The upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit is expected to serve as a platform for global business leaders and prominent industry figures to share their views on the future of the global economy and innovation. The APEC CEO Summit is one of the official events of the 2025 APEC program in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province. Unlike other events that focus mainly on economic and government policy for regional prosperity, the CEO Summit is hosted by the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), a private business organization, and centers on more practical business discussions, new technologies and emerging industrial trends. Slated for Oct. 28 to 31 in the historic city, the event is expected to draw 1,700 officials and representatives from APEC economies and the world’s leading businesses. Key participants Arguably the event's biggest name is Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, who will have a special session on Oct. 31 at Gyeongju Arts Center. Nvidia said he will attend the summit to share the company’s vision for accelerating technological innovation and global growth