Alasdair RossModerator & The World Ahead Countries EditorGEOPOLITICS
What will the global alliance system look like in 2027? A war with Iran has disrupted trade routes; Donald Trump remains in the White House after the midterm elections; Vladimir Putin continues his war against Ukraine — and confrontation with the West; and Europe is struggling to respond to the China shock.
Introduction by Alasdair Ross
Closing remarks
“Prepared for the World of 2027?” A Geopolitical Anasis of Risks and Opportunities.
Alasdair Ross
At The Economist Intelligence Unit, EIU, Alasdair Ross has long experience in editorial responsibility for Risk Briefing and a range of publications on themes of global interest. His experience and responsibilities give him a strong insight into global economic and political trends, their implications for multinational corporations, and the strategies those companies use for managing risk. He brings these insights to high-level audiences around the world in an engaging and stimulating manner, bringing complex issues to life in bright and straightforward language.
Alasdair is a psychology graduate and has a master's degree in economics.
Tom StandageDeputy Editor The Economist & Editor The World Ahead 2027Opening Keynote
- “Tom’s Top Ten Trends for 2027”
- Introduction of The World Ahead 2027 Quiz
AI – just another industry or a threat like no other?
After years of enormous investment and even bigger promises, 2027 may be the year when artificial intelligence has to start proving what it is actually worth.
Has the AI boom become a conventional industrial race for capital, energy, customers and market share?Or are we still confronting a technological revolution without historical precedent?
Tom Standage
Tom Standage, joined The Economist as science correspondent in 1998 and was subsequently appointed technology editor, business editor and digital editor. He is the author of seven history books, including “Writing on the Wall” (2013), “The Victorian Internet” (1998) and “A History of the World in 6 Glasses” (2005). He studied engineering and computing at Oxford University and has written for other publications including the New York Times, Daily Telegraph, Guardian and Wired, taking a particular interest in technology’s cultural and historical significance.
Johan NylanderAsia Correspondent, DiThe China shock. How should Europe respond?
China’s vast industrial capacity is transforming the terms of competition in industries ranging from electric vehicles and batteries to pharmaceuticals, energy and advanced technology.
Johan Nylander
Johan Nylander, Asienkorrespondent för Dagens Industri och prisbelönt författare. Hans arbete publiceras av CNN, National Geographic Travel, Forbes och många andra internationella medier.
Emanuel SideaUS Correspondent, DiAmerica after the midterms. What can Trump still do?
After the midterm elections, Donald Trump enters the latter half of his term. What does that mean for trade, NATO, Ukraine, China — and Europe’s relationship with America?
Emanuel Sidea
Emanuel Sidea is Dagens Industri’s U.S. correspondent, based in New York. A journalist since 2001, he has previously worked for Veckans Affärer and Fokus. He is also the author of the non-fiction book The Man from Harem (2016), which documents the true story of a jihadi smuggler who transported foreign fighters to ISIS and Jabhat al-Nusra during the Syrian war.
In addition to his reporting, Emanuel serves on the board of Grävfonden, a Swedish foundation supporting investigative journalism. He teaches journalism and international reporting at the University of Gothenburg and has previously taught at Stockholm University.
