Global Women TechLeaders partner with Davos Innovation Week 2026, hosting two executive panels on AI-driven leadership and investment trends.
Global Women TechLeaders is proud to partner with Davos Innovation Week 2026, to bring together thought leaders, executives, and innovators from around the world to discuss the future of leadership in an AI-driven era.
Women in Tech & Leadership — Davos Innovation Week 2026
Leadership That Keeps Pace With Innovation
As AI reshapes industries and rewrites operating models, leadership must evolve. Not reactively, but intentionally. Not cautiously, but responsibly.
Our dedicated Women in Tech & Leadership track brings together senior executives, investors, and ecosystem leaders for conversations focused on:
- responsible innovation
- long‑term value creation
- leadership readiness in the age of AI
- the intersection of technology, trust, and human values
This is where global perspectives meet actionable insight.
Event Highlights
This year's program features two executive panels curated by GWTL:
Panel 1: Shaping the Future: Leadership, Innovation & Trust in the Age of AI Transformation
AI is advancing at unprecedented speed. The leaders who will thrive are those who can pair technological ambition with human values, trust, and sustainable impact. This high‑energy, candid conversation explores how organisations — and technologies — can scale responsibly and meaningfully in an AI‑driven world.
Moderator:
• Simona Sandru — Founder & CEO, Global Women TechLeaders
Speakers:
• Valerie Beaulieu-James — Chief Growth & Innovation Officer, ManpowerGroup
• Diana Filip — Deputy CEO & Chief Development Officer, JA Europe
• Dr. Manar Al Moneef — Chief Investment Officer, NEOM
• Florine Moraes — Chief of Staff, Euroclear Group
• Julie Linn Teigland — Global Vice Chair, Alliances & Ecosystems, EY
Details:
📅 January 21, 2026 | 🕓 16:00–17:30 | 📍 Mountain Plaza Hotel – Room Grialetsch, 🇨🇭 Davos
Panel 2: A Forward‑Looking Analysis of Investment Trends in AI, Deep Tech & Sustainable Innovation
Capital is becoming more selective. AI is reshaping entire business models. And founders, executives, and boards are asking sharper questions about which signals truly matter now.
This panel offers an unfiltered, forward‑looking discussion on investment priorities, market readiness, and the leadership capabilities investors are betting on — across AI, deep tech, health innovation, and sustainable growth.
Moderator:
• Steliana Moraru — VP, Global Women TechLeaders & C‑level Executive in Tech
Speakers:
• Marius Almstedt — Entrepreneur & Tech Investor, Director at QAI Ventures AG
• Giovanni Di Napoli — CEO, Cosmo Health Confidence
• Milan Kumar — CIO / CDO, Commercial Vehicles Bern, Switzerland
• Ivo Ronner — Venture Capital Investor
• Jarek Sarwa — Fintech Connector | Go‑To‑Market
• Benjamin Talin — CEO, MoreThanDigital | Growing Economies
Details:
📅 January 21, 2026 | 🕓 18:30–19:30 | 📍 Mountain Plaza Hotel – Room Grialetsch, 🇨🇭 DavosWhy This Matters
As we navigate an increasingly complex global landscape, the need for diverse leadership perspectives has never been more critical. GWTL continues to champion women in technology leadership, ensuring their voices are heard at the highest levels of global discourse.
Join Us
Register for Davos Innovation Week 2026 to be part of these groundbreaking conversations. Whether you're an investor, entrepreneur, or corporate leader, this event offers invaluable insights into the future of technology and leadership.
