In 2026, sustainability hasn’t gone away — it’s evolved. In this conversation from Davos, Aimée Christensen breaks down why the work continues even when the language changes, the headlines fade, and politics get noisy. From clean energy and storage becoming the cheapest source of power on Earth, to capital quietly flowing into the transition despite public backlash, Aimée explains why trust, proof, and performance now matter more than rhetoric. She shares insights from decades in solar, her work with First Avenue Power, and the momentum behind Canopy’s global push to transform textiles and packaging without destroying forests. This is a grounded conversation about resilience, economics, trust, and why the transition is no longer ideological — it’s inevitable. #HubCulture #Davos2026 #Sustainability #Resilience #EnergyTransition #CleanEnergy #ClimateInnovation #ImpactInvesting #FutureOfEnergy #SystemsChange

As AI reshapes the global economy, one question looms larger than all others: What happens to young people entering the workforce? At Davos 2026, we sat down with Omar Bawa, Co-Founder of Goodwall, to explore the real impact of AI on jobs, youth unemployment, and the growing digital divide — and what can actually be done about it. With more than 1.2 billion young people expected to enter the workforce over the next decade — and only 400 million jobs projected to exist — the gap is real, urgent, and global. AI has the power to elevate human potential, but without action, it risks deepening inequality at scale. Omar shares how Goodwall is working across 150+ countries, reaching millions of young people with future-ready skills — from creativity and communication to AI fluency — through experiential, incentive-driven learning. We discuss why grit, resilience, and adaptability can’t be taught in classrooms alone, and how learning by doing is becoming the defining model of the intelligent age. We also explore how AI, entrepreneurship, and Web3 technologies — including digital credentials and stablecoins — can unlock opportunity for youth everywhere, even without traditional banking or infrastructure. This conversation is a reminder that the future of work isn’t just about technology — it’s about who gets access to it. #Davos #Davos2026 #FutureOfWork #YouthUnemployment #AIAndJobs #GlobalLeadership #DigitalSkills #InnovationEconomy #HubCulture #TechnologyForGood #NextGeneration

For years, Davos has been accused of producing more talk than action. This year was different. From the Hub Culture Studio at Davos 2026, Peter Tollefson Larsen, Global Editor of Reuters Breakingviews, joins Edie Lush to unpack why this was one of the rare Davos meetings where events didn’t just get discussed — they unfolded in real time. The conversation spans the sudden de-escalation around Greenland, President Trump’s deeply transactional approach to NATO, and the uncomfortable realization across Europe that long-held security assumptions may no longer apply. Beneath the diplomatic language, Larsen points to a growing European frustration — and the harder question of whether political will can translate into real action. The discussion also cuts through the noise on AI, separating hype from reality, and examines how uneven adoption, productivity gains, and rising inequality are reshaping executive decision-making. On climate, Larsen notes a clear shift: fewer direct conversations, more coded language around “resilience” — a signal that adaptation is quietly replacing prevention. Finally, a reminder that even in rooms full of power, misinformation travels fast, and confidence can amplify false narratives — a lesson as relevant to boardrooms as it is to democracies. A grounded, unsentimental look at geopolitics, markets, technology, and why this Davos may be remembered as the one where the world actually moved. #Davos #Davos2026 #Geopolitics #GlobalEconomy #NATO #Trump #AI #ClimateResilience #Leadership #GlobalMarkets #HubCulture #Reuters

At a moment when conversations around diversity, equity, and inclusion have gone quiet — but not away — Sarah Kate Ellis, President & CEO of GLAAD, joins Hub Culture to unpack what’s really happening beneath the surface. From the shifting tone of global leadership to the economic reality of LGBTQ audiences as a powerful market force, Ellis explains why inclusion remains essential for growth — even amid political backlash. The conversation explores representation in media, the rise of disinformation, the influence of podcasts and creators, and how AI-powered search is quietly reshaping what people believe to be true. This is a grounded, pragmatic look at culture, capitalism, and credibility in 2026 — and why the smartest leaders know that progress doesn’t disappear just because the volume drops. #HubCulture #LeadershipAndCulture #FutureOfMedia #InclusionAndGrowth #TrustAndDisinformation #AIAndSociety #ModernLeadership #MediaEvolution #CulturalImpact #GlobalConversations #Davos #Davos2026

