When the World Economic Forum (WEF) kicks off in Davos, this Alpine resort becomes a global hub for a few days. Political decision-makers, business leaders, investors, strategists and thought leaders come together to discuss the major issues of the day: geopolitical conflicts, security issues, competitiveness, energy, technology and the transformation of markets and societies.

Davos is less of a ‘summit with a final document’ and more of a place where agendas are set, positions are tested and new alliances are prepared. Many of the important signals emerge between panels, background discussions and bilateral meetings. That is precisely why, after Davos, the crucial question is not only: What was said?
But also: What does it mean – and what are the implications for companies, industries and decisions?

The WEF in Davos as a seismograph: the topics that set the pace

The WEF brings together in a short space of time everything that keeps the world moving. Typical focal points:

• Geopolitics & conflicts: Which risks are shifting? Which options are becoming realistic?
• Economy & markets: Growth, inflation, interest rates, location issues – and the mood in the boardrooms.
• Energy & resilience: security of supply, supply chains, raw materials and strategic dependencies.
• Technology & AI: competition, regulation, sovereignty – and the question of who sets standards.
• Transformation & sustainability: investment paths, regulation, financing and implementation pressure.

Davos rarely ‘decides the world’ – but it very often sets the framework within which political and economic decisions will be made in the coming months.

From headlines to substance: why context makes all the difference

After the WEF, the information landscape is often noisy: lots of statements, lots of images, lots of interpretations. At the same time, the essentials often remain shrouded in fog – because messages are strategically formulated, interests collide and relevant discussions do not take place on stage.

This is where LEADING MINDS comes in: We bring leading minds from politics and business to your stage, who not only summarise Davos, but also contextualise, classify and derive the consequences.

Our LEADING MINDS: perspectives from politics and business – understandable, pointed, relevant

LEADING MINDS stands for strong personalities and reliable expertise: speakers who understand decision-making logic, can read political and economic dynamics – and translate complex developments in a way that provides orientation.

Our speakers shed light on the Davos results from the perspective that really matters in organisations:

• What are the key messages behind the official narratives?
• What interests and power axes shape the debates?
• Which scenarios are plausible for the coming months – and which are not?
• What does this mean in concrete terms for strategy, risk, communication and investment?

Whether as a keynote speech, panel discussion, executive briefing, workshop or interactive format: LEADING MINDS curates content tailored precisely to your event – with the right match of topic, personality and format.

For whom is this particularly valuable?

• Board members and executives who need to translate geopolitical and economic developments into decisions.
• Strategy, risk and communication teams who need guidance and clear narratives.
• HR and leadership managers who shape transformation and culture in uncertain times.
• Event and conference formats that want to bring substance rather than buzzwords to the stage.

Davos provides signals – LEADING MINDS turns them into clarity

The WEF in Davos is an early warning system for trends, risks and power shifts. Those who only read the headlines often miss the actual dynamics. Those who recognise the patterns gain the ability to act.

With LEADING MINDS, you can bring experts from politics and business to your event, who will classify the results from Davos in a comprehensible, well-founded and implementation-oriented manner – so that global debates become concrete impulses for your organisation.

Are you looking for experts from politics and business for your event? Contact our booking team: +49 (0)30 640 777 42 or contact@leading-minds.com