2025 Davos Week Program
01
WAY TO WEF
Friday January 17
University of Zurich
Together, with Falko Paetzold (Center for Sustainable Finance and Private Wealth), Poman Lo (One Earth Summit, Regal Hotels, IST) and Seema Gupta (Climate Scale-Up), we will envision where we, as individuals and as a collective, want to be in addressing global climate challenges 20 years from now. From this future-oriented perspective, we will engage in a dynamic workshop to work backwards—mapping the pivotal steps needed to achieve this vision and defining the critical actions we must take today, tomorrow, and at WEF 2025.
02
WORLD SYSTEMIC FORUM
Saturday January 18
Flums, Switzerland
Begin your year with mindfulness and inspiration, highlighted by Daniel Risch, Prime Minister of Liechtenstein, and Rudolf Hilti of The System Change Foundation, as they explore "The Courage to Think Differently." Engage with transformative ideas on trust-based sustainability, space exploration, and systemic change, complemented by sessions on leadership, connection, and innovative approaches to global challenges.
03
SKI SUMMIT
Sunday January 19
Jatzhütte, Jakobshorn summit
The Ski Summit offers a unique blend of networking, recreation, and reflection. Set against the pristine slopes of Davos, this exclusive event provides an informal yet impactful environment for decision-makers and innovators to connect. Ski sessions are interspersed with fireside chats with Frederick Chavalit Tsao (Octave Institute), small group discussions, and scenic networking opportunities, allowing participants to engage in meaningful dialogue while enjoying the breathtaking alpine setting.
04
CLIMATE-CONSCIOUS GALA
6 pm, Sunday January 19
Restaurant Teufi
Our Climate-Conscious Gala is a celebration of creativity, community, and impact. Held in an alpine, eco-chic setting, the gala brings together a diverse audience of philanthropists, celebrities, advocates, and public figures. Highlights include a sustainable fashion showcase, live performances, and award ceremonies hosted by the Creative Women Platform recognizing achievements in climate innovation.
06
DEAL DAY
10 - 4 pm, Thursday January 23
Berghotel Schatzalp
Deal Day Brunch is all about driving outcomes. Set against the stunning backdrop of Magic Mountain in Davos, this event brings together investors, entrepreneurs, and policymakers for a day of high-energy deal-making and strategic collaboration. The program includes panels on public - private - philanthropic - partnerships, speed networking sessions, and demo space where our cohort companies showcase their innovations.
Deal Day Program Details
MORNING SESSION
NETWORKNG
10:00 - 10:45 AM
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Foreword: Rising to the Climate Challenge
10:45 - 10:50 AM
Jason Jay, Director of Sustainability, MIT
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Welcome Address: Uniting for Impact
10:50 - 11:00 AM
Seema Gupta, Tod Hynes, Co-Founders, Climate Scale-Up
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
From Space to Earth: Innovation Lessons Learned
11:00 - 11:10 AM
Bianca Lins, Lead, Space Department, Liechtenstein
PANEL
Transforming Industries: Innovating with Incumbents
11:15 - 11:40 AM
Philip Kessler, CEO, Turn2x, electric natural gas, e-NG, Laureen Meroueh, PhD, CEO, Hertha Metals, green steel
Irina Gorbounova, VP M&A and Head of XCarb Innovation Fund, ArcelorMittal, Rajesh Swaminathan, Partner, Khosla Ventures
PANEL
Direct Air Capture: Scaling and the Cost Curve
11:40 AM - 12:05 PM
Shashank Samala, CEO, Heirloom, DAC, Rory Brown, CEO, Airhive, DAC, Malte Feucht, CEO, Phlair, DAC
Nikki Batchelor, Executive Director, XPRIZE Carbon Removal
PANEL
Ocean Innovation: Investing in Systems Change
12:05 - 12:30 PM
Daniella Zakon and Alexandra Dowling, Upwell, marine bio-materials
Helen Zhang, Office of Eric Schmidt, Dominic Hofstetter, Executive Director, TransCap Initiative
PERFORMANCE
The Human Side of Climate Impact: Damaged Skin
12:40 - 12:50 PM
Choreographed by: Jason Kittelberger, Vildwerk
Jason Kittelberger and Anais Turaet
AFTERNOON SESSION
FIRESIDE CHAT
From AI to Infrastructure - Google’s Path to Achieving Net Zero
1:00 - 1:20 PM
Kate Brandt, Chief Sustainability Officer, Google
PANEL
Green Leapfrogging: Infrastructure for the Global South
1:20 - 1:45 PM
Troy Helming, CEO, Earthgrid, plasma tunneling for infrastructure
Dr. Kajal, IAS, Director, Department for Promotion of Industry and International Trade (DPIIT), Govt of India (Nodal Officer), Ricardo Hausmann, Director, Harvard Growth Lab; Renowned expert on economic growth and development, Ujjwal Kumar, MC/MPA Mason Fellow, Harvard Kennedy School, specialist in private-public relations
PANEL
Harnessing AI for Climate Resilience
1:45 - 2:10 PM
Raviv Turner, NatureXRMS, AI agents for earth observation, Russ Wilcox, ArtifexAI, AI finding opportunity zones for energy and infrastructure
Jennifer Turliuk, Practice Leader, Climate and Energy AI, Oliver, Breakthrough Energy Venture Business Fellow, Tod Hynes, Co-CEO, Maigent, personal AI
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Human Costs of Climate: The California Lens
2:10 - 2:20 PM
Jay Lipman, Co-Founder, Ethic
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Staying Honest About Climate
2:20 - 2:30 PM
Jacqueline Bourke, Getty Images
PANEL
Nature’s Role in Restoring Climate Balance
2:30 - 2:55 PM
Marie-Noelle Keijzer, Weforest, restoring forests for people, climate and nature, Thiago Picolo, Re.Green, large-scale forest restoration, Jason Aramburu, Applied Carbon, distributed biochar production
Kevin Webb, Co-founder, Superorganism
PANEL
Carbon Markets: Incentivizing Climate Innovation
2:55 - 3:20 PM
Saman Baghestani, CEO, S3 Markets, accelerating zero-carbon modes of production
Heather Taylor, Partner, EY Climate Change & Sustainability Services, Filipe Blackwood Oliveira, Senior Advisor, TPG, Thomas Annicq, Co-founder, Oneshot.earth, Jean-Baptiste, Head of Business Development, Deme
CLOSING KEYNOTES
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Family Businesses: Leading Private Climate Action
3:20 - 3:30 PM
Chavalit Frederick Tsao, Chairman, TPC
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Climate Pioneers: Inspiration for the Road Ahead
3:30 - 3:40 PM
Alysia Helming, US Clean Energy Pioneer, Unicorn & Bestselling Author
FIRESIDE CHAT
Countdown to COP 30 – The Path Forward
3:40 - 4:05 PM
Maria E. Netto de A. C. Schneider, Executive Director, iCS, Jorge Hargrave, Co-Founder, Brazil Climate Institute, Tony Lent, Co-founder, Capital for Climate, Renata Piazzon, Director General, Arapyaú Institute, Marina Cançado, Co-Founder, Brazil Climate Institute; Founder, Converge Capital
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