Startup World Cup Championship 2026 Davos: WINNERS

Startup World Cup Championship 2026 United Young Entrepreneurs from Around the World in Davos

9–17 July 2026 | Davos, Switzerland

The Startup World Cup Championship 2026 was successfully held in Davos, Switzerland, as part of Global Business Week 2026, bringing together children, young people and adults with a shared ambition to transform innovative ideas into real businesses.

The Championship became a powerful international platform for the next generation of entrepreneurs, innovators and business leaders. It united participants who were not only dreaming about the future, but were actively creating it through entrepreneurship, technology, creativity and social innovation.

Young talents presented startup projects, developed entrepreneurial thinking, tested their ideas before an international audience and learned how to build sustainable companies capable of generating value, creating jobs, attracting investment and contributing to long-term economic growth.

How the World Economy Could Look in 2050: Asia Takes the Lead

By 2050, the economic map of the world may look very different from what we know today.

According to long-term projections by Goldman Sachs, the centre of gravity of global GDP is expected to shift decisively away from today’s developed markets and towards emerging Asia.

The Big Picture: Who Owns Global GDP in 2050?

In 2050 (in constant 2021 USD), global GDP is projected to total about $227.9 trillion. Here’s how that pie is expected to be divided:

• Asia (excluding developed markets): $90.6 trillion – 40%
• Developed Markets (DM): $82.9 trillion – 36%
• Central & Eastern Europe, Middle East & Africa (CEEMEA): $38.3 trillion – 17%
• Latin America: $16.0 trillion – 7%

The headline shift is clear:

Emerging Asia is projected to become the largest regional contributor to world GDP, with 40% of the total, edging ahead of traditional Developed Markets at 36%.

To see how dramatic this is, compare it with the year 2000. At that time, developed economies (North America, Western Europe, Japan, etc.) accounted for more than 77% of global GDP. By 2050, their share is expected to fall to just over a third.

Asia’s Rise: Beyond the “China Story”

When people think about Asia’s economic success, they often focus on China – and for good reason. But the 2050 picture is not just about China.

Global Education Forum 2026 held in Davos

Davos, Switzerland, July 9–12, 2026

The world of education is undergoing rapid transformation — and the Global Education Forum 2026 has united leaders, innovators, and practitioners to address this change at one of the most important international platforms. After successful editions in London, Glasgow, Istanbul, and the Maldives, the forum returns to Davos to focus on the challenges and opportunities shaping education in the digital age.

The Global Education Forum 2026, held in Davos on 10 July as part of Global Business Week 2026, brought together representatives of primary, secondary and higher education, supplementary and extracurricular education, educational franchises, technology companies, curriculum developers, researchers, entrepreneurs and education innovators from more than 40 countries.

BOSS Magazine: Robert De Niro — A Man of a Defining Era

Each year, BOSS Magazine selects exceptional individuals to appear on its cover—people who have become symbols of their time. These are not simply well-known personalities; they are leaders creating a true point of bifurcation in the world, driving meaningful change through their vision, business achievements, social impact, cultural influence, or public leadership.

The cover personalities of BOSS Magazine are individuals whose ideas inspire millions, whose decisions reshape industries, and whose personal reputation serves as a benchmark for a new generation of global leaders.

For this edition, the editorial board has chosen Robert De Niro—the legendary Hollywood actor, producer, entrepreneur, and one of the most influential public figures of our time.

According to BOSS Magazine, there are five compelling reasons why Robert De Niro was selected as the cover personality of this issue.

Inga Malakmadze Chosen as the BOSS Cover Star

Being selected as the cover leader of an international business magazine is far more than a recognition of professional success. It symbolises trust, influence, and the ability to shape the future through leadership.

Inga Malakmadze was chosen as the Cover Leader of BOSS Magazine because she represents the qualities that define modern global leadership.

Five Reasons Behind the Editorial Choice

1. Visionary Leadership

Inga has demonstrated the ability to lead with long-term vision, inspiring organisations and people to embrace innovation, sustainable growth, and international cooperation.

2. Global Business Perspective

Her work extends beyond national borders, fostering meaningful international partnerships and encouraging collaboration between entrepreneurs, investors, and institutions from different countries.

The Demilitarisation of Transnistria: International Law, Ukrainian Strategic Necessity, and Moldovan Sovereignty

A Frozen Conflict in a Hot War

The Transnistrian region, a narrow strip of land between the Dniester River and the Ukrainian border, has functioned as a "frozen conflict" zone since 1992. However, the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 has fundamentally altered the geopolitical calculus. What was once a local diplomatic dispute is now a critical security threat to Southern Ukraine and the stability of South-Eastern Europe.

From the perspective of international law and the sovereignty of the Republic of Moldova, the potential for Ukrainian involvement in the demilitarisation of this region is not merely a military hypothetical, but a legally grounded pathway to regional stability.

1. The Legal Foundation: Sovereignty as an Absolute

The primary pillar of any analysis regarding Transnistria is the status of the territory under international law. The so-called "Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic" (PMR) is a legal nullity.