Black Women Take Center Stage at the World Economic Forum

What Happens At WEF?

Source: (L-R)Amala Okpala, Commerce Partnerships, Meta; Francesca Weems, Media Strategist, DEI Leader, FleishmanHillard; Porsha Monique, Founder Revelence & International Journalist (Photo Credit: Porsha Monique for MadameNoire) / Porsha Monique

WEF is more than just a conference—it’s a dynamic convergence of ideas, innovation, and action. Leaders collaborate on issues that address a broad spectrum of global challenges through its various centers and initiatives. Key focus areas include Geopolitics and Trade, Technological Advancement, Economic and Social Inclusion, Urban Development, Environmental Sustainability, Health & Healthcare, Cybersecurity Education and Skills Development. Countries establish exclusive houses around Davos, hosting thought leaders to explore pressing global topics. These spaces, while elite, emphasize the need for diverse voices to create solutions that resonate globally.

The Forum’s primary function is fostering collaboration. As Dr. Renee Branch Canady, CEO of the Michigan Public Health Institute, noted, “Sometimes in our own countries… we think very insularly. But here, we learn lessons about international solutions that might be adapted in our context and meet partners from all over the world to build a broader community.”