The world stands at a pivotal moment—a transformative era driven by artificial intelligence, where new mechanisms for wealth creation are emerging. Will you position yourself at the forefront of this shift, seizing access to resources, networks, and insights that define the future?
The 2025 World Wealth and Leadership Forum, hosted in Silicon Valley on August 2nd, offers a rare opportunity for next-generation entrepreneurs, family enterprise successors, and global investors to connect with visionary leaders, AI pioneers, and world-renowned investors. This immersive experience is designed to cultivate cross-cultural leadership, foster innovation, and unlock trillion-dollar industry potentials in the age of AI.
Organized by World Table in partnership with NetEase North America, the forum brings together elite minds from across finance, technology, education, and global strategy. Attendees will gain actionable insights, build high-value international networks, and develop the mindset needed to lead through disruption.
👉 Discover how top innovators are shaping the future of global business
Global Financial Trends & Strategic Insights
A Rare Dialogue with Jim Rogers
One of the forum’s centerpiece events is an exclusive conversation with legendary investor Jim Rogers, moderated by JoJo Garden. As a co-founder of the Quantum Fund and a lifelong global macro strategist, Rogers brings decades of real-world experience navigating market cycles, geopolitical shifts, and emerging economies.
This session goes beyond theory—Rogers shares practical frameworks for identifying undervalued assets, building resilient portfolios, and anticipating long-term economic transformations.
Key Discussion Themes:
1. Navigating Global Economic Uncertainty
Rogers analyzes inflation trends, interest rate dynamics, sovereign debt levels, and geopolitical flashpoints shaping today’s financial landscape. He emphasizes understanding macro forces as essential for intelligent decision-making and discusses strategies to hedge against "black swan" events.
2. The Power of Commodities in Wealth Building
As a renowned commodities expert, Rogers explains how raw materials—from agriculture to energy—can serve as both inflation hedges and high-growth investments. He examines supply constraints, population-driven demand, and technological shifts influencing price cycles.
3. Unlocking Emerging Market Potential
With firsthand experience investing across Asia, Latin America, and Africa, Rogers reveals how demographic trends, infrastructure development, and policy reforms create asymmetric opportunities. He also addresses risks like currency volatility and political instability—and how to manage them.
4. China’s Long-Term Investment Outlook
Despite short-term challenges, Rogers remains bullish on China’s long-term trajectory. He explores opportunities in its expanding consumer economy, green tech initiatives, and digital innovation—while offering candid perspectives on regulatory risks and U.S.-China tensions.
5. Disruptive Technologies Reshaping Industries
From AI and automation to biotech and renewable energy, Rogers identifies sectors poised for transformation. He highlights industries where innovation outpaces regulation—and where early investors can capture outsized returns.
6. Geopolitics as an Investment Lens
Trade wars, sanctions, and diplomatic realignments directly impact capital flows. Rogers teaches how to assess geopolitical risk and integrate it into investment decisions—turning global uncertainty into strategic advantage.
7. Value Investing in a Volatile World
Rogers champions patience, independent thinking, and deep research over speculation. He outlines his approach to finding overlooked assets and maintaining discipline during market turbulence.
8. Preparing the Next Generation for Financial Independence
For young entrepreneurs and heirs to family wealth, Rogers stresses financial literacy, early investing, and portfolio diversification. His advice empowers rising leaders to build sustainable wealth across generations.
Artificial Intelligence: From Theory to Real-World Impact
Led by Dr. Glen Qin – Founder of California University of Science & Technology
Situated in the heart of Silicon Valley, Dr. Qin’s institution is the first university founded by Chinese international students recognized by both U.S. and Chinese education authorities. His mission: equip future leaders with cutting-edge skills in AI, machine learning, cybersecurity, and data science—grounded in real-world application.
Attendees will explore how AI is redefining workforce demands and innovation pipelines. The session emphasizes practical implementation, ethical considerations, and cultivating critical thinking in technical leadership.
👉 Learn how AI leaders are transforming industries worldwide
The Art and Science of Investment
Featuring John M. Longo – Columbia University EMBA Professor & Chief Investment Officer
With over $3.5 billion in managed assets and a career spanning academia and Wall Street, John M. Longo bridges theoretical rigor with real-market execution. A CFA charterholder and award-winning educator, he distills wisdom from Warren Buffett and other investing legends into actionable principles.
Participants will learn:
- How to evaluate risk-return trade-offs across asset classes
- Behavioral pitfalls that undermine investor performance
- Frameworks for long-term wealth accumulation rooted in discipline
- The role of financial literacy in personal and organizational success
His teachings merge academic depth with boardroom relevance—ideal for investors seeking enduring strategies in turbulent markets.
Restructuring Business Models in the AI Era
With Dr. John Jiang – Former NASA & IBM Chief Architect
Dr. Jiang’s journey spans particle physics at Fermilab to leadership roles at IBM, Dell, Lockheed Martin, and KPMG. Now a mentor to second-generation entrepreneurs, he focuses on digital transformation in traditional industries.
