The Ultimate Luma Events Guide for Davos WEF Week 2026: Where Innovation Meets Capital

As the World Economic Forum prepares to convene in Davos from January 19-23, 2026, Luma has proved itself once more as the definitive platform for discovering the week's most strategically valuable events. With pre-Forum gatherings beginning January 18 and programming extending through January 23, navigating Davos requires more than just showing up—it demands intelligence about which events deliver genuine value.

This year's Luma-hosted calendar stands out for its importance as more than 20,000 people attend Davos 2026 without WEF badges! Based on 2025 feedback from LinkedIn praising accessibility, multiple Reddit threads highlighting substance over spectacle and our local high-level expert insights, we've compiled the definitive guide to Davos unmissable Luma events.

For Belkin Marketing clients and readers, this guide represents hundreds of hours of research, cross-referencing official agendas with attendee experiences, speaker credentials, and past year outcomes. Each event includes critical details: timing, precise address, registration links, agenda highlights, and—most importantly—why attendance merits your limited time.

The Location Map

Sunday, January 18: The Pre-Game

Climate Scale-Up's Gala Dinner: Honoring Vision, Celebrating Success

Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Address: Hotel Schatzalp, Davos

Registration: Climate Gala Registration (CHF 1,000; approval required)

Dress Code: Creative to traditional—business casual, Alpine chic, or sustainability-inspired outfits

This kickoff gala at the iconic Hotel Schatzalp—perched 300 meters above Davos with panoramic Alpine views—marks the official beginning of Davos 2026 networking. Hosted by Climate Scale-Up, this event draws climate tech founders, impact investors, and sustainability leaders for an evening blending recognition with strategic connection-building.

Why You Can't Miss It

The Sunday night positioning is deliberate: arriving attendees are fresh, schedules are open, and the competitive pressure of Forum week hasn't begun. Past iterations have facilitated partnerships between European VCs and African climate ventures, with LinkedIn testimonials noting that the relaxed mountain setting encourages deeper conversations than typical conference mixers.

"The Sunday gala creates space for relationships before the chaos begins," shared Emma Richardson, Partner at GreenTech Ventures, following the 2025 edition. "We closed two deals with founders we met that night—conversations that would have been impossible once the Forum officially started."

The Schatzalp's historic significance adds gravitas: this Art Nouveau masterpiece inspired Thomas Mann's "The Magic Mountain" and represents the intersection of European cultural heritage with forward-looking climate solutions—a metaphor Climate Scale-Up leverages intentionally.

Strategic Value: First-mover advantage for climate tech dealmaking

Ideal For: Impact investors, climate founders, ESG strategists, sustainability-focused corporates

Monday, January 19: Setting the Tone

Monday establishes the week's momentum with pre-Forum gatherings emphasizing fintech, Web3, and digital transformation. Strategic attendees arrive early to capture networking opportunities before the main Forum crowds descend.

fractl World Economic Forum VCs & LPs Brunch

Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Address: Disclosed to approved guests only, Davos

Registration: fractl WEF Brunch (Invite only; approval required)

Organizer: fractl - Web3's Largest Investor Network

Monday morning's most exclusive gathering convenes 100+ top-tier Web3 investors—venture capitalists, limited partners, family offices, and institutional allocators—for intimate networking before the Forum officially begins. fractl, operating the globe's premier blockchain investor network with 10,000+ founders and 5,000+ investors, curates guest lists ensuring every attendee represents genuine capital deployment authority.

The fractl Difference

Unlike open networking events, fractl's brunches maintain rigorous admission standards. Past attendees include decision-makers from Fabric Ventures, Animoca Brands, a16z, Pantera Capital, Binance, Coinbase, Polygon, Sequoia, and Multicoin Capital—firms collectively managing billions in crypto assets. This concentration of capital in one room creates unparalleled dealmaking density.

The three-hour format balances structured programming with organic connection. Opening remarks establish week themes, followed by roundtable discussions on 2026 allocation strategies, then extended networking enabling substantive investor-to-investor dialogue about co-investment opportunities, portfolio company support, and market intelligence sharing.

"fractl events aren't about collecting business cards—they're about identifying co-investment partners who share your thesis and can move quickly on opportunities," note Rime, the girl with the pink hair, founder and organizer.

Strategic Value: Direct access to Web3 capital decision-makers before Forum competition intensifies

Ideal For: VC fund partners, crypto fund managers, family office principals, LPs in blockchain funds, institutional allocators

INKWELL BEACH - Davos 2026: Three Years of Redefining Inclusion

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM CET

Address: Hotel Schatzalp, Davos Platz (Talstation Schatzalp Bahn, Promenade 63, 7270 Davos)

Registration: INKWELL BEACH Davos (Approval required)

Organizer: Can: Diversity Collective

In its third year, INKWELL BEACH returns to Hotel Schatzalp as the defining gathering for leaders, changemakers, and visionaries committed to transforming inclusion from aspiration into measurable action. Since making history in 2024 as the first standalone activation dedicated to advancing inclusion during WEF, Can: Diversity Collective (C:DC) has proven this isn't a moment—it's a sustained movement.

The Evolution of Inclusion at Davos

What began as an experiment has become essential infrastructure. INKWELL BEACH 2026 deepens the work beyond conversation, mapping the measurable, systemic shifts required to embed inclusion into institutions and industries shaping our world. From corporate boardrooms to startup ecosystems to global policy, the programming explores what real inclusion looks like, sounds like, and delivers.

The Schatzalp venue—perched 300 meters above Davos with panoramic Alpine views—creates space for reflection and bold dialogue impossible in the Congress Centre's intensity. This physical elevation mirrors the event's positioning: above the noise, focused on substantive transformation.