Across the world, hospitals and researchers are sitting on vast amounts of patient data — fragmented, siloed, and largely unusable. In this conversation from Davos 2026, Dr. Aldo Faisal, Professor of AI at Imperial College and the University of Bayreuth, explains why that fragmentation is one of the biggest barriers to medical progress — especially for rare diseases. Dr. Faisal introduces Nightingale AI, a new kind of medical foundation model designed not to “read about medicine,” but to reason like a doctor — learning directly from physiological data, diagnostics, imaging, and real-world patient outcomes. From rare disease treatment to drug discovery, clinical decision-making, and patient empowerment, this is a glimpse into how AI could fundamentally reshape global healthcare. A grounded, data-driven discussion about trust, scale, and why the future of medicine depends on turning scattered data into shared intelligence. #HubCulture #Davos2026 #ArtificialIntelligence #FutureOfHealthcare #HealthData #RareDiseases #MedicalAI #PrecisionMedicine #DigitalHealth #AIinMedicine

Philanthropy is entering a transformation era — and the old playbook won’t survive it. From the Hub Culture Studio at Davos 2026, Sarah Howard, Managing Director of the Global Philanthropy Forum, joins Edie Lush to unpack why philanthropy must fundamentally rethink how it operates in the 21st century. Marking 25 years of the Forum, Sarah frames this moment through three “tectonic plates” reshaping our world: climate change, frontier technologies, and the future of governance. These forces aren’t siloed funding categories — they’re colliding systems that demand a new operating model rooted in listening, partnership, and radical transparency. The conversation explores power dynamics in philanthropy, the limits of top-down solutions, and why those closest to the front lines must shape what comes next. At stake is nothing less than human thriving — and the social contract itself. A grounded, provocative look at how philanthropy can become fit for purpose in a rapidly transforming world. #Davos2026 #Philanthropy #GlobalPhilanthropy #FutureOfGiving #ClimateChange #FrontierTech #Governance #SocialContract #SystemsChange #HubCulture #GlobalLeadership

In a place known for power, policy, and high-stakes conversations, music is quietly doing something extraordinary. DJ, producer, and Trax Records co-founder Greg Leon joins us in Davos to talk about the deeper role of music — from neuroscience-driven live performances and brain-computer interfaces to charity-led releases and the global movement of DJs For Good. This conversation explores how sound creates connection when words fall short, why nightlife can be a force for collective healing, and how artists are using their platforms to give back while pushing culture forward. From dance floors to social impact, Greg reminds us that music isn’t just entertainment — it’s infrastructure for human connection. #HubCulture #MusicMeetsImpact #DJsForGood #GlobalCulture #MusicAndTechnology #NeuroscienceAndArt #CreativeLeadership #ElectronicMusic #PurposeDrivenArt #FutureOfCulture #SoundAsConnection #TraxRecords

At a time when burnout, trauma, and stress are redefining modern performance, Dr. Konstantin Pavlidis joins Hub Culture in Davos for a rare conversation at the intersection of neuroscience, psychology, and ancient wisdom. An integrative medical practitioner, cognitive scientist, and neuroscientist, Dr. Pavlidis explains why many modern health challenges aren’t “disorders” — but signals of imbalance. Drawing on Eastern wisdom traditions, cutting-edge neuroscience, and decades of clinical practice, he explores how listening to the subconscious, recalibrating the nervous system, and rethinking mental health labels can unlock resilience, creativity, and long-term wellbeing. This is a grounded, science-led discussion about human performance, leadership sustainability, and why the future of health may depend on reconnecting modern systems with ancient intelligence. #HubCulture #Davos #Davos2026 #FutureOfHealth #Neuroscience #MentalResilience #BurnoutRecovery #IntegrativeMedicine #AncientWisdomModernScience #HumanPerformance #LeadershipWellbeing

Global Sports Discussions with Sportico Join us for a power hour of fireside chats and panels including: The Data Advantage: Technology and Intelligence in Global Sport Speakers include Mark Locke, CEO, Genius Sports; Scott Soshnick, Editor in Chief and Founder, Sportico Winning Bids: The Race for Global Sporting Influence Game Changers: Sports and Community Speakers include Kojo Annan, Global Sports Institute; Scott Shoshnick, Editor in Chief and Founder, Sportico

Family businesses are often overlooked at Davos — yet they quietly drive 70% of global GDP, account for 81% of businesses worldwide, and power three quarters of global startups. From the Hub Culture Studio at Davos 2026, Dr. Lauri Union, Adjunct Faculty at Babson College and a leading expert in family enterprise and the neuroscience of learning, joins Edie Lush to explain why family firms are both uniquely resilient — and uniquely vulnerable — in the age of artificial intelligence. As AI accelerates change across every industry, Dr. Union unpacks why family businesses often struggle to move fast enough, how deeply ingrained family dynamics can slow innovation, and why long-standing strengths like tradition and stability may no longer be sufficient. The conversation explores: • Why family businesses dominate the global economy • How neuroscience explains resistance to change • The power of small, compounding behavioral shifts • Why passing on entrepreneurial capacity matters more than passing on a business • How multigenerational leadership can become an advantage — or a liability At a moment when trust, belonging, and human connection are under pressure, this is a timely look at how families can rewire not just their businesses — but themselves — to thrive in a radically changing world. #Davos2026 #FamilyBusiness #GlobalEconomy #AI #Leadership #Neuroscience #Entrepreneurship #FutureOfWork #HubCulture

