Participants are invited to join the Opening Concert of the Annual Meeting 2026, featuring multi-Grammy award-winning artist Jon Batiste, renowned violinist Renaud Capuçon and the Mahler Chamber Orchestra.
Speakers:
Jon Batiste, Musician and Composer, Naht Jona LLC
Renaud Capuçon, Violonist
The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. Incorporated as a not-for-profit foundation in 1971, and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the Forum is tied to no political, partisan or national interests.
Speakers:
Zainab Azizi, Global Shaper, Kabul Hub
Agnes Callamard, Secretary-General, Amnesty International
Taylor Hawkins, Global Shaper, Sydney Hub
Aruoture Oddiri, Anchor and Senior Producer, Arise News
Arjun Prakash, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Distyl AI
Adam Tooze, Director, European Institute, Columbia University
Alois Zwinggi, Managing Director, World Economic Forum
Sustainable Development
The era of incremental change in banking is reaching an end. Instead of reacting to digitization, banks must adopt and instead of being restrained by regulations, they must adapt. As tech companies, fintechs and traditional banks increasingly compete for the same customers, which strategies are proving most resilient and what will it mean for the industry?
This session was developed in collaboration with CNBC.
This is a livestreamed session. Please arrive 15 minutes early as the doors will close at the scheduled time.
Speakers:
Bettina Orlopp, Chief Executive Officer, Commerzbank
Sheikh Bandar Bin Mohammed Bin Saoud Al-Thani, Governor, Qatar Central Bank
André Esteves, Chairman and Senior Partner, Banco BTG Pactual
David McKay, President and Chief Executive Officer, RBC (Royal Bank of Canada)
Sara Eisen, Anchor, CNBC
Suzan Kereere, President, Global Markets, PayPal
After years of hype and rapid growth, the electric vehicle industry is entering a more complex phase. Technologies such as solid-state batteries to next-gen charging networks are on the horizon, while competition is intensifying, margins are tightening and policy support in many markets are shifting. When will EVs move from early adoption to true market dominance and what will it take to get there?
Speakers:
Gretchen Whitmer, Governor of Michigan, United States Office of the Governor
Stella Li, Executive Vice-President, BYD Company Limited
Gustavo Pimenta, Chief Executive Officer, Vale
Elaine Buckberg, Senior Fellow, Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability, Harvard University
Dan Murphy, Anchor and Correspondent, CNBC
The Global Risks Report 2026 offers fresh insights into the evolving landscape of global risks in both the near and long term.
How is the perception of risk shifting over time, as crises become increasingly interconnected and frequent?
Speakers:
Wale Edun, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Federal Ministry of Finance of Nigeria
David Bach, President, IMD Business School
Brandon Daniels, Chief Executive Officer, Exiger
Raj Ganguly, Co-Founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer, B Capital
Florence Gaub, Director, Research Division, NATO Defense College
Long-term economic restructuring of supply chains, deepening geopolitical fragmentation and rapid advances in artificial intelligence are disrupting business models, and the global workforce. While businesses are under immense pressure to adapt, workers face job loss, de-skilling, and growing health pressures. How can today’s workers remain productive members of society and avoid the risk of falling behind in a rapidly changing economy?
This session was developed in collaboration with The National.
This is a livestreamed session. Please arrive 15 minutes early as the doors will close at the scheduled time.
Speakers:
Denis Machuel, Chief Executive Officer, Adecco Group
Roxana Mînzatu, Executive Vice-President for Social Rights and Skills, Quality Jobs and Preparedness, European Commission
Mina Al-Oraibi, Editor-in-Chief, The National
Luc Triangle, General Secretary, International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC)
Dipali Goenka, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Welspun Living Ltd.
Join top executives at WEF 2026 in Davos as they discuss why scaling AI is the hardest next step and what’s needed to unlock its full potential.
Speakers:
Roy Jakobs, President and Chief Executive Officer, Royal Philips
Ryan McInerney, Chief Executive Officer, Visa
Mat Honan, Editor-in-Chief, MIT - Technology Review
Amin Nasser, President and Chief Executive Officer, Aramco
Julie Sweet, Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Accenture
Tariffs are being used increasingly both to promote domestic production and as a bargaining chip, triggering a proliferation of policy responses and negotiations.
Will tariff-led industrial policy remain the reality in the long term and what measurable impacts is this having on global trade?
Speakers:
Martin Sandbu, European Economics Commentator, Financial Times
François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance, Department of Finance of Canada
Bob Willen, Global Managing Partner and Chairman, Kearney
Kathleen Claussen, Professor, Georgetown University Law Center
Akazawa Ryosei, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan
Sunny Mann, Global Chair, Baker McKenzie LLP
With private market assets having tripled since 2013 and projected to reach $20 trillion by 2030, traditional and retail investors are increasingly turning to these investments.
As private credit and other private market strategies expand, how can strong attention continue to draw investment while also avoiding systemic risks?
Speakers:
Mehreen Khan, Economics Editor, The Times
Steven Tananbaum, Founder, Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer, GoldenTree Asset Management
Martina Cheung, President and Chief Executive Officer, S&P Global
Jo Taylor, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan
Christophe De Vusser, Worldwide Managing Partner, Bain & Company Inc.
Japan stands at a pivotal moment, with the new government mandated to revitalize economic growth, strengthen trade and supply chain resilience and adapt to an ageing society.
How can Japan unlock new growth, embrace technological change and leverage its demographic shifts to reinforce its global standing?
This session was developed in collaboration with TV Tokyo.
This is a livestreamed session. Please arrive 15 minutes early as the doors will close at the scheduled time.
Speakers:
Gideon Rachman, Associate Editor and Chief Foreign Affairs Commentator, Financial Times
Katayama Satsuki, Minister of Finance, Ministry of Finance of Japan
Mazen S. Darwazeh, Executive Vice-Chairman; President, Middle East and North Africa, Hikma Pharmaceuticals
Takayuki Morita, President, Chief Executive Officer and Representative Director, NEC
The Hon. Dr Kevin Rudd, Ambassador of Australia to the United States of America; Prime Minister of Australia (2007-2010; 2013), Embassy of Australia to the United States of America
From biotherapy for treating cancer to autonomous systems delivering medical treatments, innovation is bridging critical gaps in essential health.
With healthcare stuck in systemic inefficiencies, how can technology be leveraged to prevent the health system from reaching breaking point?
Speakers:
Michael Sen, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Fresenius
Mansoor Al Mansoori, Chairman, Department of Health – Abu Dhabi
Nadine Hachach-Haram, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Proximie
Kathy Bloomgarden, Chief Executive Officer, Ruder Finn
Deepak Nath, Chief Executive Officer, Smith+Nephew
A conversation with Aziz Akhannouch, Head of Government, Kingdom of Morocco.
Simultaneous interpretation in English and French
Speakers:
Aziz Akhannouch, Head of Government, Kingdom of Morocco, Office of the Head of Government of Morocco
André Hoffmann, Vice-Chairman, Roche Holding; Interim Co-Chair, World Economic Forum, Roche
The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. Incorporated as a not-for-profit foundation in 1971, and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the Forum is tied to no political, partisan or national interests.
Speakers:
Zoe Balmforth, Co-founder, Pivotal
Ruzica Dadic, Head, Research Unit, Snow and Atmosphere, Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research
Belen Paez, President, Fundacion Pachamama
Johan Rockström, Director, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK)
Dana Shukirbayeva, Global Shaper, Astana Hub
Meenakshi (Meena) Wadhwa, Director, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California, San Diego
Climate Action and Waste Reduction
As geopolitical competition intensifies and threats to critical energy infrastructure grow, nations are pursuing divergent paths to achieve energy security. Some are expanding the use of clean energy, others revisiting nuclear production, upgrading grid infrastructure, or leveraging traditional hydrocarbons. What impact will these differing strategies have on global energy demand and on those looking to secure reliable energy for the long term?
Speakers:
Fatih Birol, Executive Director, International Energy Agency
Meghan O'Sullivan, Director, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Harvard University
Mike Henry, Chief Executive Officer, BHP
Sir Robin Niblett, Distinguished Fellow, Chatham House
Andrés Gluski, Chief Executive Officer, AES
Majid Jafar, Chief Executive Officer, Crescent Petroleum
Join the conversation with Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos on scaling AI, tech leadership, and global innovation.
Speakers:
Satya Nadella, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Microsoft
Laurence D. Fink, Chair and CEO, BlackRock; Interim Co-Chair, World Economic Forum, BlackRock
As AI reshapes industries, trade tensions deepen and societies adjust to new realities, the new economy inspires both hope and unease.
Join this conversation for an open conversation on seeing beyond today's short-term pressures and imagining how the new economy can work for everyone.
Speakers:
Stephanie Flanders, Head, Economics and Government, Bloomberg LP
Dara Khosrowshahi, Chief Executive Officer, Uber Technologies
Africa stands at a defining moment as a surging youth population and rapid urbanization intensify the demand for jobs and inclusive services amid declining traditional aid. Through the African Union’s 10-Year Strategy, efforts are gaining traction to scale the continent’s 2 million social enterprises, a vital engine for employment and locally-driven growth.
Speakers:
Godfrey Mutizwa, Chief Editor, CNBC Africa
Ahmed Shide Mohamed, Minister of Finance, Ministry of Finance of Ethiopia
Angela Oduor Lungati, Executive Director, Ushahidi
Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria
The Nobel Prize in Economics 2025 recognized research showing that long-term growth depends on a relentless cycle of innovation replacing the old and creating the new. In a world marked by uncertainty, fragmentation and technological disruption, this insight feels more relevant than ever.
Can the principles of creative renewal be turned into practical strategies for growth?
Speakers:
Saadia Zahidi, Managing Director, World Economic Forum
Peter Howitt, Professor Emeritus, Brown University
Philippe Aghion, Professor of Economics, INSEAD
The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. Incorporated as a not-for-profit foundation in 1971, and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the Forum is tied to no political, partisan or national interests.
Speakers:
Børge Brende, President and CEO, World Economic Forum
André Hoffmann, Vice-Chairman, Roche Holding; Interim Co-Chair, World Economic Forum, Roche
Guy Parmelin, President of the Swiss Confederation 2026, Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (EAER) of Switzerland
Laurence D. Fink, Chair and CEO, BlackRock; Interim Co-Chair, World Economic Forum, BlackRock
Watch Ursula von der Leyen deliver a special session at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos — exploring strategic priorities for Europe and global cooperation.
Speakers:
Børge Brende, President and CEO, World Economic Forum
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, European Commission
Join He Lifeng, Vice-Premier of the People’s Republic of China, for a special address at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos on economic cooperation, multilateral dialogue and global growth.
Speakers:
He Lifeng, Vice-Premier of the People's Republic of China, State Council of the People's Republic of China
Børge Brende, President and CEO, World Economic Forum
André Hoffmann, Vice-Chairman, Roche Holding; Interim Co-Chair, World Economic Forum, Roche
The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. Incorporated as a not-for-profit foundation in 1971, and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the Forum is tied to no political, partisan or national interests.
Speakers:
Mina Al-Oraibi, Editor-in-Chief, The National
Philippe Bolopion, Executive Director, Human Rights Watch
Florence Gaub, Director, Research Division, NATO Defense College
Oksana Havryliv, Global Shaper, Lviv Hub
Stefan Schaible, Global Managing Partner, Roland Berger
Oana-Silvia Toiu, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Romania
Global Risks
In a world where AI delivers instant answers and infinite information, the challenge isn’t scarcity, it’s overload.
How do we navigate a landscape where shortcuts abound, attention is fragmented and the very meaning of “knowing” is being redefined?
Speakers:
Hugo Sarrazin, President and Chief Executive Officer, Udemy
Deborah Prentice, Vice-Chancellor, University of Cambridge
Aidan Gomez, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Cohere
Amid enlargement, evolving neighborhood dynamics, intensifying global competition and shifting transatlantic relations, Europe must safeguard its strategic autonomy and democratic values while redefining its role as a coherent and influential global actor.
