Revolution in Education: How WESIO Is Transforming Schools, Colleges and Universities

The World Education, Science and Innovation Organisation (WESIO) is an international non-profit organisation and accreditation body headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland. Established in its current corporate form in 2022, it operates as a global movement to advance sustainable development through the intersection of education, science, and business innovation.

Core Activities

• International Accreditation: WESIO provides over 100 multi-level accreditation programmes based on the standards of the International Business Academy Consortium (IBAC). These certifications cover institutions from preschools (NanoBoss) to universities (IBAC Levels 1–8).
• Educational Franchising: It supports the implementation of specialised educational brands, including MiniBoss Business School, BigBoss Business School, and the Royal British School.
• Global Events: The organisation hosts large-scale forums and competitions, most notably the Startup World Cup Championship for youth and the Global Business Weeks.
• Leadership Platforms: WESIO manages networking clubs such as the Boss Business Club and the WORLD WOMAN International Successful Women’s Club.

Global Impact

WESIO claims a reach of over 40 countries, having trained more than 3,000 teachers and educated approximately 1.15 million students through its accredited programmes. It is part of the Global Development Alliance (GDA), an ecosystem that unites educational, legal, and media companies to scale entrepreneurship worldwide.

Would you like to know the specific requirements for an educational institution to apply for WESIO accreditation?

EuroWoman 2026 Business Forum: Power of Connections

From Paris to London — and Onward to Munich in 2026

Organized by World Woman Club (WWC)

In an era where women's economic leadership shapes global progress, the EuroWoman Business Forum series — organized by the World Woman Club (WWC) — has emerged as a powerful platform for cross-border collaboration, innovation, and empowerment.

Over the past years, this flagship international initiative has connected hundreds of businesswomen, founders, policymakers, and investors from dozens of countries — creating a dynamic space for dialogue, trade, and transformation.

A Journey Across Europe

• 2024 — The Forum was held in Paris, France, where women from 35+ countries gathered to showcase business ideas, discuss global challenges, and initiate cross-continental cooperation.
• 2026 — The upcoming EuroWoman Global Business Forum will be hosted in Munich, Germany, on March 25, 2026, with a focus on innovation, trade integration, and education partnerships.
• 2025 — The next edition took place in  
  

Global risks 2026-2036 by WEF report

Geo-economic Confrontation Ranks as No. 1 Global Risk in 2026, WEF Report Says

The Global Risks Report, the World Economic Forum’s annual snapshot of the biggest risks facing the world in the near, medium and long terms, shows geopolitical and economic risks on the rise in the new “age of competition”.

The report is published just days before the Forum’s Annual Meeting and is a good indicator of what the 3,000 leaders convening in Davos, Switzerland will be talking about.

Gayle Markovitz is joined by a co-host, Forum Managing Director Saadia Zahidi, and two expert guests: Peter Giger, Group Chief Risk Officer at Zurich Insurance, and Andrew George, Global President of Specialties at Marsh.

The Global Risks Report 2026 was compiled by Mark Elsner and Grace Atkinson of the Forum’s Global Risks Initiative.

BETT 2026: How and Why Pedagogy Must Evolve in the Age of AI

Ahead of BETT 2026, London’s global education summit

By Dawn Taylor
Founder and Director, Challenge Innovate Grow | Author of “Behind the Algorithm”

Bett 2026: A Turning Point for Global Education

As the world’s largest education technology event, Bett UK 2026 in London promises to be more than a showcase of tools — it will be a stage for the deep, system-wide rethinking of education in the age of AI. This year’s sessions will probe the biggest questions in learning: not just what students need to know, but how they should think.

One of those critical sessions comes from Dawn Taylor, whose writing and leadership are reshaping how schools view pedagogy in an AI-rich world. Her talk — “The Changing Role of a Teacher in the Age of AI” — sets the tone for a new era of teaching.

The Conditions of Learning Have Changed

Davos 2026: Day 2 Scandals & Controversies

1. Fake VIP Pass Scams Targeting Delegates

One of the biggest surprises on Day 2 at Davos was a rapidly spreading scam involving counterfeit “VIP passes” for the USA House — a privately funded venue celebrating U.S. innovation and history.

• Attendees were misled into buying or presenting fake passes that didn’t grant real access, forcing the venue to publicly warn visitors that counterfeit credentials would not be honoured.
•  The incident triggered complaints, confusion at entry lines, and frustration from delegates who thought they had priority treatment.

2. Trump’s Controversial Greenland & Tariff Rhetoric

Davos 2026 — Day 2 Highlights

On Day 2 of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, Switzerland, discussions deepened around AI, economic transformation, geopolitical tensions, and leadership confidence, bringing out both opportunities and challenges facing global business and policy leaders.

AI Beyond Content — Into Action

AI emerged as a central theme — not just in generating content, but in driving enterprise systems and workflow automation. Experts noted that discussions have moved beyond basic generative models to “agentic AI” that can reason and operate in real environments, including commerce, logistics, and payments.