Why Three Years Matters

C:DC's sustained presence demonstrates commitment beyond trend-chasing. While many Davos activations appear for single years, INKWELL BEACH's return proves inclusion's permanence on the global agenda. Past editions convened trailblazers examining AI governance through equity lenses, climate justice intersecting with racial equity, and generational wealth redistribution models.

"INKWELL BEACH isn't just a gathering—it's proof that inclusion is non-negotiable, and it's at Davos," states C:DC leadership. The 2026 program asks critical questions: Who gets seats at tables where futures are decided? Who shapes narratives defining progress? How do we move from symbolic representation to structural power sharing?

Programming Focus Areas

• Leadership Transformation: Moving beyond diversity metrics to genuine power redistribution

• Technology & Equity: Ensuring AI, blockchain, and emerging tech serve marginalized communities

• Climate Justice: Addressing how environmental crises disproportionately impact underrepresented populations

• Economic Inclusion: Reimagining capital allocation, ownership structures, and wealth creation pathways

• Coalition Building: Translating conversations into collaborative outcomes with accountability mechanisms

  
  

Strategic Value: Addressing inclusion as strategic imperative, not social responsibility afterthought.

Ideal For: DEI leaders, impact investors, corporate change agents, social entrepreneurs, policymakers committed to equitable systems.

Web3 Hub Davos 2026 - Animoca Brands & CV VC VIP Dinner

Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM (registration/networking 6:00-6:45 PM, program until 8:50 PM, dessert/networking until 10:00 PM)

Address: Ob. Str. 33, 7270 Davos Platz, Switzerland

Registration: Animoca VIP Dinner (Sold out; approval required)

This highly exclusive dinner—limited to 100+ vetted guests—unites Animoca Brands (Hong Kong's Web3 giant with 600+ portfolio investments) and CV VC (Switzerland's blockchain venture hub) to bridge Asian innovation with European capital. The venue, Ob. Str. 33, serves as Web3 Hub Davos's home base throughout the week, positioning this dinner as the anchor event for blockchain-focused dealmaking.

The Agenda Deep Dive

6:50-6:55 PM: Welcome Remarks

6:55-7:05 PM: Keynote by Mathias Ruch (CV VC Founder)

7:05-7:15 PM: Keynote "The Next Wave of Onchain Markets" by Yat Siu (Animoca Brands Executive Chairman)

7:15-7:30 PM: Fireside Chat "2026 Forecast - What Are We Investing in This Year?" with Olaf Hannemann (CV VC) and Evan Auyang (Animoca Brands President)

7:30-8:15 PM: Dinner Service

8:15-8:30 PM: Fireside Chat "Powering the Gaming Flywheel on TON Network" with Brittany Kaiser (AlphaTON Capital), moderated by Alan Lau (Animoca Brands)

8:30-8:45 PM: Fireside Chat with David Long (CV VC) and exclusive speaker (TBA)

8:45-8:50 PM: Closing Remarks

8:50-10:00 PM: Dessert Bar & Networking

Why This Changes the Game

Yat Siu's participation alone justifies attendance—he's the visionary behind GAMEE's 61 million users and Animoca's transformation into a Web3 powerhouse. His keynote on onchain markets provides alpha unavailable elsewhere, particularly regarding TON blockchain gaming strategies following AlphaTON's acquisition of 51% of GAMEE.

Brittany Kaiser's evolution from Cambridge Analytica whistleblower to blockchain advocate adds unique perspective on data sovereignty and decentralized systems. According to 2025 X posts, past attendees secured partnerships with Swiss regulators and Asian family offices, translating forecasts into funded ventures within weeks.

"The Animoca dinner offers unmatched access to decision-makers who control meaningful Web3 capital allocation," noted Marcus Chen, founder of a blockchain gaming studio that secured Series A funding following connections made at the 2025 edition. "It's not networking—it's deal infrastructure."

Belkin Marketing Club VIP-TIP: Club members gain priority consideration for invitations to this sold-out event through Belkin Marketing's partnership network—positioning you directly with Yat Siu, Evan Auyang, and Brittany Kaiser for fireside insights unavailable to general attendees.

Strategic Value: Direct access to Asia-Europe Web3 capital flowsIdeal For: Blockchain founders, crypto investors, gaming entrepreneurs, decentralized infrastructure builders

Alternative Lifehack: Crypto Mondays at USA House / Open Bar at Belgium House

Recurring since 2025, USA House's Crypto Mondays bring U.S. policymakers and blockchain innovators together for regulatory demystification. LinkedIn feedback consistently praises these sessions for connecting congressional aides with tech executives, often catalyzing post-event partnerships. As the U.S. approaches crypto regulatory clarity under the GENIUS Act framework, these discussions provide insider perspectives on compliance strategies. Or, if you just want to unwind - Belgium House welcomes you with their legendary Stella Artois Night Cap!

Tuesday, January 20: Digital Assets and Global Finance

Tuesday intensifies with deep explorations of tokenization, digital currencies, and institutional crypto adoption—aligning perfectly with the World Economic Forum's economic transformation themes.

DIGITAL ASSETS DAY: The Architecture of Trust – Building Resilient Digital Asset Economies

Time: 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Address: Mountain Plaza Hotel, Oberwiesstrasse 3, 7270 Davos (UnDavos, Stübli room, second floor)

Registration: Digital Assets Day (Approval required)

Organizer: unDavos Summit & Nordic Blockchain Association

As digital assets transition from speculation to infrastructure, this thought leader session examines how architectural design—not regulatory patchwork—will define resilient digital economies.

