World Economic Forum
AI to impact - Responsibly shaping what's next.
Partnering with the World Economic Forum
The World Economic Forum Annual Meetings unite global leaders from business, government and civil society to address pressing challenges and foster economic resilience. This year, NTT DATA is proud to deepen its engagement, driving responsible innovation and shaping a more inclusive, sustainable future.
Featured Insights
Explore our latest insights on topics related to Davos 2026. This year's theme, "A Spirit of Dialogue," calls on leaders across industries, regions, and generations to tackle global challenges - like AI, energy, and sustainability - through innovation, trust, and collaboration.
AI to impact: Building the AI-Native Enterprise
Turning AI into durable business value requires a model built on accountability, architecture and enterprise-scale discipline.
WEF26 Session: Regulating at the Speed of Code
What if policy could evolve as fast as technology - tested, refined and scaled with speed? Agile pilots in data and AI governance are already reshaping rules on information control, cross-border flows and sovereignty to balance innovation with trust and human agency.
Our CEOs
Yutaka Sasaki
President and CEO, NTT DATA Group Corporation
At NTT DATA, we believe in the human impact of AI.
We bring real stories to life through technology-led transformation, creating tangible value for clients, society, and our people. Guided by responsibility, quality, and sustainability, we leverage emerging technologies to shape what's next - responsibly.
This vision is embodied in our Three Positive approach:
- Planet Positive - advancing net-zero goals and environmental responsibility
- Prosperity Positive - driving sustainable business growth
- People Positive - engaging employees to foster a culture of sustainability
We see AI as a force to unlock human potential. Through AI for Human Impact , we promote human-in-the-loop systems that ensure ethical, accurate, and purpose-driven innovation.
NTT DATA stands at the forefront of Responsible Innovation - building an intelligent, inclusive, and sustainable future.
Together, let's create lasting change.
Abhijit Dubey
President and Chief Executive Officer | Chief AI Officer, NTT DATA, Inc.
The World Economic Forum is a vital platform for shaping our shared future through dialogue. This year's theme, "A Spirit of Dialogue," is timely as we face geopolitical fragmentation, economic uncertainty, and the transformative rise of artificial intelligence. In this environment, open collaboration is the key to progress.
At NTT DATA, we believe innovation must serve humanity. AI can redefine progress - but only if developed responsibly. Responsible AI is a shared duty, grounded in transparency, ethics, and empathy.
Our partnership with the Forum reflects this belief, though initiatives like the Centers for Fourth Industrial Revolution, Advanced Manufacturing, Nature and Climate, and Urban Transformation.
Innovation without dialogue risks isolation; dialogue without action risks irrelevance. Together, we can make the age of AI not just intelligent - but profoundly human.
Our WEF Centre Activities
Each WEF centre focuses on a specific domain and advances the organization's mission to improve the state of the world by fostering dialogue and action across sectors and regions.
Accelerating industrial decarbonization, expand regenerative agriculture, and drive innovation in food production.
Supporting the shift to net-zero operations, empowering the workforce, and building resilient value chains.
Supporting cities in advancing sustainability, inclusivity, and prosperity. As key drivers of global GDP and home to much of the world's population, cities benefit from public-private collaboration to accelerate positive change.
Exploring new technologies with the Centre for AI Excellence in an ethical and responsible way to ensure innovation benefits both local communities and global society.
Our WEF Engagement
Through our ongoing collaboration with the World Economic Forum Centre, our experts actively contribute to key workstreams and global events, driving forward shared objectives and innovation.
Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2026
June 2026
Dalian, China
Workshop: Unlocking the Potential of AI-First Enterprises
October 2025
San Francisco, USA
Our Delegates
Seelan Nayagam
CEO, NTT DATA (APAC)
Seelan Nayagam is the CEO of NTT DATA (APAC), leading a multi-billion technology services business with 12,000 employees across 14 markets. With prior leadership roles at IBM, CSC, and DXC Technology, he has advised Fortune 500 companies on large-scale digital and cloud transformations. Seelan is focused on driving growth, competitiveness, and customer experience through technology. He holds a BS (Hons) in Computer Science and Accounting from the University of Buckingham.
Alex Lu
Managing Director, NTT Ltd. China
Alex Lu is Managing Director of NTT Ltd. China, overseeing go-to-market strategy, sales, service delivery, operations, and financial performance. Since 2013, he has doubled the business and consistently ranked it among top performers in Asia Pacific. With over 35 years of experience, including leadership roles at Sun Microsystems, Oracle China, and TeamSun, he drives client-centric, innovative solutions and collaborates with partners to advance industry transformation and strengthen NTT DATA's position in China.
Roli Agrawal
Chief of CEO Office, AI Strategy, and Sales Transformation, NTT DATA, Inc.
Roli Agrawal leads the CEO Office at NTT DATA, Inc., overseeing corporate and AI strategy as well as sales transformation. She joined the company in 2020, bringing a diverse background spanning IT services, startup innovation, and consulting. Previously, she spent over a decade in management consulting at Bain and McKinsey, specializing in technology and digital. She also has six years of experience in technology consulting and in-house roles, including at Morgan Stanley.
Related Insights and Resources
Read and watch our latest insights on WEF topics from around the world.
From Automation to Autonomy: Manufacturing's Next Operating Model
Industry leaders weigh how resilience, trust and human judgment will define the next era of industrial transformation.
Why making AI sustainable by design is key to a greener future
AI-driven insights help the world meet sustainability goals, but powering the technology requires resources at daunting scales.
Why effective AI governance is becoming a growth strategy, not a constraint
To scale AI safely, organizations must embed responsible governance early and ensure transparency and fairness in everyday operations.
Automation with accountability: Rethinking Risk And Trust In Global Insurance
As AI takes on more decisions in insurance, leaders emphasize that trust, transparency and human judgment must evolve just as quickly.
Digital infrastructure meets human design: How physical AI transforms cities
Innovation ecosystems, creative financing and digital connectivity are reshaping urban mobility and infrastructure.
Advancing Responsible AI Innovation: A Playbook
A playbook for organization and government leaders to advance responsible AI innovation, which provides nine essential plays across three key dimensions of responsible AI.
Setting sail for the future: Agentic AI charts a new course for business
John Lombard, CEO of NTT DATA Asia-Pacific, explores how agentic AI is reshaping business strategies and decision-making.
Enter a new era of collaboration and data sharing
Yutaka Sasaki, Representative Director, President and CEO of NTT DATA, looks back at some of the highlights of the WEF’s 2025 Davos meeting.
