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Future World
Visions of Tomorrow
Technologies and ideas that unlock the future converge in a single venue, giving rise to novel innovation.
Las Vegas
CES 2026
CES is the global stage for innovation where tech companies from around the world unveil their latest products and strategic visions. The 2026 edition’s conference programming will examine how advancements in various fields, including AI, robotics, healthcare, mobility and sustainability, will shape the future through technological convergence. Notably, a new platform called CES Foundry was announced for this year’s event. Designed to accelerate cross- industry collaboration around AI, blockchain and quantum technologies, the initiative will serve as a practical hub connecting corporations, startups and investors to foster tangible partnerships and actionable innovation.
- 1.6 - 1.9
Davos
World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026
Held each year in Davos, Switzerland, the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum brings together leaders from government, business, civil society, academia and media to address the most pressing global issues. Under the theme, “A Spirit of Dialogue,” the 2026 gathering will explore how trust-based engagement can pave the way for new forms of collaboration in an increasingly fragmented world. Discussions are expected to focus on technological innovation, sustainable growth, human-centered investment and responsible leadership as participants work toward shared solutions for a rapidly shifting international landscape.
- 1.19 - 1.23
Art
Exhibitions on the Radar
Here are some must-see exhibitions for art and culture lovers.
Cairo
Grand Egyptian Museum
On November 1, 2025, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) celebrated its official grand opening, after numerous delays since its groundbreaking in 2005. Located on a sprawling 500,000m2 site approximately 2km from the Giza pyramid complex, GEM now stands as the world’s largest museum dedicated to a single civilization. The museum houses a breathtaking collection of over 100,000 ancient Egyptian artifacts, with approximately 57,000 on display. Perhaps the most anticipated highlight is the complete collection of over 5,000 treasures from Tutankhamun’s tomb, including his magnificent gold funerary mask, now exhibited together in a single space for the first time since their discovery in 1922.
More than just a repository of ancient treasures, GEM has been designed as a multifaceted cultural institution, integrating research, education and cultural engagement. Various spaces throughout
the museum are infused with natural light, including the Grand Hall where visitors can marvel at the colossal statue of Ramses II. From the windows at the top of the Grand Stairs, a stunning view of the Giza pyramids awaits. GEM also houses conservation laboratories, a children’s museum and a space where visitors can explore the story behind the origins of the pyramids through immersive technology.
- GEM
- 11.15.2025 – Ongoing
Toronto
Jeff Wall Photographs 1984 – 2023
A major survey exhibition of one of the world’s most influential contemporary photographers, Jeff Wall, is coming to his home country of Canada for the first time in over 25 years. The show, which spans all three floors of the museum, will offer a comprehensive look at his artistic journey over a period of four decades. Featuring a wide array of works, including his famous lightbox transparencies, black- and-white photographs and color prints, it’s a unique opportunity to appreciate the full scope of his profound aesthetic and intellectual impact on the history of contemporary photography, all in one place.
- MOCA Toronto
- 2025.10.19 – 2026.3.22
San Francisco
KAWS: Family
From his early days as a graffiti artist to his current status as a global phenomenon, KAWS has moved effortlessly between painting, sculpture and collectible toys, capturing a massive international audience along the way. This exhibition brings together 30 years of his iconic work, showcasing paintings, sculptures and collaborative projects. A highlight of the show is the massive bronze sculpture FAMILY, which features his beloved characters, COMPANION, BFF, and CHUM, arranged together in a touching display of closeness and emotional connection.
- SFMOMA
- 11.15.2025 – 5.3.2026
Seoul
Jeff Wall Photographs 1984 – 2023
All That Photography is a comprehensive exhibition exploring how photography has driven the expansion and evolution of Korean contemporary art, from the experimental art of the 1960s to the work of today’s artists. Featuring some 300 works that cross a wide range of genres from documentary and conceptual photography to performance, archives and installation, the show offers a dynamic look at how photography has functioned not just as a tool for recording but as a medium for concep- tualization, experimentation and critique.
