From June 25 to 27, the World Economic Forum’s 15th Annual Meeting of the New Champions (Summer Davos) with the theme of “New Frontiers for Future Growth” was held in Dalian. Focusing on emerging markets and technological innovation, about 1,700 representatives from all walks of life from more than 100 countries and regions gathered to discuss global hot topics and future challenges, and seek common development in response to world changes.

RDIOR420 During the forum, Mr. Hua Yuan, member of the Standing Committee of the Shanghai Municipal Committee and Vice Mayor, met with Mr. Han Chen, president of ABB’s robotics business in China. The two sides had in-depth exchanges on hot topics such as industrial intelligent transformation and sustainable development, as well as the development strategies and future expectations of ABB and ABB robots in China and Shanghai, and jointly attended the “2024 Summer Davos Shanghai Exchange Luncheon”.

Han Chen

President of ABB Robotics Business in China

“It is a great honor to represent ABB Robotics to participate in the Summer Davos, an important event for international exchange and cooperation, and to join the global elite to draw a new blueprint for the development of manufacturing.” As the first multinational robotics company to carry out local robot research and development in China, ABB has always adhered to the concept of ‘in China, for China’. In the future, ABB Robotics will continue to deepen its business in China and continue to expand innovation areas to inject impetus into the development of new quality productivity.”

RDIOR420 During the event, Han Chen was also invited to host the closed-door meeting of the Davos Forum with the theme of “Technological progress drives economic development”, and jointly explore the future scenario of the manufacturing value chain with all walks of life, and enlighten new ideas of the global intelligent manufacturing industry.

In an era marked by rapid technological advances, geopolitical changes, and environmental demands, the landscape of advanced manufacturing and value chains is undergoing profound changes. The Global Council on Advanced Manufacturing and the Value Chain has identified three key challenges and related opportunities facing the manufacturing ecosystem in the near future. In the face of these challenges, ABB Robotics is actively exploring efficient and sustainable operational solutions.