Vijay Vaitheeswaran
U.S. business editor for The Economist and leading specialist on China.
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Zoom
by Vijay Vaitheeswaran
Need Speed and Greed
by Vijay Vaitheeswaran
Power of the People
by Vijay Vaitheeswaran
Vijay Vaitheeswaran
Featured Keynote Programs
Energy in Today’s World
With his extensive experience covering energy topics for The Economist, authoring two books on the subject, and chairing the World Economic Forum’s Global Agenda Council on Energy, Vijay tackles the topic of energy. Covering the politics, economics, business, and technology issues, he helps audiences understand what the world’s energy situation is, how it affects their country, and what the future will look like in terms of energy (in)dependence, and how it affects regional strategic partners and geopolitics.
Need, Speed, and Greed
The Future of Global Innovation
Globalization has led to one of the world’s most profound and powerful innovation revolutions. In this presentation, Vijay poses several questions: How can the extraordinary benefits of the innovation revolution be shared more equitably among all of society? What will these changes mean for businesses and societies the world over? What drives human progress and makes companies successful? These challenges demand a more disruptive and swift approach to innovation than ever before. Technology, creativity, and new products all spring from new ways of thinking, from some unlikely sources. Vijay inspires and empowers his audiences to improve their lives, their work, and even the world.
Doing Business in China
Does China have what it takes to transform itself from the cheap workshop of the world to the cutting edge of innovation? Will the country’s stubborn adherence to state capitalism continue to deliver benefits at home that outweigh the growing backlash overseas against ‘China Inc?’ Will America’s crackdown on Huawei and Chinese industrial espionage lead to meaningful protection of intellectual property and a safer business environment – or could it instead unleash a dangerous wave of techno-nationalism? Could Europe, which usually favors soft power, take a harder line against China than America when it comes to ensuring fair rules for trade? Vijay draws from his years as China Business and Finance Editor and Shanghai Bureau Chief to offer audiences sharp and unexpected insights drawn from working on the frontlines of global business.