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BCG at Davos 2023

The 2023 theme, “Cooperation in a Fragmented World,” reflected the urgent need for cohesion and collaboration at a time of extreme uncertainty. Solving unprecedented challenges and the threat of prolonged difficulties will take a truly multidisciplinary, multistakeholder approach, with leaders having to transform today’s obstacles into tomorrow’s opportunities.

Protectionism, Pandemic, War, and the Future of Trade

Risks associated with the Russia-Ukraine war and complications in China-US trade are encouraging a major reorientation toward ASEAN and other developing markets.

Winning in Green Markets: Scaling Products for a Net-Zero World

The race to net-zero emissions will forever change the way many companies do business. The immediacy, pace, and extent of change are still widely underestimated. Early movers can seize significant advantage.

Harnessing Purchasing Power to Drive Decarbonization Through the First Movers Coalition

A major international initiative aims to cut carbon emissions by guaranteeing demand for new breakthrough technologies in hard-to-abate industries such as steel, transportation, and concrete.

Put Talent at the Top of the Sustainability Agenda

To meet ambitious climate goals, companies must rapidly reskill workers—and share the lessons they learn with others.

Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies

It has never been clearer that companies need to be able to learn quickly, be more resilient to shocks, and adapt in the face of adversity. There is an accelerated need for companies to become bionic—not simply to make standalone digital improvements, but to intentionally combine human and technological capabilities.

Scaling AI Pays Off, No Matter the Investment

BCG’s latest digital research shows that companies that apply three lessons to scaling AI use cases get a big boost in results from even small investments.

Web3 Opens New Paths to Customer Loyalty

Customer engagement in loyalty programs has been stagnant for years. Web3 supports offerings, like NFTs, that get customers more engaged—and companies creating more revenue.

AI Empowers Employees, Not Just Companies

Our recent survey shows that using artificial intelligence at work benefits both organizations and employees. Increasing employee awareness, trust, and understanding of AI further enhances its value.

Responsible AI Is About More Than Avoiding Risk

A new study by BCG and MIT Sloan Management Review finds that treating responsible AI strictly as a way to avoid AI failures is incomplete. Responsible AI leaders take a broader, more strategic approach that generates value for the organization and the world around them.

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The Dawn of a New Era for the Tech Function

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As Clouds Form, Will Lightning Strike for Telcos?

The cloud holds great promise for telecom companies. But as the line between telco and cloud provider blurs, will rivalries emerge too?

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Why Student Financing Must Align with Outcomes

As the student debt crisis indicates, current financing models aren’t working for students or institutions. Outcome-aligned financing options offer a promising solution.