ECP Fall 2026 – Industrial and Tech Transformation, Greater China

Support initiatives in industrial transformation and technology collaboration.

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Overview

Support initiatives in industrial transformation and technology collaboration.

You have:

Master's degree or higher (completed or in progress). Preferred academic background and/or professional experience in technology, digital technologies, engineering, public policy, business, or related fields, with a demonstrated interest in innovation and industrial transformation.
Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, high-quality written outputs, presentations, and insights.
Excellent project management, organizational, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Mandarin Chinese, with experience preparing professional reports, presentations, and communications materials.
Self-motivated, collaborative, and adaptable team player with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset, strong attention to detail, and enthusiasm for working in a global, multi-stakeholder environment.

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Objective of the Programme:

The China Industrial and Tech Transformation team advances the Forum's industry transformation agenda in China through content development, multi-stakeholder engagement, and programme delivery in collaboration with the Forum’s Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Supply Chains (CAMSC), Centre for Frontier Technology and Innovation (CFTI), Centre for AI Excellence (CAIE), and Centre for Energy and Materials (CEMAT). The team supports a portfolio of global and regional initiatives spanning advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, energy transition, industrial decarbonization and innovation ecosystems, including Global Lighthouse Network (GLN), MINDS, (Meaningful Intelligent Novel Deployable Solutions 中文：AI应用之星）, AI Impact, AI energy, Commercial Bioeconomy Initiative (BioBASED), and Transitioning Industrial Clusters (TIC), and other strategic priorities.

The Early Careers Programme participant will play an active role in supporting these initiatives through research, thought leadership development, stakeholder engagement, programme management and event delivery. The role will strengthen the Forum's thought leadership and multi-stakeholder partnership while advancing China's contribution to global industry transformation and the Forum's mission of improving the state of the world through public-private cooperation.

Duration and Location:

6-month full-time position at the World Economic Forum Beijing Representative Office

Preferred S****tart D****ate:

Between September 01,2026 and October 01,2026

Key responsibilities and outcomes:

Conduct policy and industry research, landscape analyses, and strategic insights to support priority initiatives across advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, the bioeconomy, industrial transformation, and supply chains, informing reports, presentations, and executive briefing materials.
Support the development of thought leadership for flagship initiatives, including GLN, MINDS, AI Transformation of Industries, AI Impact, AI Energy, BioBASED, and TIC, by producing case studies, blog posts, presentations, briefing notes, and executive communications.
Support stakeholder and community engagement by mapping ecosystems, coordinating outreach, maintaining relationships with industry, government, academia, and partners, and facilitating cross-sector interactions and follow-up actions.
Coordinate project planning and delivery across multiple workstreams, ensuring effective tracking of milestones, documentation, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration.
Assist in the design and execution of executive meetings, workshops, public-private dialogues, and Forum events, including agenda development, logistics, participant coordination, and on-site execution.
Contribute to communications and knowledge dissemination through drafting blogs, social media content, meeting summaries, and other materials that showcase the impact of the Forum's industry transformation initiatives in China.

Profile Requirements:

Master's degree or higher (completed or in progress). Preferred academic background and/or professional experience in technology, digital technologies, engineering, public policy, business, or related fields, with a demonstrated interest in innovation and industrial transformation.
Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, high-quality written outputs, presentations, and insights.
Excellent project management, organizational, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Mandarin Chinese, with experience preparing professional reports, presentations, and communications materials.
Self-motivated, collaborative, and adaptable team player with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset, strong attention to detail, and enthusiasm for working in a global, multi-stakeholder environment.

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Potential interview questions

Describe a time when you conducted research that influenced a project outcome. What was the research about, and what impact did it have?	The interviewer seeks to assess your research skills and the ability to make an impact through your findings.	Focus on the methods you used to conduct research and the outcome that resulted from applying your insights.
Can you give an example of a project you managed? What challenges did you face and how did you overcome them?	This question assesses your project management skills and your ability to navigate challenges.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you prioritize multiple tasks under tight deadlines? Can you provide an example from your past experience?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What experience do you have in stakeholder engagement, particularly in diverse settings?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe your experience working on multi-disciplinary teams. What role do you usually take?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure the quality of your written outputs? Can you describe your writing process?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What approach do you take when preparing communications for different audiences, like executives versus the general public?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you highlight a technology trend you believe is shaping industrial transformation today? Why is it important?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.