In 2024, the world continues to navigate profound changes and uncertainties, seeing challenges from escalating geopolitical tensions, rising protectionism, and geoeconomic fragmentation. For the global economy, the last mile of inflation fight is proving tougher as major central banks endeavor to manage policy shifts. In the realm of technology, the rapid advancement in artificial intelligence harbors both immense promise and potential peril. Meanwhile, persistent issues such as energy crises, climate change, and population ageing continue to present both challenges and opportunities for the world’s sustainable development. Against this backdrop, multiple important elections around the globe could reshape the global political landscape, introducing further complexities into global governance.

As an annual convening of leading minds from around the world, the Bund Summit seeks to explore trends, generate dialogues, build consensus, and foster partnerships towards a more resilient and sustainable future. This year, the discussions will cover key issues such as global economy, international finance, green development, and financial technology.