Davos

At the 42nd World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, Applied Materials hosted an intimate panel discussion on ‘The Innovation Economy – How Nations Can Embrace the Challenges and Capitalize on Opportunities.’ On the panel were Mike Splinter, Chairman and CEO of Applied Materials, Susan Hockfield, President, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Tom Friedman, New York Times columnist. The discussion centered on several key points including how emerging technologies, government policies and education are changing the way we live and reshaping the global economy – and what it takes for the U.S. to be competitive in today’s world. The panel discussion was moderated by Poppy Harlow, CNNMoney.com anchor.

View video recordings of the panel discussion on our 'Innovation Economy' web site.Read more

NASDAQ OMX Chief Executive Officer Bob Greifeld (middle) and Applied Materials Chairman and CEO Mike Splinter (right) and CFO George Davis (back right), and other officials participated in the NASDAQ opening bell ceremony today from the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. Visit our web site for more information on Applied Materials' activities at the WEF.

Photo courtesy of NASDAQ OMX 2011.

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Applied Materials Chairman and CEO, Mike Splinter speaks with Liz Claman of FOX Business on the rising solar energy demand from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Visit our web site for more information on Applied Materials' activities at the World Economic Forum. Read more

Applied Materials hosts a discussion on the Innovation Economy: Emerging Technologies That are Transforming our Lives and Reshaping the Global Economy at the 41st Annual World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland. Mike Splinter, Chairman and CEO of Applied Materials (second from left), Dr. Zhengrong Shi, Chairman and CEO of Suntech Power (middle), Tom Friedman, New York Times columnist (left), and Alan Salzman, Co-Founder and CEO of VantagePoint Venture Partners (right) trade thoughts on how new technologies like renewable energy, LED lighting, electric cars, and more are changing the way we live and the global economy. The panel is moderated by Liz Claman, Fox Business anchor (second from right). Read more

Last week in snow-covered Davos wrapped up with a very different feel than previous Davos summits. The mood was slightly more optimistic than last year but attendees were also pragmatic about the pace of global recovery. Not surprisingly, the global economic outlook panel was one of the most widely attended demonstrating the reality of what is really on the minds of world leaders.Read more