FEBRUARY 5TH, 2026
New York City
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2026 World Economic Forum Annual Meeting
Redesigning organizations in the Human + AI era

Join Valence at Davos 2026 as we tackle the paradox facing every enterprise leader:
AI's productivity gains are real, but they're trapped in shadow workflows, stalled pilots, and organizational structures designed for a different era.
In partnership with The Economist, Financial Times, and The Washington Post, we're hosting three provocative, invitation-only conversations for the C-suite focused on AI and the people function, and how to steer your organization to AI that transforms instead of just adding complexity.
2026 Program

Tue. Jan 20
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
The Economist x Valence
Lunch Roundtable: Tue. Jan 20, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
An intimate lunchtime dialogue moderated by The Economist’s Deputy Executive Editor, Kenneth Cukier, on why AI productivity gains remain invisible at the enterprise level. Explore the gap between shadow AI usage and measurable business impact, the pilot purgatory trapping innovation, and why organizational design—not technology—is the real bottleneck to transformation.

Wed. Jan 21
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
The Financial Times x Valence
Dinner Roundtable: Wed. Jan 21, 7:30 - 9:30 PM
An exclusive dinner with the Financial Times examining how AI is reshaping human collaboration, trust, and career development before org charts catch up. Discuss the apprenticeship crisis, managing the "to vs. for" ratio in AI adoption, and building the leadership capabilities needed to guide teams through profound workplace evolution.

Thurs. Jan 22
The Washington Post & Charter x Valence
Panel: Thurs. Jan 22
A provocative panel exploring the emerging bifurcation in leadership: managing AI requires micromanagement and verification, while managing humans demands empathy and motivation. Hear from executives navigating this split, the rise of 3D org charts, and strategies to preserve mentorship and culture in hybrid human-AI teams.

Webinar
February 13, 2025
Join us for an exclusive conversation between Parker and Kevin as they dive a level deeper on what they’re taking away from their recent panel in Davos. We’ll be revisiting key insights shared by the panelists, including Amy Edmondson (Harvard Business School), Francine Katsoudas (Chief People Officer at Cisco), and Klaus Moosmayer (Chief Compliance Officer at Novartis).

Upcoming Event
February 13, 2025
Join us for an exclusive conversation between Parker and Kevin as they dive a level deeper on what they’re taking away from their recent panel in Davos. We’ll be revisiting key insights shared by the panelists, including Amy Edmondson (Harvard Business School), Francine Katsoudas (Chief People Officer at Cisco), and Klaus Moosmayer (Chief Compliance Officer at Novartis).