Young Davos: Directions for 2035

​Young Davos: Directions for 2035 is a high-level, invitation-based side event bringing together 35 outstanding Young Leaders under 35 to collectively shape ideas, initiatives, and collaborations that can meaningfully address global challenges by 2035.

​Inspired by the spirit of Davos and formats such as Forbes 30 Under 30, the event is designed as a working forum rather than a conference, focused on action, co-creation, and real-world impact.

Participants will engage in curated roundtable discussions across seven strategic sectors:

• ​AI Governance & Ethics

• ​Climate & Energy

• ​Education & Work

• ​Digital Privacy & Responsible Tech

• ​Financial Access

• ​Society & Culture

• ​Defense & Dual-Use Technologies

​Each roundtable is led by a Chair - a selected young leader.

​Core questions we address:

• ​What new platforms, initiatives, or collaboration formats are needed to tackle today’s social, environmental, and digital challenges more effectively?

• ​How can young leaders connect their local knowledge, initiatives, and networks to amplify collective impact?

• ​How do we engage more young people in meaningful, pro-social action?

​Event format:

• ​Discovery Phase: Mapping participants’ competencies, initiatives, and key sector challenges

• ​Design Phase: Co-creating concrete initiatives or collaborative concepts

• ​Pitch Phase: 3-minute pitches

• ​Networking: High-quality connections between Young Leaders

​Key outcomes:

• ​One of the very few (if not the only) Davos side events dedicated exclusively to young leaders

• ​New, actionable ideas for cross-sector initiatives and platforms

• ​Meaningful intergenerational networking grounded in substance, not symbolism

​Participation is application-based to ensure diversity, excellence, and depth of discussion. The focus is on quality over quantity, creating a trusted space for ambitious, impact-driven leaders shaping the road to 2035.