H.E. Javier Milei shared his vision for Argentina’s future, emphasizing his significant progress in turning around Argentina’s economy. He discussed his efforts to pursue a free trade deal with the U.S. signaling a bold shift toward strengthening bilateral ties with global economic powers. Larry Fink – Chairman & CEO of BlackRock, and Peng Xiao – Group CEO of G42, engaged in a dynamic discussion about the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in 2025 and emphasized AI’s ability to drive innovation, create efficiencies, and unlock unprecedented opportunities across industries. Larry Fink noted the importance of resolving the global electricity infrastructure growth challenge to power the AI-induced substantial data center growth.

Suzanne DiBianca – Executive Vice President & Chief Impact Officer, Salesforce and Jeff Rowe – CEO, Syngenta Group discussed how advanced technologies like AI and digital tools are reshaping agriculture and solutions to address rising food demands, climate change, and resource optimization, emphasizing the potential to create a sustainable, resilient food supply chain for future generations.

Brian Armstrong – CEO and co-founder of Coinbase crypto exchange, highlighted Bitcoin’s potential as a hedge against deficit spending and inflation and offered his perspective on how cryptocurrencies can play a pivotal role in shaping the financial systems of the future.

In addition to very good conversations with senior leaders at all these events I had an engaging dialogue at FRANKFURT Meets DAVOS - The Summit a meeting held on top of the Weissfluhjoch at an altitude of over 8,800 feet – with over 100 top decision-makers from business, politics, and science on the 2025 prospects and challenges with a focus on fostering innovation, collaboration, and resilience.

We at SDI Management Consulting assist our clients in leveraging AI and advanced technologies to drive innovation, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth across industries. To tackle the AI-induced electricity growth challenge, we support our energy and utility clients in helping to build out electricity generation, transmission & distribution, and the broader energy infrastructure of the future. SDI also provides expertise in de-risking business models amidst economic uncertainties, exploring the strategic potential of cryptocurrencies, and fostering collaboration through strategic partnerships and M&A. By aligning these opportunities with our clients’ specific goals, SDI empowers them to thrive in a dynamic and interconnected global environment.