#BTDAVOS2026 LIVE: Geopolitics, AI And Power Shifts- Who Really Sets The Rules Of Global Trade?

At BT Davos 2026, this high-level conversation examines how geopolitics, power shifts, and technology are redefining global trade. Kimberley Botwright, Deputy Head of the Centre for Regions, Trade & Geopolitics at the World Economic Forum, explores whether geopolitics has become the dominant force shaping tariffs, supply chains, and investment flows. The discussion will tackle the rise of trade blocs, competition over energy, AI and infrastructure, and the role of emerging markets in setting—not just following—global rules. With a spotlight on MENA and the widening North–South gap, the session asks what can realistically be fixed now and what WEF 2026 must deliver to remain relevant.