Key topics include:
- Integrating AI into manufacturing and supply chain operations
- Empowering family businesses to innovate without losing core values
- Case studies from finance, healthcare, and industrial automation
This module equips leaders to rethink organizational design, customer engagement, and operational efficiency through a technological lens.
Leadership Mastery: Becoming a Global CEO
Dr. Tomous D. Zweifel – Mentor to Fortune 500 Executives
Having coached more than 2,500 global leaders—including executives from Google and Airbus—Dr. Zweifel introduces his proven 3C’s Leadership Model: Collective Leadership, Communication, and Cross-Cultural Strategy.
Participants will gain tools to:
- Execute strategy effectively using the “Strategy-In-Action” 7-step framework
- Lead diverse teams across cultural boundaries
- Communicate with clarity and influence
- Lead ethically amid complex challenges
His emphasis on practical application ensures immediate impact in real leadership scenarios.
FAQs: Your Questions Answered
Q: Who typically attends this forum?
A: The event attracts high-net-worth individuals including family office principals, unicorn investors, C-suite executives from Fortune 500 companies, second-generation entrepreneurs managing enterprises with over $100M revenue, and global policymakers.
Q: Is prior investment or tech experience required?
A: No. While many attendees come from finance or tech backgrounds, the curriculum is designed to be accessible yet deeply valuable for strategic thinkers across sectors.
Q: Are there networking opportunities built into the program?
A: Yes. Structured dialogues, roundtable discussions, and curated receptions allow meaningful connections with speakers and peers.
Q: What makes this different from other leadership summits?
A: Unlike generic conferences, this forum combines elite access (e.g., private talks with Jim Rogers), applied learning modules, and a focus on intergenerational leadership transition—all within the innovation epicenter of Silicon Valley.
Q: Is follow-up support provided after the event?
A: Attendees receive 12 months of exclusive access to mastermind sessions, Q&A forums with faculty, and resource libraries—ensuring sustained growth beyond the main event.
Building Unicorn Startups & High-Tech Investment Strategies
Dr. Charles Xia – Co-Founder of TSVC (Early Investor in Zoom)
Dr. Xia shares insider knowledge from backing five IPOs and ten unicorns at the seed stage. As a founder-turned-investor with deep expertise in AI, semiconductors, and digital health, he reveals:
- How TSVC identified Zoom’s potential before mass adoption
- Capital structure best practices for early-stage ventures
- Tactics for maintaining control while raising institutional capital
- Cross-border investment trends between the U.S., China, and Southeast Asia
This session is essential for founders preparing for scale and investors seeking high-conviction opportunities in hard tech.
From Seed Funding to Exit: A Founder’s Financial Roadmap
Professor Peter Lou – UCLA & UC Berkeley Finance Lecturer
An expert in venture finance and risk modeling, Prof. Peter Lou breaks down the startup lifecycle with precision:
- Understanding term sheets and equity dilution
- Valuation methods (DCF, comparables, scorecard)
- Legal structures for IP protection and founder alignment
- Exit pathways: acquisition vs. IPO
His real-world examples help founders avoid common pitfalls in fundraising and governance.
Crafting Global Brands That Last
Lin Hai – Pioneer of Total Brand Management (TBM)
Lin Hai introduces the TBM-PPIC Model, a systematic approach to building brand equity across cultures. Through case studies of companies like Haier, Sinopec, and青岛啤酒 (Tsingtao Brewery), he demonstrates:
- How brand positioning drives competitive advantage
- Using storytelling to humanize global brands
- Adapting messaging for Western markets without losing authenticity
- Leveraging AI for hyper-targeted brand communication
This module turns abstract branding concepts into measurable business outcomes.
Conscious Leadership for the AI Age
Master Peace (Jiumei Shi) – Former Top-Tier Executive Turned Mindfulness Mentor
Once a celebrated business leader honored by UNESCO, Master Peace stepped away from corporate success to study inner transformation. Now she teaches Awareness-Based Leadership, inspired by practices used by Steve Jobs, Ray Dalio, and Oprah Winfrey.
Attendees will explore:
- Meditation as a tool for clarity under pressure
- Accessing intuition for breakthrough decisions
- Creating cultures of purpose over profit
- Aligning personal values with organizational mission
In an age of AI-driven competition, emotional intelligence and self-awareness become ultimate differentiators.
Mastering Cross-Cultural Leadership
Liu Hong – Deputy Director at Center for China & Globalization
With executive experience across the U.S., India, Singapore, and Europe, Liu Hong offers battle-tested advice for Chinese enterprises expanding globally. He covers:
- Building multicultural management teams
- Navigating regulatory landscapes in key markets
- Adapting leadership styles to local contexts
His insights are drawn from advising major tech firms on internationalization strategy.
Building Elite Global Networks
JoJo Zou – Founder of World Table & Columbia University Leadership Awardee
Networking isn’t accidental—it’s a skill. JoJo Zou teaches how to:
- Communicate with presence in high-stakes settings
- Navigate international business etiquette
- Handle media interviews and crisis PR
- Host impactful events that attract top-tier connections
Through simulations of diplomatic dinners and boardroom pitches, participants refine their personal influence.