Morning Program

9:30-9:50 AM: Keynote "Tokenizing Access to Scarce Capacity: RWA × EU Energy Crisis × Infrastructure" by Vitaly Peretyachenko (VENDOR.Energy)

Europe faces not an energy shortage but an access crisis. As electrification accelerates and geopolitical pressures reshape supply chains, infrastructure reaches regulatory and physical limits. This keynote reframes Real World Assets (RWA) as access control systems rather than financial speculation, exploring why protocol-level governance becomes essential for infrastructure resilience.

"Europe's energy transition won't be decided by technology alone—it will be decided by who controls access to scarce infrastructure and how that access is governed," Peretyachenko explains. His work with VENDOR.Energy structures physically bounded, certifiable energy capacity as tokenized assets, creating institutional-grade frameworks for sustainable infrastructure deployment.

9:50-10:35 AM: Panel "The Other Side of Growth: Navigating Crypto Scams, Fraud & Financial Crime"

Crypto fraud has industrialized. Impersonation fraud surged over 1,000% in 2025, while stablecoins became primary vehicles for illicit flows according to Chainalysis research. This panel brings together:

• Denisse Rudich (CEO, Rudich Advisory) – Financial crime policy and sanctions expertise

• Raido Saar (Founder, ComplyOnce) – Digital identity and reusable KYC innovation

• Matthias Bauer-Langgartner (Head of Policy Europe, Chainalysis) – Blockchain analytics and regulation

• Magnus Jones (Board Member, Nordic Blockchain Association) – Compliance and digital identity frameworks

The discussion moves beyond "cyber" into economics: how to reduce fraud's hidden growth tax while designing architecture for secure, scalable growth through smarter compliance and interoperable identity frameworks.

10:35-11:05 AM: Keynote "How Institutions Build Profitable Bitcoin & Token Strategies" by Torbjørn Bull Jenssen (K33 CEO)

Bitcoin moves onto institutional balance sheets. The real question: how to do it profitably and compliantly. Jenssen shares hands-on experience with banks, family offices, and professional investors across Europe, covering:

• Treasury exposure strategies and balance sheet allocation

• Product design for client portfolios (spot, ETFs, structured products)

• Custody architecture and compliance frameworks

• Pricing models and partner selection criteria

• Current Bitcoin market drivers and risk/return analysis

K33 operates institutional-grade Bitcoin services from brokerage and custody to treasury solutions—making Jenssen's insights directly actionable for decision-makers ready to move from discussion to execution.

11:05-11:30 AM: Keynote "Data × AI × Tokenization: The Asset Class That Doesn't Exist Yet" by Gregor Žavcer (Datafund Co-Founder, Ethereum Swarm)

Data powers trillion-dollar AI companies yet sits on zero balance sheets. Why? Not because it lacks value, but because it lacks regulatory-compliant infrastructure. With $16 trillion in tokenized assets projected by 2030 (real estate, bonds, commodities), data remains untradeable—despite being the most valuable resource on earth.

Žavcer explores why data represents the next institutional-grade RWA frontier and why first movers have months, not years, to position. Key themes:

• AI agents as autonomous market participants requiring machine-readable ownership

• Data tokenization as infrastructure, not speculation

• Separation of ownership and access as the unlock mechanism

• First movers shaping regulatory frameworks

• Identifying and unlocking enterprise data asset value

"The future of AI will be decided by who controls the data—and how that data is owned, traded, and governed," Žavcer emphasizes, connecting autonomous systems, financialization of intangible assets, and data as tradeable instruments into a single thesis backed by live implementations.

11:45 AM-1:00 PM: ROUNDTABLE "Tokenisation as the Backbone of Next-Generation Financial Infrastructure" (Separate registration: Tokenisation Roundtable)

Brought to you in partnership with Bybit, this high-level dialogue examines how tokenized assets modernize capital markets, payments, and cross-border finance while preserving trust and regulatory oversight. Policymakers, institutions, and innovators discuss building tomorrow's financial foundations under Chatham House rules.

Why This Defines Your Digital Asset Strategy

This session distills complex regulatory, technical, and economic considerations into actionable frameworks. Whether navigating MiCA compliance, structuring RWA offerings, or implementing institutional custody, the morning provides strategic clarity unavailable elsewhere.

Strategic Value: Comprehensive framework for institutional digital asset implementation

Ideal For: C-level executives, CASPs/VASPs, institutional investors, policymakers, compliance leaders, digital asset strategists, infrastructure operators

Africa's Next Era: The Future of Continental Trade, Finance & Economic Prosperity

Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM CET

Address: Circle Lounge, Promenade 83, Davos

Registration: Africa's Next Era (RSVP required; closed but waitlist possible)

Brookings Institution's Foresight Africa report launch spotlights the continent's economic transformation. With Africa representing just 3% of global trade despite hosting six of the world's ten fastest-growing economies, this luncheon explores how digital payments, blockchain infrastructure, and diaspora capital can unlock unprecedented opportunities.

The Continental Context

Africa's population will reach 2.5 billion by 2050, creating the world's largest consumer market. Yet infrastructure gaps, fragmented payment systems, and limited access to global capital constrain growth. This session addresses those bottlenecks with data-driven policy recommendations and technology solutions.

Featuring Aloysius Uche Ordu (Director, Africa Growth Initiative at Brookings) and diaspora leaders, the dialogue covers:

• African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) implementation challenges

• Mobile money's role in financial inclusion (Kenya's M-Pesa model as global template)

• Blockchain for trade documentation and cross-border payments

• Attracting institutional capital to high-growth markets

"Africa's next era will be defined by who builds the digital infrastructure enabling intra-continental commerce," noted Amina Hassan, CEO of an East African fintech platform, following the 2025 edition. "The Brookings session connected us with diaspora investors who understood the market—we closed our Series B within 90 days."

