World Economic Forum (video statements) – Page 13

January 21, 2026

Advancing Interfaith Dialogue for Peace | World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026

Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)

The Gaza peace plan includes a commitment to establish an interfaith dialogue grounded in tolerance and peaceful coexistence to shift mindsets and rebuild trust between communities.

What role can religious leaders play to rebuild trust and bring forth peace in the world?

Speakers: Mohammed Al-Issa, Pinchas Goldschmidt, Katrin Eigendorf

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=5EuxAS0C8es

January 21, 2026

Ideas on the Move: Sabrina Elba

Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)

What drives Sabrina Elba, UN Goodwill Ambassador @International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) ?

Challenging what we think we know, and carrying the voices of rural communities into global spaces like Davos.

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https://www.youtube.com/shorts/YJhjLRPEnok

January 21, 2026

Leading Voices: Mark Carney

Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)

"As the middle powers have “the most to gain from genuine cooperation”, they can “build something bigger, better, stronger, more just,” says Mark Carney at #WEF26.

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https://www.youtube.com/shorts/C1SmoSTh5J4

January 21, 2026

Leading Voices: Satya Nadella

Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)

The goal of #AI should be to improve everyone’s lives, from healthcare outcomes to public sector efficiency, says Satya Nadella at #WEF26.

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https://www.youtube.com/shorts/nWqjB9CCtw4

January 21, 2026

Weight of Global Debt

Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)

Global debt now exceeds $300 trillion, close to 90% of global GDP, at a time when borrowing costs remain sharply elevated. The combination of record obligations and high interest rates is testing how much strain economies can bear and how much space remains for productive investment.   

With fiscal space narrowing, can leaders continue skirting politically unpopular budgetary decisions and how urgent is it to rethink the world’s approach to debt?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ysm9J9tyHT0

January 21, 2026

US and China: Where Will They Land?

Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)

Despite ongoing frictions, the United States and China remain deeply interconnected. Total goods trade between these two economies exceeded $580 billion in 2024, ranking amongst the largest trade relationships in the world while hopes for collaboration are renewed following the recent US-China leadership meeting in Busan.

In view of economic and security considerations, what are the likely diplomatic and economic landing zones for these powers in the coming years?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjUTF2jlcBo

January 21, 2026

Special Address by Javier Milei, President of Argentina | World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026

Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)

A special address by Javier Milei, President of Argentina.

Speakers: Javier Milei

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.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5EB-BLvVRA

January 21, 2026

Second Act for EU Single Market

Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)

Three decades after the creation of the EU’s single market, the promise of a unified financial system remains unrealized with a nearly €800 billion investment gap standing in the way of Europe’s growth and competitiveness agenda.

Given the strong performance of European markets in 2025, how can leaders seize this moment to turn political will and market momentum into lasting progress?

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

January 21, 2026

Economies Beyond the Shock Cycle

Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)

As the global landscape becomes more unpredictable, nations are rethinking how to build economies that can endure geopolitical disruption and sustain long-term progress.

How can countries with diverse economic structures strengthen fiscal stability, invest in human capital, leverage digital innovation and build effective partnerships to withstand future shocks?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRxUlDK0cUg

January 21, 2026

Sailing through Barriers

Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)

What does navigating a vast ocean teach us about human potential? In 2019, adventurer and motivational speaker Hiro Iwamoto became the first blind person to sail non-stop across the Pacific with a sighted navigator.

In 2027, he wants to complete the voyage alone, further pushing the conventional limits of what is thought possible for visually impaired persons. Join this session to explore his story.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9jK-h_1YWs