Investing in the Future of Skills and Knowledge Economy

The knowledge economy depends on countries’ ability to develop, attract and retain talent—and to translate knowledge into innovation, enterprise and sustainable growth. Universities play a central role in this transformation by equipping people with future-ready skills, advancing research and connecting ideas with industry and investment. This session will bring together leaders from prominent universities to examine how education systems can respond to rapidly changing labour markets, emerging technologies and new economic opportunities. Discussions will explore how talent development, innovation ecosystems and access to finance can be advanced as an integrated package for building competitive, inclusive and resilient economies of the future.