What vision will guide a European foreign policy that leads with purpose in the decade ahead?
This session was developed in collaboration with The Financial Times.
This is a livestreamed session. Please arrive 15 minutes early as the doors will close at the scheduled time.
Speakers:
Gitanas Nausėda, President of Lithuania, Office of the President of Lithuania
Gideon Rachman, Associate Editor and Chief Foreign Affairs Commentator, Financial Times
Andrej Plenković, Prime Minister of Croatia, Office of the Prime Minister of Croatia
Bart De Wever, Prime Minister of Belgium, Office of the Prime Minister of Belgium
Arthur Mensch, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Mistral AI
Marguerite Bérard, Chair and Chief Executive Officer, ABN AMRO
Inflation, debt, fragmentation and technological disruption are converging to create the most complex economic environment in decades.
Join leading economists to decode the economic landscape in the year ahead.
This session contributes to the ongoing work of the Centre for the New Economy and Society.
Speakers:
Gilles Moëc, AXA Group Chief Economist, AXA
Karen Harris, Managing Director, Macro Trends Group, Bain & Company
Nela Richardson, Chief Economist and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Officer, ADP
Shen Jianguang, Vice President and Chief Economist, JD.com
As the number of countries experiencing war or fragility continues to rise, what is at stake for current and future generations if the physical and psychological toll on civilians in conflict zones goes unaddressed?
From human rights violations to the lack of access to basic necessities, community leaders have emerged with practical responses to the urgent realities facing nearly half of the world’s population.
Speakers:
Ishaan Tharoor, Global Affairs Columnist, The Washington Post
Oleksandra Matviichuk, Head of the Center, Center for Civil Liberties Ukraine
Catherine Russell, Executive Director, United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
A credible pathway to artificial general intelligence (AGI) is increasingly coming into view as advances in scaling, multimodal systems and agentic models converge, placing growing demands on compute, data and energy resources.
Which breakthroughs matter most on the road to AGI and what must be solved before the day after arrives?
Speakers:
Demis Hassabis, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Google DeepMind
Dario Amodei, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Anthropic
Zanny Minton Beddoes, Editor-in-Chief, The Economist
Join French President Emmanuel Macron’s special address at WEF Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, sharing France’s perspectives on global dialogue, economic resilience and international partnerships.
Speakers:
Emmanuel Macron, President of France, Office of the President of the Republic of France
Laurence D. Fink, Chair and CEO, BlackRock; Interim Co-Chair, World Economic Forum, BlackRock
What choices must we make today to build a future balanced between technological innovation and humanity?
Explore and discuss how a history of the future offers lessons for navigating the transformative age of AI.
Speakers:
Yuval Noah Harari, Distinguished Research Fellow, Centre for the Study of Existential Risk
Irene Tracey, Vice-Chancellor, University of Oxford
Join US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as he shares insights at WEF 2026 in Davos on innovation, economic opportunity, and navigating global economic challenges.
Speakers:
Scott Bessent, US Secretary of the Treasury, US Department of the Treasury
Maria Bartiromo, Anchor; Editor, Global Markets, Fox Business Network
Whether it’s playing a musical instrument or writing in a journal, cultivating a creative practice is transformative in navigating turbulent times and gaining a better understanding of ourselves and each other.
Join this session on healing with music and words with Grammy award-winning musician and composer Jon Batiste and Emmy award-winning journalist, author, artist and advocate Suleika Jaouad.
Speakers:
Jon Batiste, Musician and Composer, Naht Jona LLC
Suleika Jaouad, Emmy Award-Winning Journalist, Author, Artist, and Advocate
Adam Grant, Saul P. Steinberg Professor of Management and Psychology, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Harvey Mason jr., Chief Executive Officer, The Recording Academy
Polarization, security and other social pressures are testing Latin America’s resilience and reshaping its international relations as the region's strategic importance is on the rise.
How can leaders effectively respond to public demands and build the trust needed to ensure stability and reliability?
This session was developed in collaboration with Televisa-Univision.
This is a livestreamed session. Please arrive 15 minutes early as the doors will close at the scheduled time.
Speakers:
Ilan Goldfajn, President, Inter-American Development Bank
Ngaire Woods, Dean, Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford
Enrique Acevedo, Anchor and Managing Editor, Televisa-Univision
Jose Raul Mulino Quintero, President of Panama, Office of the President of Panama
Daniel Noboa Azín, President of Ecuador, Office of the President of Ecuador
In an era where competition among rivals can quickly veer towards consolidation into giants, founders and entrepreneurs can struggle to align their vision with strategy while also scaling for growth.
Join this dialogue to explore what allows a new venture to thrive and what can hold it back.
Speakers:
Steven Bartlett, Entrepreneur, Investor, Host of the World’s Second-largest Host-led Podcast(...), FlightStory
Jessica Lessin, Editor-in-Chief and Founder, The Information
Bret Taylor, Chief Executive Officer, Sierra
The rise of agentic AI is opening new possibilities for shared intelligence to inform foresight and accelerate action in the fight against modern slavery. Yet persistent silos between companies, governments and stakeholders continue to limit collective impact.
How can AI-enabled approaches connect insights, break down barriers and generate actionable intelligence to combat forced labour in global supply chains?
Speakers:
Amy Pope, Director-General, International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Kara Hurst, Vice-President, Worldwide Sustainability, Amazon
Dan Viederman, Partner, Working Capital Innovation Fund
Mahendra Pandey, Founder, Global Migrant Workers Network
John Schultz, Executive Vice-President; Chief Operating and Legal Officer, Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Driven by demographic, societal and legal shifts, women are projected to control nearly 40% of investable wealth by 2030 globally. This unprecedented transfer of wealth has the potential to reshape global capital markets, yet ownership still needs to be converted to decision power.
As women gain greater financial influence, what opportunities are in store for innovation and economic growth?
This session was developed in collaboration with Fortune Magazine.
This is a livestreamed session. Please arrive 15 minutes early as the doors will close at the scheduled time.
Speakers:
Temi Marcella, Founding Partner, Alcent Capital
Diane Brady, Executive Editorial Director, Fortune
Stacey Vanek Smith, Senior Story Editor, Bloomberg Audio, Bloomberg Media
Mounir Nakhla, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, MNT-Halan
Stefan Rolf Bollinger, Chief Executive Officer, Bank Julius Baer
Lutfey Siddiqi, Special Envoy of the Head of the Interim Government, Chief Adviser's Office
From DNA research that unlocked the biotechnology sector to fibre optics and digital imaging that enabled today’s networked society, fundamental discoveries have shaped industry and society alike. Yet public research and development commitments have stalled globally for the first time in two decades.
How can we reinvigorate a growth model that treats science not as a cost but as a strategic engine for prosperity?
This session is in collaboration with the Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator (GESDA)
Speakers:
Marilyne Andersen, Director General, Geneva Science Diplomacy Anticipator (GESDA)
Martina Hirayama, State Secretary for Education, Research and Innovation, State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI) of Switzerland
Sarah Reisinger, Chief Science and Research Officer, dsm-firmenich
Benjamine Liu, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Formation Bio
Daren Tang, Director-General, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
In a world shaped by constant exchange of ideas, information and goods, perception plays a powerful role. From markets to policy, the ability to shape trust and the global narrative is an essential lever of leadership.
In today’s attention economy, which stories are gaining influence?
This session was developed in collaboration with Fast Company.
This is a livestreamed session. Please arrive 15 minutes early as the doors will close at the scheduled time.
Speakers:
Maurice Lévy, Emeritus Chairman, Publicis Groupe
H.H. Sheikha Latifa Bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson, Dubai Culture and Arts Authority
Richard W. Edelman, Chief Executive Officer, Edelman
Brendan Vaughan, Editor-in-Chief, Fast Company
A conversation with Alex Karp, CEO and Co-Founder of Palantir Technologies.
Speakers:
Alex Karp, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Palantir Technologies
Laurence D. Fink, Chair and CEO, BlackRock; Interim Co-Chair, World Economic Forum, BlackRock
AI systems are advancing faster than expected and the next few years could redefine what we mean by intelligence. Will progress continue through scale alone, or are new breakthroughs in algorithms, data and agentic interaction needed to reshape the path ahead?
As models begin to learn, plan and act in digital and physical environments, what kind of intelligence are we creating and how will it shape humanity?
This session was developed in collaboration with The Atlantic.
This is a livestreamed session. Please arrive 15 minutes early as the doors will close at the scheduled time.
Speakers:
Nicholas Thompson, Chief Executive Officer, The Atlantic
Eric Xing, President, Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence
Yoshua Bengio, Full Professor, University of Montreal
Yuval Noah Harari, Distinguished Research Fellow, Centre for the Study of Existential Risk
Yejin Choi, Professor and Senior Fellow, Stanford University
Infrastructure, food systems and natural resources are all affected by climate change. While nature loss poses significant economic and environmental risks, nature-positive models could unlock trillions for the world’s economy.
How can we sustain, and even augment, growth while also remaining within the planet’s boundaries?
Speakers:
André Hoffmann, Vice-Chairman, Roche Holding; Interim Co-Chair, World Economic Forum, Roche
Johan Rockström, Director, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK)
Alicia Bárcena Ibarra, Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources, Secretariat of Environment and Natural Resources of Mexico
Sumant Sinha, Chair and Chief Executive Officer, ReNew
Ramon Laguarta, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, PepsiCo
Andrew Forrest, Executive Chairman and Founder, Fortescue
A conversation with Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar.
Speakers:
Børge Brende, President and CEO, World Economic Forum
Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, Qatar Government
For decades, globalization was driven by open markets, innovation and the free flow of capital. Now, governments are redrawing the rules in the name of national security, resilience and technological sovereignty.
As economic nationalism replaces laissez-faire globalization, can countries protect their interests without fragmenting the global economy?
Speakers:
François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance, Department of Finance of Canada
Howard W. Lutnick, US Secretary of Commerce, U.S. Department of Commerce
Rachel Reeves, Chancellor of the Exchequer, HM Treasury of the United Kingdom
Adam Tooze, Director, European Institute, Columbia University
Brian Moynihan, Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Bank of America
Janet Truncale, Global Chair and Chief Executive Officer, EY
From Europe's strained public systems to the complexity of US medical services, the cost of care continues to rise.
With people living longer and quality of service often declining, what will it take to break the ongoing cycle of rising costs?
Simultaneous interpretation in English and German
Speakers:
Stefanie Stantcheva, Nathaniel Ropes Professor of Political Economy and Founder, Social Economics Lab, Harvard University
Bernd Montag, Chief Executive Officer, Siemens Healthineers
Suneeta Reddy, Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise
Nina Warken, Federal Minister of Health, Federal Ministry of Health of Germany
Michel Demaré, Chair of the Board, AstraZeneca
Salim Abdool Karim, Director: CAPRISA, University of KwaZulu-Natal
Forced displacement has reached unprecedented levels, with more than 122 million people affected worldwide as of mid-2025. As natural disasters and geopolitical pressures intensify this trend, the growing scale and complexity of forced displacement underscores the need for new financial and operational approaches.
How can the way we approach this challenge be changed to build more effective systems that respect human lives?
Speakers:
David Miliband, President and Chief Executive Officer, International Rescue Committee
Amy Pope, Director-General, International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Greg Case, Chief Executive Officer, Aon Corporation
Jagan Chapagain, Secretary General and Chief Executive Officer, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
Each year, the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship recognizes and supports the world's leading social innovators for their collective efforts in creating a just, equitable and sustainable world for all.
Join us for the 2026 Schwab Foundation Social Innovation Awards ceremony to celebrate this year's outstanding changemakers.
