Curated conversations
Focused exchanges that bring distinct perspectives to a shared question.
DAVOS ASSEMBLY 2027
Programme
Collective Action for the Future. Ten themes for dialogue across business, policy and society.
18–22 January 2027 · Davos-Klosters, Switzerland
Ten programme themes
Select a theme to explore its description and discussion areas.
Showing 10 of 10 programme themes
Capital & Philanthropy
How can investment and philanthropy work together to address long-term social and economic priorities? This theme explores impact investing, blended finance and philanthropic partnerships, with attention to accountability and the needs of the communities that capital is intended to serve.
Discussion areas
- Impact investing
- Blended finance
- Accountability
Women’s Empowerment & Capacity
Advancing women’s participation in leadership, enterprise and economic life. Conversations explore access to finance, skills, networks and decision-making, and how institutions can remove barriers so women have greater opportunity to shape their own futures.
Discussion areas
- Leadership
- Economic participation
- Capacity building
Digital Healthcare & Wellbeing
Connecting digital health innovation with the needs of patients, communities and health systems. This theme explores AI-enabled care, prevention and wellbeing, alongside affordability, digital inclusion and the responsible use of health data.
Discussion areas
- Digital health
- Equitable access
- Health data
Skills & Livelihoods
Preparing people for a changing economy through learning, reskilling and opportunities for decent work. Conversations focus on connecting education with employer needs, supporting entrepreneurship and strengthening livelihoods for young people and communities navigating economic change.
Discussion areas
- Reskilling
- Entrepreneurship
- Decent work
Urban Transformation
How can cities become more liveable, inclusive and resilient? This theme connects housing, mobility, infrastructure and urban services with planning, finance and technology, placing residents’ needs and quality of life at the centre of urban development.
Discussion areas
- Inclusive cities
- Urban infrastructure
- Quality of life
Diversity, Inclusion & Future of Work
Examining how organisations make belonging and fair access part of everyday practice. This theme connects diversity and inclusion with a changing workplace, including accessible employment, AI, automation and the support people need to participate in new forms of work.
Discussion areas
- Inclusive workplaces
- AI and automation
- Accessible employment
Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
Exploring how industrial transformation and reliable infrastructure can support sustainable economic development. Conversations examine advanced manufacturing, resilient supply chains, innovation ecosystems and the investment needed to connect industrial progress with public value.
Discussion areas
- Advanced manufacturing
- Supply chain resilience
- Infrastructure
Policy & Governance
Building public institutions and policy frameworks that respond to change while earning public trust. This theme explores regulatory innovation, institutional capacity, cooperation across sectors and practical implementation, with an emphasis on accountability and serving people across different contexts.
Discussion areas
- Public trust
- Regulatory innovation
- Policy implementation
Tech, Data & Impact
Understanding how technology and data can create demonstrable value for people and society. Conversations explore responsible AI, digital public infrastructure, data governance and ways to measure impact, connecting technical innovation with practical use and responsible deployment.
Discussion areas
- Responsible AI
- Data governance
- Impact measurement
TEDxDavosPlatz: Invisible Bridges
Unseen connections between people, perspectives and possibilities. A curated programme of TEDx talks exploring the bridges between global priorities and local realities, emerging technologies and human needs, research and lived experience.
Discussion areas
- Global priorities & local realities
- Emerging technologies & human needs
- Research & lived experience
AGENDA DEVELOPMENT
The detailed 2027 agenda
Session times, venues and confirmed contributors will be announced as arrangements are finalised. The Assembly is scheduled for 18–22 January 2027; published session times will use Central European Time (CET).
Register for 2027HOW WE CONVENE
Formats that invite contribution.
Roundtables
Smaller discussions with room to contribute, question and listen.
Direct exchange
Time to connect around common interests and explore collaboration.
CONTRIBUTORS
The people behind
the perspectives.
Confirmed speakers, facilitators and contributors will be announced alongside the detailed 2027 agenda.
If your expertise, work or perspective could contribute to one of the programme themes, tell us about the questions you are working on and the experience you would bring.
Apply as a speaker or contributorFor invited participants
Your invitation will specify the relevant activities and confirmation arrangements. Detailed information for smaller or private sessions may be shared directly with invited participants.
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