World Economic Forum

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Overview

Partnering with the World Economic Forum

The World Economic Forum Annual Meetings unite global leaders from business, government and civil society to address pressing challenges and foster economic resilience. This year, NTT DATA is proud to deepen its engagement, driving responsible innovation and shaping a more inclusive, sustainable future.

The upcoming World Economic Forum Annual Meeting will take place from 19-25 January 2026.

Insights

Featured insights

Explore our latest insights on topics related to Davos 2026.
This year’s theme, “A Spirit of Dialogue,” calls on leaders across industries, regions, and generations to tackle global challenges—like AI, energy, and sustainability—through innovation, trust, and collaboration.

Advancing Responsible AI Innovation: A Playbook

A playbook for organization and government leaders to advance responsible AI innovation, which provides nine essential plays across three key dimensions of responsible AI.

Innovation ecosystems: A toolkit of principles and best practice

This insights report sets out principles and practices for creating environments where innovation serves as a means to address humanity’s most pressing challenges.

Rapid rollout of AI raising questions at World Economic Forum (WEF)

At the WEF, global leaders confront the risks and opportunities of rapid AI adoption, driven by breakthroughs like DeepSeek.

Setting sail for the future: Agentic AI charts a new course for business

John Lombard, CEO of NTT DATA Asia-Pacific, explores how agentic AI is reshaping business strategies and decision-making.

Make a smart move: Why autonomous AI agents are your new allies in business

The future is here, and agentic AI is your ticket to a new era of business. Are you ready to reimagine your organization?

WEF Insight Report: Shaping Tomorrow: Responsible Innovation for a Brighter Future

This report explores how a principles-based approach to innovation can drive impact, de-risk investment and transform communities.

Our CEOs

Yutaka Sasaki

President and CEO, NTT DATA Group Corporation

NTT DATA operates across more than 50 countries and regions, driven by a commitment to accelerate our clients' success and positively impact society through responsible innovation. We are a Japan-originated global IT services and data center provider, committed to driving business transformation for clients worldwide. Inspired by the spirit of mutual prosperity, we aim to create value that benefits clients, society and our people alike.

As a global organization dedicated to innovation and progress, we look forward to engaging with leaders across industries, governments, and academia. By fostering innovation that creates tangible value, we can co-create a future that is intelligent, inclusive, and impactful.

Together, let’s create lasting change.

Abhijit Dubey

President and Chief Executive Officer | Chief AI Officer, NTT DATA, Inc.

The World Economic Forum is a vital platform for shaping our shared future through dialogue. This year’s theme, “A Spirit of Dialogue,” is timely as we face geopolitical fragmentation, economic uncertainty, and the transformative rise of artificial intelligence. In this environment, open collaboration is the key to progress.

At NTT DATA, we believe innovation must serve humanity. AI can redefine progress—but only if developed responsibly. Responsible AI is a shared duty, grounded in transparency, ethics, and empathy.

Our partnership with the Forum reflects this belief, though initiatives like the Centers for Fourth Industrial Revolution, Advanced Manufacturing, Nature and Climate, and Urban Transformation. Innovation without dialogue risks isolation; dialogue without action risks irrelevance. Together, we can make the age of AI not just intelligent—but profoundly human.

Activities

Our WEF centre activities

Each WEF centre concentrates on a specific domain and embodies WEF’s mission to improve the state of the world by fostering dialogue and action across sectors and regions.

Centre for Nature and Climate

Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Supply Chains

Centre for Urban Transformation

Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Engagement

Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2026

When: January 2026
Where: Davos, Switzerland

Workshop: Unlocking the Potential of AI-First Enterprises

When: October 2025
Where: San Francisco, USA

Urban Transformation Summit 2025

When: October 2025
Where: San Francisco, USA

When: May 2025
Where: Milan, Italy

Sustainable Development Impact Meetings 2025

When: September 2025
Where: New York, USA

Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2025

When: June 2025
Where: Tianjin, China