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unDavos Summit
By Mark TurrellSociety & Culture
unDavos Summit episodes
- Davos savvy - don’t waste time in the snow / making use of precious time (and money)
Welcome to the Road to Davos webinar Series, our lead-up series helping leaders prepare for the most intentional week of the year. Davos is unique—dense with decision-makers, high in complexity, and rich with opportunity.
Each session gives you practical insights, insider guidance, and a clearer path to make every hour in Davos count. Here, you can learn, engage, and get ahead on the journey.
8th December Session Overview
Title: Davos savvy - don’t waste time in the snow / making use of precious time (and money)
Description: Are you heading to Davos this January and want to make every hour count?
With thousands of events, shifting agendas, and a dense ecosystem of leaders, knowing how to navigate the week can be the difference between meaningful outcomes and wasted time.
Join us for a focused, 60-minute session with Mark Turrell — Founder, unDavos; CEO, Orcasci; author of Scaling, together with Alexander Widegren — global tech entrepreneur, software engineering leader, and co-founder of the Swedish Lunch at Davos. They’ll share practical ways to avoid the classic “Davos drift,” sharpen your access strategy, and turn conversations into real opportunities — whether you’re new to the mountain or already Davos-savvy.
- 18:30–19:00 CET (new to Davos)
- 19:00–19:30 CET (Davos-experienced)
Host:
Mark Turrell Founder at unDavos
Mark Turrell — Founder, unDavos; CEO, Orcasci. Author of Scaling: Small Smart Moves for Outsized Results. Leads the unDavos community to democratize access and turn Davos into a platform for positive action.Speakers:
- Alex Widegren Managing Partner at Global Conversastions
57 min - Learn how to navigate Davos - Exclusive insights into navigating Davos - and early access to Quantum Program
Welcome to the Road to Davos webinar Series, our lead-up series helping leaders prepare for the most intentional week of the year. Davos is unique—dense with decision-makers, high in complexity, and rich with opportunity.
Each session gives you practical insights, insider guidance, and a clearer path to make every hour in Davos count. Here, you can learn, engage, and get ahead on the journey.
3rd December Session Overview
Title: Learn how to navigate Davos - Exclusive insights into navigating Davos - and early access to Quantum Program
Description: Davos is a fast-moving ecosystem where thousands of events, private meetings, and invite-only gatherings overlap in the same week. Knowing where to go, how to move, and how to position yourself can make the difference between an overwhelming experience and a highly strategic one.
This session provides a clear, insider-led breakdown of how to navigate Davos effectively—how the ecosystem works, how influence flows, and how to choose the right rooms at the right moments. You’ll also get early access to the Quantum Program, including an overview of what it covers and how to engage with it ahead of Davos Week.
You’ll learn:
- How the Davos ecosystem really functions across WEF and non-WEF spaces.
- How to position yourself for maximum visibility and impact How to decide which events, venues, and networks matter for your goals.
- How invitations, RSVPs, and access dynamics actually work
- Practical tips for planning your schedule and navigating the town
- Networking strategies that work specifically in Davos
- What the Quantum Program is, what it unlocks, and how to access it early
Format: Live one-hour briefing with structured insights, practical guidance, and Q&A.
Format: Panel (Multi-speaker discussion with a moderator)
Host:
Steve Suarez Chief Executive Officer at HorizonX
Steve Suarez is a senior advisor with 30+ years in consulting, telecommunications, and financial services, helping multinational enterprises unlock new business models through innovation, human-centric design, and data-driven strategy. As former Global Head of Innovation at HSBC, he built the systems, culture, and capabilities that delivered high-return innovation. He also serves as a board member and advisor to startups in quantum computing, data privacy, and AI. A Harvard and MIT alumnus and guest speaker at Oxford, he is committed to creating meaningful impact for clients and partners.
