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The keynote was followed by a conversation ushering in a forward-thinking, transdisciplinary approach to global cultural production, in which human genius and culture is guided by the intelligence and wisdom of the natural world, rather than isolated from it. Speakers included new media artist Refik Anadol, Chairwoman of Impact One Roksana Ciurysek-Gedir, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Dreamscape Immersive Ronald Menzel, VP of Global Growth Strategy of Therme Group and CEO Therme Capital Partners Sheikha Al Mheiri, Head of Human Insights at To.org Rachael Ferguson, and CEO of Impact One Mikolaj Sekutowicz.
Rachael Ferguson opened the panel on the fundamental importance of culture by discussing her mission at to.org, in facilitating the preservation and revitalisation of culture in communities affected by climate-related and politically-driven displacement. She argued that only through the protection of traditions and cultures, including those of indigenous peoples such as the Yawanawa and Sapara, would we be able to heal the world in its current state.

Refik Anadol, & Ronald Menzel at the Core Panel Discussion, Steigenberger Hotel Belvédère


The subsequent speakers built upon this notion of the need to centre human activity around cultural understanding. Sheikha Al Mheiri expanded on this by illustrating the intrinsic link between culture and the natural world, particularly water, and its evolving role to suit the needs of humanity. Ronald Menzel discussed his intentions with Dreamscape, a series of immersive virtual reality adventures, to create a global culture of experience and connection. Roksana Ciurysek-Gedir spoke of her own experiences in meeting the cultural demands of different industries, ultimately deciding that a transdisciplinary cultural approach was most fulfilling.
To conclude our Possible Futures programme, Founder and CEO of Impact One Mikolaj Sekutowicz was invited to participate in a YPO interview series in Davos to expand on the World Economic Forum’s focus on “Cooperation in a Fragmented World.” As a leading global network for business leaders, YPO is dedicated to fostering discussions that help shape the future of our communities, scale trust, and employ new models to tackle geopolitical challenges.