Davos, Switzerland – DavosWeb3 will return to Davos on January 20, 2027, from 3:00 to 6:00 PM, during World Economic Forum week. The third edition of the institutional roundtable will bring together a selected group of investors, innovators, sovereign wealth funds, private equity partners, policy architects, and industry leaders to examine the next stage of the global financial system.
The 2027 edition will be held under the theme “The Wealth of Networks”, reflecting the continued evolution of digital assets and their growing integration with traditional finance and artificial intelligence. The program will combine focused discussions, forward-looking keynotes, and curated networking around the development of decentralized technologies and their potential economic impact.
Digital assets, finance and AI at the center of the 2027 agenda
DavosWeb3 2027 will focus on the practical challenges and opportunities associated with the systemic integration of digital assets into global financial and technological infrastructures.
The discussions will explore several interconnected areas, including:
- Blockchain Infrastructure – Examining the role of decentralized infrastructure in the evolution of global financial systems.
- Decentralized Finance (DeFi) – Exploring how decentralized financial technologies can develop alongside traditional financial markets.
- Digital Identity – Addressing the role of decentralized identity solutions within increasingly digital financial and economic systems.
- Artificial Intelligence – Examining the growing intersection between AI systems and decentralized technologies.
- Global Finance – Discussing how digital assets and decentralized protocols can become more deeply integrated into the global financial stack.
- Policy and Regulation – Considering the policy frameworks required to support responsible development and broader systemic integration.
- Responsible Innovation – Exploring how emerging technologies can scale while maintaining a focus on accountability and measurable economic impact.
The event will also feature Arnold Johnson, founder and special speaker, who will address the strategic intersections between global finance and decentralized protocols.
An institutional format focused on substantive dialogue
Rather than following a conventional large-scale conference format, DavosWeb3 operates as a deliberately selective institutional roundtable.
The platform prioritizes peer-to-peer discussions and long-term alignment between builders, investors, operators, and policymakers. Its format is designed to create an environment where participants can examine complex issues in greater depth and identify potential areas for collaboration.
This approach has been part of DavosWeb3 since its inaugural gathering in January 2025.
The first roundtable brought together approximately 100 leading voices from the Web3 ecosystem. Participants signed the Davos Declaration, a commitment built around seven principles:
- Collaboration
- Equitability
- Transparency
- Accountability
- Inclusion
- Decentralization
- Sustainability
At the same time, founding members released the whitepaper “Ushering a New Billion into the Global System.” The publication examined technology-enabled approaches to expanding financial inclusion for unbanked populations through blockchain, DeFi, and digital identity.
From Web3 exploration to systemic integration
The evolution of DavosWeb3 continued with its 2026 edition, which was held at Financial Times House and placed greater emphasis on the relationship between Web3 and artificial intelligence.
A coalition of organizations, including Manta Network, 0G Foundation, Blockchain Founders Fund, Unstoppable Domains, Kredete, Dentity, and Animoca Brands, reinforced the Davos Declaration as an ethical framework for the responsible development of decentralized technologies.
The discussions reflected a broader shift in the role of Web3. According to the event organizers, decentralized technologies are increasingly becoming part of discussions around the future of finance, ownership, and technology rather than remaining limited to the margins of these conversations.
The 2027 edition will continue this progression by examining more practical pathways toward systemic integration.
“The Wealth of Networks”: DavosWeb3’s 2027 theme
The theme “The Wealth of Networks” reflects the changing position of digital assets within the global economy.
As the digital asset class matures, the focus is increasingly moving beyond early experimentation toward questions surrounding infrastructure, integration, governance, and long-term economic value.
DavosWeb3 2027 will therefore examine how decentralized technologies can interact with established financial systems and emerging AI infrastructure.
Participants will take part in structured conversations focused on developing actionable insights and lasting collaborations. The discussions are expected to address integration across capital markets, policy frameworks, and AI systems, while considering how these technologies can scale responsibly.
A selective gathering during World Economic Forum Week
Taking place in Davos during World Economic Forum week, DavosWeb3 2027 will bring together participants from different areas of the financial, technological, investment, and policy ecosystems.
The event is designed for builders, investors, operators, policymakers, and industry leaders who are interested in the responsible development of decentralized technologies and their role in the broader economy.
Participation remains invitation-oriented and selective. Organizations aligned with the platform’s focus on responsibility and long-term value creation can also explore speaking and sponsorship opportunities.
DavosWeb3 2027 at a glance
- Event: DavosWeb3 2027
- Date: January 20, 2027
- Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Location: Davos, Switzerland
- Timing: During World Economic Forum week
- Theme: The Wealth of Networks
- Format: Institutional roundtable
- Focus: Digital assets, global finance, blockchain, DeFi, digital identity, AI, policy and responsible innovation
- Participation: Selective and invitation-oriented
- Speaking & Sponsorship: Opportunities available for aligned organizations
How to participate?
Participation in DavosWeb3 2027 remains selective and primarily invitation-oriented.
Organizations interested in speaking opportunities, sponsorship, media inquiries, or further information can contact the DavosWeb3 team directly.
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About DavosWeb3
DavosWeb3 is an annual institutional roundtable for the Web3 ecosystem, held in Davos, Switzerland, during World Economic Forum week.
The platform brings together investors, innovators, thought leaders, and industry pioneers for focused discussions on the responsible advancement of decentralized technologies.
Through its closed-door discussions, the Davos Declaration, and collaborative research, DavosWeb3 seeks to explore how Web3 can contribute constructively to the global economy.
The platform’s work focuses on the development and responsible integration of decentralized technologies across areas including global finance, digital assets, artificial intelligence, blockchain infrastructure, decentralized finance, and digital identity.
With its selective format, DavosWeb3 aims to provide a space for builders, investors, operators, and policymakers to exchange perspectives, identify practical opportunities, and develop longer-term collaborations around the evolution of the global financial and technological landscape.
DavosWeb3 2027 will take place on January 20 in Davos under the theme “The Wealth of Networks”, bringing together selected institutional and industry participants to examine the next phase of digital assets, global finance, and AI.
