Tianjin, People's Republic of China

Annual Meeting of the New Champions

24–26 June 2025

About the meeting

The 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2025 will bring together leaders from government, business and academia, along with innovators and representatives from international organizations, media and civil society.

Through action-oriented dialogues, the meeting aims to accelerate progress on shared imperatives and offer participants the opportunity to explore how entrepreneurship and emerging technologies can unlock more dynamic and resilient economies. Additionally, it will provide valuable insights into emerging markets and their role in driving global economic growth.

Co-Chairs
Annual Meeting of the New Champions brings together the world’s top academics, politicians, business, youth, and civil society leaders to engage in addressing the most pressing issues on the global agenda
Noor Ali Alkhulaif
Minister of Sustainable Development, Ministry of Sustainable Development of Bahrain
Rania Al-Mashat
Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation, Ministry of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation of Egypt
Hussain J. AlNowais
Chairman, Al Nowais Investments
Henadi Al Saleh
Chair, Board of Directors, Agility
Aguinaldo Jaime
Chairman, Unitel
Ilham Kadri
Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Executive Committee, Syensqo
Annette Mosman
Group Chief Executive Officer, APG Group
Sima Ganwani Ved
Founder and Chairwoman, Apparel Group
Samaila Zubairu
President and Chief Executive Officer, Africa Finance Corporation - AFC
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