The Road to Davos: A Private Briefing with Mirek Dušek

In-Person
Mirek Dušek and Leslie Vinjamuri discuss what comes next ahead of the upcoming World Economic Forum.
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Nov
17
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Speakers
Mirek Dušek
Leslie Vinjamuri
Date and Time
Doors Open: 3:15 pm
Location
Chicago Council on Global Affairs, 130 East Randolph Street, Suite 1650
Who Can Attend

REGISTRATION

This event is invitation-only. Invites are non-transferable. For further information, please reach out to Nancy Callahan at ncallahan@globalaffairs.org.

About This Event

Geopolitics, AI disruption, and shifting trade agreements are reshaping the landscape for global business. Mirek Dušek, who leads World Economic Forum’s global engagement with partner companies, joins Leslie Vinjamuri to share insights on what’s next in a private roundtable.

About the Speakers
Mirek Dušek
Managing Director, World Economic Forum
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Mirek Dušek is Managing Director, Chief Business Officer and Head of Global Programming at the World Economic Forum. As Chief Business Officer, he leads the engagement with partner companies across geographies. In addition, Mirek heads the Global Programming Group, steering the strategy and delivery of the Forum's large-scale gatherings, including the Annual Meeting in Davos.
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Leslie Vinjamuri
President & Chief Executive Officer, Chicago Council on Global Affairs
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Dr. Leslie Vinjamuri joined the Council in 2025 as the president and chief executive officer, after previously serving as director of the US and the Americas program at the Royal Institute of International Affairs, known as Chatham House, in London. She is Professor of Practice in International Studies and Diplomacy at SOAS University of London.
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