The second annual DavosWeb3 event, held on January 21, 2026, in Davos, Switzerland, successfully convened leading investors, innovators, and thought leaders from the Web3 space. Organized as an "anti-event" to foster genuine peer-to-peer connections, the gathering marked a pivotal shift, bringing Web3 discourse from the periphery to the main stage of global innovation discussions in Davos.
The event featured a coalition of prominent organizations including Manta Network, 0G Foundation, Blockchain Founders Fund, Unstoppable Domains, Kredete, Dentity, and Animoca Brands. A central outcome was the drafting and recitation of the Davos Declaration, an ethical roadmap for the convergence of blockchain and artificial intelligence. Co-organizer Ajeet Khurana outlined the Declaration's seven core principles: Collaboration, Equitability, Transparency, Accountability, Inclusion, Decentralization, and Sustainability.
Key discussions highlighted the maturation of the digital asset space. Aly Madhavji, Managing Partner at Blockchain Founders Fund, pointed to macro trends like the rise of stablecoins and 24/7 markets as drivers of financial inclusion. Dr. Jonathan Chang of the 0G Foundation explored user-ownership models enabled by token incentives. Jeff Schwartz, CEO of Dentity, emphasized the role of trust and privacy-preserving identity in trustless systems. Kenny Li of Manta Network discussed the industry's shift from oversaturated infrastructure to targeted, high-value financial tooling.
Co-organizers Ajeet Khurana and Ronak Shah reflected on Web3's emergence as the frontier of innovation in Davos, with Khurana stating, "Great technology requires a greater conscience," encapsulating the event's ethos. DavosWeb3 aims to remain the premier destination for Web3 discourse, prioritizing ethical development and collaborative progress in the ownership economy.
