The World Economic Forum will host the Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Dalian, China, from June 23-25, 2026 [1].
This gathering, often called Summer Davos, serves as a critical hub for aligning private sector innovation with public policy. The event aims to bridge the gap between emerging technologies and the practical scaling required to improve global living standards.
Organizers expect approximately 1,500 leaders to attend the summit [1]. The three-day event [2] focuses on the ability to scale innovation that improves lives and assists in building a more sustainable future [1].
By bringing together a diverse group of innovators and policymakers in Dalian, the forum seeks to identify barriers to sustainable growth. The agenda emphasizes the transition from theoretical breakthroughs to widespread implementation, a process necessary for meeting international climate and social goals.
Participants will engage in a series of discussions over the course of the event [2]. The focus remains on how new champions of industry can collaborate to ensure that technological progress does not leave developing regions behind [1].
“Approximately 1,500 leaders will gather in Dalian”
The 2026 Summer Davos highlights the World Economic Forum's continued emphasis on the 'New Champions'—the entrepreneurs and tech leaders who drive disruption. By centering the event in China, the forum underscores the region's pivotal role in global supply chains and technological manufacturing, signaling that sustainable innovation cannot be achieved without deep integration between Western policy goals and Eastern industrial capacity.
