Reimaging the Wealth of Nations: From Invisible Hand to Digital Hand
Reimaging the Wealth of Nations: From Invisible Hand to Digital Hand
https://unu.edu/conversation-series/reimaging-wealth-nations-invisible-hand-digital-hand
Publish Date: 2026-05-26 21:13:00
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- Event Date and Location: UNU will host a talk titled “Reimagining the Wealth of Nations: From Invisible Hand to Digital Hand” on 5 June 2026 at 18:30 in the 2F Reception Hall at UNU Headquarters in Tokyo.
- Guest Speaker: Prof. Yilei Shao, the Founding Dean of the Shanghai AI-Finance School (SAIFS) and Director of the UNU Hub for AI-Finance at ECNU.
- Main Discussion Topic: The event will focus on how emerging artificial intelligence technologies are transforming economic frameworks and the introduction of the Intelligent Domestic Product (IDP) proposed by Prof. Yilei Shao.
- Key Points of Discussion: The discussion will cover the shift from traditional GDP-centric metrics to new measures like IDP, which includes computing power, data richness, and human-AI collaboration. It will also delve into the implications for capital, resource utilization, and economic activities in a digital age.
- Speaker Background: Prof. Yilei Shao holds a PhD in Computer Science from Princeton University, has served as the Secretary General of the IJCAI China Office, and has significant experience in AI integration into finance, education, and arts.
- Audience Engagement: The event is part of the UNU Conversation Series encouraging audience interaction, followed by a reception offering networking opportunities over hors d’oeuvres and drinks.
- Registration: Advance registration by 4 June at 15:00 is required, and attendees need to present identification at check-in.
- Event Policies: Food and photography are prohibited during the event but may be allowed with prior UNU permission.
