Global business leaders and government officials gathered in Davos, Switzerland, this month for the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) to address critical global challenges through a focus on collaborative dialogue.
Capgemini, a strategic partner of the forum, participated in several high-level sessions centered on the integration of artificial intelligence into the global economy and the pursuit of technological independence for Europe.
The rise of the agentic economy
One of the central themes of the summit involved the emergence of 'agentic AI' and its impact on corporate agility. Capgemini CEO Aiman Ezzat joined Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian to discuss how AI agents and open digital ecosystems are reshaping business value and data trust.
Discussions also extended to the public sector. Capgemini’s Timo Graf von Koenigsmarck sat with representatives from the Global Government Technology Centre and the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs to examine the opportunities for implementing agentic AI within government operations.
In the private sector, industry leaders explored the transition toward an AI-powered enterprise. Audrey Duet of the World Economic Forum and Dr. Philippe Cordier of Capgemini Invent discussed the necessity of maintaining control and accountability while scaling AI across large organizations.
Beyond software, the summit addressed the physical and biological frontiers of technology. Kary Bheemaiah of Capgemini Invent joined experts from Commonwealth Fusion Systems to analyze how technology convergence is reshaping industrial landscapes.
In the field of biotechnology, panelists including Dr. Cassandra Padbury and representatives from C4IR Saudi Arabia and Regeneron discussed the scaling of the bioeconomy. The group noted that moving the sector from promise to performance requires a fundamental shift in approach.
Addressing regional competition, Aiman Ezzat co-led a session regarding Europe's position in the global technology race. The discussion focused on whether Europe can achieve tech sovereignty through increased investment and smarter collaboration to reclaim its place on the global leaderboard.