Overview
The 2026 World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting will bring together more than 2,500 leaders from business, government, civil society, academia, and media in Davos Klosters, Switzerland.
Under the theme A Spirit Of Dialogue, the 55th annual meeting will focus on advancing cooperation to address global issues, exploring the impact of innovation and emerging technologies, and promoting inclusive, sustainable approaches to human capital development. At a moment when perspective powers progress, Davos offers a unique platform for leaders to exchange insights and shape solutions that transcend borders and sectors.
Initiatives launched in Davos are expected to influence corporate strategy, guide regulation, and set global standards. As part of Marsh and a WEF knowledge partner, we are committed to advancing nature-positive initiatives and driving responsible transformation through collaboration, innovation, and broad stakeholder engagement.
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Oliver Wyman At Davos
Our WEF 2026 agenda features events, talks, and breakfasts designed to spark dialogue and drive action on today’s leadership challenges.
January 20, 7:00 a.m. CET
Hosted by Mercer and the Oliver Wyman Forum, this breakfast dialogue explores how leading organizations are navigating uncertainty while building the foundations for future growth. As shifts in AI, global politics, and demographics reshape business models, leaders will discuss how to redesign workforces, unlock real value from AI, and forge new ways to connect with customers.
Moderators: Ravin Jesuthasan, senior partner and global transformation leader, Mercer; Ana Kreacic, partner and chief knowledge officer, Oliver Wyman, and COO, Oliver Wyman Forum
Speakers: Judith Wiese, chief people and sustainability officer, Siemens; Gary Cohn, vice chairman, IBM
January 20, 12:30 p.m. CET
A new financial order is emerging from the collision of persistent inflation, mercantile policies, and rapid experimentation in AI. As governments pursue trade derisking and capital flows fragment, traditional boundaries are shifting — between deposits and stablecoins, public and private markets, and banks and private market players.
Hosted by Oliver Wyman, this leaders’ lunch will explore how financial institutions can seize new opportunities, reshape risk models, and strengthen competitive positioning as global finance is being redrawn.
Moderator: Huw van Steenis, vice chair and partner, Oliver Wyman
Speakers: Zanny Minton Beddoes, editor in chief, The Economist; John Graham president and CEO, CPP investments
January 21, 7:00 a.m. CET
Hosted by Mercer, Mercer Marsh Benefits, and Oliver Wyman, this breakfast brings together global health leaders to examine what it will take to achieve a Great Health Productivity Reset. Without a system-wide transformation, healthcare spending could double by 2040 as demographic shifts collide with inefficiencies and workforce shortages.
This session will explore the investments, talent strategies, and infrastructure needed to reset productivity and ensure equitable, and high-quality care. We will also share new research on how AI and humanoid robotics could unlock significant productivity gains across care delivery, administration, and supply chains — expanding access while improving precision and outcomes.
Moderators: Herve Balzano, president, health and benefits, Marsh; Oliver Eitelwein, partner, Oliver Wyman; Lorna Friedman, global health leader, multinational client segment, Mercer
Speakers: Marnix van Ginneken, chief of Environmental, Social, and Governance Practice and legal officer, Royal Philips; Amira Romani, head of innovation, Siemens Healthineers; Cord Stähler, senior vice president, CTO for digital platforms and solutions, Dentsply Sirona
January 22, 7:00 a.m. CET
Hosted by Mercer, this session looks at how investors can build resilience in private markets amid macro uncertainty and accelerating megatrends. As AI blurs boundaries between public and private markets and redefines sources of value creation, investors need new strategies to navigate volatility while capturing long-term opportunity.
We will explore how megatrends — including technological disruption, demographic shifts, and geopolitical realignments — are reshaping deal flow, asset performance, and risk.
Moderator: Mick Dempsey, president, investments and retirement, Mercer
Speakers: Stephen Schwarzman, CEO and co-founder, Blackstone; Connor Teskey, president, Brookfield Asset Management
For more information about our Davos program, email: davos@oliverwyman.com
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