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      KPMG at the World Economic Forum in Davos

      KPMG is proud to return to the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos from 19-23 January 2026, joining global leaders to shape solutions for the world’s most pressing challenges.

      Guided by “A Spirit of Dialogue,” KPMG brings its global network and deep expertise to foster collaboration and build trust.

      As breakthroughs in AI, quantum computing, biotechnology, and energy systems redefine how we live and work, we are committed to Make the Difference — helping organizations navigate complexity, unlock growth, and embed sustainability. Our events will feature perspectives on key industry and cross-industry topics impacting business, people and the planet.

      Agenda

      Please note all events are invite only and times listed are in Central European Time (CET).

      Monday, 19 January, 2026

      17:30 – 19:30

      KPMG Lounge, Belvedere Hotel

      Evening reception: Inside Davos​

      An informal drinks reception offering C-suite and Corporate Affairs leaders time to look at the most pertinent topics for the week ahead. William Lewis, CEO and Publisher of The Washington Post, and Simon Lewis, Managing Partner at Lewis Advisors and co-presenter of BBC Sounds podcast “When it Hits the Fan” will engage in conversation, moderated by Jane Lawrie, KPMG’s Global Head of Corporate Affairs. ​

      ​Expect a rich, insightful discussion as brothers William and Simon share their perspectives on hot topics including everything from geopolitics to AI, and how to navigate the week ahead.

      Tuesday, 20 January, 2026

      7:30 – 9:00

      KPMG Lounge, Belvedere Hotel

      France C-suite event ​

      In partnership with Les Echos​

      A roundtable moderated by Jean-Marc Vittori in conversation with Thomas Gomart, Director of French Institute of International Relations.

      11:45 – 12:30

      Dome 1 (Zone S), Ice Village

      Future of Digital Connectivity and the evolution of the web in a post-AI world
      Part of the Official Davos 2026 Accredited Program

      KPMG in collaboration with Microsoft, Mastercard and Cloudfare is discussing the agentic transformation and the multi-faceted impacts on individuals, citizens, economic structures and the roles of governments and businesses. As AI, quantum computing and immersive technologies converge, a new form of the internet is emerging, one that is agentic, immersive and hyper-personalized. This evolution fosters a web where autonomous agents interact seamlessly with users and other digital entities, and data is used in new ways.

      Attendees will gain insight into:

      • How ‘the next generation of the internet’ will be reshaped by emerging technologies.
      • The impact of this transformation on digital identity, authenticity and human agency.
      • The wider impact on our economy, public services and society.

      Panelists: ​

      • Lisa Monaco, President, Microsoft Global Affairs
      • Jorn Lambert, Chief Product Officer, Mastercard
      • Stephanie Cohen, Chief Strategy Officer, Cloudfare
      • Steve Chase, Global Head of AI and Digital innovation, KPMG

      Moderator: ​Regina Mayor, Global Head of Clients and Markets, KPMG International

      12:00 – 14:00

      Belvedere Hotel

      Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) roundtable lunch​

      ​Discussion on “taking the pulse on corporate sustainability” including the shift in focus at a corporate level towards adaptation and resilience strategies rather than just mitigation strategies​

      ​Discussion led by Mike Hayes and Sherry Marera, CEO of CDP​

      Plus Centre for Climate and energy solutions

      16:00 – 18:00

      KPMG Lounge, Belvedere Hotel

      German C-suite event | Turning Tides: navigating growth in a world out of sync​

      In partnership with Die Zeit​

      Panelists:​

      • Markus Krebber, CEO, RWE ​
      • Doctor Bettina Orlopp, CEO, Commerzbank ​
      • Member of the Board of Siemens Digital industries

      Additional panelists to be announced

      19:00 – 21:00

      AI House

      AI Sovereignty Gap: Securing Europe’s Strategic Position​

      Europe is at a critical juncture in the global AI race, facing a growing sovereignty gap compared to the US and China. The study “AI Geopolitics 2030: The New Power Distribution Through Strategic AI Sovereignty” analyzes Europe’s AI competitiveness and introduces the Strategic AI Capability Index to measure national capabilities and the economic cost of this gap. Featuring CXO interviews and future scenarios, it offers strategic recommendations to strengthen Europe’s sovereignty and global position in the age of intelligent systems.​

      This dinner, with the launch of the study, aims to share insights on how Europe can navigate the shifting power dynamics of AI geopolitics and AI governance.

