Alignment & Security In The Agent Economy
- Date
- 2026-01-19
- Location
- Innovation Center Davos., Davos Platz, Graubünden, Switzerland
- Host
- Personal
About this event
AI agents are moving from demos to real-world workflows, and that shift raises two urgent questions: how do we align these systems with human goals, and how do we secure them in practice? Alignment & Security In The Agent Economy is an in-person gathering for people who want to talk seriously about what happens when autonomous systems start making decisions, taking actions, and interacting with each other at scale. This meetup brings together builders, researchers, operators, and curious professionals in Davos for a focused evening of conversation, perspective-sharing, and connection. If you care about where agent systems are headed, and you want to discuss both opportunity and risk with people thinking about the same frontier, this is the room to be in. About the Event This event is designed as a community-centered meetup around one of the most important emerging topics in AI: the relationship between capability, alignment, and security in an increasingly agent-driven economy. As AI systems become more autonomous, the challenge is no longer just building models that perform well. It is also about making sure they act reliably, safely, and in ways that fit the environments where they are deployed. The conversation will focus on the practical implications of this shift. What new attack surfaces appear when agents can browse, transact, coordinate, or operate across tools? How should teams think about trust, oversight, evaluation, and guardrails? What does “aligned behavior” mean when systems are operating in messy real-world contexts rather than controlled benchmarks? Expect a format that supports both substance and interaction. Rather than a purely formal conference session, this meetup is positioned as a space for thoughtful exchange: a place to compare frameworks, pressure-test assumptions, and meet others working through similar questions from different angles. Because the topic sits at the intersection of technology, governance, product design, and infrastructure, the event is likely to attract a mix of perspectives. That range is part of the value. Alignment and security are not isolated technical problems; they affect how agent systems are built, adopted, managed, and trusted. What to Expect The evening will center on discussion, networking, and idea exchange around the agent economy and the systems needed to support it responsibly. Whether your focus is technical, strategic, or operational, you should expect conversations that go beyond surface-level hype. Likely themes include: Agent reliability and control in production or high-stakes settings Security risks introduced by autonomous actions, tool use, and multi-step workflows Alignment challenges when optimizing systems for user intent, business goals, and safety at the same time Evaluation and oversight for systems that behave dynamically rather than predictably The broader agent economy, including how trust and coordination shape adoption You can also expect the kind of informal, high-signal interaction that in-person meetups do best. Conversations may begin with shared questions, continue through practical examples, and turn into new collaborations, introductions, or follow-up discussions after the event. This is a useful setting if you value being able to test your thinking out loud. Instead of reading one more take online, you will be in a room with people actively trying to understand the same landscape from different positions: builder, researcher, investor, founder, operator, or policy-minded observer. Why Attend If you are paying attention to AI agents, this topic matters now. As systems become more capable, the cost of weak alignment or poor security design rises quickly. The people who understand these issues early will be better prepared to build responsibly, evaluate risk more clearly, and make smarter strategic decisions. Attending gives you the chance to sharpen your own view of the field. You may leave with a better sense of which concerns are immediate, which are overstated, and which questions deserve much more attention than they are currently getting. That kind of clarity is valuable whether you are building products, allocating capital, shaping policy, or planning your next move in the space. There is also a strong networking case for being there. Events like this help you find the people who are not just interested in AI in general, but specifically engaged with the hard problems of agency, trust, and system behavior. Those are often the conversations that lead to better work later. A few concrete reasons to attend: Meet peers working on or around autonomous AI systems Gain practical perspective on alignment and security challenges before they become crises Compare approaches across technical, operational, and strategic viewpoints Build context around where the agent economy is heading and what responsible participation requires Expand your network in a room shaped by shared intellectual curiosity and real stakes Practical Details Alignment & Security In The Agent Economy takes place in person at Innovation Center Davos., Davos Platz, Switzerland. The in-person format is a key part of the experience: it creates space for deeper discussion, more candid exchanges, and stronger connections than a purely online session typically allows. The event starts on Monday, January 19 at 6:00 PM GMT+1. An evening start makes this well suited for attendees who want to transition from the day’s meetings or programming into a more focused community conversation with time to stay and talk. If you are considering attending, come prepared for thoughtful discussion and meaningful networking rather than passive listening. This is the kind of event where it helps to bring your current questions, your working assumptions, and a willingness to engage directly with others. Given the topic, you do not need to arrive with all the answers. You do need a real interest in how agent systems will be governed, secured, and aligned as they become more capable and more embedded in the economy. If that describes you, this meetup will likely feel timely, relevant, and worth making time for.
Who should attend
This is for you if you want sharper conversations about AI agents than the usual broad takes on “what’s next.” - You are **building AI products, tools, or agent workflows** and want to better understand the alignment and security questions that come with greater autonomy. - You work in **security, infrastructure, risk, or trust and safety** and are tracking how agent-based systems change threat models, oversight needs, and operational safeguards. - You are a **founder, operator, or product leader** trying to think clearly about where the agent economy creates real value and where it introduces avoidable risk. - You are a **researcher, technologist, or technically curious professional** who wants to discuss the gap between model capability and dependable real-world behavior. - You are an **investor, ecosystem builder, or strategist** looking to meet people with informed views on how alignment and security will shape adoption. - You value **high-signal, in-person networking** and want to meet others in Davos who care specifically about responsible AI deployment, not just AI in general. If you are looking for a room where serious questions about AI agency, control, and trust can be discussed openly and practically, you will likely feel at home here.