AI trends in pharma: From R&D to operational efficiency and accuracy for competitive advantage

WEF Unplugged: Geopolitics, sustainability, and a look behind the scenes

January 23, 2026 • by David Bach, Julia Binder in Leaders Unplugged • 1 min read • Podcast available

Live from Davos: IMD’s Julia Binder and David Bach cut through the headlines on geopolitics, AI, energy – and competing visions for the international order....

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Geopolitics dominates Davos: Values-based pragmatism as a blueprint for action

January 23, 2026 • by David Bach, Julia Binder, Arturo Bris, Frédéric Dalsace, Simon J. Evenett, Florian Hoos , Jennifer Jordan, Sara Ratti, Karl Schmedders, Sarah E. Toms, Ginka Toegel in Geopolitics • 14 min read

From Trump and transatlantic tensions to AI’s reality check and sustainability’s reinvention, Davos 2026 signals a shift toward values-based pragmatism....

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AI and the CXO: Redefining customer experience in the age of AI

January 23, 2026 • by Michael R. Wade, Konstantinos Trantopoulos in Artificial Intelligence • 7 min read

To create the best customer experience, CXOs should leverage AI to build dynamic systems that adapt in real time to customer needs. We explore how leading companies are using this approach today....

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Sustainability is dead – true or false?

January 23, 2026 • by Julia Binder in Brain Circuits • 4 min read

Myths abound when it comes to corporate sustainability. Can you tell fact from fiction? Test your knowledge on the common misconceptions here....

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Why we should cherish women over 50

January 22, 2026 • by Shelley Zalis in Audio articles • 4 min read

Multigenerational teams bring competitive advantages. It’s vital to tap into the wisdom and experience of older workers, urges Shelley Zalis....

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The longevity-equality dividend: Reshaping women’s career paths

January 21, 2026 • by Rupa Dash in Audio articles • 7 min read

As women live longer, society must rethink careers and leadership to unlock a longevity-equality dividend that enables women to contribute and lead at every life stage....

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5 key insights from necessity entrepreneurs 

January 21, 2026 • by Sophie Bacq in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Brain Circuits Five key insights from necessity entrepreneurs  by Sophie Bacq Published January 16, 2026 in Brain Circuits DownloadSave We tend to associate entrepreneurship with Silicon Valley startups and innovative tech companies. However,...

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Preparing for the boardroom: a pathway for women (and men) in tech

January 20, 2026 • by Caroline Basyn in Technology • 5 min read

Aspiring tech board members must have role-specific experience and knowledge, says Caroline Basyn ...

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How national security within global ecosystems offers a model for the commercial AI world

January 20, 2026 • by Faisal Hoque, Paul Scade , Pranay Sanklecha in Artificial Intelligence • 11 min read

For multinationals, especially in strategically sensitive sectors such as energy, finance, and technology, traditional defense policies offer inspiration as they develop robust AI strategies. ...

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How to identify conflict in your family firm  

January 20, 2026 • by Alfredo De Massis in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

As in any conflict resolution, tackling problems in family firms begins by identifying where the problem originates and its precise nature. Go through the questions below to analyze where things are going...

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