Speakers:
Ana Maria Raad, Founder, Fundacion Reimagina
Ioana Bauer, Chairwoman and President, eLiberare
Kibret Abebe, Chief Executive Officer, Tebita Ambulance
Emad Adly, General Coordinator, The Arab Network for Environment and Development (RAED)
Mamadou Ndiaye, Director of the Cabinet, Ministry of Microfinance, Social Economy and Solidarity (MMESS) of Senegal
Minhaj Chowdhury, Co-Founder and CEO, Drinkwell
Mario Haberfeld, Founder and CEO, Onçafari
Juliana Uribe, Founder and CEO, Movilizatorio
Omar Itani, Co-Founder and General Manager, FabricAid
Orlando Rojas, Executive Director, Laboratorio de Gobierno, Chile Government
Karen Basiye, Director Sustainable Business and Social Impact, Safaricom
Francois-Ghislain Morillion, Co-founder, Chief Executive Officer & Sourcing Director, VEJA
Hamzah Sarwar, Global Head of Social Impact and Innovation, Reckitt Benckiser
Talia Milgrom-Elcott, Founder and Executive Director, Beyond100k
Piyush Tewari, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, SaveLIFE Foundation
Viviantie Sarjuni, Chief Executive Officer, INSKEN
Olivia Onyemaobi, Chief Executive Officer, Pad-Up Creations
Johanna Mair, Director School of Transnational Governance and Chaired Professor, European University Institute
Francois Bonnici, Director, Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship; Head of Foundations, World Economic Forum
With competing interests from the West to the East, the balance of influence and power in the Caucasus and Central Asia is being redrawn. Ambitious infrastructure plans and emerging trade corridors intersect, with heightened competition over resources.
How can the region make the most of these expanding routes and strengthen its role within them?
Simultaneous interpretation in English and Armenian
Speakers:
Vahagn Khachaturyan, President of the Republic of Armenia, Office of the President of Armenia
Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Administration of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Ebru Özdemir, Chairperson of the Board, Limak Holding
Sasha Vakulina, EU Correspondent, Euronews
Aleksandar Vučić, President of Serbia, Office of the President of Serbia
AI's rapid growth is fuelling a trillion-dollar wave of data centre investment and a race to secure cheap, clean and abundant energy. As developers chase hydro, nuclear and geothermal sources, a new energy infrastructure is taking shape.
How will this race for power redefine AI's next phase and what new business approaches will emerge to sustain it?
Speakers:
Rene Haas, Chief Executive Officer, Arm
Joshua Payne, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Nscale
Vijay Vythianathan Vaitheeswaran, Editor, Global Energy and Climate Innovation, The Economist
Ebba Busch, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy, Business and Industry of Sweden, Ministry of Enterprise and Innovation of Sweden
Olivier Blum, Chief Executive Officer, Schneider Electric
KR Sridhar, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Bloom Energy
A race for industrial power is redrawing the global economy. Governments are offering vast incentives to lure factories and talent while wielding tariffs as tools of leverage and defense.
What happens when every nation seeks self-sufficiency while still depending on global demand?
This session was developed in collaboration with Politico.
This is a livestreamed session. Please arrive 15 minutes early as the doors will close at the scheduled time.
Speakers:
Jamil Edmond Anderlini, Editor-in-Chief, Europe, Politico
Kathy Wengel, Executive Vice-President, Chief Technical Operations and Risk Officer, Johnson & Johnson
Anish Shah, Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Mahindra Group
Hassan Elkhatib, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade of Egypt
Natan Linder, Co-Founder and CEO, Tulip Interfaces
Erica Fuchs, Professor of Engineering and Public Policy, Carnegie Mellon University
What is the power of radical stillness when living in a fast-paced, increasingly hyperconnected world? In this session, the works of renowned conceptual and performance artist Marina Abramović are explored through a lens of intentional slowness, examining what it can teach us about empathy, culture and the future of human connection.
Speakers:
Mirjam Varadinis, Director/Founder, Mirjam Varadinis Art Agency
Hans Ulrich Obrist, Artistic Director, Serpentine Gallery
Watch Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, deliver a special address at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos on Canada’s global vision, economic partnerships and strategic cooperation.
Speakers:
Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, Office of the Prime Minister of Canada
Laurence D. Fink, Chair and CEO, BlackRock; Interim Co-Chair, World Economic Forum, BlackRock
Gideon Rachman, Associate Editor and Chief Foreign Affairs Commentator, Financial Times
Nature-based solutions have moved from aspiration to necessity as climate shocks and biodiversity loss intensify. As economies tighten and priorities compete, what does it mean to seek a meaningful return on nature?
Speakers:
André Hoffmann, Vice-Chairman, Roche Holding; Interim Co-Chair, World Economic Forum, Roche
Chavalit Frederick Tsao, Chair, TPC (Tsao Pao Chee) Group
Kirsten Schuijt, Director-General, WWF International
David Gelles, Managing Correspondent, New York Times
Rohini Nilekani, Founder and Chairperson, Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies
Digital embassies offer an emerging model that allows nations to extend sovereign digital infrastructure beyond their borders while maintaining control over data, compute and governance. However, establishing such arrangements requires political alignment, legal clarity and robust technical and operational safeguards.
The Digital Embassy Framework, spearheaded by the World Economic Forum and co-developed with stakeholders, will provide a shared baseline for designing, governing and operating trusted digital embassies worldwide.
Speakers:
Gobind Singh Deo, Minister of Digital, Malaysia Government
Cathy Li, Head, Centre for AI Excellence; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum
Alexandre Fasel, State Secretary for Foreign Affairs, State Secretariat of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland
An unpredictable operating environment is weighting on global growth and traditional engines such as trade are expected to expand by just 0.9% in 2025. With debt-to-GDP reaching a record 95%, there is increasingly limited space for leaders to make drastic policy and operational changes. At the same time, AI is emerging as a key driver of growth in some economies, improving productivity, enabling new business models and accelerating innovation across industries. What will be the new sources of growth and how can we ensure that the benefits are shared broadly?
Speakers:
Marc Benioff, Chair, CEO & Co-Founder, Salesforce
Thomas Buberl, Chief Executive Officer, AXA
Ruth Porat, President and Chief Investment Officer, Alphabet and Google, Google
Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Group Chief Executive Officer, Mubadala Investment Company
Francine Lacqua, Editor-at-Large and Presenter, Bloomberg Television
Organizations with inclusive practices tend to outperform their peers on innovation, decision-making and employee engagement, and closing workforce gaps could add $28 trillion to global GDP. Yet many corporate agendas have shifted their focus. As organizations move beyond DEI, what does the next generation of fair workplaces look like?
Speakers:
Enrique Acevedo, Anchor and Managing Editor, Televisa-Univision
Luana Marques Garcia Ozemela, Chief Sustainability Officer, iFood
Iris Bohnet, Director, Women and Public Policy Program, Harvard Kennedy School of Government
Niall Ferguson, Senior Fellow, Hoover Institution, Stanford University
Central banks are facing growing pressure from digital currencies, trade-offs between growth and inflation and the politicization of their role.
How are central banks rethinking the monetary tools needed to meet this moment and ensure economic stability?
This session was developed in collaboration with CNBC.
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Speakers:
Amir Yaron, Governor, Central Bank of Israel
Steve Sedgwick, Anchor, CNBC
Martin Schlegel, Chairman of the Governing Board, Swiss National Bank (SNB)
Joachim Nagel, President, Central Bank of Germany
Janice Eberly, James R. and Helen D. Russell Professor of Finance, Kellogg School of Management
From energy and defence to digital infrastructure, materials have become critical drivers for national competitiveness. With copper demand alone projected to outstrip supply by 30% in 2035, access to materials is increasingly shaping industrial policy, trade relations and security alliances.
How can economies strike a balance between securing their materials needs while remaining open and innovative?
This session was developed in collaboration with Foreign Policy Magazine.
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Speakers:
Bandar Alkhorayef, Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of Saudi Arabia
Jonathan Price, President and Chief Executive Officer, Teck Resources
Boitumelo Mosako, Chief Executive Officer, Development Bank of Southern Africa
Jack Hidary, Chief Executive Officer, SandboxAQ
Ravi Agrawal, Editor-in-Chief, Foreign Policy Group
Leading AI nations are racing to preserve dominance while new contenders rise and others struggle to break dependence on foreign capabilities.
As alliances reshape the balance of power, how is AI redefining the path to economic growth and global influence?
Speakers:
Brad Smith, Vice-Chair and President, Microsoft
Ian Bremmer, President and Founder, Eurasia Group
Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Khalid Al-Falih, Minister of Investment, Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia
Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Electronics and Information Technology, Minister of Railways, and Minister of Information and Broadcasting of India, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology of India
As the youngest continent with a rapidly urbanizing population, Africa is leapfrogging traditional infrastructure and deepening regional integration through initiatives such as the Lobito Corridor and the African Continental Free Trade Area. Its reserves of critical minerals are taking on new strategic significance, positioning the continent as an essential partner in global supply chains and industrial growth.
However, as AI and shifting geoeconomics redefine competitiveness, can Africa fully participate or risks being sidelined?
This session was developed in collaboration with Devex.
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Speakers:
Rachel Glennerster, President, Center for Global Development
Raj Kumar, President and Editor-in-Chief, Devex
Wamkele Keabetswe Mene, Secretary-General, African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat
Johann Jurie Strydom, Chief Executive Officer, Old Mutual
Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Office of the President of Sierra Leone
AI is disrupting the traditional entry point into professional careers by automating junior roles from law to finance to creative fields, positions that graduates have long relied on to gain experience. As a result, 40% of workers are worried about job security and whether AI will eliminate the pathway to a long-term career.
How can companies and workers adapt to ensure that career growth is still possible despite disruptions?
This session was developed in collaboration with CNBC-TV18.
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Speakers:
Himanshu Palsule, Chief Executive Officer, Cornerstone OnDemand
Christopher Pissarides, Regius Professor of Economics, London School of Economics (LSE)
Sarah bint Yousif Al Amiri, Minister of Education, Ministry of Education of the United Arab Emirates
Andrew Ng, Founder, DeepLearning.AI
Shereen Bhan, Managing Editor, CNBC-TV18
In 2025 there was a flood of intense transatlantic efforts to end the Ukraine conflict. Attention is now turning to whether an agreement that delivers a just and lasting peace can be attained and what security guarantees could be committed.
What can Kyiv with its partners aim to achieve on and off the battlefield?
This session was developed in collaboration with Politico.
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Speakers:
Elina Valtonen, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland
Jamil Edmond Anderlini, Editor-in-Chief, Europe, Politico
Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Global Affairs Canada
Thom Tillis, Senator from North Carolina (R), United States Senate
Kyrylo Budanov, Head of the Presidential Administration of Ukraine, Office of the President of Ukraine
Emerging markets will play a crucial role in shaping the global economy, contributing about 65% of global growth by 2035, with nine of them expected to rank among the world’s 20 largest economies.
Powered by young populations, rapid tech adoption and shifts in energy and supply chains, their rise will depend on building resilience amid increasing geopolitical and trade headwinds. What will it take to turn this growth engine into resilient economic strength?
This session was developed in collaboration with Reuters.
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Speakers:
Bob Sternfels, Global Managing Partner, McKinsey & Company
Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation, Ministry of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation of Egypt
Peter Thal Larsen, Global Editor, Reuters Breakingviews, Reuters
Makhtar Diop, Managing Director, International Finance Corporation
James Hame Marape, Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, Office of the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea
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Speakers:
Victor Ambros, Silverman Chair in Natural Sciences and Professor of Molecular Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School
Daniel de Boer, Chief Executive Officer, ProQR Therapeutics
Natalie Edwards, Global Shaper, Santiago Hub
Eva McLellan, Vice-President, Global Commercialization Strategy, Cardio-Renal-Metabolic, Roche
Irene Tracey, Vice-Chancellor, University of Oxford
Health and Healthcare Systems
Exploring the 2020s through the lens of the 1920s, this discussion at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 considers economic shifts, societal changes, and technological developments shaping the decade.