Speakers:
Mark Turrell Founder at unDavos
Mark Turrell — Founder, unDavos; CEO, Orcasci. A 17–20 year Davos veteran, World Economic Forum Tech Pioneer, and Young Global Leader.Author of Scaling: Small Smart Moves for Outsized Results. Leads the unDavos community to democratize access and turn Davos into a platform for positive action.48 min - What's New for Davos & unDavos Summit + how to network, compete AND collaborate for maximum ROI
Davos rewards preparation and intentionality. In this 60-minute session, we’ll unpack how to turn Davos Week into outsized outcomes by combining smart access with smart leadership.
First, Mark Turrell introduces the 2026 Davos Delegations—curated tracks that streamline access, meetings, and visibility. Then Mark Sadovnick explores leadership at Davos through the lens of cooperation vs. competition: how to partner without losing edge, win trust fast, and convert conversations into lasting value. We’ll close with a live Q&A to apply these ideas to your goals.
Who it’s for: founders, investors, corporate leaders, NGOs, and ecosystem builders planning to be in Davos (or considering it).
Format (60 mins):
20 min — Intro & Davos Delegations (Mark Turrell)
20 min — Leadership at Davos: Navigating the dual forces of cooperation and competition in a high-stakes, fast-moving arena (Mark Sadovnick)
- Collaboration as a force multiplier in competitive environments.
- Practical strategies to leverage both competition and cooperation for greater impact.
- Real-world examples/cases of effective leadership in high-stakes settings.
- Networking tactics at Davos: concise intros, rapid trust, and building meaningful connections.
- Mindset & behaviors that encourage collaboration without losing edge.
20 min — Live Q&A
SpeakersMark Turrell — Founder, unDavos; CEO, Orcasci. Author of Scaling: Small Smart Moves for Outsized Results. Leads the unDavos community to democratize access and turn Davos into a platform for positive action.
Mark Sadovnick — Managing Partner, 5th Element Group; creator of Leaders Who Care®. Recognized by BusinessWeek among the world’s top headhunters; trusted advisor on purpose-driven leadership and culture-add talent.
54 min - unDavos Webinar: The Future of Civil Society: Alternative Resourcing for NGOs
The human rights and social justice nonprofit sector stands at a critical moment in its history. Where is it going? The traditional funding model—where organizations receive the bulk of their financial support from a small number of like-minded philanthropic foundations or government donor agencies—has revealed itself to be fundamentally unsustainable and vulnerable. Given both long-term issues as well as the especially difficult current global context, the need for new thinking, resources, innovative funding models, and fresh revenue streams is more urgent than ever. Human rights and social justice organizations feel pressure to resolve sometimes existential questions about how best to enhance their sustainability while keeping their autonomy and independence.
Louis Bickfrord and Nicolette Naylor have been working and innovating in this space for decades, and will bring lessons from the recently established ARCS (Alternative Resourcing for Social Change and Solidarity) Roundtable, a global community of practice aimed at strengthening the resilience of social justice and human rights NGOs for the long-term.
These alternative approaches include monetization opportunities and diversification of financial support, as well as a more expansive definition to ‘resourcing’ that includes multiple forms of non-financial support moving beyond money to, for example, leadership strengthening, sanctuary and security, convening spaces, connectivity, communications, allyship, membership, solidarity economics, and public support, and involves donors in the discussion to think through ecosystem-level changes.
Format: Fireside Chat (An informal in-depth conversation)
Host:
Louis Bickford CEO at MindStory and Memria
With nearly three decades of experience in NGO funding and sustainability, Louis Bickford has established himself as a respected authority at the intersection of philanthropy, social enterprise, and sustainable organizational development. His unique perspective has been shaped by hands-on experience as a grantmaker, academic, consultant, board member, and social entrepreneur. As a senior portfolio manager at the Ford Foundation, Louis oversaw $50 million dedicated to institutional strengthening for human rights organizations, exploring innovative funding approaches that would later influence Ford's prestigious BUILD program; he is an adjunct professor at Columbia University, where he teaches courses on NGO management and leadership; and has launched two successful social enterprises which actively deploy alternative revenue models.Speakers:
- Nicolette Naylor Founder and CEO at Ubuntu Global Philanthropy & Gender Justice
54 min - Mental Health, Flow and AI: a holistic Framework
Welcome to the inaugural session of our community-hosted webinar series, sparked by the energy of unDavos 2025. We’re continuing the conversation with bold topics - from AI and finance to sustainability, storytelling, and beyond.
