The 37th annual meeting of the International Business Leaders' Advisory Council (IBLAC) for the Mayor of Shanghai convened on Oct 12, centering on the forward-looking theme, "Openness, Innovation and Inclusiveness — Shanghai's Development Strategy Toward 2030".

Shanghai Mayor Gong Zheng attended the conference and delivered a keynote speech, outlining the city's vision and priorities. Below are the key highlights from his address.