- Photography Seoul Museum of Art
- 11.26.2025 – 3.1.2026
Sports
Edge of Victory
Experience breathtaking speed and competitive energy filling the arenas this winter.
Milano
Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026
The 25th Winter Olympic Games will open on February 6, 2026. Returning to Italy for the first time in 20 years since the 2006 Torino Games, the event will run through February 22, bringing together over 90 nations competing for 116 gold medals across eight sports and 16 disciplines.
The official name, Milano Cortina 2026, reflects a multi-venue format that signals a shift away from building large-scale new infrastructure in a single host city. Competition venues stretches across multiple regions of northern Italy including Milan, Verona and the town of Cortina d’Ampezzo, located within the Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage site.
Unfolding against the majestic backdrop of the Italian Alps, traditional snow and ice events will take place alongside the Olympic debut of ski mountaineering, which combines elements of Alpine and cross-country skiing with an ascent, descent and an on-foot section. The Winter Olympics has long served as a cultural gathering as much as a sporting event, shaped by the season and the landscapes that host it. In 2026, fans from around the world will once again come together to experience the unifying power of sport.
- 2.6 – 2.22
Film Festival
Stories on the Screen
Discover new perspectives through the films illuminating the New Year’s screens.
Utah
Sundance Film Festival
The Sundance Film Festival is a platform for independent films and the most highly regarded festival for discovering new directors and experimental works. Films of various genres and formats will be screened throughout Park City and Salt Lake City, Utah. The 2026 edition will mark the final Sundance Film Festival to be held in Park City, Utah. From January, 2027, the festival will be held in Boulder, Colorado. A special program celebrating founder Robert Redford’s vision and the festival’s four-decade history is planned, featuring archival screenings, artist talks and events that commemorate the festival’s long journey in Park City.
- 1.22 - 2.1
Rotterdam
International Film Festival Rotterdam
Recognized as one of Europe’s most experimental and auteur-driven film festivals, the International Film Festival Rotterdam has long championed emerging directors and cinematic innovation. The 55th edition will feature a wide range of awards and competition sections including the Short & Mid-length and the festival’s signature Tiger Competition. The trademark competition highlights up-and-coming directors who have made one to three feature films, and the selected work should have its world premier in Rotterdam, a distinctive approach that continues to draw industry attention.
- 1.29 - 2.8
Korea
Taebaek
Taebaeksan Mountain Snow Festival
Set against the majestic winter landscape of Taebaek, a city in Gangwon-do Province, the festival takes place at the Taebaeksan National Park’s Danggol Plaza and surrounding areas, with various events and activities unfolding across the city. Visitors can enjoy large-scale snow and ice sculptures, as well as a wide array of activities including snow-sledding and scenic mountain trekking. Take a walk to the Sky Observatory nearby for Instagram-worthy winter shots.
- 1.31 - 2.8
Hwacheon
Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival
One of Korea’s most famous winter festivals, this annual celebration takes place in Hwacheon-gun County, Gangwon-do Province. The festival’s signature activity is ice fishing for sancheoneo (species of mountain trout), but there are also plenty of other family-friendly activities such as snow-sledding, ice soccer and a beautiful nighttime illumination display. Over the years, the unique winter event has steadily gained international fame, named one of CNN’s “7 Wonders of Winter.”
- 1.10 - 2.1
Pyeongchang
Daegwallyeong Snow Festival 2026
This festival unfolds in the township of Daegwallyeong in Pyeongchang- gun County, a popular winter destination where visitors can enjoy the region’s crisp, fresh air and the breathtaking sight of “snow flowers” — accumulated snow crystals creating floral-like patterns on bare branches. In addition to snow and ice sculpture exhibitions, the festival will feature a wide variety of hands-on activities in the snow, with expanded experience zones and photo spots.
- 2.13 - 2.22
