URGENT UPDATE: Frost & Sullivan has just wrapped up its 19th Global Growth, Innovation & Leadership (GIL) Summit in Shanghai, showcasing groundbreaking strategies that will shape the future of the global economy. Held on August 27-28, 2025, at the Jing’an Shangri-La, this year’s summit drew over 200 global leaders and more than 4,000 attendees, all engaged in discussions on the pivotal theme: “Intelligence Initiates a New Journey: Jointly Shaping Global Growth Engines.”
The summit serves as a critical platform for senior executives and policymakers to collaboratively explore transformative growth strategies. David Frigstad, Global Chairman of Frost & Sullivan, highlighted the significance of the “Transformational Growth Journey,” a seven-stage roadmap designed for CEOs to benchmark against global best practices and harness innovation for resilience.
Aroop Zutshi, Global President and Managing Partner, introduced the “Top 5 Strategic Imperatives” essential for businesses today: Transformation, Ecosystem, Growth Generator, Growth Opportunities, and Frost Radar. He emphasized the crucial role of adaptive systems and artificial intelligence in accelerating breakthroughs amid the ongoing Intelligence Revolution.
In a notable address, Dr. Neil Wang, Global Partner and Greater China Chairman, underscored China’s continued growth as a force for global economic stability. He introduced the 4th edition of Frost & Sullivan’s White Paper on China’s Industrial Development Trends, projecting significant shifts over the next 50 years.
Dr. Wang stated,
“The GIL Summit continues to serve as a vital platform where ideas, innovation, and strategy converge. By bringing together global and local perspectives, we help enterprises not only anticipate change but also shape the opportunities of tomorrow.”
Key topics at the summit included artificial intelligence, digital economy investments, life sciences, ESG initiatives, intelligent manufacturing, and the international expansion of Chinese enterprises. Nearly 20 new research findings were unveiled, providing fresh insights into emerging growth engines and strategic opportunities poised to redefine industries in the coming decade.
Frost & Sullivan has been a leader in transformational growth for over 60 years, partnering with investors, corporate leaders, and governments to identify and execute powerful growth strategies. As the summit concludes, the focus remains on how these insights will drive innovation and collaboration globally.
Stay tuned for more updates as Frost & Sullivan continues to lead the conversation on growth and innovation in an ever-evolving landscape.
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