Speakers:
Andrew R. Sorkin, Editor-at-Large; Columnist, New York Times
Laurence D. Fink, Chair and CEO, BlackRock; Interim Co-Chair, World Economic Forum, BlackRock
Christine Lagarde, President, European Central Bank
Adam Tooze, Director, European Institute, Columbia University
Ken Griffin, Founder and CEO, Citadel LLC
What steps can prevent a downturn driven by climate impacts? This World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 session explores economic risks tied to environmental change and potential pathways to sustainable recovery.
Speakers:
Ester Baiget, President and Chief Executive Officer, Novonesis
Carsten Schneider, Federal Minister for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety, Federal Ministry for Environment, Climate, Nature and Nuclear Safety of Germany
Zhang Lei, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Envision
Jai Shroff, Chairman and Group Chief Executive Officer, UPL
Al Gore, Vice-President of the United States (1993-2001); Chairman and Co-Founder, Generation Investment Management LLP
Elizabeth Thurbon, Professor of International Political Economy; Director, Green Energy Statecraft Project, University of New South Wales
Leaders and thinkers gather at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 to explore how interfaith dialogue can foster understanding, cooperation, and lasting peace across diverse communities.
Speakers:
Mohammed Al-Issa, Secretary-General, Muslim World League (MWL)
Pinchas Goldschmidt, Chief Rabbi and President, Conference of European Rabbis
Katrin Eigendorf, Special International Correspondent, Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen (ZDF)
This session at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 examines challenges and opportunities affecting economic growth in Latin America and discusses strategies to unlock the region’s potential.
Speakers:
Esther Dweck, Minister of Management and Innovation in Public Services, Ministry of Management and Innovation in Public Services of Brazil
James Scriven, Chief Executive Officer, IDB Invest
Julio Velarde, Governor, Central Bank of Peru
Altagracia Gomez Sierra, Coordinator, Regional Economic Development and Relocation Advisory Council, Office of the Presidency of Mexico
Juan Carlos Mora, Chief Executive Officer, Bancolombia
Gillian R. Tett, Provost, King's College, University of Cambridge
This session looks at whether Russia’s economy can continue operating under the pressures of war, exploring the factors that influence its resilience and future prospects.
Speakers:
Alexander Gabuev, Director, Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center
Oana-Silvia Toiu, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Romania
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, Leader of the Democratic Forces of Belarus, Office of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya
Alexandru Munteanu, Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova, Office of the Prime Minister of Moldova
Learn how trust is built and maintained across sectors in the World Economic Forum 2026 session ‘Who Brokers Trust Now?’ with perspectives from international experts.
Speakers:
Ishaan Tharoor, Global Affairs Columnist, The Washington Post
Annalena Baerbock, President of the United Nations General Assembly, United Nations
Alexander De Croo, Administrator, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Chuck Robbins, Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Cisco
Tharman Shanmugaratnam, President of the Republic of Singapore, Office of the President of the Republic of Singapore
Comfort Ero, President and Chief Executive Officer, International Crisis Group (ICG)
Speakers examine whether China’s economy has fully matured as a global force, discussing its development model, innovation, and role in the world’s economic future at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026
Speakers:
Sandy Xu Ran, Chief Executive Officer, JD.com
Carlson Tong, Chairman, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX)
Zhu Min, Member of the Senior Expert Advisory Committee, China Center for International Economic Exchanges (CCIEE)
Dong Junfeng, Chairman, China UnionPay
Tian Wei, Host, World Insight with Tian Wei, China Global Television Network (CGTN)
Eswar Prasad, Professor, Cornell University
This session at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 examines the relationship between digital technologies and creative practices.
Speakers:
Juliet Mann, TV Host, China Global Television Network (CGTN)
Harvey Mason jr., Chief Executive Officer, The Recording Academy
will.i.am, Founder and President, i.am Angel Foundation
Explore how global leaders at the WEF Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos are debating strategies to harness AI‑led productivity while ensuring job growth and shared prosperity.
Speakers:
Jonas Prising, Chair and Chief Executive Officer, ManpowerGroup
Elizabeth Shuler, President, American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO)
Laura D'Andrea Tyson, Distinguished Professor of the Graduate School, Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley
Valdis Dombrovskis, Commissioner for Economy and Productivity, Implementation and Simplification, European Commission
Erik Brynjolfsson, Jerry Yang and Akiko Yamazaki Professor; Director, Digital Economy Lab, Stanford University
Ravi Kumar S., Chief Executive Officer, Cognizant
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Speakers:
Samuele Ramadori, Co-President and Executive Director, LawZero
Claudia Romo Edelman, Founder, We Are All Human
Ronen Tanchum, Artist, Phenomena Labs
Sherry Turkle, Professor, Social Studies of Science and Technology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Wanji Walcott, Chief Legal and Business Affairs Officer, Pinterest
Artificial Intelligence
Watch Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi deliver his special address at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, sharing perspectives on global cooperation, economic reform and regional stability.
Speakers:
Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of Egypt, Office of the President of Egypt
Børge Brende, President and CEO, World Economic Forum
The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 includes the launch of the Scaleup Europe Fund aimed at mobilising growth capital for fast‑growing European tech and strategic companies
Speakers:
Sebastian Matthes, Editor-in-Chief, Handelsblatt GmbH
Marcus Wallenberg, Chairman, Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken (SEB)
Ekaterina Zaharieva, Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation, European Commission
Kasim Kutay, Chief Executive Officer, Novo Holdings
U.S. state governors discuss current challenges and opportunities facing their regions, sharing insights on governance, collaboration, and strategies to drive economic and social progress at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026.
Speakers:
Gretchen Whitmer, Governor of Michigan, United States Office of the Governor
Andy Beshear, Governor of Kentucky, State of Kentucky
Kevin Stitt, Governor of Oklahoma, Government of the State of Oklahoma
Richard Quest, Anchor, Quest Means Business, CNN International
Discover how tokenization is reshaping ownership, unlocking global access to assets, and creating a more secure, transparent financial future.
Speakers:
Bill Winters, Group Chief Executive, Standard Chartered
Brian Armstrong, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Coinbase, Inc.
Valérie Urbain, Chief Executive Officer, Euroclear
Brad Garlinghouse, Chief Executive Officer, Ripple
Karen Tso, Anchor, CNBC International (Europe)
François Villeroy de Galhau, Governor, Central Bank of France
This session at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 explores new approaches to global aid, focusing on how international support can be more effective, equitable, and responsive to changing needs.
Speakers:
Christopher A. Coons, Senator from Delaware (D), United States Senate
Ronald Lamola, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Department of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa
John-Arne Røttingen, Chief Executive Officer, Wellcome Trust
Stephanie Flanders, Head, Economics and Government, Bloomberg LP
Arancha Gonzalez Laya, Dean, Paris School of International Affairs (PSIA), Sciences Po
Experts discuss whether India can rise to become the world’s third-largest economy, examining the opportunities, challenges, and trends shaping its growth.
Speakers:
Juvencio Maeztu Herrera, CEO and President, INGKA GROUP I IKEA
Sunil Bharti Mittal, Chairman, Bharti Enterprises
Gita Gopinath, Gregory and Ania Coffey Professor of Economics, Harvard University
Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Electronics and Information Technology, Minister of Railways, and Minister of Information and Broadcasting of India, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology of India
Kalli Purie, Vice-Chairperson and Executive Editor-in-Chief, The India Today Group
Fresh perspectives on water sustainability and risk are shared at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026, examining how communities, industries, and policymakers can address growing challenges around water security.
Speakers:
Richard Dickson, President and Chief Executive Officer, Gap Inc.
Aulani Wilhelm, Chief Executive Officer, Nia Tero
Matt Damon, Co-Founder, Water.org
Kris Licht, Chief Executive Officer, Reckitt Benckiser
Jennifer Morris, Chief Executive Officer, Nature Conservancy
Haslinda Amin, TV Anchor and Editor-at-Large, Bloomberg News
Exploring pathways to universal health access, this session at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 highlights efforts, barriers, and innovations shaping progress toward healthcare for all.
Speakers:
Bill Gates, Chair and Board Member, Gates Foundation
Paula Ingabire, Minister of Information Communication Technology and Innovation, Ministry of Information Communication Technology and Innovation of Rwanda
Peter Sands, Executive Director, The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (TGF)
Sara Eisen, Anchor, CNBC
Discussion at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 examines Europe’s defense strategies, security challenges, and regional cooperation in the face of evolving geopolitical pressures.
Speakers:
Mark Rutte, Secretary-General, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
Karol Nawrocki, President of Poland, Chancellery of the President of the Republic of Poland
Nadia Calviño, President, European Investment Bank
Paul Hudson, Chief Executive Officer, Sanofi
Alexander Stubb, President of Finland, Office of the President of the Republic of Finland
Sarah Kelly, Host, Conflict Zone, Deutsche Welle
Exploring the human side of digital life, this World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 session discusses how increased connectivity can coexist with feelings of isolation and what it means for communities and well‑being.
Speakers:
Jenny Kim, Global Shaper, Seoul Hub
Jonathan Haidt, Professor of Ethical Leadership, NYU Stern School of Business
Bill Ready, Chief Executive Officer, Pinterest
Adam Grant, Saul P. Steinberg Professor of Management and Psychology, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 discusses the rapid development of RNA technologies and their impact on global health innovation.
Speakers:
Magdalena Skipper, Editor-in-Chief, Nature
Victor Ambros, Silverman Chair in Natural Sciences and Professor of Molecular Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School
Tom Cech, Distinguished Professor, University of Colorado, Boulder
Discussion at WEF 2026 focuses on workforce development, training initiatives, and solutions to reduce the manufacturing talent gap in the US and beyond
Speakers:
Kiva Allgood, Managing Director, World Economic Forum
Blake Moret, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Rockwell Automation
Randi Weingarten, President, American Federation of Teachers
Becky Frankiewicz, President and Chief Strategy Officer, ManpowerGroup
Gretchen Whitmer, Governor of Michigan, United States Office of the Governor
Andy Beshear, Governor of Kentucky, State of Kentucky
As cyber threats are evolving fast, this session explores AI-driven attacks, global risks, and how organizations can stay ahead and secure.
Speakers:
Michelle Zatlyn, Co-Founder and President, Chief Operating Officer, Cloudflare
Michael Miebach, Chief Executive Officer, Mastercard
Catherine De Bolle, Executive Director, Europol
Hatem Dowidar, Group Chief Executive Officer, e&
Samir Saran, President, Observer Research Foundation (ORF)
Personal experience of surviving a life‑changing injury and the journey toward rebuilding life shared at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026
Speakers:
Tania Bryer, Anchor, CNBC
Katie Piper, international author, inspirational speaker, broadcaster and charity campaigner
Join global experts at WEF 2026 in Davos for ‘Are Markets Mispricing the Future?’ — discussing market signals, risk assessment and how valuations reflect long-term innovation and economic trends.
Speakers:
Mark Benedetti, Executive President, Ardian
Gita Gopinath, Gregory and Ania Coffey Professor of Economics, Harvard University
Jonathan Ferro, Anchor, Bloomberg
Bonnie Y Chan, Chief Executive Officer, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX)
Sergio P. Ermotti, Group Chief Executive Officer, UBS
Robin Vince, Chief Executive Officer, BNY
Healthy choices and their connection to long‑term health outcomes are featured within the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026’s exploration of investment in people and well‑being
Speakers:
Dimitri de Vreeze, Chief Executive Officer, dsm-firmenich
Adrian Gore, Group Chief Executive, Discovery
Mads Krogsgaard Thomsen, Chief Executive Officer, Novo Nordisk Foundation
Helena Leurent, Director-General, Consumers International
Michelle Longmire, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Medable
Join NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang for an insightful conversation at WEF 2026 in Davos on the evolving role of AI, accelerated computing and global technological collaboration.
