Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
The global economy is expected to grow by ~3.1% in 2026, but trade tensions, technology deployment, public debt and the risk of asset bubbles leave policy-makers and markets on high alert.
What policies will anchor confidence while unlocking longer-term productivity gains?
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
Cultural leaders and science experts come together to explore the act of doing and of making do with what is at hand to create something new.
Join this session pairing artists and scientists to spark new insights into the life skills needed to fuel innovation.
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
For years, the billion-dollar valuation was the holy grail of start-up success. Today, companies race towards hundred-billion-dollar heights.
But when valuation grows faster than revenue, is unicorn status still a relevant indicator of success or is it time to redefine how we measure the robustness of emerging companies?
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
Brain illness such as depression, anxiety, dementia and stroke is the world’s leading cause of disability, costing trillions annually. Meanwhile, fast-moving technological disruption and the erosion of traditional identities and communities are altering how people see themselves and society.
How can we strengthen resilience and safeguard mental well-being in an age of uncertainty?
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
Governments continue to face a choice between economic efficiency, strategic autonomy or a mix of both. With these choices already running the risk of creating disruption to people’s day-to-day lives, political ideologies are also increasingly crossing borders and losing sight of local realities.
What does a successful political system look like and has the globalization of politics resulted in politics no longer serving its purpose?
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
“Music is the most direct form of emotional dialogue.”
Singer-songwriter Jon Batiste talks on the move about listening for the ‘still, small voice’ – and how music can bring people together, even when they disagree on everything else.
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Source: European Commission (video statements)
On 23 January 2026, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, spoke about transatlantic relations with a focus on European security, specifically concerning Greenland and Ukraine.
She emphasized Europe’s strengthened position in Greenland through solidarity and strategic engagement with the US alongside the need for increased investment in Arctic security.
Regarding Ukraine, President von der Leyen detailed Europe’s intensified support amid Russian aggression and outlined progress on a Prosperity Framework for Ukraine’s post-war future through economic reforms, EU integration, and donor coordination. She concluded by underscoring the commitment to Ukraine’s independence, with further discussions at a Leaders Retreat on February 12th.
See the full transcript of the President’s statement here: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/statement_26_192
Watch on the Audiovisual Portal of the European Commission:
https://audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/media/video/I-283859
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Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
Journalists still break stories, report the news and share opinions, yet AI is using their words outside of traditional media and already-struggling local outlets are not able to keep up in a fast-changing industry.
How does the fourth estate maintain its traditional standards of accuracy, independence and fairness while also meeting the moment?
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
As geopolitical tensions intensify, security considerations are reshaping economic policy, production and fiscal priorities worldwide.
This session explores how governments are adapting to an era defined by conflict risk and strategic competition. How can economies meet rising security demands without sacrificing long-term growth and stability?
