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.
The Forum created a rare international space in which leaders from different parts of the educational ecosystem could examine the same fundamental question: how should education change when technology, labour markets, business models and social expectations are transforming faster than traditional institutions can respond?
The participants represented a broad spectrum of education—from schools and universities to business academies, professional training organisations, franchise networks, online platforms, educational technology companies and developers of new teaching methodologies.
This diversity was especially important because education could no longer be analysed as a collection of isolated institutions. It had become a global, interconnected industry that combined public services, private investment, digital platforms, intellectual property, technology, content production, certification, employment preparation and lifelong human development.
The discussions in Davos showed that the education sector was entering one of the most important periods of transformation in its history.
Forum features a
strong international line-up of speakers, entrepreneurs, educators and business
leaders, including: Prof. Andrew Azarov (UK), Christina Batruch
(Switzerland), Dr. Olga
Azarova (UK), Arvils Pekuless (Latvia), Liudmyla Stanislavenko (Ukraine), Wendy
Silinyana (South Africa), Elena Chirich (Australia), Lyazzat Alshinova
(Kazakhstan), Narmina Hasanova (Azerbaijan), Jamilya Kerimova (Turkmenistan), Dinora Saitova
(Kazakhstan), Tatiana Markova (Ukraine), Paul Goggin (UK), Mehmet Boy (Turkey), Irina Khazhalia (Georgia) and many
other distinguished experts, entrepreneurs, educators and representatives of
business communities.
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.
Global Business Week 2026 and the Startup World Cup Championship welcomed entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, family-business owners, corporate leaders, educators, innovators, youth entrepreneurs and national business delegations from more than 40 countries.
Participants arrived from Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Germany, the United States, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Taiwan, Australia, South Africa, Lithuania, Canada and many other countries.
This international diversity created a unique environment for cross-border cooperation, business diplomacy, knowledge exchange and the development of new professional relationships. The Championship demonstrated that entrepreneurial talent had no age, nationality or geographical boundaries.
Children, young people and adults worked within a shared global ecosystem in which ideas were evaluated according to their relevance, innovation, social value, commercial potential and capacity for future development.
From Ideas to Real Startup Projects
The Startup World Cup Championship was not simply a competition. It represented the final stage of a long educational and entrepreneurial journey.
Participants had researched markets, identified real problems, developed products and services, created business models, tested their concepts, prepared financial calculations and designed professional presentations. During the Championship, they presented their startups before an international jury of entrepreneurs, investors, educators and business experts.
Winners of the Startup World Cup Championship 2026
SIFE MINIBOSS League
🥇 1st Place — SolEase, South Africa
🥈 2nd Place — School Assistants, Turkmenistan
🥉 3rd Place — Smell Well, Azerbaijan
SAGE MINIBOSS League
🥇 1st Place — Mood Battery, Slovakia
🥈 2nd Place — Happy Friends, Australia
🥉 3rd Place — IRS Bow, Azerbaijan
SAGE BIGBOSS League
🥇 1st Place — Guide for Pregnant Women, Ukraine
🥈 2nd Place — AvatArt, United Kingdom
🥉 3rd Place — Fitio, United Kingdom–Ukraine
The winning projects reflected the remarkable diversity of the Championship. They addressed social, educational, health, lifestyle and technological challenges while demonstrating creativity, entrepreneurial responsibility and strong development potential.
Every finalist also became a winner through the experience gained, the international contacts established and the confidence developed during the competition.
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.
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.
Their Majesties The King and Queen will attend the Opening Ceremony of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games on Thursday 23rd July, at The Hydro in Glasgow.
Their Majesties will join athletes, officials, volunteers and spectators from across the Commonwealth to mark the beginning of the XXIII Commonwealth Games, which will see over 3,000 athletes from 74 nations and territories compete for 215 gold medals across 10 sports over 11 days.
During the Ceremony, The King will read aloud the message he placed into the King's Baton on Commonwealth Day, 10th March 2025, at Buckingham Palace, when he launched the Relay with Sir Chris Hoy as its first Baton bearer. The reading of the message by His Majesty will mark the moment that Glasgow 2026 is officially declared open.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, will be remembered as one of the most exciting and unpredictable tournaments in football history. Featuring 48 national teams for the first time, it became the largest FIFA World Cup ever held and showcased the growing competitiveness of global football.
Spain Are World Champions Again
Spain captured their second FIFA World Cup title, defending champions Argentina 1–0 after extra time in the final at MetLife Stadium. The decisive goal was scored by Ferran Torres in the 106th minute, sealing Spain's first World Cup triumph since 2010.
Under head coach Luis de la Fuente, Spain combined technical excellence, disciplined defending, and intelligent possession football throughout the tournament. Remarkably, Spain conceded only one goal during the entire competition, one of the greatest defensive performances in World Cup history.
The main emotions of the World Cup final: Messi's tears, the Spanish celebrating, Trump, not wanting to leave the photo of the winners, the XXL show during the break.
The US President came out to present the awards to the winners of the FIFA World Cup and stayed in front of the cameras when the Spanish team posed for a photo with the cup. FIFA President Infantino tried several times to get Trump out of the frame, but it didn't work out right away.
The Argentine team left the field with silver medals and tears. While the Spaniards continued to rejoice with their fans to the sound of fireworks.
The 2026 World Cup will also be remembered for the large-scale show with performances by Robbie Williams, Madonna, Shakira and other stars. The XXL show was called that by the match commentator on the German channel ZDF.
The Biggest Surprises of the Tournament
The 2026 World Cup produced numerous unexpected stories:
Morocco continued its rise as a global football force by reaching the quarter-finals after eliminating Canada.
Norway enjoyed its strongest World Cup performance in decades, defeating Brazil before eventually losing to England in the quarter-finals.
Paraguay shocked Germany in the Round of 32 via a penalty shootout.
Cape Verde, one of the tournament's newcomers, advanced to the knockout stage and demonstrated the increasing strength of emerging football nations.
The expansion to 48 teams created opportunities for more countries to compete successfully on football's biggest stage, increasing both competitiveness and global interest.
Argentina's Remarkable Campaign
Although Argentina narrowly missed retaining the title, the reigning champions once again reached the World Cup Final, highlighting the consistency of one of football's greatest generations.
For Lionel Messi, the tournament represented another extraordinary chapter in an already legendary international career, as he became only the second player ever to appear in three FIFA World Cup finals.
Spain's New Football Era
Spain's victory confirms the emergence of a new golden generation built around collective football rather than individual brilliance.
Throughout the tournament Spain demonstrated:
exceptional tactical discipline;
dominant ball possession;
outstanding defensive organisation;
efficient attacking football;
remarkable squad depth.
Many analysts described Spain as the tournament's most complete team and a deserving world champion.
FIFA World Cup Winners – All-Time Titles
Country
World Cup Titles
Brazil
5
Germany
4
Italy
4
Argentina
3
Uruguay
2
France
2
Spain
2
England
1
A Tournament That Changed Football
The 2026 FIFA World Cup demonstrated that international football has become more competitive than ever before. Traditional powers remain strong, but emerging nations continue to narrow the gap through investment in youth development, coaching, sports science, and innovation.
Spain's triumph symbolizes more than another trophy. It represents the success of a long-term football philosophy built on technical excellence, teamwork, and player development.
As football enters a new era with 48 participating nations, the 2026 World Cup will be remembered not only for crowning Spain as world champions but also for proving that the global game has never been stronger, more diverse, or more exciting.
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