How can we unlock new sources of growth?

Fair Chance or False Promise?

January 22, 2026
11:00–11:30 (Europe/Amsterdam time zone)

About this session

Ensuring that everyone has a fair chance to succeed in life, regardless of their background, is essential for economic prosperity, social cohesion and democratic legitimacy. Yet in most OECD countries, parental background still explains more than 60% of inequality of opportunity. Join this session to explore how economies can create a more level playing field and respond to rising public demands...
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Speakers

AB
Amitabh Behar
Executive Director
Oxfam International
NC
Ángel Cabrera
President
Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech)
JH
Jenni Hibbert
Global Managing Partner, Go-To-Market; Regional Leader, Europe and Africa
Heidrick & Struggles

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