Advances in cyber-physical systems and what has been termed the fourth industrial revolution will be the theme of this year's annual meeting of the New Champions of the World Economic Forum, according to its organizing committee. More than 1,500 business leaders, policymakers and experts from upward of 90 countries are expected to participate in the event, which is also known as the Summer Davos and will be held in Tianjin from Jun 26-28. Insights and outcomes from the annual meeting, which will feature more than 150 sessions, will feed directly into the yearly Industry Strategy Meeting that has been integrated into event. Media registration for the New Champions of the World Economic Forum meeting opened on Wednesday.
A 'Summer Davos' version of the World Economic Forum is to be held in Tianjin, China from the 26 to 28 June 2016. The theme is Industry 4.0, an umbrella term that describes the next phase in the revolutionary digitalisation of the manufacturing sector. In a press release issued by the WEF, it was announced that: "The event will focus on innovation and entrepreneurship as well as sustainable development with particular emphasis on industrial policy issues such as climate change, energy