Davos 2026 Session 2: How Do We Engage Educators, Business, Government, and Civil Society to Leverage AI for Developing these Capabilities?

Event Description

Session #2: How Do We Engage Educators, Business, Government, and Civil Society to Leverage AI for Developing these Capabilities?

AI is reshaping industries, work, and society at unprecedented speed. But its most profound impact may lie ahead, in how young people learn, how educators teach, and how entire education systems evolve. How do education systems need to be redesigned to meet this moment? How can we leverage its possibilities and mitigate its risks, integrating AI responsibly into learning ecosystems, supporting teachers, and expanding access to powerful learning tools across contexts?

Facilitated by David Edwards (Education International) and Anna Koivuniemi (Google DeepMind Impact Accelerator).

Event Logistics
13:00 - 13:30 Networking Lunch with pumpkin soup, potato terrine and sweets
13:30 - 15:00 Discussion

Please note that the event will take place at Hotel Schatzalp. The funicular takes you up and down through the day every 15 min and from 7:00pm every 30 min. Station address can be accessed through Promenade 63, Davos.

What is the Theme of Education House @WEF 2026?
Education at a Turning Point: Preparing Young People for an Era of AI, Growing Complexity & New Opportunity

The world is entering a decisive decade—one that will test the resilience of our societies, economies, and institutions. Rising geopolitical instability, accelerating AI adoption, and deepening polarization are reshaping the global landscape faster than our systems can adapt and exposing a critical truth: our ability to meet the challenges ahead depends on the capabilities of the next generation.

For system leaders, businesses and governments alike, this is not an issue on the sidelines – it is a core question of resilience, human capability, and global stability. The workforce of the future must be prepared not only for employment, but for a world defined by complexity and constant disruption. School-to-work pathways remain essential, but they must be part of a broader evolution–one that equips young people with deeper human capabilities such as critical thinking, collaboration across differences, ethical leadership, and adaptability–to enable businesses and societies to thrive in an AI-enabled world.

At the same time, if education is to shape a better future, progress cannot remain isolated or inequitable. Communities facing the greatest barriers to opportunity also hold the greatest potential for innovation, resilience and new models of learning. We need to put equity at the centre to ensure that marginalized voices lead and shape transformation efforts; and what each actor can do to drive progress within their spheres of influence, moving from insights into action.

Transforming education to build these capabilities everywhere demands cross-sector ambition and coordinated action. No single system or actor can do this alone. Business and system leaders have a pivotal role in shaping the ecosystems that develop the talent and leadership our future depends on.