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Shaping the Future of
- Consumption
- Digital Economy and Society
- Economic Growth and Social Inclusion
- Education, Gender and Work
- Energy
- Environment and Natural Resource Security
- Financial and Monetary Systems
- Food Security and Agriculture
- Health and Healthcare
- Information and Entertainment
- International Trade and Investment
- Long-Term Investing, Infrastructure and Development
- Mobility
- Production
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Strategic Partners
The Strategic Partners comprise 100 leading global companies representing diverse regions and industries. They are selected for their alignment with the Forum’s mission, provide essential...
Strategic Partner Associates
Strategic Partner Associates are select Member companies of the World Economic Forum that are actively involved in the Forum’s mission and shape the agenda at the industry, regional and g...
Industry Partners
Industry Partners are select Member companies of the World Economic Forum that are actively involved in the Forum’s mission at the industry level. With privileged access to the Forum’s mu...
Regional Partners
Regional Partners are select Member companies of the World Economic Forum that are actively involved in the Forum’s mission and shape the agenda at a regional level. Regional Partners and...
Academic, Policy and Research Networks
The community is currently focusing on two topics: the future of higher education, and the role of science in society.
Civil Society
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs), labour leaders, religious leaders, faith-based organisations and other civil society actors are key members of the World Economic Forum’s multistake...
Cultural Leaders
Artists add a unique dimension to the work of the Forum: their interventions create awe, challenge assumptions, reduce barriers in the dialogue on global issues, and inspire the creation ...
Global Future Councils
The Network of Global Future Councils is the world’s foremost interdisciplinary knowledge network dedicated to promoting innovative thinking on the future.
Global Leadership Fellows
A three-year journey of on-the-job learning, academic training, individual development and coaching.
Global Shapers
The Global Shapers Community provides young people with a platform to shape the future locally and globally by working in teams.
Partnering Against Corruption Initiative
Driven by identified needs and interests of PACI Member companies, PACI undertakes initiatives to address industry, regional, country or global issues in anti-corruption and compliance.
Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship
Social entrepreneurs drive social innovation and transformation in fields such as education, health, environment and enterprise development. They pursue poverty alleviation goals with ent...
Technology Pioneers
Technology Pioneers represent a global community of trailblazing companies. They are usually in the start-up stage, with the potential to significantly impact business and society through...
The Forum of Young Global Leaders
The Forum of Young Global Leaders is a unique and diverse community of the world’s most outstanding, next generation leaders. Bold, brave, action-oriented and entrepreneurial, these indiv...
Young Scientists
The Young Scientists are honoured for their contributions to advancing the frontiers of science, engineering and technology, and benefit from a tailored programme that expose them to poli...