Each session is your chance to engage, contribute, and shape what’s next with the unDavos community.
17th September Session Overview
Title: Mental Health, Flow and AI: a holistic Framework
Description:
How do mental health, flow, and AI intersect - and what can a holistic framework teach us about living with more clarity, energy, and joy?
• Introduction
• Questions to audience & 1:1 discussions
• Piano Flow Meditation
• Questions to audience & 1:1 discussions
• Conceptual Framework (presentation)
• small Activity for the participants
• Potential 5 min Coffee Break
• Questions & answer with Jannik BögerFormat: Keynote (A solo session with an extended talk)
Host:
Jannik Böger CEO at Flow Academy Global
_I am author, speaker, pianist and composer and my Company Flow Academy Global is dedicated to helping others realize their true nature and live with greater clarity and compassion. I specialise in conciousness Studies, Psychology, Spirituality, conversational Theory and Flow. At its core is the topic of Life Energy. Where does it get drained and where regained. Are we just biological Maschines made for function. Or Are we Creative human beings that deserve joy. Hence my Workshops aim at exactly that. Making people Aware in Order to manage their Energy better. I also Touch upon topics Like Technology and AI. And their benefits and disasvantages when it comes to Joy and mental Health and Energy._Speakers:
- Xiao Xiao Director & Principal Investigator at Institute for Future Technologies
56 min - Crossing the Digital Chasm
Welcome to the inaugural session of our community-hosted webinar series, sparked by the energy of unDavos 2025. We’re continuing the conversation with bold topics—from AI and finance to sustainability, storytelling, and beyond.
Each session is your chance to engage, contribute, and shape what’s next with the unDavos community.
3rd September Session Overview
Title: Crossing the Digital Chasm
Description: We’re living and working in 2G spaces while the digital world rockets towards 10G connectivity. The future of spacemaking demands the seamless integration of our digital world into the fabric of the physical places we occupy. This marriage is inevitable, yet it’s not happening. Why? What the hell are we waiting for?
Format: Keynote (A solo session with an extended talk)
Host:
Mo Hamzian CEO at Multiple Orgs
_I’m Mo Hamzian, -a transformative leader with a remarkable ability to scale companies–from startups to established enterprises–and achieve expectation-exceeding results. From real estate to technology to finance, my global, cross-sector leadership journey has been defined by: Predictive, data-driven strategy. Bold, decisive action. People-powered, purpose-forward innovation. And a relentless commitment to operational excellence. Raised in war-torn Iran, I witnessed firsthand how failing systems dictate much of human experience. Our systems either clear our path and propel us forward, or put up unnecessary walls, sapping our energy and potency. My core belief is that humans can be better at being human. And we can build better teams, better companies, and better industries–if we can clear the path to our full potential. Through strategic alignment and systems and processes optimization, incorporating cutting-edge technological solutions, I help individuals, teams and companies exceed their current capacity and reach new heights._48 min - Community Capitalism: Rethinking the Value Equation
Capitalism isn’t broken—it’s just been optimized for the wrong outcomes. In this conversation, a storyteller-strategist and a venture investor-family office advisor challenge the assumptions that underpin modern economic models. We’ll explore how community, consequence, and long-term trust can (and must) be re-integrated into the value creation process—whether in early-stage startups, legacy businesses, or global institutions.
