Press Conference: Global Cooperation Barometer 2026

January 8, 2026
15:00–15:30 (Europe/Paris time zone)

About this session

The Global Cooperation Barometer 2026 finds that despite continued fragmentation, geopolitical tensions and increasing trade barriers, global cooperation is proving resilient. As the traditional mechanics of global multilateralism decline, smaller, regional, more flexible, and purpose-led coalitions, show how cooperation is adapting. The World Economic Forum and McKinsey & Company present the...
Show more

Speakers

SC
Sheba Crocker
Managing Director, Global Communications Group
World Economic Forum
BS
Bob Sternfels
Global Managing Partner
McKinsey & Company

About us

  • Who we are
  • Our strategy
  • How we work
  • Our leadership and governance
  • Our Impact

More from the Forum

  • Centres
  • Meetings
  • Stakeholders
  • Forum stories
  • Press releases
  • Picture gallery
  • Podcasts
  • Videos

Engage with us

  • Sign in
  • Partner with us
  • Become a member
  • Sign up for our press releases
  • Subscribe to our newsletters
  • Contact us

Quick links

  • Sustainability at the Forum
  • Careers

© 2026 World Economic Forum