The World Economic Forum (WEF) is set to host its 54th annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, starting January 15, with a five-day agenda that will bring together over 100 governments, international organizations, 1000 partner companies, civil society leaders, social entrepreneurs, and media from around the globe.
The 2024 WEF conference will focus on rebuilding trust in the face of geopolitical tensions, shifting economic policies, and rapid technological advancements. Discussions will revolve around six critical themes: economic resilience, energy transformation, globalization, productive artificial intelligence (AI), empowering institutions, and women’s health.
While WEF will concentrate on social and global issues, including blockchain and crypto-based solutions, this year’s spotlight is on the role of AI in daily life and the shift towards tokenization of real-world assets (RWA).
Notable sessions include a public conference on the tokenization of the economy scheduled for January 17, and a panel on January 18 titled “Clear-Eyed about Crypto,” focusing on the future of crypto assets and the role of regulators in balancing consumer protection with fostering innovation in the sector.
Key figures in the crypto market, such as Circle CEO Jeremy and Stellar Development Foundation CEO Denelle Dixon, will attend, discussing tokenization principles, applications, and the direction of the technology. Meanwhile, significant steps by governments, like Italy’s ban on ChatGPT, aim to regulate AI and ensure a safe internet environment for users.