Akila was proud to take part in the 2025 World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting of the New Champions—commonly known as Summer Davos—held in Tianjin, China. This year’s gathering brought together global leaders, changemakers, and innovators to address some of the most pressing questions facing humanity: How do we harness technology responsibly? How can urbanization align with climate goals? And what role does AI play in accelerating decarbonization?
A Stage for Bold Ideas
The Summer Davos program featured senior representatives from G20 governments, Fortune 500 CEOs, and visionary thought leaders. Across keynote addresses and panel discussions, one theme was clear: technology must be a force for collective good.
Several sessions underscored that urban transformation is as urgent as climate action. The world’s cities are expanding at unprecedented rates, but without intelligent infrastructure and data-driven decision-making, urban growth risks becoming incompatible with sustainability targets.
One statement in particular resonated with Akila’s mission:
“AI-driven solutions are critical if we’re to decouple urban growth from carbon emissions.”
This unified call to action echoed throughout the conference: our cities of tomorrow demand intelligent infrastructure, real-time insights, and adaptive systems that go beyond traditional planning models.
Akila’s Contribution: From Data to Decisions
A highlight of the event was Akila’s own contribution to the dialogue. Francois Amman delivered a keynote titled “From Data to Decisions at the Speed of Light”, where he outlined how Akila is transforming real estate management through AI-powered digital twins and Physical AI.
Drawing on integrations with NVIDIA Omniverse and NVIDIA Metropolis, Francois demonstrated how Akila’s platform enables organizations to:
- Make instantaneous decisions using digital twin environments,
- Run “what-if” renovation and retrofit scenarios in real time,
- Deploy AI agents to surface optimal pathways for investment, sustainability, and resilience.
Unlike traditional systems that stop at reporting, Akila’s approach is action-oriented. By combining high-fidelity modeling with AI-driven insights, we help decision-makers align financial prudence with climate responsibility—turning complex data into clear, immediate choices.
Why It Matters
The WEF Summer Meeting is not simply a networking venue. It is a catalytic forum where urgent societal challenges meet next-generation technology solutions. For Akila, participating is both an opportunity and a responsibility: to contribute to the global dialogue while advancing our mission to decarbonize, digitalize, and future-proof the built environment.
Our journey—from early technology pioneer to recognized innovator on the Summer Davos stage—underscores our commitment to real-world impact. As urbanization accelerates and climate pressures mount, we believe the convergence of AI, digital twins, and intelligent infrastructure will define the next era of sustainable growth.