At Davos 2026, where “AI” is written on nearly every building, one question still cuts through the noise: What does it mean to be human in a technological world? In this conversation at the Hub Culture Studio, Nihal Arthanayake — broadcaster, author, and former BBC presenter — joins Executive Editor Edie Lush to reflect on his transition from decades in journalism and music to becoming Executive Director at Dava Studios. Drawing on over 25 years of interviewing the world’s greatest storytellers — from politicians to musicians to filmmakers — Nihal explains why storytelling isn’t a buzzword, but a discipline. Why AI should expand human instinct, not replace it. And why creativity, diversity, and real-world conversation are becoming more valuable — not less — in the age of automation. He also speaks candidly about calling out institutional failures around diversity, the personal cost of doing so, and why standing for something still matters. The takeaway from Davos? AI may scale ideas — but human connection is still the competitive advantage. #Davos2026 #Storytelling #ArtificialIntelligence #HumanConnection #FutureOfWork #CreativeLeadership #DiversityAndInclusion #Media #Technology #HubCulture #DavaStudios #Leadership #Culture

Davos 2026 feels different — and not subtly. In this conversation at the Hub Culture Studio, Sarah Backhouse, Executive Director at World 50 Group, joins Edie Lush to unpack what’s shaping this year’s World Economic Forum — and why the mood has shifted. With over 800 CEOs, major political leaders, and a heightened geopolitical backdrop, Sarah explains why this Davos feels more tense, more cautious, and more consequential. From geopolitical flashpoints and transatlantic stability, to AI’s move from hype to deployment — and the early, still-fragile signs of ROI — this is a grounded view from inside the global C-suite. She also reflects on the quieter presence of sustainability, the rise of trust and insularity highlighted by the Edelman Trust Barometer, and the growing responsibility leaders have to break out of their own echo chambers. Davos isn’t just about what’s said on stage — it’s about what leaders are wrestling with behind the scenes. This conversation captures that reality. #davos2026 #Leadership #Geopolitics #ArtificialIntelligence #Trust #GlobalBusiness #CEOCommunity #FutureOfWork #HubCulture #World50

A unique dialogue to explore how AI might empower us connect the dots between discovery, diagnostics, and care of our brains. "From Challenge to Breakthrough: New Hope for Brain Health," featuring: Bill Gates: On long-horizon capital and system-level coordination. Bernd Montag (CEO, Siemens Healthineers): On patient twinning, precision therapy, and the orchestrating role of healthcare AI. Shankar Vedantam (Host, Hidden Brain): Guiding us through the human meaning of memory and identity. This isn't just a science panel. It’s a solutions-oriented conversation about how we can build a more integrated and humane approach to brain health.

Misinformation doesn’t just spread fast — it hardens. At Davos 2026, we sat down with Lexi Mills, CEO of Shift Six Studios, to talk about why truth, once indexed into AI systems, becomes increasingly difficult to correct — and why this moment matters more than ever. From growing up during South Africa’s post-apartheid rewriting of history to working at the intersection of media, public narrative, and large language models, Lexi brings a rare perspective: truth isn’t always absolute, but once misinformation enters machine training data, it can become permanent. We discuss how rumors form in real time (even here in Davos), how misinformation quietly drains time, energy, and trust, and why humans don’t just need to talk to each other — we need to talk to machines. This conversation explores what agency still looks like: • Being critical readers, not headline consumers • Understanding how algorithms reinforce our bubbles • Designing content that verifies itself across humans and AI systems • And why new models like micro-payments could help sustain real journalism At a moment when AI is learning faster than society is correcting itself, the question isn’t just what is true — but who gets to teach the truth, and how long it lasts. #Davos2026 #Misinformation #AIAndMedia #TruthInTheAgeOfAI #DigitalTrust #FutureOfMedia#GlobalLeadership #HubCulture #TechnologyAndSociety

A collaboration between West Health, The Brain House, and the Global Brain Economy Initiative. The lunch will convene leaders at the forefront of these efforts to begin forming a Brain Economy Place-Based Community of Practice. The purpose is to create a trusted, action-oriented forum for regions and institutions to share tools, insights, best practices, metrics, governance models, and lessons learned, accelerating collective progress while avoiding duplication and fragmentation.

