- Hedera will be a presenter and sponsor at the upcoming annual WEF meeting in Davos.
- Representatives from the Hedera Council and Hashgraph will lead discussions on blockchain, AI, and Web3 governance at the prestigious event.
The World Economic Forum (WEF) is holding its annual meeting at Davos from January 19 to 23, 2006. The event, called “USA House, Davos 2026,” honors the 250 years of freedom and innovation in the US. It highlights unity, ingenuity, and leadership, which have defined the nation’s growth as it approaches its semiquincentennial milestone.
The event’s theme, “A Spirit of Dialogue,” brings together diverse industry leaders to share valuable insights on the issues challenging governments, civil societies, international organizations, the academe, and the next generation. Additionally, it paves the way for participants to brainstorm on how to tackle the issues.
Two big names from the blockchain industry will be joining the likes of Microsoft, Mastercard, Qualcomm, and The Digital Chamber (formerly the Chamber of Digital Commerce). These are Ripple and Hedera (HBAR), which are also sponsors of the momentous occasion.
For reasons neither event organizers nor participants have elaborated on, WEF designated the sponsors under four distinct categories representing the key symbols of the USA, namely “Stars and Stripes,” “Eagle,” “Freedom,” and “Liberty.” As a “Freedom” level sponsor, Hedera will lead the discussion on blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), and their convergence.
Hedera’s Presentation at WEF
Eric Piscini, CEO of Hashgraph, will talk about the pressing issues in blockchain and AI on the 21st. Details about his presentation are scarce at the moment, but Hedera’s official social media post on X indicates that he will evaluate whether the intersection of the two factors potentially results in a “perfect marriage” or more fake news.
On the same day, Nilmini Rubin, Chief Policy Officer at Hedera, will deliver a thought-provoking discourse on the key governance structure of Web3. The company suggests that she will explore how governments, markets, and the global industry affect its dynamics. Moreover, she will help participants weigh in on which of the abovementioned has the most control over narratives and trends in the sector.
Other prominent figures within the Hedera Council, Hedera Inc., and Hashgraph Association will join the two. Meanwhile, senior-level conversations on central banking and G20 coordination will supplement these topics.
HBAR Performance
The HBAR token has logged significant gains amid Hedera’s announcement. The asset bounced by over 3% on the daily chart, rising to around $0.12, as its price swung between a $0.1189 low and a $0.1284 high intraday.
However, it’s worth noting that the asset’s fluctuations most likely had little to do with its Davos sponsorship or participation. One of the key drivers of its climb was strong exchange-traded fund (ETF) inflows, in which Hedera-related ETFs closed with more than $817K inflows on Tuesday, marking its third consecutive positive inflow across the week. Another was the token’s technical breakout from a key resistance point at $0.127 in the 50-day EMA (Exponential Moving Average), which analysts believe positions it on a bullish trajectory.
Furthermore, Hedera’s momentum builds on the latest developments ahead of the markup of the US Senate Banking Committee’s crypto market structure bill on Thursday. The Committee’s draft notably classified HBAR as a non-ancillary asset or commodity based on its inclusion in ETFs.
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