Pillars of Stability: Building Resilient Systems

The systems that power modern economies are under strain from accelerating demand and weakening resilience. Rapid urbanization, population growth, industrial expansion and AI infrastructure buildouts are increasing demand for energy, water and critical physical infrastructure faster than new capacity can be built. At the same time, climate change is intensifying resource constraints and disruption risks through environmental stress and extreme weather. Growth in the coming decade will depend on strengthening and modernising the foundations of the economy, improving efficiency across all sectors, and making them more resilient to climate shocks. How should businesses and governments invest in core systems so they can withstand escalating climate disruption and meet rising demand? What will make or break a city’s resilience in the coming decade? Join Newsweek and Investment Reports for the fourth edition of Pillars of Stability: building resilient systems to examine climate impacts and risk across core systems and the investment required to make them resilient. Topics for discussion include: How can energy, water and infrastructure systems keep pace with accelerating demand driven by urban growth, industrial expansion, electrification and AI? What does fit-for-purpose infrastructure look like over the next three to five years, designed for climate volatility and resource efficiency? How can businesses, cities and countries prepare for climate shocks effectively? What opportunities do AI and other innovative technologies present across energy, water, infrastructure and overall risk mitigation?