At the 2025 World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, brain health emerged as a major global priority, signaling a shift in how leaders view the future of human well-being and economic resilience. For the first time, discussions at the Forum elevated brain health — not just as a medical issue but as a critical economic and societal imperative. Central to this focus was the launch of the Brain House, a dedicated platform hosted by the Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative that brought together policymakers, business leaders, health experts, and innovators to explore how improving brain health can drive productivity, workforce resilience, and long-term growth.

Sessions at Davos highlighted the concept of “brain capital” — the idea that mental and neurological well-being, cognitive skills, and emotional resilience are essential assets in the modern economy. Leaders emphasized the need for global collaboration to address rising burdens of dementia, mental health conditions, and cognitive decline, and discussed strategies spanning investment, prevention, policy, and innovation.

This renewed focus underscores a broader paradigm shift: viewing brain health as foundational to sustainable development, workforce readiness in an AI-driven era, and inclusive economic prosperity.

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