Davos 2026

Our famed "Salon-style" lunch is back! Explore how the new generation of AI technologies can finally address some of the most intractable problems of health and society. What can government do to make these AI interventions more effective? Where are the private sector opportunities in these emerging ecosystems?

*** CLOSED WORKSHOP ***

12.30 CET Mon 19 Jan

Imperial College London @

Promenade 93 - ICEhouse at Hub Culture 

Informed by Imperial's new white paper "Shorting the Grid: When Infinite Demand Meets Finite Physics", join us for a dynamic "Salon-style" dinner as we debate the most effective ways we can both address the demands of AI data centres for more energy, while shoring up the fragile energy grid. Energy is emerging as the strategic advantage in the race for AI leadership; is it necessary to sacrifice sustainability goals for economic viability? How can private sector collaborate with government to square the circle?

20.00 CET Tue 20 Jan 

Imperial College London @

Promenade 93 - ICEhouse at Hub Culture

Laughter, conviviality and new friends are on hand as we return with the Imperial Whisky Nightcap, brought to you by Royal Salute Scotch Whisky.

Davos & Scotch legend Peter Prentice shares his UNPARALLELLED whisky wisdom

Capacity is limited so we will be managing a one-in, one-out door policy.

22.00 CET Wed 21 Jan 

 Imperial College London @

Promenade 107 - Hub Culture Chalet

High-level roundtable on how AI, quantum, space, biotech and cybersecurity are reshaping the global system, and what new governance models are required to protect human dignity and resilience.

WISeKey hosts a discussion

10.30-11.30 CET Wed 21 Jan

@ Morosani Schweizerhof

We're back for our ultra-exclusive private hackathon as investors and innovators pitch each other, round-robin fashion, in a unique setting

16.00 CET Thu 22 Jan

Contact David directly for more information

A carefully-curated group of private sector, academic, and government participants can be convened to help a developing economy government with its explorations into digital finance

*** CLOSED WORKSHOP ***

11.00 CET Mon 16 Jan

Imperial College Business School @

Promenade 93 - ICEhouse at Hub Culture 

Public-private partnerships are an essential leadership tool for driving systems-level change and mobilising capital at scale. How can private sector, academic and government participants architect a framework for incentivising institutional capital around more rapid commercialisation of climate innovation?

20.00 CET Tue 17 Jan 

Imperial College Business School @

Promenade 93 - ICEhouse at Hub Culture

Join the legendary Peter Prentice Whisky OG as he shares some special drams  from the Chivas Bros Royal Salute Collection in an informal gathering of good friends. 

Capacity is limited so we will be managing a one-in, one-out door policy.

21.00 CET Tue 17 Jan 

 Imperial College Business School @

Promenade 93 - Hub Culture Pavilion

Closed roundtable discussing critical policy issues for the crypto industry. Hosted by CoinDesk, Filecoin, Perkinscoie and Coinbase.

12.30 CET Tue 17 Jan

Now that we have picosatellites and low-power high performance capabilities in orbit, what are the opportunities in smart farming, energy, logistics and more?

WIS@key hosts a discussion at the Hotel Europe 

15.00 CET Wed 18 Jan

Metaverse is evolving, and as much as we are at a very early stage, it is already real. It is here NOW! However, Metaverse is much more than just a gamified platform. It is about three main pillars of technology; Extended Reality, AI and Blockchain, and how one combine these technologies. What does the present, and the future, hold?

EY convenes thought leaders at unDavos

13.30 CET Thu 19 Jan

With widespread belief that ethical AI is a societal imperative, we now need to understand how to make it a reality. So can artificial intelligence be adopted in a manner that incorporates ethical and trusted principles? What can be done to change the behaviour of technologists and business people who are creating it and how can AI ‘shepherds’ help guide this new reality? 

*** SPACE LIMITED ***

11.00 CET Mon 23 May

Imperial College Business School @

Promenade 93 - ICEhouse at Hub Culture 

Cryptocurrencies and other forms of digital assets have gained significant currency in recent years with a market capitalisation of more than $1.3 trillion, but what considerations and risks emerge from their widespread financial speculation and how should these new assets be valued?

*** SPACE LIMITED ***

20.00 CET Mon 23 May 

Imperial College Business School @

Promenade 93 - ICEhouse at Hub Culture

Join the legendary Peter Prentice Whisky OG as he shares some special drams  from the Chivas Bros Collection in an informal gathering of good friends. 

Capacity is limited so we will be managing a one-in, one-out door policy.

23.00 CET Mon 23 May 

 Imperial College Business School @

Promenade 93 - Hub Culture Pavilion

The LanSpace hosts a conversation about how we secure our identities and our personal data in the New World Order of the Metaverse.

15.30 CET Tue 24 May

The Metaverse is here - but how is it useful? Can it be fun? Let's explore... WIS@key hosts a discussion at the Hotel Europe 

20.30 CET Wed 25 May

We hope you will engage with us in this series of dialogs on the future