The WEF in Davos, an Indian artist and Tezos blockchain

Here are some of the stories we’ll bring you the week of January 21:

Monday

The World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting kicks off on Tuesday in the Swiss mountain resort town of Davos with a powerful line-up of global leaders, business titans, creatives and innovators tasked with responding to the challenges of globalization. Our reporters will be on the spot giving you the latest news and views.

Tuesday

The Tezos blockchain is taking its first teetering steps following a difficult birth, marked by fractious rows and lawsuits. The Swiss-based foundation tasked with spending $500 million on its development is walking a tightrope between regulatory pitfalls and early adopters demanding rapid progress. Foundation President Ryan Jesperson speaks to swissinfo.ch about his hopes for the future.

Wednesday

How can we feed the rapidly expanding population of our planet without destroying it? By 2050, Earth will be home to nearly 10 billion people; feeding them will require a 70% increase in food production, according to the WEF. Our journalists will be reporting on these and other food and technology issues discussed in Davos.

Thursday

Self-taught Indian photographer Cop Shiva got his first international break in Switzerland. The former policeman had his work cut out to break into the art establishment. He tells swissinfo.ch the story of how he made it.

Friday

Swiss pharmaceutical companies like Roche and Novartis are increasingly gathering and analysing data to personalise treatment to a person’s unique “biomarkers” and make clinical trials more efficient. Executives claim that this puts people at the centre of healthcare. What does it mean for data privacy and ensuring that discoveries will benefit those who need them most? We’ll be exploring the digitisation of healthcare and other health issues discussed at the WEF in Davos.

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