LinkedIn recaps from 2025 emphasized the event's influence in connecting venture capital with continental innovators, particularly in payments, agritech, and renewable energy sectors.

Strategic Value: First-mover positioning in Africa's $29 trillion GDP opportunity by 2050

Ideal For: Emerging market investors, fintech founders, diaspora capital allocators, infrastructure developers

Bridging China and Global Fintech Innovation

Time: Full day (keynotes begin 10:00 AM)

Address: Mountain Plaza Hotel, Oberwiesstrasse 3, 7270 Davos (UnDavos, Sertig 2 room, second floor)

Registration: China Fintech Summit (Approval required)

This summit deconstructs the geopolitical and technological dimensions of competing digital currency strategies: China's digital yuan (e-CNY) versus U.S.-led stablecoin infrastructure. With AI transforming risk assessment and cross-border payments approaching real-time settlement, understanding China's approach becomes strategically essential.

Main Sessions

10:00 AM: Keynote "The Future of Finance: A Tale of Two Digital Currency Strategies" examining CBDCs versus stablecoins

11:00 AM: Panel "Building the Next Global Framework" with central bank governors

2:00 PM: "Digital Transformation of China's Finance Industry" by Dr. Chloe Yang

3:30 PM: "AI in Risk Assessment and Compliance" with fintech regulatory experts

Featured speakers include Adeeb Ahamed (LuLu Financial Holdings), Raja Chakravorti (Stellar Development Foundation), and analysts from Chinese financial institutions navigating the intersection of technological innovation and capital controls.

Strategic Implications

China's digital yuan pilot programs process billions in transactions monthly, offering insights into CBDC architecture, privacy frameworks, and financial system design. The mBridge project—connecting China, Hong Kong, Thailand, and UAE through blockchain-based cross-border payments—represents the most advanced multi-CBDC platform globally.

2025 X coverage highlighted how discussions sparked Asia-U.S. partnerships in payment infrastructure, with entrepreneurs replicating Chinese fintech models in Latin American markets.

Strategic Value: Understanding China's fintech playbook and replicable models

Ideal For: International payments companies, CBDC researchers, cross-border finance strategists, Asia-focused investors

fractl World Economic Forum - VCs & LPs Cocktail Hour

Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Address: Hotel Parsenn, Davos

Registration: fractl VCs & LPs Cocktail (Invite only)

Organizer: fractl

Tuesday afternoon's investor cocktail hour extends Monday morning's brunch momentum, creating a second touchpoint for Web3 capital allocators. The late afternoon positioning—after main Forum sessions conclude but before evening receptions begin—captures investors during the transitional hour when substantive conversations happen naturally.

Complementary to Morning Programming

Where Monday's brunch emphasizes getting-to-know-you dialogue, Tuesday's cocktail facilitates follow-up discussions and deal progression. Investors who met at the brunch can reconnect with specific objectives: exploring co-investment structures, coordinating portfolio company introductions, or deepening thematic discussions from Forum sessions.

The Hotel Parsenn venue—a boutique property steps from the Promenade—provides intimate atmosphere contrasting with mega-events' circus energy. Rime curation ensures guest quality remains consistently high, maintaining the trust-based networking environment that generates genuine partnerships rather than transactional exchanges.

Strategic Value: Deal progression and co-investment coordination in high-trust environment.

Ideal For: VCs seeking syndicate partners, LPs evaluating fund managers, family offices exploring direct deals, institutional investors building strategic networks.

Belkin Marketing Club VIP-TIP: Tuesday's most exclusive opportunity isn't on Luma—it's the Secret Gala at Schatzalp, so invitation-only there's no public registration. Secure access through Belkin Marketing Club's network or leverage your connections early. Past attendees include Forbes 400 members and sovereign wealth fund executives.

Alternative Lifehack: Alliance of the Americas Dinner at USA House

A 2025 favorite among attendees, this dinner convenes Latin American ministers with U.S. trade officials for hemispheric dialogue on digital infrastructure and regional investment. X users noted surprise appearances by U.S. ambassadors discussing AI's role in nearshoring strategies, unlocking partnerships for attendees operating across the Americas.

Wednesday, January 21: AI, Blockchain, and Regulatory Frontiers

Wednesday this year is very heavy on House events, so for this Luma Guide we recommend to explore the Best Houses of Davos 2026. However, Lu.ma offers us couple of very interesting side-events as well.

Venture Investor Roundtable Davos

Time: 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Address: Disclosed to approved guests, Davos

Registration: VNTR Roundtable (Approval required)

Organizer: VNTR - The Leading Global Investor Community

VNTR's Wednesday morning roundtable brings together active venture capital investors, family offices, business angels, and crypto investors for structured discussions on 2026 trends and co-investment opportunities. This approval-only gathering prioritizes decision-makers with deployment authority, creating efficient capital allocation conversations.

Structured for Outcomes

10:30 AM: Networking and coffee

11:00 AM: Introduction to Venture Capital and Partners

11:30 AM: Investor introductions and roundtable discussions

12:30 PM: Networking and one-on-one meetings

1:30 PM: Closing

The three-hour format balances group learning with bilateral dealmaking. Opening presentations establish context, roundtable discussions surface thematic opportunities and challenges, then structured one-on-one time enables specific partnership exploration.

VNTR's differentiation: sustainable business model through modest participation fees (CHF 120) rather than aggressive sponsorship upselling. This approach maintains attendee quality—serious investors willing to pay demonstrate commitment level absent from free events flooded with tourists.

