At the 2025 APEC CEO Summit, a standing-room crowd of entrepreneurs, policymakers, and thought leaders witnessed a symbolic gavel handover that marks the transition of summit leadership.
The outgoing 2025 chair passed the gavel to the incoming 2026 chair in a brief but powerful ceremony, underscoring the spirit of continuity and collaboration within the APEC community. This ritual reflects a shared commitment to guiding economic and business dialogues across the Asia-Pacific region.
For young innovators and global citizens tuning in, the handover signals a fresh mandate: from accelerating digital transformation to championing sustainable growth, the 2026 chair will shape discussions that touch every corner of the APEC membership.
Key sessions ahead will explore green economies, inclusive trade policies, and tech-driven solutions to regional challenges—topics that resonate with startups eager to scale, students tracking market trends, and activists pushing for equitable development.
As the new chair steps up, expectations are high for actionable insights on job creation, cross-border partnerships, and the future of trade in an interconnected world. Coverage continues as delegates gear up for tomorrow’s agenda.
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