What's New for Davos & unDavos Summit + how to network, compete AND collaborate for maximum ROI

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.