This conversation forms part of a Davos Accredited Programme
Mind the Future: Why Youth Mental Health Is the Next Economic Imperative
Wed 21 Jan 2026 10:30 am - 12:00 pm (CET/GMT+1)
Awakening House (Ochsner: Forum 2)
What if the most decisive economic investment of the next decade isn’t infrastructure or technology—but the mental health of young people who will shape productivity, innovation, and resilience worldwide?
41% of the global population is under the age of 24. Prioritizing their wellbeing and equipping young people to thrive is the key to the prosperity of the global economy over the next decade.
Mental health is the number one barrier. As the prevalence of wellbeing challenges rises globally, youth are hindered from reaching their full potential as they navigate their education and entry into the workforce. These are our future founders, CEOs, Prime Ministers and Civic Leaders. We need to pull all the levers within our control: innovation, market demand, policy, and capital to meet the exploding demand for mental health needs globally. A healthy society is the only path to a flourishing global economy.
Join SecondMuse for a discussion on how to build a global approach to investing in and capturing the value of addressing youth mental health across populations can have on the future of workforce and our economies.
Please note: As space is limited, registrations are subject to confirmation. We warmly encourage early registration, and we’ll do our best to accommodate everyone.
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