BEIJING -- The upcoming "Summer Davos" meeting in northeast China's Dalian will feature discussions on China and global economic growth, and technological innovation.

About 1,700 participants from more than 90 countries will attend the three-day meeting, which is slated for Sept 9, said Liang Linchong, deputy head of the Department of International Cooperation of the National Development and Reform Commission on Wednesday.

The meeting is expected to cover China's reform and innovation drive, as well as economic growth potentials that have global impact, Liang said.

The Chinese port cities of Dalian and Tianjin have alternately hosted the Summer Davos meeting, or the Annual Meeting of the New Champions, since 2007.