Speakers:
Jensen Huang, Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer, NVIDIA Corporation
Laurence D. Fink, Chair and CEO, BlackRock; Interim Co-Chair, World Economic Forum, BlackRock
As the world seeks cleaner energy solutions, this session examines the potential resurgence of nuclear power, its role in meeting climate targets, and the challenges and opportunities of a nuclear renaissance in a changing global energy landscape.
Speakers:
Bernard Fontana, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, EDF
Michael E. McKelvy, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, McDermott
Vijay Vythianathan Vaitheeswaran, Editor, Global Energy and Climate Innovation, The Economist
Ebba Busch, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy, Business and Industry of Sweden, Ministry of Enterprise and Innovation of Sweden
Eisaku Ito, President and Chief Executive Officer, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
At the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026, Ken Griffin, President and CEO of Citadel, shares perspectives on market conditions, economic risks, and decision-making in an uncertain global environment.
Speakers:
Ken Griffin, Founder and CEO, Citadel LLC
Zanny Minton Beddoes, Editor-in-Chief, The Economist
This session explores China’s growing role in the artificial intelligence economy, including how AI is being adopted, developed, and influencing economic trends across the country.
Speakers:
Gong Ke, Executive Director, Chinese Institute for New Gen AI Development Strategies, Nankai University
Hisham Alrayes, Group Chief Executive Officer and Member of the Board, GFH Financial Group
Dowson Tong, Senior Executive Vice-President; CEO, Tencent Cloud and Smart Industries Group, Tencent Holdings
Guan Xin, Anchor and Chief Business News Editor, China Global Television Network (CGTN)
Yutong Zhang, President, Moonshot AI
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Speakers:
Paul Alivisatos, President, University of Chicago
Kimberly Budil, Laboratory Director, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
John Martinis, Professor Emeritus, University of California, Santa Barbara
Andrew McLaughlin, Chief Operating Officer, SandboxAQ
Lene Oddershede, Chief Scientific Officer, Planetary Science and Technology, Novo Nordisk Foundation
Josephine Teo, Minister for Digital Development and Information, Ministry of Digital Development and Communication of Singapore
Emerging Technologies
Watch the conversation with Jamie Dimon, Chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase, at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos on global economic trends and strategic leadership.
Speakers:
Jamie Dimon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, JPMorganChase
Zanny Minton Beddoes, Editor-in-Chief, The Economist
This briefing at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 gives a clear look at Sudan’s humanitarian crisis, highlighting urgent needs, ongoing relief efforts, and the challenges facing communities and aid responders.
Speakers:
Hanin Ahmed, Sudanese Activist and Emergency Response Room Leader, Emergency Response Rooms of Sudan (ERR)
David Miliband, President and Chief Executive Officer, International Rescue Committee
Barham Salih, High Commissioner for Refugees, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency
Rania DAGASH, Assistant Executive Director for Partnerships and Innovation, United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)
Learn how global leaders at Davos 2026 are spotlighting entrepreneurship and social innovation to fill gaps in underserved markets and transform disruption into growth.
Speakers:
José Manuel Ramos Horta, President of Timor-Leste, Timor-Leste Government
Richard K. Lyons, Chancellor, UC Berkeley
Gwenaelle Avice Huet, Executive Vice-President, Industrial Automation, Schneider Electric
Gina Vargiu-Breuer, Chief People Officer; Labor Director; Member of the Executive Board, SAP
Shuchin Bajaj, Founder and Director, Ujala Cygnus Healthcare Services
Phuthi Mahanyele-Dabengwa, Chief Executive Officer, South Africa; Executive Director, Naspers and Prosus, Prosus
The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 includes examination of how AI’s integration into work environments affects organizational roles and labor dynamics.
Speakers:
Kian Katanforoosh, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Workera
Munjal Shah, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Hippocratic AI
Enrique Lores, President and Chief Executive Officer, HP
Kate Kallot, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Amini
Mat Honan, Editor-in-Chief, MIT - Technology Review
Christoph Schweizer, Chief Executive Officer, BCG (Boston Consulting Group)
With long‑standing dominance of the U.S. dollar under pressure, this session explores whether global finance is moving toward reducing reliance on the dollar or reinforcing its role, examining the economic, political and strategic forces shaping currency choice and international trade.
Speakers:
Henry Curr, Economics Editor, The Economist
Kristin J. Forbes, Professor of Global Economics, MIT - Sloan School of Management
Jeffry A. Frieden, Professor of International and Public Affairs and Political Science, Columbia University
Kenneth Rogoff, Maurits C. Boas Chair of International Economics, Harvard University
Explore how global travel and cultural exchange can rebuild trust, expand perspectives and reshape international cooperation in a fractured world at Davos 2026.
Speakers:
Martin Eurnekian, Chief Executive Officer, Corporación América International
Erica Alessandri, Member of the Board, Technogym
Ahmed Al Khateeb, Minister of Tourism, Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia
Cara Morton, CEO Global Businesses and Operations and Member of the Executive Committee, Zurich Insurance Group
Andrew Serwer, Editor-at-Large, Barron's the Dow Jones Business and Financial Weekly
The shift toward clean fuels reflects broader changes in energy production and use highlighted at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026.
Speakers:
Elaine Buckberg, Senior Fellow, Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability, Harvard University
Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, TotalEnergies
Arvinder Singh Sahney, Chairman, Indian Oil
Richard Holtum, Chief Executive Officer, Trafigura Group
Marcos Bulgheroni, Chief Executive Officer, Pan American Energy
Jason Bordoff, Founding Director, Columbia University Center on Global Energy Policy; Professor of Professional Practice in International and Public Affairs, School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), Columbia University
Global lifelines beneath the ocean and above the planet in orbit and the importance of maintaining their safety form part of the agenda at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026.
Speakers:
Jessica Rosenworcel, Executive Director, MIT Media Lab, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Ángel Cabrera, President, Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech)
Josef Aschbacher, Director-General, European Space Agency (ESA)
Rafal Modrzewski, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, ICEYE
Robert M. Lee, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Dragos
This session looks at how AI can be built to last, focusing on making it safe, useful, and beneficial for people over the long term.
Speakers:
Sarah Friar, Chief Financial Officer, OpenAI
Michael Intrator, Chief Executive Officer, CoreWeave
Jessica Lessin, Editor-in-Chief and Founder, The Information
Peng Xiao, Group Chief Executive Officer, G42
Rob Goldstein, Chief Operating Officer, BlackRock
Watch the conversation with Mohammad Mustafa, Prime Minister of the Palestinian National Authority, at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026, discussing economic recovery, governance and global cooperation.
Speakers:
Mohammed Mustafa, Prime Minister of the Palestinian National Authority, Palestinian National Authority Government
Mirek Dušek, Managing Director, World Economic Forum
Watch the special address by Donald J. Trump, President of the United States, at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, highlighting US policy priorities and global economic perspectives.
Speakers:
Donald J. Trump, President of the United States of America, Office of the President of the United States
Børge Brende, President and CEO, World Economic Forum
Laurence D. Fink, Chair and CEO, BlackRock; Interim Co-Chair, World Economic Forum, BlackRock
Are global communities keeping pace with change? This session explores rising inequalities, barriers, and what it takes to ensure no one is left behind.
Speakers:
Alastair Campbell, Writer and Podcaster, Goalhanger
Scott Galloway, Clinical Professor of Marketing, NYU Stern School of Business
Alice Evans, Visiting Associate Professor in Economics, Stanford University
Christy Hoffman, General Secretary, UNI Global Union
Michael Ensser, Chairman, Egon Zehnder
The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 considers advanced climate technologies including fusion, carbon‑dioxide removal and solar radiation modification in relation to long‑term climate ambitions.
Speakers:
Bob Mumgaard, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Meenakshi (Meena) Wadhwa, Director, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California, San Diego
Noubar Afeyan, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Flagship Pioneering
Kimberly Budil, Laboratory Director, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
At Davos 2026, leaders explore shifting alliances and unexpected developments in the Middle East, assessing their implications for the region and the world.
Speakers:
Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Yvette Cooper, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, Foreign and Commonwealth Office of the United Kingdom
Bronwen Maddox, Director and Chief Executive, Chatham House
Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan
Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director-General, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Mirjana Spoljaric Egger, President, International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
Global supply chains are under structural volatility, reflecting shifts in trade, logistics and economic patterns at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026.
Speakers:
André Kudelski, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Kudelski Group
Ramachandran Dinesh, Chairman, TVS Supply Chain Solutions (SCS)
Jose Raul Mulino Quintero, President of Panama, Office of the President of Panama
Dick Schoof, Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Office of the Prime Minister of the Netherlands
Henadi Al Saleh, Chief Executive Officer, Agility Global
Haslinda Amin, TV Anchor and Editor-at-Large, Bloomberg News
Explore the World Economic Forum 2026 session ‘Why Quantum Is Around the Corner and Why It Is Not,’ examining the potential, challenges, and future outlook of quantum technologies through insights from global experts
Speakers:
Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Secretary-General, International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
John Martinis, Professor Emeritus, University of California, Santa Barbara
Arvind Krishna, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, IBM
Jennifer Schenker, Founder and Editor-in-Chief, The Innovator
Lene Oddershede, Chief Scientific Officer, Planetary Science and Technology, Novo Nordisk Foundation
David Sacks and Marc Benioff come together at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 for a moderated conversation exploring current business challenges, technology developments, and their broader implications for the global economy.
Speakers:
David Sacks, White House A.I. and Crypto Czar, White House
Marc Benioff, Chair, CEO & Co-Founder, Salesforce
Emerging markets face shifting labor dynamics this session at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 explores the potential for a jobs crisis and discusses strategies to support employment and inclusive growth.
Speakers:
Saadia Zahidi, Managing Director, World Economic Forum
Tharman Shanmugaratnam, President of the Republic of Singapore, Office of the President of the Republic of Singapore
Tengku Muhammad Taufik, President and Group Chief Executive Officer, PETRONAS (Petroliam Nasional)
Ajay S. Banga, President, World Bank Group
Nandan Nilekani, Co-Founder and Chairman of the Board, Infosys Limited
Harini Amarasuriya, Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Office of the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka
Stephanie Flanders, Head, Economics and Government, Bloomberg LP
Wale Edun, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Federal Ministry of Finance of Nigeria
Circle and UN agencies announce a stablecoin-based payment system that delivers aid quickly, ensures transparency, and builds trust among donors and beneficiaries
Speakers:
Elisabeth Carpenter, Chief Strategic Engagement Officer, Circle
Barham Salih, High Commissioner for Refugees, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency
David Miliband, President and Chief Executive Officer, International Rescue Committee
Rania Dagash-Kamara, Assistant Executive Director Partnerships and Innovation, United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)
Watch Argentina’s President Javier Milei deliver his special address at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, sharing views on economic reform, global cooperation and Argentina’s role on the world stage.
Speakers:
Javier Milei, President of Argentina, Argentina Government
The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 highlights recent advances in women’s health, showcasing innovations, addressing ongoing challenges, and exploring opportunities to enhance care and outcomes worldwide.
Speakers:
Orazio Schillaci, Minister of Health, Ministry of Health of Italy
Sania Nishtar, Chief Executive Officer, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance
Severin Schwan, Chairman, Roche
Gargee Ghosh Chasin, President, Global Policy and Advocacy, Gates Foundation
Magdalena Skipper, Editor-in-Chief, Nature
Nadia Calviño, President, European Investment Bank
At the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026, considerations centre on how cooperation persists in a more contested world amid barriers to global engagement.