We’ll examine: – Why short-termism still dominates – What founders & funders miss when they chase scale at all costs – How new business models are emerging with community embedded at the core – What a better capitalism might actually look like—and how to build it
This won’t be a panel of platitudes. Just a candid, cross-sector conversation grounded in real-world experience—from the G20 and World Bank to the startup trenches of Brazil and the Baltics.
Format: Fireside Chat (An informal in-depth conversation)
Host:
Eugene Theodore Chief Experience Officer at Saga Squared
Eugene Theodore is a master storyteller, strategic advisor, and founder of Saga Squared. With a background spanning editorial journalism, consumer and luxury goods, and global summits from Davos to the UNGA. He helps Fortune 500s, founders, institutions, and family offices fix their stories—before they collapse. His upcoming book, Built to Collapse, unpacks how modern business models fail us—and what we can build instead.Speakers:
- Alex _Founder _ at Exponential U
Be Part of It – Apply to Host a Webinar
Do you have a conversation the world needs to hear? Are you ready to lead a session that sparks ideas and drives change? We’re inviting community members to host a webinar—solo or with a panel—as part of our official unDavos series.
To apply, share:
- A proposed title and short description
- Your speaker list (or indicate if it’s a solo session)
- Your preferred format (e.g., panel, fireside chat, keynote, debate, etc.)
- Topic: Can include finance, AI, sustainability, storytelling, longevity, health, policy innovation, and more.
Apply Here
43 min - How to end unjust wars & improve human rights globally
Welcome to the inaugural session of our community-hosted webinar series, sparked by the energy of unDavos 2025. We’re continuing the conversation with bold topics—from AI and finance to sustainability, storytelling, and beyond.
Each session is your chance to engage, contribute, and shape what’s next with the unDavos community.
July 30th Session Overview
Title: How to end unjust wars & improve human rights globally
Description: Garrett has been reflecting on the Ukraine war—an injustice he finds deeply troubling - and regards the Iraq war as another stark illustration of the same moral failure. He has been pursuing a single question: how to end unjust wars permanently and, in doing so, secure historic progress for human rights.
Convinced he has identified a viable answer, Garrett reports that his initial presentation of the idea was well received, and he believes this audience could help turn it into action. Although he acknowledges real obstacles, he considers them minor and is eager to help overcome them.
Amid the current climate—particularly the escalating rhetoric from Donald Trump toward Greenland, Panama, and others—Garrett sees an urgent need for solutions. He actively invites critique to uncover any flaws and, if the idea withstands scrutiny, seeks collaborators capable of bringing it to those who can realize it.
He calls on others to join him in exploring this proposed path to lasting peace.
Format: Keynote
Speakers:
Garrett Lang Executive director/Founder and president - Free Thinker Institute/PlateRate
Garrett is a software developer turned award-winning software inventor. He is the founder and executive director of the Free Thinker Institute, a community of practical philosophers where he has presented numerous novel hypotheses that could benefit wider audiences. An AI specialist since 2001—when artificial intelligence was his computer-science concentration—Garrett has designed his own AI algorithms and continually evaluates emerging AI tools, identifying standout solutions across multiple domains. He has also hosted and delivered AI presentations for various groups, including Ivy+ and Cornell alumni.
Be Part of It - Apply to Host a Webinar
Do you have a conversation the world needs to hear? Are you ready to lead a session that sparks ideas and drives change? We’re inviting community members to host a webinar—solo or with a panel—as part of our official unDavos series.
To apply, share:
- A proposed title and short description
- Your speaker list (or indicate if it’s a solo session)
- Your preferred format (e.g., panel, fireside chat, keynote, debate, etc.)
- Topic: Can include finance, AI, sustainability, storytelling, longevity, health, policy innovation, and more.
Apply Here
49 min - Financial Empowerment - Money Talks - but are you listening?
Description: Financial freedom can be for you, not just Wall Street nerds. Discover the secret signs, and find out how to get started in stocks, property and crypto. Learn the signals to watch for before the markets climb or crash, and unlock the tools to become an expert at stock market selection or crypto choice.
