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Foresight-Informed Decision-Making in the Age of AI: Navigating Intelligent Strategy

House of Switzerland • World Economic Forum 2026

Wednesday 21 January 2026
14:30-16:30
Location: Crystal Lounge

Organized by the Policy Planning Division of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) with the World Economic Forum Global Foresight Network

Exploring how AI can both enhance and complicate strategic foresight—strengthening signal detection and scenario building, while also introducing new risks, biases, and feedback loops.

Introductory remarks
- Jörg De Bernardi, Head of Policy Planning, Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) of Switzerland

Podium speakers
- Taylor Hawkins, Managing Director, Foundations for Tomorrow
- Ravin Jesuthasan, Senior Partner and Global Leader for Transformation Services, Mercer
- Florence Gaub, Director, Research Division, NATO Defense College
- Chris Luebkeman, Director, Strategic Foresight, ETH Zurich

Moderation
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Jörg De Bernardi, Head of Policy Planning, Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) of Switzerland

Contact for public information & event registration & media requests:
- Roland Steininger, Senior Advisor Policy Planning, roland.steininger@eda.admin.ch

Contact for communication & media requests:
- Jörg De Bernardi, Head Policy Planning (FDFA), joerg.debernardi@eda.admin.ch