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10th ZEIT Reception Davos Turning Tides: Navigating Growth in a World Out of Sync

20. Januar 2026 | 15:45 Uhr
Davos | Grandhotel Belvédère

The pace of global change remains relentless. Economic headwinds, technological leaps, and shifting world orders continue to test the agility and foresight of leaders. Yet amid this turbulence lies the opportunity to rethink, reinvent, and lead with purpose.

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, DIE ZEIT and KPMG hosted the ZEIT Reception at the Grandhotel Belvédère on January 20, 2026, bringing together global pioneers and decision-makers to explore how volatility can be transformed into lasting opportunity.

Marking the tenth anniversary of the ZEIT Reception under the theme “Turning Tides: Navigating Growth in a World Out of Sync,” the evening offered deep insights into how new alliances, bold strategies, and forward-looking innovations can shape the next chapter of leadership — and how organizations can harness uncertainty as a catalyst for progress.

The event inspired meaningful conversations and fresh perspectives on resilience, collaboration, and growth in an ever-changing world.

The event has already ended.

Read about the program items here and click through the impressions of the 2026 event.

Program

Impressions 2026

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Welcome by Mattias Schmelzer, Chairman of the Managing Board, CEO, KPMG AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft

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One on One with Dr. Markus Krebber CEO, RWE AG

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One on One with Cedrik Neike, Member of the Managing Board, Siemens AG; CEO, Digital Industries

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One on One with Dr. Bettina Orlopp, CEO, Commerzbank AG

Speaker

Dr. Markus Krebber CEO, RWE AG
Cedrik Neike Member of the Managing Board, Siemens AG; CEO, Digital Industries
Dr. Bettina Orlopp CEO, Commerzbank AG
Mattias Schmelzer
Mattias Schmelzer Chairman of the Managing Board, CEO, KPMG AG Wirtschaftsprüfungs-
gesellschaft

Moderation

Uwe Jean Heuser
Dr. Uwe Jean Heuser World Economic Correspondent, DIE ZEIT; Publisher, ZEIT für Unternehmer

Partner

In cooperation with

Host

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One on One Oliver Bäte, CEO Allianz SE

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One on One Helen Giza, CEO Fresenius Medical Care

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One on One – Thomas Saueressig, Executive Board Member SAP SE; Head of Customer Service & Delivery

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One on One Prof. Dr. Ralf P. Thomas, CFO and Member of the Managing Board, SIEMENS AG

Impressions 2025

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