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McKinsey and the World Economic Forum 2026

McKinsey is a strategic partner to the World Economic Forum (WEF). Read our latest insights around the key topics to be discussed at the Davos 2026 conference.

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Transforming Europe: Bold moves to lift a continent

January 20, 2026 -

Europe is starting to reform its investment environment, but there’s no time to lose. Standout companies can take the lead with bold strategic moves that drive their own performance—and a continent’s.

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The continuing evolution of the Global Lighthouse Network

January 20, 2026 -

The growth of the Global Lighthouse Network showcases the opportunities for Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies to make a positive impact for people and the planet.

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Explainers

The brain economy explained: Why strong brains power strong economies

Four McKinsey Health Institute leaders explain why brain health and brain skills are foundational to growth, resilience, and...

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Lives & Legacies

An inspiring CEO, a spirited storyteller, and a marketplace maven

Our latest obituaries also include a champion for corporate ethics, a microchip magnate, and a Nobel laureate who bolstered the...

Week in Charts

Deep tech’s speed advantage

European deep-tech start-ups are reaching unicorn status more quickly than their regular-tech counterparts. It takes a deep-tech...

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Themes

5 ideas to address the housing cost burden

The US affordable housing gap has deepened over the decades, and recent trends have further intensified the crisis for many Americans....

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Our Latest Survey Research

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The state of AI in 2025: Agents, innovation, and transformation

November 5, 2025 -

Almost all survey respondents say their organizations are using AI, and many have begun to use AI agents. But most are still in the early stages of scaling AI and capturing enterprise-level value.

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World Economic Forum: A debrief of Davos 2026

Leaders are contending with rapid technological shifts, escalating geopolitical dynamics, and an uncertain macroeconomic environment.

Join Senior Partners Becca Coggins and Shelley Stewart for a dynamic debrief on the conversations that stood out at Davos. They'll explore the themes rising to the top of the 2026 agenda—from agentic AI and the future of 21st-century leadership to geopolitics and new pathways to growth—and share practical takeaways every leader can put into action now.

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Curated picks for your downtime

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Interviews

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Communication, balance, joy: How Seok Cho steered HD Hyundai Electric

January 20, 2026 -

Seok Cho, ex-CEO of HD Hyundai Electric, reflects on his approach to leadership: a harmonizer who focuses on open communication and continual questioning.

Interview

Leading by example: How Aditya Puri took HDFC Bank to the top

January 20, 2026 -

Aditya Puri, retired founder-CEO of HDFC Bank, discusses his “first among equals” leadership style that helped him get HDFC to be the largest private sector bank in India.

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Pulling off another century of human progress

January 13, 2026 -

Five of the authors of the McKinsey Global Institute’s new book talk about writing a new narrative of progress.

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McKinsey on Books

Valuation: Measuring and Managing the Value of Companies, 8th edition

At the crossroads of corporate strategy and finance lies valuation. This book enables everyone, from the budding professional...

Rewired, second edition

This updated edition offers brand-new insights into cutting-edge AI solutions—and what it takes to implement them—as...

Author Talks: Why play isn’t just for children

December 5, 2025 -

What if the key to both productivity and innovation lies in rediscovering play? A designer reveals how embracing curiosity and...

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