Davos, Switzerland | January 2026
Smart Cities Council (SCC) today announced the distinguished organisations and leaders selected to join its “Members & Friends” Delegation at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026, running from January 18–23.
Focused on activation over aspiration, this high‑impact delegation brings together a global network of visionaries, domain experts, and strategic practitioners who are poised to accelerate city transformation — from digital governance and AI readiness to blended finance, resilience, and healthspan outcomes.
“Our delegation isn’t just well‑connected, it’s positioned to make measurable impact,” said Corey Gray, Chair and President of the Smart Cities Council. “These leaders represent the depth and breadth of the smart cities ecosystem, from frontier AI to longevity, investment, and cross‑sector systems design.”
Delegation Highlights: Leaders & Organisations
The SCC delegation draws from a diverse range of organisations, innovators, and ecosystem builders, including:
SCC Global Leadership & Strategic Direction
- Mark Messow — SCC Global Advisory Board Chair & Healthspan Thought Leader
- Corey Gray — Chair & President, Smart Cities Council
- Kurt Hostettler — SCC Schweiz & Regional Lead
- Krzysztof Dabrowski — SCC Regional Lead, Poland
Transformative Technologies & AI Enablement
- Sunil Casuba — Smart Talent AI
- Shaik Hamdan T.M. — Next IT & Systems LLC & SmartAIConnect
- Adel ElMessiry, Ph.D. — AI & Technology Strategist
- Douglas Hammer — Vaidio
- Stephania Stavropoulos & Abby Seneor — Orchestra & Treelyon
- Erick McKitterick - Andeza
Healthspan, Longevity & Human Outcomes
- Dr. Melissa Petersen (MS, DC, BCHH) — Human Longevity Institute
- Indu Navar — Founder, Everything ALS
- Lucas Root, Ph.D.
Investment, Blended Finance & Ecosystem Partnerships
- Charles Austen Angell — EPIRA.AI
- Vincent Peter & Amit Thakkar — Poland–India Chamber of Cooperation
- Dao Jensen — Compass UOL
Strategic Partners & Delegation Sponsor
- Nick Bray CBE & Jakub Molski — Vantiq
(Names and organisations reflect the published delegation list and represent sectors spanning AI, urban systems, investment, social outcomes and cross‑disciplinary innovation.)
A Delegation Built for Impact
Unlike traditional ceremonial attendance lists, the SCC delegation is strategically constructed to bridge policy, capital, technology, and community outcomes. Delegates are participating in a series of curated discussions and working sessions, not just panel appearances — designed to unlock collaborations in:
- AI Governance, Digital Sovereignty & Enablement
- Blended Finance for Resilience & Healthspan
- Smart City Technology Adoption
- Public‑Private Collaboration for Scalable Urban Outcomes
- Cross‑regional investment and deployment pathways
“This delegation defines what leadership looks like in practice — not just in thought,” said Gray. “These are the people and perspectives that will help drive real delivery — not just conversations — across cities and communities worldwide.”
About Smart Cities Council at WEF 2026
Under the theme “Enabling Cities and Communities for Transformation to Smart Outcomes,” SCC’s WEF 2026 program includes:
- Welcome Reception & Strategy Launch
- Closed‑door Roundtables with cities and investors
- Blended Finance & Healthspan Dialogues
- Innovation & Adoption Pitch Event (Zug, Jan 23)
- Collaborative sessions between government, tech, and capital partners
- Regional networking across Davos, Zurich, and Zug
This agenda reflects SCC’s 2026 global strategy, placing enablement and measurable outcomes — such as resilience, equity, and healthspan — at the heart of urban transformation.
About Smart Cities Council
Smart Cities Council is a global network of cities, governments, technology leaders, investors, and solution providers dedicated to enabling city and community transformation through governance, finance, technology, and partnerships that deliver measurable outcomes.
Contact:
Karen Norden
Global Events Manager, Smart Cities Council
karen.norden@smartcitiescouncil.com
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