Format: Keynote
Speakers:
Jeremy Britton - Founder/CFO - Boston Trading
Jeremy Britton launched the world’s first crypto mutual fund in 2016 after decades in stock markets. A best-selling stock market author, global speaker, and TV/radio host, he breaks down centuries of economic wisdom into lessons anyone can use. Jeremy’s mission is to cut the jargon, end the fear, and prove that investing isn’t just for Wall Street—it’s for everyone.
Jennifer Robertson - CEO - Boston Trading Co
Jennifer Robertson is the CEO of Boston Trading, the world’s first crypto mutual fund — and a woman on a mission to make digital wealth safer, smarter, and more inclusive. Having built a respected reputation as one of Australia’s foremost governance consultants, Jennifer understands the importance of transparency, accountability, and trust — values often lacking in the crypto space. At Boston Trading, Jennifer took the best of traditional finance — structure, strategy, and oversight — and applied it to the wild west of crypto. The result? Crypto investment with institutional-grade compliance. Her vision isn’t just about making crypto accessible — it’s about making it safe, ethical, and aligned with long-term wealth-building for everyday investors. BostonCoin, a “coin-of-coins” that offers curated exposure to the crypto market with none of the cowboy chaos.
Be Part of It - Apply to Host a Webinar
Do you have a conversation the world needs to hear? Are you ready to lead a session that sparks ideas and drives change? We’re inviting community members to host a webinar—solo or with a panel—as part of our official unDavos series.
To apply, share:
- A proposed title and short description
- Your speaker list (or indicate if it’s a solo session)
- Your preferred format (e.g., panel, fireside chat, keynote, debate, etc.)
- Topic: Can include finance, AI, sustainability, storytelling, longevity, health, policy innovation, and more.
Apply Here
43 min - Can CSOs be architects of a new corporate climate action imperative
Welcome to the unDavos Summit - A community-organized series of interactive panels, talks, and networking taking place in Davos, Switzerland - and online - in parallel to the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting 20-24 Jan 2025. Our mission is threefold:
• Democratizing Davos: We open the doors to diverse voices and ideas, breaking down traditional barriers to participation.
• Humanizing Davos: We foster genuine, relationship-driven connections that go beyond transactional networking.
• Bringing Action to Davos: We turn meaningful discussions into tangible, real-world solutions.
In this engaging panel discussion titled "Catalysing Climate Action: CSOs, Corporations & Capital," we explore the vital role Chief Sustainability Officers (CSOs) and climate financiers play in shaping corporate climate action. With the stakes of climate change higher than ever, corporations are being called upon to align their business strategies with environmental imperatives. Join industry leaders as they uncover innovative approaches, share actionable insights, and discuss the pivotal question: Can the climate business case be won?
Our distinguished panel features:
Mandi McReynolds - Chief Sustainability Officer and VP, Global ESG at Workiva
With over 15 years of experience in corporate responsibility and ESG leadership, Mandi champions transparency and innovation. She also hosts the highly regarded ESG Talk podcast.
Dr. Anna Gawlikowska - Co-Founder and CEO at SwissAI
A recognized innovator in AI solutions for energy and urban systems, Anna brings extensive experience, including roles at ETH Zurich and the European Commission, to drive sustainable development.
Rainer Karcher - Founder & CEO at Heartprint GmbH
With a unique blend of IT expertise and a passion for sustainability, Rainer integrates ESG principles into digital transformation, advocating for a balanced and responsible future.
Viktoriia Savitska - Chief of Sustainability & Strategic Engagement at Epicentr Group of Companies
Leading sustainability initiatives in Ukraine’s largest omnichannel ecosystem, Viktoriia showcases resilience and innovation through renewable energy projects amid challenging circumstances.
Don’t miss this opportunity to dive deep into the intersection of corporate responsibility and climate finance!
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A community-organized series of interactive panels, talks, and networking taking place in Davos, Switzerland - and online - in parallel to the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting.