28 October 2026
Virtual Session
New Champions
Welcome to your space
Welcome to the New Champions Community, where mission-driven mid-sized companies lead change together. Access insights, collaborate across regions, and shape the future of responsible business
19 November 2026
Virtual Session
3 December 2026
Virtual Session
New last Year: EPFL Visit
Members experienced how research, technology, and collaboration fueled innovation and resilience.
The 2025 Retreat program was designed to deliver greater impact, beginning on 19 November with an immersive visit to EPFL Lausanne, the heart of Switzerland’s innovation ecosystem, where ideas became real-world transformation.
Launch: the Resilience Playbook Initiative
Co-developing the roadmap to resilient, future-ready organizations
New Champions Awards 2025
Celebrating leadership, innovation, and impact
Industry Networking and Peer Exchange
Connect with purpose-driven leaders
AI and Frontier Technologies Sessions
Harnessing technology for resilience and transformation
Network
Connect and collaborate globally
Access a curated community of mission-driven companies and global leaders.
Participate in high-level gatherings, including the Annual Meeting of the New Champions and the Geneva Retreat, and use our digital collaboration platforms to exchange ideas, build partnerships, and co-create solutions year-round.
Knowledge
Access insights and tools that drive action
Gain full access to the Forum’s Strategic Intelligence platform, executive briefings, and online masterclasses.
Stay ahead with exclusive data and reports, such as the Global Risks Report and Future of Jobs, to inform decisions and strengthen your strategy.
After less than two years being part of the New Champions Community, we have not only experienced an incredible opportunity to connect with people but we have actually accelerated joint business opportunities in different parts of the world.
Henrik Stamm Kristensen
Founder, Blendhub, Spain
New Champions helps us get access to world-class knowledge and expertise, revitalizing our business and resolving critical issues. It empowers us to adapt confidently to evolving business landscapes, maximizing our economic impact on the community with certainty and assertiveness.
Farzanah Chowdhury
Managing Director and CEO, Green Delta, Bangladesh
We're very excited to engage with the World Economic Forum, specifically because we want to be part of a global community that is fostering communications with smaller businesses. It’s a great opportunity to network, learn, and share our knowledge, with the ultimate goal of accelerating the positive impact that this growing community is having on society.
Michael Brown
Co-founder, Teamshares