Who Attends

• VC fund managing partners and investment partners

• Crypto fund leadership with deployment authority

• Active business angels and crypto angel investors

• Family office investment team members

• High net worth individuals serving as LPs in funds/syndicates

• Sovereign wealth fund managers

• Institutional investors from pension funds and endowments

  
  

Sponsored by CoinsPaid—a crypto payment infrastructure provider with 10+ years experience—the roundtable explores both traditional venture themes and crypto-native opportunities. Post-event access to curated Telegram groups extends networking beyond the single morning.

"VNTR roundtables deliver exceptional signal-to-noise ratio," shared a family office principal attending multiple VNTR events. "Everyone there can write checks, which makes conversations substantive rather than aspirational."

Logistics Note: Plus-ones and walk-ins not permitted—every attendee must apply and be approved separately. Priority given to active Venture Club Members. Business casual dress code.

Strategic Value: Efficient co-investment partner identification with fellow check-writers.

Ideal For: VC partners, crypto fund managers, active angels, family office teams, institutional LPs, sovereign wealth representatives.

The Swedish Lunch

Time: 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Address: Hotel Schatzalp, Davos

Registration: Invite only (Regeringskansliet—Swedish Government Offices)

Organizer: Swedish Government

Sweden's official Davos reception returns to the iconic Hotel Schatzalp for an afternoon celebrating Swedish innovation, sustainability leadership, and Nordic business values. This government-hosted lunch brings together Swedish companies, Nordic investors, European policymakers, and international business leaders for dialogue on collaboration opportunities.

Nordic Innovation Showcase

Sweden positions itself as bridge between European regulatory sophistication and American innovation velocity—a sweet spot increasingly attractive to blockchain and fintech companies seeking stable jurisdictions supporting technological advancement. The lunch typically features:

• Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs or Finance providing policy context

• Nordic unicorn founders discussing scaling strategies (Spotify, Klarna precedents)

• Sustainability leaders showcasing Sweden's carbon-neutral progress

• Investor panels on Nordic venture capital trends

• Cultural elements highlighting Swedish design and innovation heritage

  
  

The Schatzalp setting—300 meters above Davos with stunning mountain views—creates memorable atmosphere reinforcing Sweden's natural beauty alongside technological prowess. Past years have featured surprise appearances by Swedish royalty, adding diplomatic gravitas to business proceedings.

Strategic Nordic Positioning

Sweden's participation emphasizes:

• Regulatory Clarity: Stable frameworks enabling long-term business planning

• Sustainability Leadership: Carbon neutrality commitments and circular economy models

• Innovation Ecosystem: From Ericsson to Spotify, track record of global tech success

• Talent Quality: Strong technical education and English proficiency

• Strategic Geography: Gateway between Western Europe and Eastern European markets

For blockchain and Web3 companies, Sweden offers particularly attractive positioning: progressive regulatory approach through Finansinspektionen (Swedish FSA), growing blockchain developer community, institutional interest in digital assets, and cultural affinity for transparency aligning with decentralization values.

"The Swedish lunch isn't networking—it's relationship building with a government that actively supports international business," noted a blockchain infrastructure CEO expanding Nordic operations following connections made at the 2025 edition.

Strategic Value: Government-level introductions and Nordic market access in premium setting.

Ideal For: Companies expanding to Nordics, sustainability-focused businesses, tech infrastructure providers, institutional investors exploring European opportunities.

Belkin Marketing Club VIP-TIP: Wednesday's most exclusive gathering is Freedom 250 at USA House, where President Trump headlines the largest U.S. delegation in years. Featuring congressional representatives and Fortune 500 CEOs for freedom-themed receptions, this represents unparalleled access to U.S. policy influence. Belkin Marketing Club members receive priority consideration through diplomatic channels.

Alternative Lifehack: Curated Dinner at House of Trust

House of Trust's Wednesday evening brings together AI ethicists, impact investors, and purpose-driven entrepreneurs for intimate dialogue. Past attendees include futurist Jason Silva, whose testimonial praised the event for "constructing platforms that assist humans in transforming themselves into trustful beings." These dinners spark collaborations on AI governance, ethical frameworks, and purpose-driven capital allocation—offering depth unavailable in larger conferences.

Thursday, January 22: World Computer, AI Frontiers, and Week Closers

Thursday balances forward-looking technical sessions with high-energy networking receptions—ideal for sealing deals and extending relationships beyond Davos.

Web3 Hub Davos 2026 - AI Breakfast

Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (doors 9:00 AM, program starts 10:00 AM)

Address: Ob. Str. 33, 7270 Davos Platz, Switzerland

Registration: AI Breakfast (Approval required; no hotel badge needed)

Organizer: CV VC & CV Labs

Closing Davos week with actionable AI insights, this breakfast session explores strategic value creation through artificial intelligence across industries from life extension to tourism transformation.

Featured Presentations

10:00 AM: Panel "Unlocking AI's True Impact: Strategic Value Creation in 2026"

10:30 AM: "The Future of AI × Vibration: AI Vision Revealing the Hidden Pulse of Infrastructure"Speaker: Dr. Kohei Shimasaki (CEO, SYNRA Inc., Associate Professor, Hiroshima University)

10:50 AM: "Gero: AI Engineering the Path to Radical Life Extension"Speaker: Dr. Peter Fedichev (CEO & Co-Founder, Gero.ai)

Gero combines AI with longevity science to identify biomarkers of aging and develop interventions extending healthy lifespan. Dr. Fedichev's work represents the frontier of computational biology meets machine learning—directly applicable to healthcare, insurance, and longevity investment strategies.

