AI that matters for business and society

The Art of Business 2026 Davos, Switzerland

In January 2026, the Value AI Institute returned to the Heimatmuseum Davos for another edition of The Art of Business! This year, we moved beyond the theoretical excitement of AI into a far more practical conversation about execution, sovereignty, and what it truly takes to build systems people rely on.

Currently, too many boards lack the "how-to" literacy to effectively govern AI or use it for strategic simulation. Without trust in the data and the intent, even the best technology stalls.

Ultimately, AI is just a tool. The real goal is creating new partnerships and upskilling our workforce to ensure this technology serves society and provides sustainable resources for the future.

Watch the video for the key moments and highlights.

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The Value AI Institute is an independent think tank that advises business leaders to create more value through AI for their own organizations and for our societies. 

We support forward-looking organizations to build a future where AI enables sustainable growth, complements human capabilities, and allows business to better serve society with technology.

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At the Heimatmuseum, a space full of character in the heart of Davos, we brought together leaders, innovators, and thinkers to explore the intersection of AI, business, and society.

Against the backdrop of WEF, The Art of Business event fostered meaningful discussions on AI That Matters - how technology can drive sustainable growth, complement human capabilities, and create lasting value for businesses and communities alike.

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We convene leading AI practitioners and thinkers during the World Economic Forum in Davos and UN General Assembly in New York.

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The Value AI Institute was founded in 2024 by technology executives and currently represents a community of 1,000 carefully curated business executives and thought leaders with a shared mission to pave the way for the creation and use of AI that matters beyond sole efficiency gains and the bottom line of corporations.

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  • Jose Carvalho

    Co-Founder & Managing Partner

  • Stefan Schoepfel

    Co-Founder & CEO

  • Henk de Jong

    Co-Founder & Managing Partner

  • Nais Graswald

    Head of Communications

  • Ashia Zahran Ghani

    Creative Director

  • Roberto Pérez Segura

    Strategic Programs Director

  • Cihan Simsek

    AI Strategist & Program Manager

  • Imane Berjamy

    Head of Chair Program