A view of the Dalian International Conference Center, the main venue for the 2026 Summer Davos in Dalian, Liaoning province on June 22. [Photo/Xinhua]
DALIAN - Outside the conference venue in the northeastern Chinese port city of Dalian, fleets of sleek electric cars glide quietly through the streets, autonomous buses shuttle between designated stops, and hydrogen-powered coaches stand ready to transport delegates arriving for the 2026 Summer Davos forum.
More than a logistical showcase, the vehicles offer an early glimpse of the themes set to anchor discussions at this year's gathering: technological innovation, green transformation and international cooperation in an increasingly uncertain global economy.
Scheduled from Tuesday to Thursday, the event, officially known as the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting of the New Champions, is expected to bring together over 1,700 participants from more than 90 countries and regions to explore how the world can navigate global challenges while creating new opportunities for growth.
Under the theme of "Innovating at Scale," this year's meeting will feature discussions on topics including the next phase of China's economic trajectory and how to translate technological advances into real economic benefits.
