A contingent of Carnegie Mellon University faculty, led by Interim President Farnam Jahanian, will attend the 2018 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Jan. 23-26.

This year’s theme, “Creating a Shared Future in a Fractured World,” aims to rededicate international leaders from across industries and disciplines to develop a shared narrative to improve the world.

“Carnegie Mellon is proud to have participated in global conversations at the World Economic Forum for the past seven years, demonstrating our distinct expertise at the nexus of technology, business and human life,” Jahanian said. “I look forward to embracing this year’s theme and showcasing the CMU innovators and scholars who are tackling complex challenges and investing in a better future for all.”

Among those innovators and scholars are faculty members Rita Singh, Marios Savvides and Jean Yang, who will collaborate for an IdeasLab presentation, “Ultra-Biometrics and Cybersecurity with Carnegie Mellon University.”

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