While the main themes and the discussion around them will focus on the economic, speakers and thinkers from the world of science, technology and even the arts will also be Davos-bound.

CNN: Davos 2008: Networking on the slopes

Over five days, more than 70 speakers and performers explored the varieties of openness and its uses in science, politics, technology, government and the arts.

CNN: What if you could make anything you wanted?

Researchers for the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts (Nesta) say there is clear evidence that technology can boost learning.

BBC: Costly hi-tech kit lies unused in schools, says study

Dr Michael Harris, from the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts and Professor Edward Melhuish from the University of London.

BBC: Finance Committee

The report - by the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts (Nesta) - suggests the use of digital technology is crucial at a time when the arts world is facing a financial squeeze.

BBC: Live screening 'good for theatre'

But just before that, evidence abounds of an early headstart in Asia of science and technology, philosophy and the arts.

CNN: Building On A Golden Age

He has a bachelor of arts degree from Princeton University and a master of science degree in management from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

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