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January 24, 2026

Ideas on the Move: Tom Fletcher

Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)

“We’re trying to save 87 million lives. To do that we need $23 billion, less than 1% of what the world will spend on guns and arms this year.”

Tom Fletcher on courage under pressure – and why the choices made now matter.

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January 24, 2026

Ideas on the Move: Adam Grant

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“Character matters more than charisma.”

Adam Grant on his drivers: curiosity, impact, and a desire to elevate generosity, humility, and integrity in leadership.

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https://www.youtube.com/shorts/OiC4RDJbIq4

January 23, 2026

When Artists and Scientists Talk | World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026

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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.

Speakers: Thijs Biersteker, Fabiola Gianotti, Priyamvada Natarajan, Nomzamo Mbatha, Caroline Lustenberger

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=hbxcwWCfdk4

January 23, 2026

Meaning of Politics | World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026

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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?

Speakers: Jeffry A. Frieden, Arlie Russell Hochschild, Arancha Gonzalez Laya, Daniel Diermeier, Mina Al-Oraibi

he 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=MEmv0TK-Uls

January 23, 2026

How High Can Unicorns Fly? | World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026

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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?

Speakers: Azeem Azhar, Matthew Fitzpatrick, Nacho De Marco, Christina Kosmowski, Rob Heyvaert

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=TTvBw0aaKiA

January 23, 2026

Mental Health When Everything Shifts | World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026

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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?

Speakers: Helen E. Clark, Linda Mills, Stanley M. Bergman, Marija Manojlovic

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=Hc3R0OL0GEo

January 23, 2026

Geopolitical Risks Outlook for 2026 | World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026

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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?

Speakers: Jane Harman, Eswar Prasad, Wolfgang Ischinger, Elizabeth Thurbon

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=dHA1o6HNuMo

January 23, 2026

What Is the State of the Fourth Estate? | World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026

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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?

Speakers: Mark Penn, Bret L. Stephens, Marina Romanello, Kalli Purie

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=sTuilRTu3ag

January 23, 2026

Internet up for Grabs | World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026

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The internet’s business model is being rewritten. As AI and agentic systems become the lens through which users engage with the web, and games evolve into persistent, AI-driven digital worlds, the traditional link between attention, ads, and value is breaking down.

If clicks and impressions no longer anchor value, what should take their place in defining how information, experiences, and their creators are valued?

Speakers: Aman Bhutani, Malte Kosub, Nicholas Thompson, Helena Leurent, Arjun Prakash

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=kJLhmvUduYk

January 23, 2026

Can We Protect Science? | World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026

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From exploring the origins of the cosmos to powering electric grids, scientific discoveries underpin the expansion of human knowledge and the stewardship of our future.

However, as trust in experts wavers and the collaborative spirit of science competes with intellectual property wars and security concerns, how can scientific research remain a driver for future discovery?

Speakers: Maria Leptin, Alexi Robichaux, Daniel Skovronsky, Sylvia Earle, Magdalena Skipper

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

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