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January 23, 2026

Next Generation Social Movements | World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026

Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)

From the streets of Kathmandu to the campuses of Nairobi, the digital spaces of Jakarta and the civic labs of Seoul, youth are reshaping democracy in real time.

How can leaders engage with these signals of change to deepen trust and dialogue with the next generation?

Speakers: Taylor Hawkins, Joon Baek, Eden Tolesa, Lutfey Siddiqi, Hélène Landemore

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=mg5I5x43pBQ

January 23, 2026

Leading Voices: Christine Lagarde

Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)

Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank cautions about the consequences of rising wealth inequality. #WEF26

The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. It provides a global, impartial and not-for-profit platform for meaningful connection between stakeholders to establish trust, and build initiatives for cooperation and progress.

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

January 23, 2026

Leading Voices: Borge Brende

Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)

"Dialogue is a prerequisite for moving the world forward", says Borge Brende in his closing remarks at #WEF26.

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https://www.youtube.com/shorts/F_sc-5iEirU

January 23, 2026

Davos 2026 Highlights | World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026

Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)

So what happened in Davos this week?

Nearly 3,000 leaders from more than 130 countries came together at the 56th Annual Meeting to explore cooperation and innovation, investing in people, new sources of growth, and building shared prosperity within planetary boundaries.

Bringing together heads of state, business leaders, cultural figures, and voices from civil society and academia, the meeting was held under the theme “A Spirit of Dialogue.”

Click the link to rewatch any of our sessions or explore what you missed: wef.ch/wef26

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eq5mK2OrWw

January 23, 2026

Ideas on the Move: Professor Yoshua Bengio

Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)

“We will get the benefits of AI only if we steer it wisely.”

On the move at Davos, Professor Yoshua Bengio explains what drives his work — the urgency of aligning AI with human values, and why optimism about the technology must be matched with responsibility.

Ideas on the Move 🚐 #WEF26

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https://www.youtube.com/shorts/wnQlk78MiW4

January 23, 2026

Global Economic Outlook

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?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoY8urySInI

January 23, 2026

When Artists and Scientists Talk

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.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbxcwWCfdk4

January 23, 2026

Mental Health When Everything Shifts

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?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hc3R0OL0GEo

January 23, 2026

How High Can Unicorns Fly?

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?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTvBw0aaKiA

January 23, 2026

Ideas on the Move: Jon Batiste

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.

Day 5 of Ideas on the Move 🚐 #WEF26

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https://www.youtube.com/shorts/4EzsW5xrskM