unDavos Summit
unDavos Summit
Podcast Description
A community-organized series of interactive panels, talks, and networking taking place in Davos, Switzerland - and online - in parallel to the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The summit covers themes including technology and governance, digital currency impact, innovative philanthropy, and AI in health and creativity. Specific episodes delve into topics like stablecoins, the transformative role of AI in healthcare and music, innovative governance frameworks in Liberland, and the implications of the MiCA regulation on the crypto market.

A community-organized series of interactive panels, talks, and networking taking place in Davos, Switzerland – and online – in parallel to the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting.
Davos rewards preparation and intentionality. In this 60-minute session, we’ll unpack how to turn Davos Week into outsized outcomes by combining smart access with smart leadership.
First, Mark Turrell introduces the 2026 Davos Delegations—curated tracks that streamline access, meetings, and visibility. Then Mark Sadovnick explores leadership at Davos through the lens of cooperation vs. competition: how to partner without losing edge, win trust fast, and convert conversations into lasting value. We’ll close with a live Q&A to apply these ideas to your goals.
Who it’s for: founders, investors, corporate leaders, NGOs, and ecosystem builders planning to be in Davos (or considering it).
Format (60 mins):
20 min — Intro & Davos Delegations (Mark Turrell)
20 min — Leadership at Davos: Navigating the dual forces of cooperation and competition in a high-stakes, fast-moving arena (Mark Sadovnick)
- Collaboration as a force multiplier in competitive environments.
- Practical strategies to leverage both competition and cooperation for greater impact.
- Real-world examples/cases of effective leadership in high-stakes settings.
- Networking tactics at Davos: concise intros, rapid trust, and building meaningful connections.
- Mindset & behaviors that encourage collaboration without losing edge.
20 min — Live Q&A
Speakers
Mark Turrell — Founder, unDavos; CEO, Orcasci. Author of Scaling: Small Smart Moves for Outsized Results. Leads the unDavos community to democratize access and turn Davos into a platform for positive action.
Mark Sadovnick — Managing Partner, 5th Element Group; creator of Leaders Who Care®. Recognized by BusinessWeek among the world’s top headhunters; trusted advisor on purpose-driven leadership and culture-add talent.

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