      Wednesday, 21 January, 2026

      7:00 – 8:30

      KPMG Lounge, Belvedere Hotel

      From Climate Pledges to Leadership and Impact: Catalyzing Markets for Systemic Change
      Hosted by KPMG with Kinetic Coalition, Symbiosis and the LEAF Coalition

      Some of the world’s largest companies, from tech to consumer goods and financial services – representing trillions of dollars in market capital – are joining forces through buyers’ coalitions, such as Symbiosis, Kinetic, and LEAF, to build markets for a new class of high-impact carbon credits and meet their ambitious climate goals.

      This invite-only breakfast for CEOs, CSOs and other senior leaders will explore how companies backing these market-shaping coalitions are demonstrating credible leadership and mobilizing climate capital at scale to tackle systemic problems such as decarbonization of energy grids and protection and restoration forests – both vital to meeting the Paris Agreement targets.

      Reflecting one of the key Davos 2026 themes - building prosperity within planetary boundaries – the event will feature a range of senior speakers sharing:

      • First-hand experience from corporates already leveraging buyers’ coalitions to deliver real climate impact and support business goals
      • Pathways to join these coalitions, backed by some of the world’s most influential companies
      • Strategic insights on moving from commitments to measurable outcomes in 2026.

      Panelists: ​

      • Melanie Nakagawa, Chief Sustainability Officer, Microsoft
      • Sunya Norman, SVP of Impact, Salesforce
      • Jen Morris, Nature Conservatory
      • Bayer representative

      12:00 – 12:55

      AI House

      What is a Job? Architecting the NextGen Organizational Strategy, Structure, and Scale

      AI is redefining how organizations create, coordinate, and capture value. As enterprises become AI-native, traditional organizational models are being dismantled and the boundaries of what a ‘job’ is are being reshaped entirely.

      Collaboration between humans and AI agents is transforming organizations from rigid structures into dynamic systems of intelligence. Acting as co-workers and autonomous economic actors, they reshape work, markets, and accountability. Business models shift toward Intelligence-as-a-Service, capability marketplaces, and algorithmic organizations. While AI boosts agility and scalability, it raises governance, transparency, and ethical challenges.

      This panel focuses on how human–agent organizations are transforming industries and redefining business models and what this means for strategy, leadership, and the future of work.

      12:00 – 14:00

      Central Sporthotel

      Indian c-suite event | Shift from emerging to pivotal: India in the new geoeconomic order ​

      In partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry​

      ​The session will focus on how India has moved from emerging to a pivotal system shaper in global economics, geopolitics and digitalization​

      ​Panelists:

      • Bill Thomas, Global Chairman & CEO, KPMG International
      • Yezdi Nagporewalla​, Chief Executive Officer, KPMG in India

      Additional panelists to be announced

      13:00 – 15:00

      Goals House

      Strengthening Climate Resilience Across Asia Pacific’s Critical Infrastructure

      Hosted by Zürich Insurance in collaboration with KPMG this event will focus on the use of digital tools to assist with supply chain resilience in emerging markets with a particular focus on the ASPAC region.

      Hosted by: Tulsi Naidu, CEO, APAC, Zurich Insurance

      ​Panelist: ​Mike Hayes, Global Head of Climate Change & Decarbonization and Global Head of Renewables 

      15:55 – 16:50

      AI House

      Empowering defenders: AI as the New Frontier in Cyber Defense 

      Artificial Intelligence is transforming the cybersecurity landscape. While bad actors are already leveraging AI to launch sophisticated attacks, automate exploitation, and amplify disinformation campaigns, AI also offers defenders unprecedented capabilities to predict, prevent, and respond to threats.​

      This roundtable, will discuss how AI is empowering cyber defenders to achieve secure outcomes and help enhance resilience, close the skills gap, and establish global standards for responsible innovation.​

      Participants:

      • Jay Chaudhry, Founder/CEO, Zscaler
      • George Krutz, Founder/CEO, Crowdstrike
      • Michael J Daniels, CEO, Cyber Threat Alliance
      • Belisario Contreras, Senior Director, Global Security and Technology Strategy @ Venable & ED DigiAmerica Alliances
      • Mark Hughes, Global Cyber Leader, IBM
      • Robert Lee, Founder/CEO, Dragos
      • Gary Marcus, Founder, Robust.ai ​

      Moderator: Akhilesh Tuteja, Head of Clients and Industries, KPMG in India

      16:00 – 17:00

      KPMG Lounge, Belvedere Hotel

      Female Leaders event: Turning feedback into focus​

      ​CEOs are investing boldly in technology, innovation and talent and finding opportunities in the midst of disruption according to KPMG’s latest CEO Outlook. Agility, transparency and the ability to manage risks are seen as top leadership capabilities, with economic uncertainty as the top threat and risk resilience as a key attribute. The overriding message: CEOs need to rethink their organizations’ roles and responsibilities and adapt their growth strategies to navigate the growing complexities of today’s business environment.

