Special Topic: The 2026 Sustainable Global Leaders Summit & the Second Green Industry and Sustainable Consumption Expo. From October 20 to 22, the 2026 Sustainable Global Leaders Summit will open in Shanghai.
Four international guests traveling from afar will bring four "soul-searching questions" that concern humanity's future.
When extreme weather becomes the norm, what should we do? Sir Jim Skea, Chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), will share his observations. As an authoritative voice in global climate science, he will discuss "Extreme Climate and Regional Response" on October 21. This is not merely about data on melting glaciers or rising sea levels, but about how the cities and communities where each of us lives can build a line of defense against storms and heatwaves.
When AI starts writing poetry, painting, and even writing code, will our jobs still be there? Ekkehard Ernst, Chief Macroeconomist at the International Labour Organization (ILO), will explore "AI, Governance and the Future of Employment" on the same day. As technology advances at breakneck speed, many people feel anxious, but what he brings may not be panic, but rather an employment guide for the era of "human-machine coexistence." He wants to tell us where human value truly lies in the age of algorithms.
When we click "buy" each time, are we voting for the world we want? Bruno Oberle, President of the World Resources Forum Association (WRFA), will focus on "New Economic Landscape and a New Chapter in Consumption." In an era of increasingly scarce resources, consumption is no longer merely about satisfying desires — it is also a responsibility. He will share how to find a dignified yet sustainable lifestyle within the new map of the global economy.
When Chinese enterprises set sail for global markets, what else should we bring besides products? David Morris, Chief Executive Officer of the Australia China Business Council, will steer the topic toward "Value Reshaping: From Brand Mission to Corporate Going Global." Going global is no longer simply about selling goods — it is a collision and fusion of values. What he wants to discuss is how Chinese enterprises can win genuine respect on the world stage through their brand missions.
These four figures represent four dimensions: science, labor, resources, and business. They are about to gather in Shanghai, attempting to find certain answers amid uncertainty. From October 20 to 22, you are welcome to visit the Litang Cultural Center. In this dialogue about the future, perhaps you can find your own sense of certainty.
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