Reimagining Collaboration in XR Lessons from the Global Collaboration Village 2025

Global Shaper Pavilion Youth engagement and dialogueThe challenge Despite comprising a global network of more than 11,000 members across 502 hubs in 155 territories, Global Shapers had limited access to immersive platforms on which their impact could be visualized, shared and amplified in ways that fostered cross-hub learning and visibility with senior decision-makers. The Village’s role In partnership with Accenture, the Village introduced the first virtual space dedicated to showcasing Shaper-led innovation: the Global Shapers Pavilion. Launched at the Annual Meeting 2025, the Pavilion was designed to empower young leaders to share their work, participate in high-level dialogue and interact across geographies in immersive formats. Participants During the 2025 Annual Meeting, Shapers from six hubs – local chapters of the Global Shapers Community that operate in cities worldwide – showcased award-winning initiatives spanning climate resilience, education access, health equity and social justice. The Pavilion also visualized Shaper presence worldwide and connected local impact to global agendas. Key moment The Immersive Exploration on Global Shapers Impact session marked a turning point – elevating Shaper voices in a shared virtual environment and offering a model for year-round youth engagement. The Shaper Pavilion was the first space in the Global Collaboration Village dedicated to inspiring, empowering and connecting young leaders to shape decisions and drive positive change worldwide.2025USE CASE 13 29Copyright: © Global Collaboration Village: World Economic Forum, Accenture and Microsoft. All rights reserved Reimagining Collaboration in XR: Lessons from the Global Collaboration Village 29