Correspondent
WOKHA, MAY 31 (NPN): Thungchibemo N. Ezung, a 24 year old entrepreneur and youth leader from Nagaland, has been selected to participate in the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2026 organised by the World Economic Forum (WEF) at Dalian, China, from June 23 to 25.
He will attend as part of the Global Shapers Community youth delegation, an initiative of the WEF. Out of 60 young representatives chosen worldwide, Thungchibemo is among only seven delegates representing South Asia.
Popularly known as the “Summer Davos,” the Annual Meeting of the New Champions is one of WEF’s flagship gatherings, bringing together leaders from government, business, academia and civil society to deliberate on pressing global economic and technological challenges. The 2026 edition, themed “Innovating at Scale,” will see participation of more than 1,500 leaders and innovators. Key issues to be discussed include economic growth, artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, youth employment, workforce transformation, climate and energy systems, and China’s role in shaping global industries.
Speaking on his selection, Thungchibemo said it was an honour to represent Nagaland, Northeast India and South Asia on a global platform. “Communities at the grassroots hold valuable perspectives on resilience, innovation, culture and sustainable development, and I hope to contribute those voices to global conversations shaping the future,” he stated.
Thung is the Founder and Director of Wealth Track Health Services Pvt. Ltd., a pre seed funded startup working to improve health equity through accessible and culturally sensitive healthcare solutions in Northeast India. The startup recently won the Open Challenge organised by the Software Technology Parks of India under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
In addition, he has been leading Pipo Jewellery and the Nagaland Handmade Jewellery Exhibition since 2016, promoting indigenous craftsmanship, cultural storytelling and sustainable livelihoods. His contributions were featured in the UNDP India Northeast coffee table book Stories of Change, highlighting social impact leaders from the region.
Thung also serves as Curator of the Global Shapers Community Kohima Hub, where he has been involved in initiatives on youth leadership, education, sustainability and grassroots engagement.