BREAKING: The 19th Global Growth, Innovation & Leadership (GIL) Summit wrapped up on August 28, 2025, in Shanghai, bringing together over 200 global leaders and attracting more than 4,000 attendees. This urgent event focused on transformational growth strategies crucial for navigating the ongoing Intelligence Revolution.
Held at the prestigious Jing’an Shangri-La, the Summit, co-organized with LeadLeo, featured over 100 sessions centered around the theme “Intelligence Initiates a New Journey: Jointly Shaping Global Growth Engines.” With nearly 30 years of experience, Frost & Sullivan’s GIL Summits have become vital for executives, innovators, and policymakers to exchange groundbreaking ideas and explore disruptive trends.
David Frigstad, Global Chairman of Frost & Sullivan, emphasized the “Transformational Growth Journey,” a seven-stage process designed to help CEOs benchmark against global best practices and unlock new opportunities through collaboration and innovation. The urgency for these strategies is underscored by the rapid changes affecting global markets.
Aroop Zutshi, Global President and Managing Partner, outlined the “Top 5 Strategic Imperatives”: Transformation, Ecosystem, Growth Generator, Growth Opportunities, and Frost Radar. He highlighted the essential role of adaptive systems and artificial intelligence (AI) in accelerating breakthroughs for enterprises amidst this Intelligence Revolution.
In a significant address, Dr. Neil Wang, Global Partner and Greater China Chairman, pointed out that China’s sustained growth remains a positive force for the global economy. He introduced the 4th edition of Frost & Sullivan’s White Paper on China’s Industrial Development Trends over the next 50 years, reaffirming the organization’s mission to showcase China’s innovation and leadership on the global stage.
“The GIL Summit continues to serve as a vital platform where ideas, innovation, and strategy converge,” said Dr. Wang. “By bringing together global and local perspectives, we help enterprises not only anticipate change but also shape the opportunities of tomorrow.”
The 2025 Summit featured in-depth discussions on pressing topics such as AI, the digital economy, life sciences investment, ESG, intelligent manufacturing, and the global expansion of Chinese enterprises. Notably, nearly 20 new Frost & Sullivan research findings were released, providing fresh insights into emerging growth engines poised to redefine industries in the coming decade.
This event not only highlights the importance of innovation in today’s rapidly changing landscape but also serves as a reminder of the collaborative efforts required to navigate future challenges. As the world looks to the future, the strategies discussed at the GIL Summit are set to have a lasting impact on global industries.
What’s Next: Stakeholders are encouraged to implement the strategies discussed during the Summit, focusing on innovation and collaboration to harness the potential of the Intelligence Revolution. With Frost & Sullivan’s expertise, organizations can prepare for the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.
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