The Digital Economist Summit

The convening provides a cross-sector forum to examine emerging issues, institutional considerations, and strategic priorities.
About this Event

​This bi-annual summit, convenes senior decision-makers from government, finance, technology, academia, and multilateral institutions for structured dialogue on developments shaping the digital economy.

​The convening provides a cross-sector forum to examine emerging issues, institutional considerations, and strategic priorities as they evolve across jurisdictions.

​Designed to facilitate substantive exchange, the session supports coordination and insight-sharing among public and private sector leaders navigating digital transformation.

Agenda at a Glance:

Welcome & Introduction

2:00–2:05 PM

An introduction to The Digital Economist Summit 2026, its theme, participating leaders, and the central questions surrounding technological innovation, institutional transformation, and shared prosperity.

Opening | Redefining Progress: What Must Change?

2:05–2:15 PM

Establishing the Summit's central proposition that economic and technological progress must account for human well-being, institutional accountability, ecological sustainability, and equitable economic opportunity.

Panel 1 | The Intelligence Dividend: Who Benefits from AI?

2:15–2:45 PM

Examining how artificial intelligence is reshaping productivity, employment, and economic opportunity, with a focus on AI ownership, the distribution of economic value, and inclusive growth across developed and emerging economies.

Panel 2 | Reimagining Institutions: Trust, Power, and Accountability

2:45–3:15 PM

Exploring how institutions, governments, and businesses must adapt their governance frameworks to address AI accountability, institutional legitimacy, human oversight, and public trust.

Panel 3 | The True Economics of Progress: Capital, Infrastructure, and Shared Prosperity

3:15–3:45 PM

Examining the economic, environmental, and social costs of digital infrastructure and technological growth, including sustainable investment, capital allocation, regenerative development, and long-term economic value.

Panel 4 | Humanity in the Loop: Health, Resilience, and Human Well-Being

3:45–4:15 PM | Virtual

Discussing how artificial intelligence, healthcare innovation, and public institutions can improve equitable access, human dignity, community resilience, and health outcomes.

Panel 5 | Beyond Fragmentation: Governing a Shared Future

4:15–4:45 PM

Examining international cooperation, digital sovereignty, geopolitical fragmentation, and cross-border governance approaches for strengthening interconnected economic and technological systems.

Closing | The Road to Davos 2027: Building the Next Economic Architecture

4:45–4:55 PM

Identifying priorities for rethinking economic value, strengthening institutional governance, and advancing shared prosperity ahead of The Digital Economist's January 2027 programming in Davos.

Program Transition

4:55–5:00 PM

A transition from the formal Summit program to the networking reception.

Networking Reception

5:00 PM onward

An opportunity for Summit speakers, delegates, and institutional leaders to exchange perspectives, strengthen

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