OPENING KEYNOTE: Not nearly as dark as it looks – new strategies for world competitiveness

The “golden era of globalisation”, circa 1978–2018, could feel far off these days but the world’s relentless march towards openness will continue. Only, it requires new strategies – by state leaders, and by corporations. What action should your company take to make sure it solves problems better than others?

Stéphane Garelli is not just a world-class business profile, having held positions like managing director of the World Economic Forum. He is also a master at slicing the evermore-complex world economy down to the pieces that make it all look so simple under his guidance. “World Competitiveness”, the concept he has been pioneering as an academic, doubles as the title of his recently released book on the matter. With his Luxembourg appearance, breakneck-speed delivery, big laughs, and actionable insights are all guaranteed.