Goodwall’s NextGen AI Alliance – demonstrating how innovative technology and public-private partnerships can unlock scalable global opportunities for youth

Davos, Grisons, Switzerland, February 4, 2026 — Artificial intelligence is reshaping the global economy faster than any technological shift in recent history. Nearly half of students feel unprepared for an AI-enabled workplace and 58% report insufficient AI knowledge. Globally, 450 million young people are economically disengaged due to a lack of adequate skills to succeed in the labour market. (Digital Education Council, World Bank.2025.)

Goodwall is a global Gen Z social education platform accelerating the journey from learning to earning in response to this growing digital divide. Engaging more than three million young people across 150+ countries, Goodwall delivers gamified learning pathways that build future-ready skills, confidence, and economic mobility.

Goodwall launched the NextGen AI Alliance with founding partners HP, Cognizant, and Microsoft to provide an innovative skilling solution that prepares the next generation for the future of work. Bringing together leaders from the public and private sector, this coalition-level response builds momentum around a shared vision to equip young people globally with AI and other future-ready skills at scale.

“AI will define opportunity for an entire generation,” said Omar Bawa, Co-Founder of Goodwall. “The question is not whether AI advances, but who it advances. The NextGen AI Alliance exists to ensure young people everywhere are equipped to lead in an AI-powered economy, not be excluded from it.”

In its first year, the NextGen AI Alliance has reached over one million young people. Participant insights show that 79% now feel confident using AI tools, and 65% of young people now report feeling that AI can improve their working future.

At Davos, Goodwall and partners convened a roundtable co-hosted with Cognizant. Attendance included leaders from across private and public sectors, with representatives from Accenture, World Quant University, Capgemini, Deloitte, Pearson, The Adecco Group, Schneider Electric, UNICEF, and government ministers from the UAE, Bermuda, and Azerbaijan. Youth insights were brought by the Misk Foundation. Key outcomes focused on sharing best practices around AI Fluency, and discussion around how government and industry can meaningfully invest in hands-on learning, with focus on educators and youth ambassadors.

Founding members of the NextGen AI Alliance:

Kate Barnes, Director of Global Partnerships, Microsoft Elevate:
“Microsoft partners with Goodwall through the NextGen AI Alliance because this work goes beyond traditional education models and focuses on real systems change. What makes this partnership powerful is Goodwall’s ability to reach young people directly, outside formal education systems, and connect skilling with industry needs.“

Michele Malejki, Global Head of Social Impact at HP Inc. and Executive Director of the HP Foundation:
“As the future of work evolves, access to technology and critical skills will define who can participate and thrive. HP is committed to ensuring disconnected communities are part of this future by empowering individuals with the tools needed to unlock economic opportunity. Our collaboration with Goodwall is a key part of our commitment to reaching 150 million people by 2030.”

Emma Fisher, Senior Director of Corporate Government Affairs, Cognizant:
“Cognizant joined the NextGen AI Alliance because it is about action, not conversation. AI is changing roles and tasks faster than ever, and we need agile, technology-driven partnerships that can deliver skills at scale, quickly, and with real accountability.”

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