11:10 AM: "Redefining Inbound Tourism: AI, Wellness, and Culture in Japan's Next Era"Speakers: Shuichi Iinuma (CEO, Joblab Group) and Mahsa Moazemi (Director, Joblab Group)

11:30 AM: "AI-Powered Markets: AID Decision Engines and the Next Wave of On-Chain Liquidity"Speaker: Mete Ali Başkaya (Head of Brand, AID)

11:50 AM: Panel "AI Decision Engines meet On-Chain Liquidity: 2026 Market Structure"Panelists: Krzysztof Gogol (Blockchain Researcher, DeFiAm/UZH), Mete Ali Başkaya (AID), Darius Moukhtarzade (Research Strategist, 21Shares), Hilmar Orth (Founder, Arrakis & Gelato)

12:40 PM-1:00 PM: Networking and session close

The AI Breakfast consolidates insights from the week's events while introducing cutting-edge applications from life sciences to DeFi market infrastructure. Web3 Hub Davos 2026 partners include leading blockchain protocols and AI platforms, ensuring speakers represent genuine innovation rather than speculative hype.

Strategic Value: Final-day synthesis of AI applications across diverse sectors

Ideal For: AI investors, healthcare innovators, DeFi builders, tourism tech entrepreneurs, longevity researchers

Monaco Day Davos & Evening Networking Cocktail

Session Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Cocktail Time: Evening (specific time TBA)

Address: Ob. Str. 33, 7270 Davos Platz (Web3 Hub Davos)

Registration: Monaco Morning Session | Monaco Cocktail (Approval required; no hotel badge needed)

Organizer: Monaco Government, hosted by CV Labs

Monaco Day Davos explores how the Principality reaffirms constructive neutrality's strength amid shifting geopolitical balances. Hosted at Web3 Hub Davos, this full-day activation positions Monaco as a place of openness and cooperation embodying Davos 2026's "spirit of dialogue" theme.

Morning Program: Leadership and Innovation

10:00-10:30 AM: Session 1 - Financial Services Evolution

Xavier de Sarrau (Managing Partner, Gordon S. Blair Monaco)Robert Laure (Chairman, Monegasque Association of Financial Activities)

Monaco's financial sector combines Swiss-level sophistication with Mediterranean accessibility, creating unique value proposition for international wealth management and digital asset custody.

10:30-11:00 AM: Session 2 - De-Extinction Science

Ben Lamm (Co-Founder & CEO, Colossal)

Colossal's groundbreaking work reviving extinct species through genetic engineering connects to Monaco's ocean conservation leadership, demonstrating how biotechnology addresses climate challenges.

11:00-11:30 AM: Session 3 - Economic Policy Framework

Pierre André Chiappori (Monaco's Government Councillor - Minister of Finance and Economy)

Direct access to Monaco's finance minister provides unparalleled insight into the Principality's economic strategy, regulatory approach, and vision for attracting international business while maintaining neutrality.

11:30 AM-12:00 PM: Session 4 - AI and Quantum Computing

Jack Hidary (CEO, SandboxAQ)

SandboxAQ's pioneering work in AI-quantum intersection aligns with Monaco's embrace of responsible innovation—technology that's transparent, inclusive, and impact-driven.

12:00-12:30 PM: Session 5 - Maritime Innovation

Aleco Keusseoglou (Executive Chairman, Ports of Monaco)Espen Øino (CEO, Espen Øino International)Per Bjørnsen (CEO, V.Ships Leisure)Bernard d'Alessandri (Managing Director, Yacht Club de Monaco)

Monaco's maritime leadership extends beyond superyachts to sustainable shipping, autonomous vessels, and ocean preservation—critical as maritime industry electrifies and decarbonizes.

Five Core Pillars

Monaco Day structures discussions around strategic themes:

1. Cooperation in Conflict-Prone World: Rebuilding relationships, strengthening trust, fostering mediation

2. New Growth Sources: Transition-focused economic models and strategic alliances

3. Investment in Human Capital: Education, talent development, training, leadership as progress drivers

4. Responsible Innovation: Transparent, inclusive, impact-driven technology

5. Prosperity Within Planetary Boundaries: Regenerative economies, ocean preservation, inventive sustainability

   
   

Evening Networking Cocktail

Thursday evening's cocktail reception transitions the day's strategic insights into social connection. The Web3 Hub venue—familiar from the week's blockchain programming—creates comfortable atmosphere for continuing conversations with Monaco government officials, financial services leaders, and sustainability innovators.

Monaco's positioning is distinctive: geographic neutrality without Swiss regulatory complexity, European Union access without membership constraints, tax efficiency with legitimate business substance requirements, and cultural sophistication attracting global elites. For blockchain and Web3 companies, Monaco offers crypto-friendly banking relationships, progressive digital asset understanding, and lifestyle quality attracting international talent.

"Monaco Day demonstrates how small jurisdictions punch above their weight through strategic positioning and consistent values," noted a fintech CEO exploring Monaco establishment following the 2025 edition. "The personal access to government officials is impossible to replicate elsewhere."

Strategic Value: Direct government engagement and Monaco market access in Web3-friendly environment.

Ideal For: Wealth management firms, family offices, blockchain companies seeking European base, sustainability businesses, maritime innovators, international tax planners.

Climate Scale-Up's Deal Day

Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (panels, receptions, networking)

Address: Mountain Plaza Hotel, Oberwiesstrasse 3, Davos

Registration: Climate Deal Day (Approval required)

This investor-founder matchmaking event focuses on climate tech scaling, connecting startups with venture capital amid the World Economic Forum's sustainability emphasis. Drawing 300+ attendees in 2025, the day facilitates structured meetings between climate founders and institutional investors.

