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January 23, 2026

Open Forum: Agricultural Evolution | World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026

Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)

The global food system is under mounting strain. Feeding a growing population amid climate disruption, resource scarcity and nutritional inequality demands transformation. As innovations in farming, ingredients and supply chain move from theory to practice, the challenge is to scale solutions that are both people and planet positive.

How can collective action turn proven approaches into widespread change, building food systems that expand consumer choices, sustain farmers and restore the planet’s balance?

Speakers: Christian Frutiger, Nyifamu Manzo, Alice Ruhweza, Sam Kass, Sabrina Dhowre Elba, Herman Betten

The 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum will provide a crucial space to focus on the fundamental principles driving trust, including transparency, consistency and accountability.

This Annual Meeting will welcome over 100 governments, all major international organizations, 1000 Forum’s Partners, as well as civil society leaders, experts, youth representatives, social entrepreneurs, and news outlets.

The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. We believe that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to make positive change.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMydzg2RkWk

January 23, 2026

Davos Kick-off for FIFA World Cup 2026 | World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026

Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)

The FIFA World Cup holds the title for being the world’s most-watched sporting event and with 48 teams competing at the upcoming finals, it will be historic.

This year’s tournament will be hosted for the first time by three nations – Canada, Mexico and the United States – from 11 June to 19 July.

Join this session hosted in collaboration with FIFA in celebration of the world’s most popular sport.

Speakers: Gianni Infantino, Alessandro Del Piero, Arsène Wenger, Tania Bryer

The 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum will provide a crucial space to focus on the fundamental principles driving trust, including transparency, consistency and accountability.

#Davos2026 #WorldEconomicForum #wef26

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13f6oIzGhXM

January 23, 2026

Living Autonomously | World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026

Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)

Cars steer themselves, drones navigate battlefields without humans, algorithms diagnose patients and digital companions offer therapy. Physical AI in particular is transforming ordinary moments into automated ones.

As everything from intimacy to conflict is mediated through machines, are we ready to decide what should and shouldn’t be left to autonomous systems?

Speakers: Daniela Rus, Jake Loosararian, Shao Tianlan, Jamie Heller

The 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum will provide a crucial space to focus on the fundamental principles driving trust, including transparency, consistency and accountability.

#Davos2026 #WorldEconomicForum #wef26

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aH6yvNSxJ50

January 23, 2026

Energy: The Great Funding Gap | World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026

Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)

Emerging economies are estimated to account for over 90% of global energy demand growth annually. Between keeping the lights on and keeping emissions down lies a defining economic challenge of how to fund this surge at a time of narrowing fiscal space.

Will emerging economies fuel the next energy era or be left in the dark by a financing shortfall?

Speakers: Hayashi Nobumitsu, Lerato Mataboge, Jasim Husain Ahmed Thabet, Pralhad Venkatesh Joshi, Elizabeth Thurbon, Santiago Peña

The 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum will provide a crucial space to focus on the fundamental principles driving trust, including transparency, consistency and accountability.

#Davos2026 #WorldEconomicForum #wef26

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNcY85neIAI

January 22, 2026

What Makes the US Economy Exceptional? | World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026

Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)

Predictions of a US recession have come and gone, yet the economy defied forecasts and continues to grow. As the country benefits from rapid innovation, energy independence and access to capital, it also faces record deficits, economic inequality and distrust in institutions.

Will the US continue to outperform, or is this a temporary economic edge?

Speakers: Joe Ucuzoglu, Charles Scharf, Adena Friedman, Bret L. Stephens, Cristiano Amon

The 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum will provide a crucial space to focus on the fundamental principles driving trust, including transparency, consistency and accountability.

#Davos2026 #WorldEconomicForum #wef26

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KF50qIyPSJM

January 22, 2026

Europe Is Treading Water, How Can It Make Waves? | World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026

Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)

Europe’s productivity growth has largely flatlined, weighed down by underinvestment, fragmented markets and rising costs. As highlighted in the Draghi report, the continent needs to boost financing for innovations and defence while continuing to show leadership in the clean transition, responsibly sustaining its social model and benefiting from its high-skilled workforce.

From EU market integration to improved labour and capital allocation, what will it take for the continent to leverage its strengths and accelerate productivity?

Speakers: Micheál Martin, Nadia Calviño, Francine Lacqua, Nicolas Hieronimus, Hélène Huby, Milojko Spajić

The 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum will provide a crucial space to focus on the fundamental principles driving trust, including transparency, consistency and accountability.

#Davos2026 #WorldEconomicForum #wef26

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNS0BHd5T4U

January 22, 2026

Is ASEAN Moving Fast Enough? | World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026

Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)

ASEAN’s growth ambitions are being tested by geopolitical fragmentation, domestic capacity constraints, climate pressures, and rapid technological change. While trade integration remains the backbone of the region’s economic model, quality infrastructure, including energy, transport, and interoperable digital systems.

The next frontier is execution: how can governments and businesses harness AI, digital infrastructure and skills development to turn this vision into inclusive growth across ASEAN’s diverse economies?

Speakers: Masato Kanda, Ekniti Nitithanprapas, Daren Tang, Jaime Ho, Meutya Viada Hafid, Tulsi Naidu

The 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum will provide a crucial space to focus on the fundamental principles driving trust, including transparency, consistency and accountability.

#Davos2026 #WorldEconomicForum #wef26

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wq_NnftPG3I

January 22, 2026

Converging Technologies to Win | World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026

Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)

The next era of competitiveness will be won not by single breakthroughs but by nations that can integrate multiple advanced technologies into coherent industrial strategies. While AI dominates headlines, it is its interplay with advanced technologies such as compute, robotics, materials and energy that will decide which countries can scale and sustain future growth.

What capabilities and governance structures must countries build for (re)industrialization and resilience?

Speakers: Abdullah AlSwaha, Vimal Kapur, Andrew McAfee, Sassine Ghazi, Laura D’Andrea Tyson

The 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum will provide a crucial space to focus on the fundamental principles driving trust, including transparency, consistency and accountability.

#Davos2026 #WorldEconomicForum #wef26

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2cE3Qa5bCQ

January 22, 2026

How Housing Became a Bottleneck | World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026

Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)

Every $1 invested in housing generates $2-$3 in GDP impact through construction, jobs and services. Tight housing markets, in contrast, act as a hidden tax on prosperity, driving workers from high-value regions, stifling family formation and inflaming social tensions.

What mix of reforms ensures housing remains a stabilizer of societies rather than a trigger for economic and social fracture?

Speakers: Jonathan Reckford, Dragoș Pîslaru, Mark Edward Rose, Lars Petersson, Stefanie Stantcheva

The 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum will provide a crucial space to focus on the fundamental principles driving trust, including transparency, consistency and accountability.

#Davos2026 #WorldEconomicForum #wef26

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnXWH5e5OAM

January 22, 2026

Open Forum: Beyond Earth – The Next Space Race | World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026

Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)

Some 65 years ago, the first human ventured into space. What was once the domain of governments is now increasingly shared with private companies reshaping the landscape.

As missions push towards the moon, Mars and beyond, questions of ownership, accessibility and sustainability grow more urgent.
In this new space race, how do we balance discovery with responsibility?

Speakers: Hélène Huby, Dylan Taylor, John Gedmark, Lara Abrash, Samantha Cristoforetti, Renato Krpoun

The 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum will provide a crucial space to focus on the fundamental principles driving trust, including transparency, consistency and accountability.

#Davos2026 #WorldEconomicForum #wef26

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lS6uSI1QrgM