Mr. Stephan Mergenthaler is the Managing Director, Chief Technology Officer, and a Member of the Executive Committee of the World Economic Forum (WEF). He oversees the Forum's technology and digital innovation strategy and manages its global portfolio of Artificial Intelligence (AI) initiatives. He is a leading expert on technology governance, global trends, and the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR).

Activities at the Forum

Mr. Stephan Mergenthaler is one of the key speakers and will participate in multiple important sessions across both days of the Forum:

- November 25, 2025: YOUTH INSPIRATIONAL TALK

- November 26, 2025 (Main Forum Day)

As WEF's Chief Technology Officer, Mr. Stephan Mergenthaler's expertise directly covers the core themes of the Autumn Economic Forum 2025. He spearheads global initiatives on technology governance and the responsible application of AI, which are foundational to the 'smart economy' and 'smart production'.

He plays a significant role in developing the global Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) Network, including the collaboration with the C4IR Centre in Ho Chi Minh City, a co-organizing partner of the Forum. His presentations (particularly 'Towards a smart economy') are expected to provide WEF's strategic vision on how nations can leverage innovation and digital technology to drive the 'dual transition'—simultaneously achieving green growth goals and enhancing competitiveness in the digital era.