Speakers:
Hiro Iwamoto, Adventurer and Motivational Speaker
Joseph Fowler, Head, Arts and Culture, World Economic Forum
Renewable energy deployment, investment in clean power and the implications for energy transition are part of the agenda at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026
Speakers:
Godfrey Mutizwa, Chief Editor, CNBC Africa
Marco Arcelli, Chief Executive Officer, ACWA Power
Catherine MacGregor, Chief Executive Officer, ENGIE Group
Pan Jian, Co-Chairman, Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL)
Pralhad Venkatesh Joshi, Minister of New and Renewable Energy and Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution of India, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy of India
This session explores how defenders are leveraging AI, human expertise, and innovative strategies to protect critical systems and maintain trust in an increasingly automated world.
Speakers:
Nadav Zafrir, Chief Executive Officer, Check Point Software Technologies
James Harding, Editor-in-Chief, The Observer
Jill Popelka, Chief Executive Officer, Darktrace
Marc Murtra, Chairman and CEO, Telefónica
Jessica Rosenworcel, Executive Director, MIT Media Lab, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Exploring the future of business, this session examines how companies can become more agile and intelligent by embedding technology and data at their core, creating organizations that can sense, adapt, and thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Speakers:
Bipul Sinha, Chief Executive Officer, Rubrik
Ioannis Antonoglou, Co-Founder, President, and Chief Technology Officer, Reflection
Richard Socher, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, you.com
Ravi Mhatre, Partner and Co-Founder, Lightspeed Venture Partners
Ina Turpen Fried, Chief Technology Correspondent, Axios
Yutong Zhang, President, Moonshot AI
The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 features a town hall discussion on dilemmas associated with binary choices
Speakers:
Alice Evans, Visiting Associate Professor in Economics, Stanford University
William J. Hague, Chancellor of Oxford University, University of Oxford
Iris Bohnet, Director, Women and Public Policy Program, Harvard Kennedy School of Government
Stacey Vanek Smith, Senior Story Editor, Bloomberg Audio, Bloomberg Media
Barak Ravid, Reporter, Axios
How can economies move past recurring disruptions? This session at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 examines strategies for resilience, long‑term stability, and sustained growth amid ongoing global shocks.
Speakers:
John Micklethwait, Editor-in-Chief, Bloomberg News
Edgars Rinkēvičs, President of Latvia, Chancery of the President of Latvia
Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General, UN Trade and Development
Amer Bisat, Minister of Economy and Trade, Ministry of Economy and Trade of Lebanon
Ahmed Shide Mohamed, Minister of Finance, Ministry of Finance of Ethiopia
EU single market integration, internal barriers and strategic approaches to trade and economic unity form part of the agenda at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026.
Speakers:
Carlos Cuerpo Caballero, Minister of Economy, Trade and Business, Ministry for Economy, Trade and Enterprise of Spain
Annette Mosman, Group Chief Executive Officer, APG Group
Valerie Baudson, Chief Executive Officer, Amundi
Martin Sandbu, European Economics Commentator, Financial Times
Christine Lagarde, President, European Central Bank
Christian Sewing, Chief Executive Officer, Deutsche Bank
Leaders at the World Economic Forum 2026 discuss shaping agile regulations for emerging technologies in a rapidly changing digital world.
Speakers:
Nicholas Thompson, Chief Executive Officer, The Atlantic
Federico Sturzenegger, Minister of Deregulation and State Transformation, Ministry of Deregulation and State Transformation of Argentina
Joel Kaplan, Chief Global Affairs Officer, Meta
Yutaka Sasaki, Representative Director; President and Chief Executive Officer, NTT DATA Group
Maryam bint Ahmed Al Hammadi, Minister of State; Secretary-General of the United Arab Emirates Cabinet, Ministry of Cabinet Affairs of the United Arab Emirates
Future sources of economic growth and the conditions required to support them form the focus of this session at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026.
Speakers:
Anne Walsh, Managing Partner, Chief Investment Officer, Guggenheim Partners
Muhammad Aurangzeb, Minister of Finance and Revenue, Ministry of Finance and Revenue of Pakistan
Joumanna Bercetche, Anchor, Bloomberg News
Ronald P. O'Hanley, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, State Street
Jennifer Johnson, Chief Executive Officer, Franklin Templeton
Explore the future of US–China relations in ‘US and China: Where Will They Land?’ at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026, examining economic ties, geopolitical tensions and cooperation pathways.
Speakers:
Christopher A. Coons, Senator from Delaware (D), United States Senate
Angela Zhang Huyue, Professor of Law, Gould School of Law, University of Southern California (USC)
Graham Allison, Douglas Dillon Professor of Government, Harvard Kennedy School of Government
Jaime Ho, Editor, The Straits Times
Zhao Hai, Director of International Politics Studies, National Institute for Global Strategy, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS)
The Hon. Dr Kevin Rudd, Ambassador of Australia to the United States of America; Prime Minister of Australia (2007-2010; 2013), Embassy of Australia to the United States of America
Explore the WEF 2026 session ‘When Food Becomes Security,’ focusing on how food systems impact global stability, economic resilience, and societal well-being, with insights from experts and leaders
Speakers:
Sam Kass, Partner, Acre Venture Partners
Kashim Shettima, Vice-President of Nigeria, Office of the Vice-President of Nigeria
Ana Carolina Zimmermann, Farmer, Fazenda Ribeirão
Svein Tore Holsether, President and Chief Executive Officer, Yara International
Alvaro Lario, President, International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
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Speakers:
Stanley M. Bergman, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Henry Schein
Rachel Glennerster, President, Center for Global Development
Vanina Laurent-Ledru, Chief Public Health & Government Affairs Officer, Institut Mérieux
Mosa Moshabela, Vice-Chancellor and Principal, University of Cape Town
Deepak Nath, Chief Executive Officer, Smith+Nephew
Health and Healthcare Systems
Join California Governor Gavin Newsom at WEF 2026 in Davos for an in-depth discussion on innovation, economic growth and strategic governance.
Speakers:
Ben Smith, Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief, Semafor
Gavin Newsom, Governor of California, United States Office of the Governor
From AI-assisted design to digitally enabled sustainability, manufacturing is being re-engineered as a living system. What strategies will define the next generation of globally competitive factories?
Speakers:
Levent Cakiroglu, Chief Executive Officer, Koç Holding
Peggy Johnson, Chief Executive Officer, Agility Robotics
Roland Busch, President and Chief Executive Officer, Siemens
Jamie Heller, Editor-in-Chief, Business Insider
Thani Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Foreign Trade of the United Arab Emirates
Mihir Shukla, Chief Executive Officer, Chairman and Co-Founder, Automation Anywhere
Panelists debate whether rising digital assets, programmable money and advanced systems require new governance and operating models for resilient finance.
Speakers:
Kristin J. Forbes, Professor of Global Economics, MIT - Sloan School of Management
Changpeng Zhao, Founder, Binance Holdings Limited
Steven van Rijswijk, Chief Executive Officer, ING Group
Fred Hu, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Primavera Capital Group
Jayee Koffey, Chief Enablement and Global Affairs Officer, BNY
Join forward-looking discussions at Davos 2026 on bold food innovations from personalized nutrition to sustainable supply chains and smarter agriculture.
Speakers:
Alice Ruhweza, President, Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA)
Andrea Illy, Chairman, illycaffè
Helena Leurent, Director-General, Consumers International
Jasmin Hume, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Shiru
Dive into discussions on harnessing the economic potential of ocean systems, from coastal industries to new technologies, to power sustainable prosperity
Speakers:
Sakti Wahyu Trenggono, Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries of Indonesia
Meenakshi (Meena) Wadhwa, Director, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California, San Diego
Boudewijn Siemons, Chief Executive Officer, Port of Rotterdam
Apostolos Tzitzikostas, Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, European Commission
David Gelles, Managing Correspondent, New York Times
From geopolitical strain to social fault lines, this Davos 2026 conversation highlights key causes of division and practical insights on fostering cohesion.
Speakers:
Oleksandra Matviichuk, Head of the Center, Center for Civil Liberties Ukraine
Oliver Bäte, Chief Executive Officer, Allianz
Scott Galloway, Clinical Professor of Marketing, NYU Stern School of Business
Andy Beshear, Stacey Vanek Smith, and others discuss the future of middle‑class economics at Davos 2026, including AI’s influence and strategies for growth.
Speakers:
Andy Beshear, Governor of Kentucky, State of Kentucky
Stacey Vanek Smith, Senior Story Editor, Bloomberg Audio, Bloomberg Media
Salil S. Parekh, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Infosys Limited
Christy Hoffman, General Secretary, UNI Global Union
Oren Cass, Founder and Chief Economist, American Compass
NCDs claim millions of lives yearly yet lag on global health agendas; this session explores how policy, prevention and care can avert premature death and inequity.
Speakers:
Shamsheer Vayalil, Founder and Chair, Burjeel Holdings
Nancy Brown, Chief Executive Officer, American Heart Association
Mosa Moshabela, Vice-Chancellor and Principal, University of Cape Town
Johan Westman, Chief Executive Officer, AAK
Join Israeli President Isaac Herzog in dialogue at WEF 2026 in Davos on global leadership, diplomatic engagement, and strategic priorities shaping regional and international relations.
Speakers:
Isaac Herzog, President of the State of Israel, Office of the President of Israel
Fareed Zakaria, Host, Fareed Zakaria GPS, CNN
Join Davos 2026 experts as they unpack insights from astrophysics on reality, perception and the unseen forces shaping the universe.
Speakers:
Max Tegmark, Professor, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Priyamvada Natarajan, Joseph S. and Sophia S. Fruton Professor of Astronomy and Professor of Physics, Yale University
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Speakers:
Lara Abrash, US Chair, Deloitte
Samantha Cristoforetti, Astronaut, European Space Agency (ESA)
John Gedmark, Chief Executive Officer, Astranis
Hélène Huby, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, The Exploration Company
Renato Krpoun, Head, Swiss Space Office, State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI) of Switzerland
Dylan Taylor, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Voyager Technologies, Inc
Technological Innovation
Watch the special address by Friedrich Merz, Federal Chancellor of Germany, at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, sharing insights on Germany’s role in global dialogue, cooperation and strategic priorities.
Speakers:
Friedrich Merz, Federal Chancellor of Germany, Federal Chancellery of Germany
Børge Brende, President and CEO, World Economic Forum
As societies grow more fragmented and public discourse more polarized, antisemitic incidents and rhetoric are rising across regions and platforms worldwide.
How should leaders respond in this moment?
Speakers:
Stanley M. Bergman, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Henry Schein
Katrin Bennhold, Host of The World, New York Times
Rick Jacobs, President, Union for Reform Judaism
Michal Herzog, First Lady of Israel
AI reshapes economies and daily life; this session navigates ethical tensions and asks what values should anchor decision‑making in an AI‑driven age.
Speakers:
Max Tegmark, Professor, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Meredith Whittaker, President, Signal Foundation
Rachel Botsman, Author, Artist & Trust Expert, Rachel Botsman Ltd
Mat Honan, Editor-in-Chief, MIT - Technology Review
With 80% of organizations hit by supply chain shocks, Davos 2026 debates how biotech can transform sourcing for pharma, agriculture, and industry. (
Speakers:
Viswa Colluru, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Enveda
Ilham Kadri, Special Advisor, Syensqo
Padraig McDonnell, President and Chief Executive Officer, Agilent
Jennifer Schenker, Founder and Editor-in-Chief, The Innovator
Bahia Ezzat Jaafar, Deputy Chairman and Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Kuwaiti Danish Dairy (KDD)
With every $1 in housing investment yielding $2–$3 in GDP, Davos 2026 leaders explore why supply constraints stifle opportunity and what fixes can help.