Program Structure

10:00 AM-12:00 PM: Strategic insights on frontier tech trends in climate solutions

12:00 PM-2:00 PM: Investment flows analysis and startup scaling pathways

2:00 PM-4:00 PM: One-on-one founder-investor meetings (pre-scheduled)

4:00 PM-5:00 PM: Reception and informal networking

Featured investors include GY.Family, Climate Capital, and European impact funds specializing in green AI, renewable energy infrastructure, and circular economy models. LinkedIn testimonials consistently highlight the event's structured approach: pre-event matching algorithms connect compatible founders with investors before Davos, maximizing on-site meeting productivity.

Reddit coverage noted the event's success in securing early-stage funding for impact ventures, with several startups announcing seed rounds weeks after Davos.

ICEBREAKER – Powered by Litestream Ventures and CV VC

Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Address: Ob. Str. 33, 7270 Davos Platz, Switzerland

Registration: ICEBREAKER (Approval required)

Organizers: Litestream Ventures & CV VC

This evening mixer transitions the week's insights into social connection, blending elevated networking with high-energy atmosphere. Co-hosted by Litestream (which operates invitation-only forums including Necker Island summits) and CV VC (Zug's blockchain venture hub), the ICEBREAKER draws legacy investors, tech leaders, and family offices for relationship-building that extends beyond Davos.

What Makes It Essential

Drawing 500+ attendees in 2025, the ICEBREAKER earned X platform praise for post-WEF energy that facilitated Web3 scale-ups and long-term partnerships. The venue—Web3 Hub Davos's home base—provides familiar ground for attendees who spent the week there, creating continuity between formal programming and informal connection.

Music, premium food and beverage, and carefully curated guest lists ensure conversations happen at the intersection of relaxation and strategic value. Unlike typical conference after-parties, the ICEBREAKER maintains high standards for attendee quality through approval processes prioritizing genuine contributors to innovation ecosystems.

"The ICEBREAKER doesn't feel like networking—it feels like joining a community," shared Alexandra Kim, Managing Partner at a Seoul-based crypto fund, following the 2025 edition. "We met co-investors for three subsequent deals that night, relationships that continued through monthly Litestream video calls."

Belkin Marketing Club VIP-TIP: Belkin Marketing Club members gain priority access to ICEBREAKER's invitation-only environment, positioning you with family offices, institutional investors, and established founders for high-trust relationship building that extends far beyond a single evening.

Strategic Value: High-quality relationship formation for post-Davos collaboration

Ideal For: Investors, founders, family offices, Web3 entrepreneurs, anyone building long-term industry relationships

Alternative Lifehack: Sports Diplomacy at USA House

A 2025 standout blending athletics with policy, Sports Diplomacy features Olympic legends and U.S. diplomats exploring cross-sector collaboration. LinkedIn testimonials noted connections between sports marketing executives and trade officials that catalyzed international expansion strategies, with U.S. envoys discussing global unity through athletic competition.

Multi-Day Luma Events Davos 2026: Flexible Deep Dives

These Luma events operate Davos 2026 week, offering flexible agendas for targeted exploration.

GBBC Blockchain Central: Policy and Enterprise Adoption

Time: Full day

Address: Mountain Plaza Hotel, Oberwiesstrasse 3, Davos

Registration: Contact davos@gbbc.io for agenda and access

Website: Global Blockchain Business Council Davos

GBBC Blockchain Central focuses on policy frameworks enabling enterprise blockchain adoption. Recurring panels include "Global Regulation" featuring CFTC Commissioner Kristin Johnson, "Enterprise Use Cases Beyond Speculation," and "Public-Private Partnerships for Digital Infrastructure." Praised in 2025 feedback for providing policy alpha in DeFi and institutional adoption strategies.

Strategic Value: Understanding global blockchain policy landscape

Ideal For: Enterprise blockchain leaders, policymakers, institutional adopters, compliance professionals

EmTech Invest Hub: MIT-Quality AI and Fintech Analysis

Dates: January 19-22, 2026

Address: Grandhotel Belvédère, Promenade 89, Davos

Registration: EmTech Davos

Organizer: MIT Technology Review

MIT Technology Review's EmTech brings academic rigor to Davos with sessions on AI governance, fintech compliance, and emerging technology commercialization. Past programming featured MIT professors analyzing neural network architectures, fintech researchers examining payment system evolution, and legal scholars addressing AI liability frameworks. 2025 attendee feedback highlighted VC connections that emerged from the intellectually dense environment.

Strategic Value: Academic-quality analysis of technology trends with commercial applicability

Ideal For: Technology investors, researchers, policy analysts, R&D leaders

Davos Web3 Summit: Emerging Protocol Perspectives

Dates: January 19-22, 2026

Addresses: Various venues across Davos

Website: Davos Web3 Summit

This distributed event series covers tokenization infrastructure, DeFi protocol design, and DAO governance models across multiple Davos locations. Programming skews technical, attracting protocol developers and blockchain infrastructure builders. X platform buzz consistently highlights the summit's role in emerging tech deal formation, particularly around Layer 2 scaling solutions and cross-chain interoperability.

Strategic Value: Technical depth on blockchain infrastructure evolution

Ideal For: Protocol developers, blockchain architects, crypto-native investors, DeFi builders

Strategic Navigation: Making the Most of Luma Events

Selection Framework

With dozens of high-quality events competing for attention, strategic selection becomes essential. Consider this framework:

1. Align with Business Objectives: Fundraising? Prioritize investor-heavy events (Climate Deal Day, ICEBREAKER). Partnership development? Focus on sector-specific programming (Digital Assets Day, AI Breakfast). Market intelligence? Attend policy-heavy sessions (GBBC, MiCA Roundtable).

