Can We Protect Science? | World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026

From exploring the origins of the cosmos to powering electric grids, scientific discoveries underpin the expansion of human knowledge and the stewardship of our future. However, as trust in experts wavers and the collaborative spirit of science competes with intellectual property wars and security concerns, how can scientific research remain a driver for future discovery? Speakers: Maria Leptin, Alexi Robichaux, Daniel Skovronsky, Sylvia Earle, Magdalena Skipper The 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum will provide a crucial space to focus on the fundamental principles driving trust, including transparency, consistency and accountability. This Annual Meeting will welcome over 100 governments, all major international organizations, 1000 Forum’s Partners, as well as civil society leaders, experts, youth representatives, social entrepreneurs, and news outlets. The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. We believe that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to make positive change. World Economic Forum Website ► http://www.weforum.org/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/worldeconomicforum/ YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/wef Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/worldeconomicforum/ X ► https://twitter.com/wef LinkedIn ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/world-economic-forum TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@worldeconomicforum Flipboard ► https://flipboard.com/@WEF #Davos2026 #WorldEconomicForum #wef26