Global Business Week 2026 in Davos

Davos, Switzerland | July 9–17, 2026

The conclusion of Global Business Week 2026 marked far more than the successful completion of another international business event. It demonstrated how entrepreneurship is evolving into one of the world's most influential diplomatic forces—bringing together leaders, innovators, educators, investors, and entrepreneurs from more than 40 countries to accelerate global cooperation through business.

At a time when geopolitical uncertainty, technological disruption, and economic transformation are reshaping the international landscape, Global Business Week has established itself as a platform where practical solutions are exchanged, strategic partnerships are formed, and the future of global entrepreneurship is actively designed.

A Week of Global Leadership

Throughout nine intensive days, hundreds of entrepreneurs, investors, educators, startup founders, corporate executives, innovators, government representatives, and business leaders gathered in Davos to participate in one of the most comprehensive international business programmes of the year.

Global Business Week united multiple world-class events under one global platform, including:

World Business Forum
Startup World Cup Championship
World Woman Forum
Global Education Forum
Global Country Night & Parade of Nations
TOP-100 World Changers Awards
Family Business Camp
Business Matching & International Partnership Sessions

Each event addressed a different dimension of modern entrepreneurship while contributing to one common objective: strengthening international cooperation through innovation, education, leadership, and business diplomacy.

Twenty-Seven Industries. One Global Conversation.

One of the defining characteristics of Global Business Week 2026 was the extraordinary diversity of industries represented.

Entrepreneurs presented innovative business models, breakthrough technologies, and practical solutions across 27 different sectors, including:

Artificial Intelligence
Information Technology
Robotics and Automation
Manufacturing
Industrial Engineering
Retail and Consumer Goods
Food Production
Greenhouse Agriculture
Biotechnology
Healthcare
Education
EdTech
Family Business
Franchising
Finance and Investment
Construction
Real Estate
Tourism and Hospitality
Creative Industries
Media
Marketing
Sustainable Development
Circular Economy
Logistics
International Trade
Professional Services
Social Entrepreneurship

Rather than discussing innovation as a theoretical concept, participants demonstrated innovations already being implemented across the world—solutions creating measurable economic value and improving everyday life in communities on every continent.

Entrepreneurs as Global Ambassadors

One of the most important conclusions emerging from Global Business Week 2026 is that entrepreneurs today play a role extending far beyond business.

They are among the first to identify new technologies, adapt to economic shifts, create employment, introduce innovation, and build bridges between nations.

The participants of Global Business Week represent some of the most influential entrepreneurial communities in their respective countries. Many are founders, investors, educators, franchise developers, manufacturers, technology pioneers, and industry leaders whose decisions directly affect thousands—and in many cases millions—of people.

This makes entrepreneurship one of the fastest channels for international knowledge transfer.

Ideas presented in Davos are rapidly implemented across national markets through business networks, educational institutions, investment communities, and international partnerships.

The Forum will be opened by Christina Batruch, daughter of Bohdan Hawrylyshyn, co-founder and first Director of the World Economic Forum. This year marks the 100th anniversary of his birth, making the opening of the Forum especially symbolic and historically meaningful.

GLOBAL BUSINESS WEEK features a strong international line-up of speakers, entrepreneurs, educators and business leaders, including: Andrew Azarov (UK), Evan Yang (Republic of China), Christina Batruch (Switzerland), Dr Olga Azarova (UK), Dr Liudmyla Stanislavenko (Ukraine), Arvils Pekuless (Latvia), Elena Vykhrystyuk (Ukraine), Cherry Chang (Republic of China), Wendy Silinyana (South Africa), Elena Lee (Kazakhstan), Elena Chirich (Australia), Lyazzat Alshinova (Kazakhstan), Alan Chen (Republic of China), Narmina Hasanova (Azerbaijan), Watceilia Varso (Australia), Jamilya Kerimova (Turkmenistan), Tatiana Markova (Germany), Paul Goggin (UK), Dr Irene Khajalia (Georgia), Svitlana Yashchenok (Austria), Kivanc Gorkem Uclertopragi (Turkey), Irina Nikolenko (Poland), Irina Selevestru (Moldova), Stefaniia Didenko (Ukraine), Maria Luisa Huidobro (Spain), Inga Malakmadze (Georgia), Ira Goel (Germany), Siphawe Gumede (South Africa), Aurika Vranchanu (Switzerland) and many other distinguished experts.

Business Diplomacy: A New Global Infrastructure

Global Business Week continues to strengthen the concept of Business Diplomacy.

Unlike traditional diplomacy, which primarily operates through governments, Business Diplomacy builds relationships through entrepreneurs, innovators, educators, investors, and private-sector leaders.

Trust established between entrepreneurs often develops faster than formal political agreements.

Business partnerships naturally encourage:

international investment,
technology transfer,
educational collaboration,
startup acceleration,
market expansion,
and long-term economic cooperation.

In an increasingly interconnected world, entrepreneurs have become ambassadors of economic stability and international understanding.

From Inspiration to Implementation

Unlike many conferences that conclude when the final session ends, Global Business Week is designed as an implementation platform.

Participants leave not only inspired but equipped with:

new strategic partnerships,
investment opportunities,
international distributors,
educational collaborations,
franchise development opportunities,
startup mentors,
cross-border business agreements,
and practical action plans.

Networking is not treated as a side activity—it is integrated into every stage of the programme.

This creates measurable business outcomes that continue long after the event concludes.

Investing in Human Capital

Another defining feature of Global Business Week is its emphasis on people rather than products.

The forum recognizes that sustainable economic growth begins with entrepreneurial education, leadership development, ethical business practices, and the continuous exchange of knowledge.

This philosophy was reflected across every programme—from the Global Education Forum to the Startup World Cup Championship and the World Woman Forum.

The event highlighted that investing in entrepreneurs ultimately means investing in stronger communities, more resilient economies, and greater international prosperity.

The Strategic Importance of Global Business Week

As the global economy becomes increasingly driven by innovation, international collaboration is no longer optional—it is essential.

Global Business Week serves as a strategic platform where entrepreneurs from diverse cultures and industries learn from one another, build trust, and create partnerships capable of generating long-term economic value.

Perhaps the greatest achievement of Global Business Week 2026 was not measured by the number of speeches delivered or meetings held, but by the quality of the relationships created.

These relationships form the foundation of future investments, international ventures, educational initiatives, technology transfer, and sustainable global growth.

Looking Ahead

The success of Global Business Week 2026 in Davos confirms an important reality:

The future of international cooperation will increasingly be shaped not only by governments, but by entrepreneurs.

When business leaders from more than 40 countries gather with a shared commitment to innovation, education, ethical leadership, and collaboration, they create something far greater than a conference.

They create a global ecosystem of trust.

And in today's world, trust remains the most valuable currency of all.