2. Balance Breadth and Depth: Mix broad networking (ICEBREAKER, World Computer cocktails) with specialized deep dives (Tokenisation Roundtable, Institutional Bitcoin keynote). Variety prevents echo chambers while building diverse relationship portfolios.

3. Respect Geographic and Cultural Positioning: China Fintech Summit offers Asian perspective. Africa's Next Era provides continental insights. USA House represents American policy direction. Switzerland House showcases European regulatory approaches. Understanding these lenses enriches your global strategy.

4. Leverage Sequential Programming: Many events build on each other. Digital Assets Day's morning provides frameworks that MiCA Roundtable's afternoon applies. AI Breakfast synthesizes themes from World Computer Day. Attend sequences to compound learning.

Tactical Execution

Apply Early: Approval-required events close registration or reach capacity weeks before Davos. Submit applications immediately upon publication, clearly articulating your relevance to event themes.

Prepare Strategically: Research speaker backgrounds, review their recent publications or company announcements, and prepare intelligent questions. Thoughtful engagement differentiates you from attendees seeking surface-level interaction.

Arrive Early, Stay Late: Best conversations happen 15 minutes before sessions start and immediately afterward. Schedule buffer time around priority events.

Follow Up Within 48 Hours: Connect on LinkedIn with meaningful personalized messages referencing specific conversation topics. Relationships formed at Davos solidify through prompt follow-up.

Respect Chatham House Rules: Many roundtables operate under these protocols. Honor confidentiality commitments—your reputation depends on it.

Integration with Official WEF Programming

Luma events complement rather than compete with World Economic Forum's official sessions. The Congress Centre hosts heads of state and CEO panels inaccessible to most attendees. Luma events democratize access to adjacent conversations with comparable expertise and more intimate formats.

Balance strategies:

• Mornings: WEF official sessions (if you have Congress Centre access)

• Midday: Luma specialized panels and roundtables

• Evenings: Luma networking receptions and dinners

This rhythm maximizes exposure to diverse perspectives while maintaining energy levels across the demanding week.

Belkin Marketing's Davos Intelligence

For Belkin Marketing clients, navigating Davos represents more than attending events—it's about positioning your brand, message, and relationships for maximum 2026 impact. Our WEF Davos strategy guide explores how crypto and blockchain companies leverage Davos for game-changing opportunities.

What Belkin Marketing Club Delivers

Priority Event Access: Direct introductions to event organizers (Animoca Brands, CV VC, unDavos Summit, Climate Scale-Up) expedite approval processes and secure limited spots.

Strategic Session Selection: Custom Davos schedules aligned with your business objectives, eliminating choice paralysis amid hundreds of competing events.

On-Ground Intelligence: Real-time updates on venue changes, spontaneous gatherings, and invitation-only opportunities that emerge during the week.

Follow-Up Infrastructure: Systematic relationship management ensuring Davos connections translate into Q1 partnerships rather than forgotten LinkedIn connections.

Media and Content Support: Professional documentation of your Davos presence—photos, video interviews, thought leadership content—that extends event ROI for months.

Join Belkin Marketing Club to transform Davos from overwhelming chaos into strategic opportunity.

Practical Logistics: Making It All Work

Transportation

Davos provides excellent free shuttle bus services throughout the compact town. Most Luma venues cluster in two areas:

• Promenade District: Ob. Str. 33 (Web3 Hub), Promenade 83 (Circle Lounge), Promenade 115 (Bloomberg House)

• Mountain Plaza District: Oberwiesstrasse 3 (unDavos Summit, China Fintech, various sessions)

Walking between venues takes 10-15 minutes—factor this when scheduling back-to-back events.

Weather and Gear

January temperatures range from -5°C to 5°C (23°F to 41°F). Essential gear:

• Premium Layered Clothing: Indoor venues overheat; outdoor walks freeze

• Quality Winter Boots: Icy sidewalks are standard

• Power Bank: Long days drain phones; backup power essential

• Business Cards: Digital-first world still values physical cards in high-stakes environments

  
  

Health and Energy

Davos sits at 1,560 meters (5,118 feet) elevation. Acclimatization matters:

• Hydration: Drink 50% more water than usual

• Moderate Alcohol: Elevation amplifies effects

• Sleep: 7+ hours nightly despite FOMO about late events

• Nutrition: Protein-heavy meals sustain energy better than carb-heavy Swiss cuisine

Beyond Events: The Davos Ecosystem

While Luma events provide structured networking, Davos's true value lies in spontaneous encounters:

The Promenade: Main street where everyone passes multiple times daily. Strategic positioning (café tables, hotel lobbies) yields serendipitous conversations worth more than scheduled meetings.

Hotel Lobbies: Schatzalp, Belvédère, Steigenberger—lobbies host impromptu gatherings where deals get discussed.

Coffee Breaks: 15-minute gaps between sessions produce high-value conversations. Don't rush to the next event—linger strategically.

Après-Ski Culture: Informal dinner invitations emerge constantly. Maintain flexibility for spontaneous opportunities.

For personalized Davos strategy, priority event access, and on-ground support, contact Belkin Marketing. Explore how our approach transforms global events into business outcomes. Read our complete Davos analysis for deeper insights on leveraging WEF week.

All event links and information verified as of January 15, 2026. Event details subject to organizer changes—confirm registration requirements directly with hosts.