Speakers:
Jonathan Reckford, Chief Executive Officer, Habitat for Humanity (HFH) International
Dragoș Pîslaru, Minister of Investments and European Projects, Ministry of European Investments and Projects of Romania
Mark Edward Rose, Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Avison Young
Lars Petersson, Chief Executive Officer, VELUX
Stefanie Stantcheva, Nathaniel Ropes Professor of Political Economy and Founder, Social Economics Lab, Harvard University
From adoption trends to policy hurdles, this discussion evaluates where stablecoins stand today and what they mean for the future of digital money.
Speakers:
Jeremy Allaire, Co-Founder, Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Circle
Siu Yat, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman, Animoca Brands
Dan Katz, First Deputy Managing Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Gerard Baker, Editor-at-Large, Wall Street Journal
Vera Songwe, Chairperson and Founder, Liquidity and Sustainability Facility
With centenarians set to quadruple by 2056, Davos 2026 speakers debate strategies for retirement reform and long-term fiscal sustainability.
Speakers:
Annette Mosman, Group Chief Executive Officer, APG Group
Kathryn Koch, President and Chief Executive Officer, TCW
Diene Keita, Executive Director, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
Alexandra Roulet, Associate Professor of Economics, INSEAD
Pat Tomlinson, President and Chief Executive Officer, Mercer (Marsh McLennan)
David M. Rubenstein, Co-Founder and Co-Chairman, Carlyle
After key 2025 negotiations faltered over production, waste and regulation, this Davos 2026 session examines whether a global plastics treaty remains achievable.
Speakers:
Kelly Sims Gallagher, Dean, The Fletcher School, Tufts University
Jessika Roswall, Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy, European Commission
Alfred Stern, Chief Executive Officer, OMV
Frank Tang Kui, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, FountainVest Partners (Asia)
José Manuel Ramos Horta, President of Timor-Leste, Timor-Leste Government
Join Andreas Trojan and Stéphane Bancel at Davos 2026 to examine the cutting edge of cancer prevention and treatment, and where science still meets its boundaries.
Speakers:
Andreas Trojan, Senior Medical Oncologist, CMO, Mobile Health AG
Stéphane Bancel, Chief Executive Officer, Moderna
Hear from Vicki Hollub and Chris Wright at Davos 2026 as they explore global energy solutions, demand realities, and sustainability trade‑offs.
Speakers:
Chris Wright, US Secretary of Energy, US Department of Energy
Vicki Hollub, President and Chief Executive Officer, Occidental
As cyber fraud nears $362B by 2028, Davos 2026 leaders examine ways to stop scams, shield victims, and strengthen digital systems worldwide.
Speakers:
Valdecy Urquiza, Secretary-General, International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL)
Anne Neuberger, Distinguished Visiting Fellow, Hoover Institution, Stanford University
Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand
Gary A. Haugen, Chief Executive Officer, International Justice Mission (IJM)
Jeremy Jurgens, Managing Director, World Economic Forum
Unpack actionable insights on converging technologies and industrial strategy hear leaders at Davos 2026 share what it takes to win the next era.
Speakers:
Abdullah AlSwaha, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology of Saudi Arabia
Vimal Kapur, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Honeywell
Andrew McAfee, Cofounder, MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy; Cofounder, Workhelix, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Sassine Ghazi, President and Chief Executive Officer, Synopsys
Laura D'Andrea Tyson, Distinguished Professor of the Graduate School, Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley
Experts at Davos 2026 examine financing roadblocks to decarbonization and how blended finance, transition instruments, and policy can unlock crucial investment.
Speakers:
Paul Chan Mo-po, Financial Secretary, The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR)
Rovshan Najaf, President, SOCAR (State Oil Company of the Azerbaijan Republic)
Kelly Sims Gallagher, Dean, The Fletcher School, Tufts University
Odile Françoise Renaud-Basso, President, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
Conrad Keijzer, President and Chief Executive Officer, Clariant
Experts discuss how grids, renewables and digital tools must evolve to support electricity use growing at twice the pace of energy demand and keep economies thriving.
Speakers:
Henrik Andersen, President and CEO, Vestas
Jan Rosenow, Professor of Energy and Climate Policy, University of Oxford
Manon van Beek, Chief Executive Officer and Chair of the Board, TenneT
Daniel Marokane, Group Chief Executive Officer, Eskom Holdings
Anindya Novyan Bakrie, Chairman, Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN)
Explore why the US economy continues to defy recession forecasts, powered by innovation, energy independence and capital access amid persistent deficits and inequality.
Speakers:
Joe Ucuzoglu, Global CEO, Deloitte
Charles Scharf, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Wells Fargo
Adena Friedman, Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Nasdaq
Bret L. Stephens, Columnist, New York Times
Cristiano Amon, President and Chief Executive Officer, Qualcomm
With 1 million species at risk, experts explore how emerging biotechnologies can protect ecosystems, advance medicine, and create sustainable food systems.
Speakers:
Aileen S Lee, President, Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation
Ben Lamm, Founder; Chief Executive Officer, Colossal Biosciences
Experts at Davos 2026 tackle whether reliance on AI dulls students' thinking and how education systems must evolve to enhance lifelong cognitive skills.
Speakers:
William J. Hague, Chancellor of Oxford University, University of Oxford
Carl Eschenbach, Chief Executive Officer, Workday Inc.
Omar Abbosh, Chief Executive Officer, Pearson
Anna Frances Griffiths (Vignoles), Director, Leverhulme Trust
Join Davos 2026's discussion on how ASEAN can strengthen economic cooperation, modernize infrastructure, and leverage digital transformation to compete globally.
Speakers:
Masato Kanda, President, Asian Development Bank
Ekniti Nitithanprapas, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Office of the Prime Minister of Thailand
Daren Tang, Director-General, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
Jaime Ho, Editor, The Straits Times
Meutya Viada Hafid, Minister of Communications and Digital Affairs, Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs of Indonesia
Tulsi Naidu, Chief Executive Officer, Asia-Pacific, Zurich Insurance Group
Europe’s competitiveness challenge is no longer cyclical but structural. With innovation, security and the clean transition all demanding capital at once, how can Europe reform its markets and institutions to unlock sustained productivity growth?
Speakers:
Micheál Martin, Taoiseach, Ireland, Department of the Taoiseach
Nadia Calviño, President, European Investment Bank
Francine Lacqua, Editor-at-Large and Presenter, Bloomberg Television
Nicolas Hieronimus, Chief Executive Officer, L'Oréal
Hélène Huby, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, The Exploration Company
Milojko Spajić, Prime Minister of Montenegro, Office of the Prime Minister of Montenegro
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Speakers:
Herman Betten, Chief Sustainability and Corporate Affairs Officer, Flora Food Group
Sabrina Dhowre Elba, United Nations International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Goodwill Ambassador, International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
Christian Frutiger, Vice-Director General; Head, Thematic Cooperation, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC)
Sam Kass, Partner, Acre Venture Partners
Nyifamu Manzo, Global Shaper, Kaduna Hub, Farmatrix Agro Allied and Technology Company
Alice Ruhweza, President, Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA)
Food, Water and Clean Air
Leaders and strategists at Davos 2026 explore how shifting power dynamics among major regions could reshape global cooperation and influence in the decades ahead.
Speakers:
Alexander Stubb, President of Finland, Office of the President of the Republic of Finland
Mark Leonard, Director, European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR)
Leading thinkers at Davos 2026 discuss the rise of physical AI in cars, drones, and digital companions, questioning which tasks should stay human‑directed.
Speakers:
Daniela Rus, Director, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Jake Loosararian, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Gecko Robotics
Shao Tianlan, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Mech-Mind
Jamie Heller, Editor-in-Chief, Business Insider
Rapid growth markets will shape the world’s energy future, but capital is flowing unevenly. How can global finance adapt to support growth without locking emerging economies into high-emissions pathways?
Speakers:
Hayashi Nobumitsu, Governor, Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC)
Lerato Mataboge, Commissioner for Infrastructure, Energy and Digitization, African Union Commission
Jasim Husain Ahmed Thabet, Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA)
Pralhad Venkatesh Joshi, Minister of New and Renewable Energy and Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution of India, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy of India
Elizabeth Thurbon, Professor of International Political Economy; Director, Green Energy Statecraft Project, University of New South Wales
Santiago Peña, President of Paraguay, Paraguay Government
As Europe lags in the global tech race, experts explore how policy, investment, and collaboration could strengthen its digital independence.
Speakers:
Mati Staniszewski, Co-Founder, ElevenLabs
Jessica Rosencrantz, Minister for European Union Affairs, Office of the Prime Minister of Sweden
Christian Klein, Chief Executive Officer, SAP
Henna Virkkunen, Executive Vice-President for Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy, European Commission
Aiman Ezzat, Chief Executive Officer, Capgemini
Jeromin Zettelmeyer, Director, Bruegel
Leaders debate strategies to support families navigating smartphone influence, social media and societal change to foster stronger parent‑child relationships.
Speakers:
Jonathan Haidt, Professor of Ethical Leadership, NYU Stern School of Business
Becky Kennedy, CEO & Founder, Good Inside
Rachel Botsman, Author, Artist & Trust Expert, Rachel Botsman Ltd
Marija Manojlovic, Executive Director, Safe Online
Get ready for FIFA 2026: Davos leaders discuss the first-ever three-nation World Cup and its impact on sport, society, and global collaboration.
Speakers:
Gianni Infantino, President, International Federation of Association Football (FIFA)
Alessandro Del Piero, Professional Football Player (1991-2014), International Federation of Association Football (FIFA)
Arsène Wenger, Chief, Global Football Development, International Federation of Association Football (FIFA)
Tania Bryer, Anchor, CNBC
What comes next for Venezuela? Explore the political and economic shifts shaping its future and what global leaders are watching at Davos 2026.
Speakers:
Ricardo Hausmann, Founder and Director, Growth Lab, Harvard University
Jeffry A. Frieden, Professor of International and Public Affairs and Political Science, Columbia University
Jason Bordoff, Founding Director, Columbia University Center on Global Energy Policy; Professor of Professional Practice in International and Public Affairs, School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), Columbia University
Sir Robin Niblett, Distinguished Fellow, Chatham House
Ngaire Woods, Dean, Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford
Watch President Prabowo Subianto at Davos 2026 as he unveils his vision for Indonesia’s global economic engagement and strategic partnerships in a pivotal forum of world leaders
Speakers:
Prabowo Subianto, President of Indonesia, Executive Office of the President of Indonesia
Børge Brende, President and CEO, World Economic Forum
Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks in person at Davos 2026, offering a firsthand perspective on Ukraine, international support, and the future of global security.
Speakers:
Børge Brende, President and CEO, World Economic Forum
Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, Office of the President of Ukraine
Panelists unpack why property markets tied to transport, tech and energy are surging back, blurring the line between real estate and essential infrastructure.
Speakers:
Laura Hines-Pierce, Co-Chief Executive Officer, Hines
William L. Meaney, President and Chief Executive Officer, Iron Mountain Information Management
António Simões, Group Chief Executive Officer, Legal & General Group
Ahmed Galal Ismail, Chief Executive Officer, Majid Al Futtaim
Kate Marino, Executive Editor, Axios
Speakers discuss that everyone matters in shaping policy and outcomes, examining tools and approaches that help ordinary people influence decisions that affect their lives.
Speakers:
Oliver Hart, Professor, Department of Economics, Harvard University
Hélène Landemore, Damon Wells' 58 Professor of Political Science, Yale University
Ravi Agrawal, Editor-in-Chief, Foreign Policy Group
From the Mediterranean to California, Davos 2026 discusses creating fire-resilient forests and applying technology to fight increasingly frequent wildfires
Speakers:
Mark Moffat, Chief Executive Officer, Industrial Financial Systems, IFS AB.
Aileen S Lee, President, Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation
Celeste Saulo, Secretary-General, World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
Josef Aschbacher, Director-General, European Space Agency (ESA)
Francois-Ghislain Morillion, Co-founder, Chief Executive Officer & Sourcing Director, VEJA
Can AI’s disruption of conventional jobs fuel innovation? This session at Davos 2026 highlights pathways for entrepreneurship in a rapidly changing work landscape.
