Davos 2026 convenes at a moment of profound global transition. This year’s agenda centers on themes that will define the next decade: AI governance and safety, economic resilience, sustainable growth, digital trust, and the future of work. These priorities reflect a world where technological acceleration is outpacing the systems designed to guide it — and where leadership must evolve just as quickly. Each January, Davos becomes more than a destination; it becomes the arena where the world’s most influential voices set the tone for the year ahead. As leaders from government, business, technology, and civil society gather around the World Economic Forum, the global agenda for economic, technological, and societal transformation begins to take shape.

In this context, the defining question is no longer what will change — but who will shape that change.

Alongside the World Economic Forum, Davos Innovation Week 2026 brings together the thinkers, builders, investors, and operators who are redefining how innovation moves from concept to real‑world impact.

And Global Women TechLeaders is stepping into this moment with purpose.

A Strategic Partnership for Global Impact

Global Women TechLeaders is proud to serve as an official partner and co‑organiser of Davos Innovation Week 2026, in collaboration with the Swiss FinTech Association.

This partnership places women’s leadership, human‑centered AI, and inclusive innovation at the heart of the Davos ecosystem, where decisions with global consequences are made. It reflects our commitment to shaping the future of technology and leadership with clarity, courage, and accountability.

Women in Tech & Leadership — Davos Innovation Week 2026

Leadership That Keeps Pace With Innovation

As AI reshapes industries and rewrites operating models, leadership must evolve. Not reactively, but intentionally. Not cautiously, but responsibly.

Our dedicated Women in Tech & Leadership track brings together senior executives, investors, and ecosystem leaders for conversations focused on:

  • responsible innovation
  • long‑term value creation
  • leadership readiness in the age of AI
  • the intersection of technology, trust, and human values

This is where global perspectives meet actionable insight.

Panel 1: Shaping the Future: Leadership, Innovation & Trust in the Age of AI Transformation

AI is advancing at unprecedented speed. The leaders who will thrive are those who can pair technological ambition with human values, trust, and sustainable impact. This high‑energy, candid conversation explores how organisations — and technologies — can scale responsibly and meaningfully in an AI‑driven world.

Moderator:
• Simona Sandru — Founder & CEO, Global Women TechLeaders

Speakers:
• Valerie Beaulieu-James — Chief Growth & Innovation Officer, ManpowerGroup
• Diana Filip — Deputy CEO & Chief Development Officer, JA Europe
• Dr. Manar Al Moneef — Chief Investment Officer, NEOM
• Florine Moraes — Chief of Staff, Euroclear Group
• Julie Linn Teigland — Global Vice Chair, Alliances & Ecosystems, EY

Details:
📅 January 21, 2026 | 🕓 16:00–17:30 | 📍 Mountain Plaza Hotel – Room Grialetsch, 🇨🇭 Davos

Panel 2: A Forward‑Looking Analysis of Investment Trends in AI, Deep Tech & Sustainable Innovation

Capital is becoming more selective. AI is reshaping entire business models. And founders, executives, and boards are asking sharper questions about which signals truly matter now.

This panel offers an unfiltered, forward‑looking discussion on investment priorities, market readiness, and the leadership capabilities investors are betting on — across AI, deep tech, health innovation, and sustainable growth.

Moderator:
• Steliana Moraru — VP, Global Women TechLeaders & C‑level Executive in Tech

Speakers:
• Marius Almstedt — Entrepreneur & Tech Investor, Director at QAI Ventures AG
• Giovanni Di Napoli — CEO, Cosmo Health Confidence
• Milan Kumar — CIO / CDO, Commercial Vehicles Bern, Switzerland
• Ivo Ronner — Venture Capital Investor
• Jarek Sarwa — Fintech Connector | Go‑To‑Market
• Benjamin Talin — CEO, MoreThanDigital | Growing Economies

Details:
📅 January 21, 2026 | 🕓 18:30–19:30 | 📍 Mountain Plaza Hotel – Room Grialetsch, 🇨🇭 Davos

Why Attend

Participants will gain access to:

  • insights from global leaders shaping the future of AI, innovation, and responsible leadership
  • a forward‑looking view of investment signals influencing capital allocation in 2026 and beyond
  • a curated network of senior executives, investors, and founders
  • conversations that influence organisational strategy, ecosystem development, and inclusive leadership
  • a community shaping the next chapter of technology‑driven transformation

This is not just another event — it is a platform for leaders who build.

Request an Invitation

Participation in Davos Innovation Week and the Global Women TechLeaders track is by invitation only. Attendance is curated to ensure meaningful dialogue and a room shaped by leaders who influence technology, capital, and organisational transformation.

👉 Request your invitation 👈

See You in Davos

This gathering is for leaders who build with purpose and act with clarity. We look forward to hosting you in Davos for dialogues that influence global agendas and accelerate responsible innovation.