About Summit of Minds
The Summits of Minds, powered by the Monthly Barometer for its community members, combine high-level, cutting edge content with inspiring contributors sourced from public life, politics, business, academia, and civil society. These gatherings, held over a number of days, in outstanding locations, afford participants direct access to diverse individuals and ideas, based on the ‘strength of weak ties’ and serendipitous encounters in an atmosphere of mutual trust, partnership, and open conversation.
The Summit of Minds is a top-level gathering that brings together entrepreneurs, investors and political figures to be inspired by thinking, talking and walking together in the mountains.
The 2021 summit was the third where TTU’s Nik Gowing moderated two key plenary sessions. This year saw the return of face-to-face sessions in Chamonix, France.
The SOM engages and emboldens leaders to Think the Unthinkable. This inspiring gathering of global leaders combined cutting-edge discussions with experiential activities. Praised for his dynamic moderation and energy, Nik helped foster collaboration and innovation among attendees craving community and fresh perspectives. There were many positive testimonials:
Gregory Guillot, Business and Biodiversity Programme Officer, IUCN said:
“Thank you Nik for summarizing the spirit of the Summit of Minds so well! I really appreciated your astute involvement and the inspired flavours your brought to the debates with outstanding moderation skills and an incredible energy.”
Petra Jaeger, International Business and Development said:
“It was fantastic to have you on board as a moderator, and in person! The Summit of Minds attendees were evidently craving community.”
Nik explains why Thinking the Unthinkable is partnered with Summit of Minds:
“Summit of Minds is a compelling concept. The informal gatherings of top people in inspiring locations are always outstanding.
They combine high-level, cutting-edge content with contributors drawn from the highest echelons of politics, business and academia. Hence the ‘summit of minds’.
They are always a unique combination of hard-thinking and mutual trust. This is further powered in unique ways by experiential activities for all participants in the most stimulating of surroundings.
The summit is always shaped by the importance of wellbeing for leaders.
Our Latest Client Examples
Explore the latest from Thinking the Unthinkable. From global conferences and summits, to town hall meetings. Click on an example below to learn more about the work we do.
Villars Summit 2026 | Villars, 2026
At the Villars Ocean Forum 2026, Nik Gowing moderated high-level, science-led sessions focused on one of the most urgent systemic risks facing the planet: the destabilisation of ocean, glacier and polar systems.
GAIGI Geneva AI Trade Forum | Geneva, Feb 2026
The Geneva AI Governance Institute (GAIGI) promotes international cooperation on AI regulation, addressing practical challenges that hinder cross-border governance. A workshop moderated by Nik Gowing focused on unifying regulatory approaches, particularly regarding AI in the Global South, advocating for simple, effective solutions to prevent fragmentation of rules.
Regenerative Farming x AgriTech | InTent Davos, 2026
At the InTent at Davos series during the 2026 World Economic Forum, Nik Gowing was invited to shape and steer an exclusive workshop. It focused on one of the most consequential intersections of climate, technology and food systems.
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