging Ocean Innovation for a More Sustainable Blue Economy
5:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Dionysia-Theodora Avgerinopoulou, Greek Prime Minister's Special Envoy for the Ocean Oliver Wenden, VP and CEO of Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation
Bertrand Piccard, Initiator & Chairman of the Solar Impulse FoundationModerator:
Chloé Boscagli, Director of Monaco Private Label (MPL)
CLOSING REMARKS
CLOSING REMARKS BY H.S.H. PRINCE ALBERT II
5:20 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
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