Speakers:
Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy, Ministry of Finance of Bahrain
Dorothee Bär, Federal Minister for Research, Technology and Space, Federal Ministry for Research, Technology and Space of Germany
Laura Alber, President and Chief Executive Officer, Williams-Sonoma
Daniel Roth, Editor-in-Chief and Vice-President, Content, LinkedIn
Sanjiv Bajaj, Chairman and Managing Director, Bajaj Finserv
South Africa outlines its G20 presidency implementation strategy, focusing on translating global commitments into practical outcomes for shared progress.
Speakers:
Panelists unpack how coalitions of like‑minded partners and evolving regional agreements are shaping trade outcomes beyond traditional multilateral norms.
Speakers:
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General, World Trade Organization (WTO)
Peter Kyle, Secretary of State for Business and Trade and President of the Board of Trade, Department for Business and Trade of the United Kingdom
Majid Al-Kasabi, Minister of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce of Saudi Arabia
Vas Narasimhan, Chief Executive Officer, Novartis
Michael Froman, President, Council on Foreign Relations
Yeo Han-koo, Minister of Trade, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources of the Republic of Korea
Frontier tech, infrastructure, and new industries could reshape MENA economies but will bold growth strategies withstand global uncertainties?
Speakers:
Noor Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development of Bahrain, Chief Executive, Bahrain Economic Development Board
Dan Murphy, Anchor and Correspondent, CNBC
Hisham Ezz-Al-Arab, Chief Executive Officer and Board Member, Commercial International Bank (CIB)
Ahmed Kouchouk, Minister of Finance, Ministry of Finance of Egypt
Hussain Sajwani, Founder and Chairman, DAMAC International
Even with aggressive decarbonization, climate shocks will hit; this session explores how communities and economies can adapt and build lasting resilience.
Speakers:
Nonkululeko Nyembezi, Chairman, Standard Bank Group
Nadir Godrej, Chair and Managing Director, Godrej Industries Group
Bruno Sánchez-Andrade Nuño, Executive Director, Clay.foundation
Catherine Russell, Executive Director, United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
Alexa Firmenich, Founder & Director, Naia Trust
Sylvia Earle, Creator, Mission Blue Foundation, National Geographic Society
Explore how national priorities and community pressures are reshaping global strategy, uncover why local forces now drive geopolitical outcomes at Davos 2026.
Speakers:
Jean-Noël Barrot, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Development of France
Mirek Dušek, Managing Director, World Economic Forum
Radosław Sikorski, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland
Nir Bar Dea, Chief Executive Officer, Bridgewater Associates
Mina Al-Oraibi, Editor-in-Chief, The National
Explore how businesses can tailor responses to varied sources of disruption—from shifting tariffs to extreme weather and cyber threats at Davos 2026
Speakers:
Matthew Prince, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Cloudflare
Pierre Gramegna, Managing Director, European Stability Mechanism
Sir Martin Sorrell, Executive Chairman, S4Capital
Simon Freakley, Executive Chair, AlixPartners
Christian Ulbrich, Global Chief Executive Officer; President, JLL
Lynn Martin, President, NYSE
As capital markets narrow their focus, Davos 2026 leaders debate how investors can embrace longer horizons to back bold, future‑shaping technologies.
Speakers:
Zachary Bogue, Managing Partner and Co-Founder, DCVC
Gillian R. Tett, Provost, King's College, University of Cambridge
Pandu Patria Sjahrir, CEO, Danantara Investment Management; Chief Investment Officer, Danantara Indonesia
Eric Tse S Y, Chief Executive Officer, Sino Biopharmaceutical
Verena Kuhn, Head, Innovator Communities, World Economic Forum
What are the trade‑offs holding back global growth? Join economists and leaders at Davos 2026 as they debate risks, policies, and paths to stronger economies.
Speakers:
Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Niall Ferguson, Senior Fellow, Hoover Institution, Stanford University
JR’s work turns walls and streets into canvases for change, inspiring communities worldwide through art, film, photography, and performance.
Speakers:
JR, Artist
Watch a live conversation with Elon Musk at Davos 2026, where the tech leader talks innovation, industry shifts and future opportunities shaping global markets.
Speakers:
Laurence D. Fink, Chair and CEO, BlackRock; Interim Co-Chair, World Economic Forum, BlackRock
Elon Musk, CEO, Tesla; Chief Engineer, SpaceX; CTO, xAI, Tesla
Fragmented markets and rising energy costs challenge Europe’s industry. This Davos 2026 session explores solutions for faster growth and clean power.
Speakers:
Kıvanç Zaimler, Chief Executive Officer and Board Member, Sabanci Holding
Fatih Birol, Executive Director, International Energy Agency
Bogdan IVAN, Minister of Energy, Ministry of Energy of Romania
Anna Borg, President and Chief Executive Officer, Vattenfall
Sasha Vakulina, EU Correspondent, Euronews
Despite record voter engagement, democracies face pressure to deliver. At Davos 2026, experts examine how innovation, tech, and reforms can restore public trust.
Speakers:
Shekhar Gupta, Founder and Editor-in-Chief, ThePrint
Hélène Landemore, Damon Wells' 58 Professor of Political Science, Yale University
Edwin Tong Chun Fai, Minister for Law and Second Minister for Home Affairs, Ministry of Law of Singapore
Fernando Hugo Aramayo, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, Leader of the Democratic Forces of Belarus, Office of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya
Breakthrough studies in brain science are unlocking unseen mechanisms of cognition, healing and sleep; this session highlights transformative medical impact.
Speakers:
Nancy Ip, President, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
Caroline Lustenberger, Head of Sleep Lab, R&D Scientist, Co-founder of Herencia Solutions AG, ETH Zurich
Irene Tracey, Vice-Chancellor, University of Oxford
Chris Mansi, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Viz.ai
Kamila Markram, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Frontiers
Explore Saudi Arabia’s economic outlook and Vision 2030 progress at WEF 2026, highlighting growth opportunities and diversification strategies.
Speakers:
Jennifer Johnson, Chief Executive Officer, Franklin Templeton
Ajay S. Banga, President, World Bank Group
Noubar Afeyan, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Flagship Pioneering
Faisal Alibrahim, Minister of Economy and Planning, Ministry of Economy and Planning of Saudi Arabia
Joumanna Bercetche, Anchor, Bloomberg News
Mohammed Al-Jadaan, Minister of Finance, Ministry of Finance of Saudi Arabia
Join Yo-Yo Ma for a special evening of music and dialogue, an invitation to imagine new ways of living in balance with one another and with the planet.
Speakers:
Yo-Yo Ma, Cellist
Aulani Wilhelm, Chief Executive Officer, Nia Tero
Bryan Stevenson, Executive Director, Equal Justice Initiative
Christine Lagarde, President, European Central Bank
Young leaders from Asia, Africa, and beyond are at the forefront of civic innovation. This session examines how they're reshaping democracy in an interconnected world.
Speakers:
Taylor Hawkins, Global Shaper, Sydney Hub
Joon Baek, Global Shaper, New York Hub
Eden Tolesa, Global Shaper, Albuquerque Hub
Lutfey Siddiqi, Special Envoy of the Head of the Interim Government, Chief Adviser's Office
Hélène Landemore, Damon Wells' 58 Professor of Political Science, Yale University
Amid a “stormy” risk landscape led by state-based conflict and geoeconomic pressures, this session highlights strategies to navigate political and economic instability.
Speakers:
Jane Harman, Chair, Commission on the National Defense Strategy (USA)
Eswar Prasad, Professor, Cornell University
Wolfgang Ischinger, President, Munich Security Conference Foundation Council
Elizabeth Thurbon, Professor of International Political Economy; Director, Green Energy Statecraft Project, University of New South Wales
Scientific progress underpins innovation from understanding the cosmos to powering grids; this session tackles how research can stay credible and forward-looking
Speakers:
Maria Leptin, President, European Research Council
Alexi Robichaux, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, BetterUp
Daniel Skovronsky, Chief Scientific and Product Officer, Eli Lilly and Company
Sylvia Earle, Creator, Mission Blue Foundation, National Geographic Society
Magdalena Skipper, Editor-in-Chief, Nature
As AI lenses become central to web engagement and games evolve into persistent worlds, this discussion examines what might replace ads as the internet’s value anchor.
Speakers:
Aman Bhutani, Chief Executive Officer, GoDaddy
Malte Kosub, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Parloa
Nicholas Thompson, Chief Executive Officer, The Atlantic
Helena Leurent, Director-General, Consumers International
Arjun Prakash, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Distyl AI
Amid declining trust and digital disruption, this Davos 2026 session looks at how journalism continues to shape public understanding and debate.
Speakers:
Mark Penn, Mark Penn Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Stagwell
Bret L. Stephens, Columnist, New York Times
Marina Romanello, Executive Director, The Lancet Countdown
Kalli Purie, Vice-Chairperson and Executive Editor-in-Chief, The India Today Group
This session looks at how political choices between economic efficiency and strategic autonomy affect everyday lives and why ideologies must reconnect with local realities.
Speakers:
Jeffry A. Frieden, Professor of International and Public Affairs and Political Science, Columbia University
Arlie Russell Hochschild, Professor of Sociology, UC Berkeley
Arancha Gonzalez Laya, Dean, Paris School of International Affairs (PSIA), Sciences Po
Daniel Diermeier, Chancellor, Vanderbilt University
Mina Al-Oraibi, Editor-in-Chief, The National
Voices from art and science converge to highlight how creative thinking and empirical inquiry can combine to reveal new perspectives on pressing global challenges.
Speakers:
Thijs Biersteker, Artist and Founder, The Woven Foundation
Fabiola Gianotti, Physicist, Director-General, European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) (2016-2025)
Priyamvada Natarajan, Joseph S. and Sophia S. Fruton Professor of Astronomy and Professor of Physics, Yale University
Nomzamo Mbatha, Actress and Founder, Nomzamo Lighthouse Foundation
Caroline Lustenberger, Head of Sleep Lab, R&D Scientist, Co-founder of Herencia Solutions AG, ETH Zurich
Join discussions on whether the traditional unicorn model still holds as emerging firms push beyond billion-dollar marks toward “super-unicorn” status.
Speakers:
Azeem Azhar, Chief Executive Officer, Exponential View
Matthew Fitzpatrick, Chief Executive Officer, Invisible Technologies
Nacho De Marco, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, BairesDev
Christina Kosmowski, Chief Executive Officer, LogicMonitor
Rob Heyvaert, Founder and Managing Partner, Motive Partners
Mental illness now costs the global economy trillions. At Davos 2026, experts discuss how disruption and identity shifts are reshaping wellbeing.
Speakers:
Helen E. Clark, Chair, Lancet Countdown High-Level Advisory Board on Health and Climate Change
Linda Mills, President, New York University (NYU)
Stanley M. Bergman, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Henry Schein
Marija Manojlovic, Executive Director, Safe Online
With forecasts around 3.1% growth, this discussion unpacks how trade disputes, debt pressures, and technology trends are influencing global markets in 2026.
Speakers:
Albert Bourla, Chairman and CEO, Pfizer
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General, World Trade Organization (WTO)
Christine Lagarde, President, European Central Bank
Andrew R. Sorkin, Editor-at-Large; Columnist, New York Times
Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Mohammed Al-Jadaan, Minister of Finance, Ministry of Finance of Saudi Arabia
Faisal Alibrahim and Børge Brende deliver the closing reflections of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026, outlining priorities and takeaways shaping the global agenda ahead.
Speakers:
Faisal Alibrahim, Minister of Economy and Planning, Ministry of Economy and Planning of Saudi Arabia
Børge Brende, President and CEO, World Economic Forum