Berlin Global Dialogue

🔵 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗚𝗗 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁! 🔵 One month ago, we officially wrapped up #BGD2024 at ESMT Berlin, welcoming over 1000 participants from more than 70 countries. It was a great pleasure to witness the 2024 theme, Building Common Ground, come alive in the over 30 sessions at this year’s summit. Each session was designed to ask challenging questions, spark new ideas, and facilitate equal exchange in our four program pillars of Geopolitical Shifts, Technological Advances, Climate Change, and Global Inequality. We are excited to share our 𝗕𝗚𝗗 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁, which captures highlights and insights from this year’s summit! Download your version below 👇 #BGD2024 #BuildingCommonGround

The #African innovation ecosystem is thriving, yet narratives of war and famine still dominate headlines about the continent. In our #BGDInsights series, Hans Otterling, Founding Partner of Norrsken22, sheds light on the prevailing misconceptions surrounding investment in #Africa and explores how startups are driving economic growth across the continent. 🌍 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/evCkVmiT #africanstartups #africanentrepreneurs #africanbusiness

"There is a lot of consensus at this event: we need a rules-based international system." Manuel Tovar, Minister of Foreign Trade of #CostaRica, discusses the importance of a pragmatic approach when it comes to building common ground between business and politics. #BGD2024

“I am very glad to find that in our common ground, everyone wants to have a renewable and sustainable society. “ Isa Long, Group Vice President of SUS ENVIRONMENT, shares her key three key takeaways from #BGD2024 #BerlinGlobalDialogue #BuildingCommonGround

“It’s a very eye-opening experience for me. The direct dialogue and the information we have is beyond what we read in the newspaper.” Yifan Li, CEO and Co-Founder of Hesai Technology, shares his top three takeaways from #BGD2024 #BerlinGlobalDialogue #BuildingCommonGround

"Globalization is alive and kicking. When people come together, we see incredible results." Meirav Oren (Fainaru) Co-Founder and Chair of Versatile, shares her top three takeaways from #BGD2024. #BuildingCommonGround #BerlinGlobalDialogue #BGDThree

"It's a great experience hearing decision-makers from all over the world talk about their experiences in a candid and transparent fashion. We need more conferences like this." Tian Lin, Managing Director at M31 Capital, shares his top takeaways from #BGD2024.

What should leadership look like in times of great uncertainty? In today’s complex business landscape, CEOs are increasingly expected to take a stand on social and political issues. Michael Ensser, Global Chair of Egon Zehnder, shares insights on how leaders can effectively navigate the challenges of an increasingly polarized public discourse. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e2gdfDcj

"There is a clear willingness to rebuild global institutions." 🌍 Trudi Makhaya, Former Chief Economic Advisor to the South African President, Founder of Makhaya Ventures, and Senior Advisor at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), shares her top three takeaways from #BGD2024.

"It’s about meeting old friends and making new acquaintances. If we as humans can stay in touch, exchange opinions, and understand each other’s differences, the world will be better." Renat Bekturov, CFA, Governor of the AIFC (Astana International Financial Centre), share his takeaways from #BGD2024. #BerlinGlobalDialogue #BuildingCommonGround