Shanghai, China – May 22, 2026 — The Burj Global Power Summit was held in Shanghai, bringing together entrepreneurs, policymakers, and innovation leaders to explore emerging global trends shaping business, technology, and economic transformation.
Hosted at the JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai at Tomorrow Square and organized by CEO Clubs Network, the Summit served as a strategic platform for high-level discussions, collaboration, and knowledge exchange across international markets.
The program focused on key global priorities including artificial intelligence and next-generation technologies, energy transition and sustainable development, and leadership strategies for operating in an increasingly volatile and uncertain global environment. Speakers and participants examined how organizations can adapt to rapid disruption while building long-term resilience and competitive advantage.
Throughout the Summit, discussions emphasized cross-border cooperation and ecosystem-driven growth, with a strong focus on strengthening global business linkages and enabling innovation-led partnerships.
Following the key panel sessions, a curated business matchmaking and closed-door meeting segment was held, where attendees and delegates engaged in focused one-to-one conversations. This segment provided a structured environment for relationship-building, strategic discussions, and exploratory business engagements, enabling participants to identify potential collaborations and partnership opportunities.
A key development announced during the Summit was the establishment of the CEO Clubs China Chapter, aimed at expanding regional engagement and strengthening connectivity between Chinese and international business communities.
Dr. Tariq A. Nizami noted that modern leadership requires the ability to navigate complexity while fostering meaningful global partnerships. He emphasized that today’s leaders are defined by their capacity to convert vision into impact through collaboration, innovation, and long-term strategic alignment.
Sarah Dong, Managing Partner highlighted Shanghai’s growing importance as a global hub for business exchange and innovation. She stated that the Summit is designed to strengthen international connectivity and create pathways for sustainable collaboration among global leaders and organizations.
The Burj Global Power Summit reinforced the importance of integrated global leadership and positioned Shanghai as a key destination for dialogue on the future of business, technology, and international cooperation.