Davos has always lived in contradiction. Exclusive yet open. Secluded yet hyper-visible. A mountain retreat where global power quite literally bumps into itself on the promenade. In this conversation with Matthias Lüfkens, one of the architects behind bringing the World Economic Forum onto social media nearly two decades ago, we unpack how Davos transformed from a closed-door summit into a globally streamed spectacle — and why that shift still matters today. From the early resistance to YouTube (“our audience isn’t watching videos in dorm rooms”) to today’s reality where heads of state, CEOs, Olympians, activists, and central bankers collide over hot soup and unscheduled conversations, this is a rare look at Davos beyond the headlines. We talk relevance. We talk access. We talk why the mountains matter. And why, despite the criticism, dialogue remains the real currency of Davos. Because love it or loathe it — when the world needs coordination, it still shows up here. #WEF #Davos #WorldEconomicForum #GlobalLeadership #FutureOfGlobalization #InternationalDialogue #Leadership #Geopolitics #GlobalEconomy #HubCulture #Davos2025 #IdeasThatMatter #PowerAndPolicy

What is an astrologer doing at the World Economic Forum in Davos? At Davos 2026, we sat down with Pandit Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Shrivastava, one of the world’s leading Nadi astrologers, to explore a perspective rarely heard on the global stage: the idea that geopolitics, economics, and human events are deeply connected to the science of time. Often described as the “GPS of life,” Nadi astrology goes beyond traditional horoscopes, working through planetary positions, constellations (nakshatras), and their ruling forces to map periods of change with striking precision. Dr. Shrivastava has been credited with high-accuracy predictions on major global events — from elections to geopolitical conflicts — and has advised leaders, business figures, and institutions across more than 70 countries. In this conversation, we explore: Why Davos is a critical moment for “time intelligence” The idea of 2026 as a global reset in power and geopolitics How planetary cycles are said to influence politics, economics, and conflict Whether individual consciousness and collective action can shift larger outcomes In a world increasingly driven by AI, data, and algorithms, this discussion asks a deeper question: What if time itself is the oldest intelligence system we’ve forgotten how to read? #Davos #Davos2026 #FutureOfHumanity #GlobalReset #Geopolitics #Leadership #AncientWisdom #InnovationAndSociety #HubCulture #WorldAffairs

At Davos 2026, sustainability may be quieter on the promenade — but it’s far from off the agenda. In this conversation from the Hub Culture Pavilion, Marisa Drew, Chief Sustainability Officer at Standard Chartered, joins Edie Lush to cut through the noise and answer a simple question with complex consequences: is climate still a priority for global business — and does capital back it up? The short answer: yes — decisively. From record-breaking investment in sustainable infrastructure to large-scale carbon credit projects in the Amazon, Ghana, and beyond, Drew explains why climate, nature, and adaptation remain firmly embedded in CEO decision-making — even as the global narrative shifts toward AI and geopolitics. This discussion explores: • Why climate and nature still rank among CEOs’ top priorities • How carbon markets are funding real-world protection of forests and communities • What Article 6 deals actually look like in practice — and why they matter • Why adaptation and resilience are now investable, scalable opportunities • The rise of climate-resilient infrastructure, from clean cooking to storm-proof solar • Why the “blue economy” is moving from niche to serious returns The takeaway is clear: sustainability isn’t disappearing — it’s maturing. Less slogan, more structure. Less talk, more capital. And for companies that understand where climate, finance, and impact intersect, the opportunity set is only getting bigger. This is climate leadership — grounded in data, dollars, and delivery. #Davos #Davos2026 #HubCulture #Sustainability #ClimateFinance #ClimateLeadership #CarbonMarkets #Adaptation #Resilience #SustainableInfrastructure #GreenFinance #BlueEconomy #CEOInsights #GlobalBusiness

At Davos 2026, sustainability moved past slogans and into spreadsheets. In this conversation from the Hub Culture Pavilion, Olivier, Executive Vice President of Chemicals at SABIC, joins Edie Lush to unpack one of the toughest questions facing the energy and materials transition: can low-carbon chemicals scale — and stay profitable? From chemical recycling and circular polymers to electric cracking furnaces and the scarcity of “predictable green electrons,” this discussion gets honest about the trade-offs, costs, and policy choices shaping the future of plastics. Olivier explains why technology is no longer the bottleneck — economics, regulation, and trust are. The conversation spans: • Why recycled and low-carbon polymers still cost more — and who’s willing to pay • The role of long-term purchase agreements with global brand owners • Europe vs. the US approach to regulation, incentives, and industrial competitiveness • Why certification, traceability, and digital verification are essential to avoid greenwashing • How product design, recycling infrastructure, and partnerships determine whether circularity actually works This is a CEO-level conversation about what it really takes to transition heavy industry — balancing climate ambition with commercial reality. Because the next phase of sustainability won’t be driven by intention — it will be driven by execution. #Davos #Davos2026 #HubCulture #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #ClimateInnovation #GreenChemicals #EnergyTransition #IndustrialTransformation #ClimateLeadership #FutureOfIndustry #LowCarbon #CEOInsights #GlobalBusiness #CleanTech