      What’s working well and why? Where are the opportunities to improve performance and drive progress? What are the best strategies to influence change?​

      A panel of senior business leaders unpack the key themes of the survey in a conversation that will go beyond the data to share real stories, reflections and suggestions that will help us turn insights into action.​

      Panelists:​

      • Beatrice Guillaume-Grabisch, L'Oréal Board & Audit Committee Member; Former Nestlé Executive Vice-President, Corporate Group HR and Business Services ​
      • Sinead Gorman, CFO, Shell​
      • May Habib, CEO, Writer​

      Moderator: Regina Mayor, Global Head of Clients and Markets, KPMG International

      Thursday, 22 January, 2026

      08:00 – 09:30

      House of Switzerland

      Quality as Strategic Advantage in the Built Environment​

      In partnership with the Davos Baukultur Alliance​

      This session explores how a broader, more holistic understanding of quality drives measurable value across the full lifecycle of places and the entire delivery value chain. Embedding holistic quality into investment decisions, design, and delivery — viewed through a strategic lens — strengthens delivery confidence, safeguards asset performance, and builds lasting partnerships and value with communities. 

      The discussion will support the Alliance’s effort to create an upstream, decision -making framework that helps leaders recognize where and how quality creates value, and connects those insights to the actions, tools, and practices that strengthen delivery to shape thriving places and impactful organizations.​

      Panelist:​ Lisa Kelvey, Global Head of Infrastructure & Transportation, KPMG International

      09:30 – 10:25

      AI House

      What Drives the Deal? AI and the New Logic of M&A ​

      AI is transforming M&A by redefining deal motives, valuation, and industry evolution. Companies increasingly pursue acquisitions for talent, technology, and new business models, while deal teams grapple with how to price AI capabilities — premium assets or standard baselines. This shift introduces unique risks and integration challenges, influencing the entire M&A lifecycle and challenging traditional assumptions about future deal-making.​

      This panel is designed for dealmakers, strategists, and innovators looking to understand how AI is not only influencing M&A but reshaping the strategic logic behind it.

      Speakers:

      • Alexander Mayer, Head of J.P. Morgan Germany & Austria, Senior Country Officer
      • Dagmar Mundani, Corporate Vice President-Mergers, Acquisitions, Post Closing and Government Engagement, Siemens
      • Holger Kneisel, Head of Advisory, KPMG Germany

      10:30 – 12:00

      Axios House

      Navigating the Finance Sector’s Technological Transformation

      This is a bespoke event solely hosted by KPMG US and will feature Atif Zaim for a moderated fireside chat. There will be two editorial speakers, one of whom is confirmed to be Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan.

      12:00 – 13:00

      KPMG Lounge, Belvedere Hotel

      UK C-suite event: Going for growth: Building a confident, competitive and resilient UK​

      In partnership with Confederation of British Industry and featuring UK Government​

      This session will offer an opportunity for UK Government and senior business leaders to reflect on the week and explore how the UK can build the confidence, competitiveness and resilience needed to thrive in an increasingly complex global landscape. We will discuss how business and government can work together to drive sustainable growth, unlock global investment and innovation, and strengthen the UK’s ability to navigate geopolitical and economic uncertainty.

      13:25 – 14:20

      AI House

      Balancing the delicate act of AI sovereignty with global AI interoperability​

      AI sovereignty is becoming a defining competitiveness and security worldwide as AI increasingly underpins critical infrastructure, industrial innovation, and economic growth. At the same time, enterprises operate in global value chains and rely on cross-border AI capabilities, cloud ecosystems, and international standards.​

      This roundtable explores how global organizations, tech giants, and emerging AI innovation ecosystems can balance sovereignty requirements with global AI operating realities. It aims to identify where independence is essential, where collaboration remains strategically smart, and how to avoid new lock-ins while building resilient, multi-provider AI platforms. Ultimately, the discussion will examine pragmatic, sovereign-yet-global strategies and strategic partnerships across the AI stack to secure long-term competitive advantage, while still enabling global-scale innovation and enterprise value creation.​

      ​Speakers: Microsoft, SAP, Mistral, Google​

      Moderators:

      • Rene Vader
      • Hendrik Thorner​

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