Smriti Irani’s journey keeps mixing politics, pop culture, and leadership that is based on a purpose. Her presence is a sign of continuity, not a return, from the most famous comeback in TV history to important global forums. Another important date is January 2026, when Irani goes to Davos for the World Economic Forum (WEF) week to lead talks about partnerships that will last after the summit.A Cultural Comeback with Kyunkii 2.0
Irani’s Kyunkii 2.0 made news recently. It’s a revival that brings back her famous TV shows and films. The return has sparked a new cultural moment, reminding people of how much she has influenced Indian entertainment over the years. It also shows how good she is at connecting stories about leadership with stories about mass culture.From Pop Culture to World Leadership
Smriti Irani has been a strong force in places where decisions shape the future, even when she’s not on screen. Her presence at TIME100 New York showed how she had an effect on both sides. Now, that journey is taking place on a global stage as she gets ready to meet with world leaders in Davos in January 2026.Three Years of Making a Difference with the Alliance for Global Good
Irani started the Alliance for Global Good – Gender Equity and Equality with a clear goal. The goal was to go from talking about gender equality to doing something about it. The Alliance doesn’t just talk about fairness; it puts it into economic and institutional systems.
Davos 2026 will be three years old by then. The WE Lead Lounge is a place where this work will be shown. It is a place where people can turn their ideas into action.## The WE Lead Lounge in Davos in 2026
Smriti Irani, the Chairperson of the Alliance for Global Good, will meet with world leaders at the WE Lead Lounge from January 20 to 22, 2026. The main focus will be on strategic conversations and partnerships that will last for a long time.
Irani posted the announcement on her official account and said she wanted to work with people from all over the world at #Davos2026 through the WE Lead Lounge.## Making Connections That Last Beyond Davos
The WE Lead Lounge is a sign of a new way for the world to move forward. The focus is not just on mobilising wealth. It puts a lot of value on planning ahead, working together, and including everyone.
The Alliance has worked with more than 5,000 international delegations and 12,000 industry partners around the world so far. This momentum will keep going at Davos through talks that lead to action.## Working together around the world and having strategic conversations
The WE Lead Lounge will host more than 12 strategic dialogues with the help of the Gates Foundation, the Women Collective Forum, and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
Some of the organisations that are taking part are Deloitte, Bain, Kearney, The Adecco Group, Bank of America, and Vital Voices. The talks will be about economic resilience, workforce readiness, and growth for the next generation. The goal is to make cross-sector partnerships that last beyond Davos.
Smriti Irani’s presence at Davos 2026 means more than just being there. It strengthens her growing role as a bridge between culture, policy, and global purpose, leading to conversations that have measurable effects on a large scale.
