Startup World Cup Championship 2026 in Davos Showcased UN SDGs GOLD MEDALS 2026

While world leaders, investors, and business executives gathered in Davos to discuss the future of the global economy, another remarkable event captured international attention.

The Startup World Cup Championship 2026 for Children and Youth proved that the entrepreneurs of tomorrow are not waiting for the future—they are already building it today.

United Nations Special Recognition

Entrepreneurship Supporting the Sustainable Development Goals

One of the Championship's greatest distinctions was its close alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a collection of seventeen interlinked objectives designed to serve as a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet.

This year, 17 outstanding projects received Special United Nations Awards, recognising innovative solutions that directly contribute to achieving the world's most important development priorities.

The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goal Awards

Kateryna Lazor: Restoring Lives After the Trauma of War

At the World Woman Forum 2026, held during Global Business Week Davos, Kateryna Lazor, PhD and Founder of the charitable foundation Women’s Wings, presented a powerful message about healing, resilience, and the urgent need to support women whose lives have been profoundly affected by the war in Ukraine.

In her presentation, "Restoring Lives After the Trauma of War," she drew international attention to one of the most overlooked humanitarian challenges—the long-term recovery of women who have survived Russian captivity, torture, and violence, as well as the wives and mothers of fallen or missing Ukrainian defenders.

Viacheslav Kredisov: Building Bridges for Sustainable International Business Cooperation

Building Bridges for Sustainable Business Cooperation

At the Global Education Forum 2026, held during Global Business Week Davos, Viacheslav Kredisov, President of the Swiss-Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Cooperation (SU-CCC) and Chairman of the Ukrainian Entrepreneurs Association Nova Formatsiia (NFUA), presented a vision for strengthening international economic cooperation through sustainable business ecosystems rather than one-time networking events.

In his presentation, "Building Bridges for Sustainable International Business Cooperation," he emphasized that today's rapidly changing global economy requires more than temporary business contacts. Long-term growth depends on trusted mechanisms that transform dialogue into lasting partnerships, investment opportunities, knowledge exchange, and joint international projects.

Lyazzat Alshinova: Creating Environments Where People Flourish

Creating Environments Where People Flourish

At the Global Education Forum 2026, held during Global Business Week Davos, Lyazzat Alshinova of Kazakhstan presented an inspiring vision of social leadership through her presentation, "Creating Environments Where People Flourish."

Drawing on more than 15 years of experience in community development and civic engagement, she shared a simple yet profound idea: lasting transformation does not begin by changing people—it begins by creating environments where people can discover their own strengths, build confidence, and thrive.

BOSS AWARDS 2026: TOP 100 GLOBAL LEADERS

TOP 100 GLOBAL LEADERS: BOSS AWARDS 2026

The BOSS AWARDS 2026 celebrated one of the most prestigious moments of Global Business Week 2026, recognizing the world's most influential entrepreneurs, innovators, public leaders, educators, scientists, philanthropists, and changemakers whose vision and achievements are making a lasting contribution to global progress.

Held in Davos, Switzerland, the Awards Ceremony brought together distinguished leaders from across the world to celebrate excellence, leadership, innovation, and international cooperation. More than an awards programme, the BOSS AWARDS have become a global platform for recognising individuals whose work inspires economic growth, strengthens communities, and creates meaningful impact for future generations.

This year, 100 exceptional leaders from around the globe were honoured for their outstanding achievements across a wide spectrum of industries and public life. The laureates represented multinational corporations, innovative startups, government institutions, educational organisations, scientific communities, charitable foundations, and international business networks.

Lali Okujava: Georgia as a Strategic Gateway for Global Trade, Export, and Logistics

Georgia: A Strategic Gateway for Global Trade and Logistics

At the World Woman Forum 2026, held during Global Business Week Davos, Lali Okujava, Co-Founder and Director of MGL Group (Bulgarian–Georgian Logistics Group), presented a compelling vision of Georgia as one of the most promising logistics and export hubs connecting Europe and Asia.

In her presentation, "Georgia: A Strategic Gateway for Global Trade, Export, and Logistics," she emphasized that logistics is far more than the movement of goods. It is a strategic driver of economic growth, international cooperation, and sustainable business development. Efficient logistics, she noted, enables companies of every size to access global markets, strengthen competitiveness, and create new investment opportunities.