The Premier and Minister of Finance, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, will travel to Davos, Switzerland to participate in the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), which convenes heads of state and government, global business leaders, and innovators to address the world’s most pressing economic and technological challenges.
While in Davos, the Premier will participate in high-level discussions focused on financial inclusion, digital transformation, and the role of emerging technologies in building resilient economies. These engagements will highlight Bermuda’s leadership as a globally respected, regulated hub for digital assets and its commitment to ensuring that technological innovation delivers tangible benefits for Bermudians.
The Premier is scheduled to participate in several panels and sessions, including “Frontiers of Digital Governance: From DPI to Next-Gen GovTech”, “Stablecoin Adoption for Humanitarian Action”, “Insurability in a Changing World”, and “Insurance & Asset Management Leadership.”
Through these sessions, Bermuda will contribute to global dialogue on the future of finance, governance, and risk management.
In addition, Premier Burt will hold bilateral meetings with policymakers and leaders in global finance & technology, to advance Bermuda’s strategic objectives in digital finance & innovation. He will share the stage with senior leaders from leading global organizations, including Marsh, Swiss Re, AXA, State Farm, Franklin Templeton, Aon, Allianz, as well as digital asset and blockchain firms such as Coinbase, Circle, Filecoin, and Stellar.
Premier Burt said, “This event offers a global platform to share Bermuda’s story, how a small jurisdiction can become a global leader through innovative regulation. In Davos, we will build on the progress Bermuda has made over the last eight (8) years to announce new partnerships that will deliver continued investment into Bermuda, which will create jobs for the economy of the future.”