January 19th, 2026

Location:
Davos, Switzerland 

Mountain Plaza Hotel (formerly Sunstar Hotel Davos) 

Oberwiesstrasse 3, 7270 Davos 

About

TEDxBerlin Salon returns to Davos Week with a special interview-driven edition focused on AI—exploring its impact across national, regional, and individual perspectives. 
 
AI is reshaping economies, policies, and societies—but conversations often stay fragmented. Different countries approach AI regulation, investment, and development in fundamentally different ways. Regional ecosystems develop their own AI capabilities and face unique challenges. And individuals—the founders, researchers, policymakers, and investors making daily decisions—ultimately determine what AI becomes and who benefits. 

“Connecting the Dots” brings these perspectives into one conversation through curated interviews. How do nations position themselves in the global AI race? What’s happening at the regional level where innovation meets real-world implementation? Who are the movers and shakers driving breakthroughs from labs, boardrooms, and government offices? 

Free to join in person during Davos Week. Livestreamed globally for those who can’t attend. 

Speakers

Coming soon...

Are you passionate about sharing innovative ideas and inspiring stories? Do you have a unique perspective or expertise that could spark meaningful conversations? TEDxBerlin is looking for visionary thinkers, creators, and storytellers to join our stage.

Nargis Najeeb

Nargis Najeeb

A social impact technologist creating offline-first, low-bandwidth learning pathways for Afghan girls denied education

Amjad Oudeh

Amjad Oudeh

Software Engineer & Musician

Petra Schütt

Petra Schütt

Head of Municipal Employment Policy and Training at the City of Munich | Department of Labor and Economic Affairs

Sven-Ole Thormählen

Sven-Ole Thormählen

Team and Organizational Development Consultant, Community Builder and ReDI School Volunteer

Dex Hunter-Torricke

Dex Hunter-Torricke

Tech Industry Veteran & Expert on AI's Societal Impact

Julia Stamm

Julia Stamm

Founder She Shapes AI | Advisor on Responsible Tech and AI for Impact | Keynote Speaker & Executive

Hermann Gumpp

Hermann Gumpp

CEO Enobyte GmbH - Supporting Japanese companies in the EU | CyberSecurity, NIS2, GDPR, CRA, Incident Response & Prevention

Chiara Cecchini

Chiara Cecchini

VP of Commercialization at Savor | Board Member at Food for Climate League and Future Food Institute

Aneri Pradhan

Aneri Pradhan

Climate Ecosystem Builder

Maud Delaflotte

Maud Delaflotte

Photographer

Fatma Deniz

Fatma Deniz

Professor of Computer Science and Vice President for Digitalization and Sustainability | Technische Universität Berlin

Jasmin Taylor

Jasmin Taylor

Entrepreneur, Founder, Author

Thaniya Keerepart

Thaniya Keerepart

Decision Designer & Product Strategist

Daphne Hering

Daphne Hering

Founder of Cyra Capital | Economist & Transformational Speaker shaping Europe’s future through diversity and courageous leadership

Dana Al Fardan

Dana Al Fardan

Qatari singer-songwriter and composer

Artists

Coming soon...

Are you passionate about sharing innovative ideas and inspiring stories? Do you have a unique perspective or expertise that could spark meaningful conversations? TEDxBerlin is looking for visionary thinkers, creators, and storytellers to join our stage.

Johanna Summer

Johanna Summer

Pianist

Malakoff Kowalski

Malakoff Kowalski

Pianist

Deborah Reber

Deborah Reber

Founder & CEO Tilt Parenting

Schedule

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