UpLink Annual Impact Report 2026

68 in-person events and thematic sessions hosted2025 snapshot 660+ participants convened at in-person events105 participants received speaking roles at Forum and UpLink events UpLink is committed to expanding the involvement and visibility of Innovation Ecosystem actors each year, facilitating direct exchange between solution providers and decision-makers to better align innovation with real market needs and policy priorities. The scale and growth of this engagement are critical, as broader participation increases the likelihood that dialogue translates into collaboration, investment and real-world deployment. In 2025, UpLink convened over 660 stakeholders across 68 in-person events and thematically focused sessions, representing a 50% increase compared to 2024, when 321 stakeholders were engaged. In parallel, 187 UpLink Ventures contributed to roundtables and events led by other World Economic Forum initiatives, further extending the reach of early-stage innovation into cross-sector dialogues. Overall, participation and speaking roles increased significantly year-on-year, with in-person engagement up 72% and virtual participation rising by 18%, reflecting both the growing demand for UpLink-led convening and the expanding integration of innovators into Forum platforms. 2024 2025 472813Figure 4 In-person and virtual event participation Uplink Annual Impact Report March 2026 12