Welcome to the Shift - Future of AI, who gets to Decide? + CPR for the Planet.
- Date
- 2026-01-22
- Location
- When in the lobby left past the reception, then go to the Staircases. Take the staircase down one level to “Grialetsch 1”, Davos, Graubünden, Switzerland
- Host
- unDavos Summit
About this event
AI is no longer a distant technology story. It is quickly becoming a force that shapes power, access, decision-making, and the conditions of everyday life. This gathering creates space to ask the harder question beneath the hype: as AI systems become more capable and more embedded in institutions, who actually gets to decide how they are built, governed, and used? This event brings that question into conversation with CPR for the Planet, connecting the future of AI with the future of collective responsibility. If you care about autonomy, public interest, and the role communities should play in high-stakes decisions, this is a room worth being in. About the Event Welcome to the Shift - Future of AI, who gets to Decide? + CPR for the Planet is an in-person meetup in Davos for people who want a more grounded, participatory conversation about technology and its consequences. Rather than treating AI as a purely technical topic, the event opens up the civic, ethical, and practical questions around who holds influence and what kinds of futures are being designed. The format is designed for discussion, exchange, and connection. Expect a mix of framing ideas, live conversation, and space to meet others working across AI, autonomy, community-building, and systems change. The event is especially relevant for people who want to move beyond abstract debates and engage with the social choices embedded in technological progress. By pairing the theme of AI decision-making with CPR for the Planet, the event also widens the lens. It suggests that the future of technology cannot be separated from broader questions of stewardship, interdependence, and what it means to act responsibly in a shared world. What to Expect You can expect a thoughtful, high-signal morning gathering with a strong emphasis on ideas that matter now. The central theme invites participants to explore questions like: Who currently shapes the development and deployment of AI? Where do communities, citizens, and public institutions fit into those decisions? What does autonomy mean when systems are increasingly mediated by algorithms? How should responsibility be shared when technological progress has planetary consequences? The session structure is likely to reward curiosity and participation. This is a good setting if you prefer meaningful discussion over passive attendance. Whether you come from policy, product, research, activism, business, or community work, the value of the room will come from the range of perspectives people bring. You should also expect networking that is more substantive than transactional. The tags tell the story here: AI, autonomy, community, networking, meetup. This is not just about meeting people; it is about meeting people who are thinking seriously about where technology is heading and who should have a voice in that process. Why Attend If you are trying to make sense of AI beyond the headlines, this event offers a more useful frame. It focuses on governance, agency, and shared responsibility rather than novelty alone. That makes it especially valuable for people who want to connect technical change with human consequences. You will leave with sharper questions, stronger language for discussing power and participation in AI, and a better sense of how others are approaching these issues. For many attendees, the real payoff will be intellectual clarity: not just whether AI is moving fast, but who is steering and who is being left out. There is also clear value in the cross-pollination. Conversations that connect AI with community and planetary responsibility can unlock new ways of thinking, especially if your work usually stays inside one domain. The event creates room for people who believe the best decisions about the future should not be made in isolation. This is also a useful room if you are looking for collaborators, peers, or simply a more honest conversation. In a moment when AI discussions can become polarized or performative, a focused in-person meetup offers the chance to engage directly, test ideas, and build relationships with others asking similar questions. Practical Details This is an in-person event in Davos, Switzerland. It takes place on Thursday, January 22 at 9:30 AM GMT+1, making it a strong morning convening point if you want to start the day with substance and conversation. The venue directions are specific, so it is worth reading them before you arrive: When in the lobby left past the reception, then go to the Staircases. Take the staircase down one level to “Grialetsch 1”. Give yourself a little extra time to find the room smoothly, especially if you are coming between meetings or navigating Davos for the first time. Because this is a meetup-style event, it makes sense to arrive ready to engage. Bring your questions, your perspective, and a willingness to talk across disciplines. The strongest experience will come from showing up not just to listen, but to contribute. If you are interested in the future of AI and believe the question of who decides is too important to leave to a narrow group, this event offers a timely place to be.
Who should attend
This will feel especially relevant if you want deeper conversation about AI, power, and public responsibility rather than surface-level hype. - You work in **AI, tech, research, or product** and want to think more seriously about governance, agency, and who should shape the direction of these systems. - You are involved in **policy, civil society, advocacy, or public-interest work** and want a sharper conversation about decision-making, accountability, and participation in the age of AI. - You care about **autonomy and community** and are looking for a room where those ideas are treated as practical concerns, not side notes. - You are interested in the connection between **technology and planetary responsibility**, and you want to explore how these conversations intersect rather than stay siloed. - You value **in-person networking with substance** and want to meet thoughtful people across disciplines who are asking consequential questions. - You are the kind of person who leaves events satisfied when you have gained a clearer framework, challenged your assumptions, and met people you genuinely want to continue talking with.