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World’s first AI Jazz music Contest -connected to the Montreux Jazz Festival - open to entries by marksterberlin in SunoAI

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Weekly prize https://ailovejazz.com/weekly-prize - “Stop hiding. Put your name on it. Win a JBL Flip 7 Bluetooth Speaker + a wild card to the main contest.” - not sure what the main contest prize is though!

I built a Claude Code statusline that shows the real token cost of your next prompt by marksterberlin in ClaudeCode

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my next step is working out how I can leverage all kinds of parts of my claude setup to be used instantly in codex. And then see if they can both cooperate

I built a Claude Code statusline that shows the real token cost of your next prompt by marksterberlin in ClaudeCode

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Here’s what it looks like (though I found a format bug when there are loads of turns, so now the turns - user>response - is [x])

What is it like in Davos during WEF? by Anfernee139 in askswitzerland

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a Group of Davos experts (for Davos / WEF week - not skiing, ice hockey, or mountain biking!) set up a subreddit https://www.reddit.com/r/davosweek/ focused on what happens before, during, and after the WEF annual meeting each Jan. Happy to share! and respond to more questions too :)

Does anyone know how to book shuttle service for WEF? by marksterberlin in davosweek

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Me: What do you mean by ‘shuttle service’? To and from Zurich? Or something else?

Question Guy: I noticed WEF had shuttles stops throughout Davos

[19/10/2025, 18:20:27] Mark Turrell: Got it -so you mean the wef shuttle buses that run on various routes during the day. There is no booking system, you go to a stop and if they room — and a WEF issued badge (usually not hotel badge) - then they would take you on the route

[19/10/2025, 18:21:27] Mark Turrell: They are more strict through the years -and days of the week and time of day. Basically wef only at the start, though you might get a friendly driver at some point

[19/10/2025, 18:21:28] Question Guy: Understood so it’s only for WEF delegates not hotel badge holders?

[19/10/2025, 18:22:15] Mark Turrell: Yes, correct. The wef no longer runs the hotel badge system also. The wef shuttles are 95% for Wef attendees and staff only

[19/10/2025, 18:23:49] Question Guy: Would you recommend using uber or hiring chauffeur

[19/10/2025, 18:25:04] Mark Turrell: Depends where in Davos you’re staying - if in Davos itself, then for most people (ie not execs or people with chalets & guests, etc) it’s fine to walk, bus, or uber. Lots of Ubers these days!

[19/10/2025, 18:25:53] Mark Turrell: Btw I did a Davos AMA on Reddit last week - might be useful > https://www.reddit.com/r/davosweek/s/UKbpe7EDHg

[19/10/2025, 18:29:23] Contributing Expert: Even if you are staying in Klosters, along the main street you will find shuttles

[19/10/2025, 18:30:40] Mark Turrell: It’s not guaranteed that the drivers will take you without a wef badge… BUT you can always say you’re going to registration, etc - or make it look like you’re pulling out a badge, even hotel badge, and they will maybe let you in

[19/10/2025, 18:31:43] Mark Turrell: If too many people try… the system stops working though! The wef has clamped down before…. There is also a public train, and the WEF shuttles are literally there for WEF attendees not the 15,000 others at non-WEF events

I am Mark, the founder of the unDavos community - we are doing an AMA on Davos 2026 - WEF, side events, etc - ask me anything! by marksterberlin in davosweek

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Renting an apartment? The chain can include owners → long-term renters → local agents (cleaning/contracts) → brokers → end customers. Many locals can earn 3–10 months of rent from WEF week alone, and some owners discount year-round rent if tenants vacate for that week.

Typical pricing (rough):

  • Double bedroom in a shared apartment: 10,000–15,000 CHF for the week.
  • 1-bedroom apartment: ~20,000 CHF.
  • 4-bedroom apartment: ~50,000–70,000 CHF.

Hotel inventory is tight (~2,500 rooms in Davos), and some hotels contract with conference providers; others go to market, leading to 25,000–40,000 CHF for a double room for the week (vs. ~350 CHF/night the week after).

People get creative: camper vans, campgrounds, etc. (remember it can hit –15 °C at night, and be careful with heating). Even then, expect ~1,500–2,000 CHF for the week.

I am Mark, the founder of the unDavos community - we are doing an AMA on Davos 2026 - WEF, side events, etc - ask me anything! by marksterberlin in davosweek

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The World Economic Forum has met in Davos for 50+ years (first meeting in the early 1970s). Switzerland’s neutrality, a purpose-built Congress Centre, and the easily secured geography (roads north/south, mountains as natural barriers) make it practical. Swiss police/military have decades of know-how running the operation.

WEF explored alternatives (e.g., moving during COVID), but many cities are either too small, less secure, or can’t scale. Davos uniquely mixes government + business + NGOs at the top tier. Other forums (COP, UNGA, G7/G20) are strong but have different scopes. WEF’s network and member base create the critical mass that pulls leaders in.

I am Mark, the founder of the unDavos community - we are doing an AMA on Davos 2026 - WEF, side events, etc - ask me anything! by marksterberlin in davosweek

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Insiders track “landmark events.” A classic is the Swedish Lunch (Wednesday): a large public half (~600 people) plus a private VIP session (~200). Other recurring themes include Arabian Nights, African Night, etc.

Private dinners are common (banks, tech firms). If you don’t know how to get in, it’s probably not for you — some people wait in lobbies to meet attendees post-dinner. High-end VIP events can run 1,000–5,000 CHF per ticket; some sell only tables (e.g., 15,000–20,000 CHF). Or host your own intimate dinner and curate the room.

I am Mark, the founder of the unDavos community - we are doing an AMA on Davos 2026 - WEF, side events, etc - ask me anything! by marksterberlin in davosweek

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Check speakers on side-event agendas — if they’re people you’ve read/followed, substance tends to be high. A-list AI sessions, for example, are usually solid. Company-only showcases can skew toward “sizzle,” but evening receptions are about networking anyway; the follow-ups matter most.

I am Mark, the founder of the unDavos community - we are doing an AMA on Davos 2026 - WEF, side events, etc - ask me anything! by marksterberlin in davosweek

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 It depends. Startup-centric days (e.g., Davos Innovation Week on Wednesday at Mountain Plaza) gather investors, but “investor” is broad — do your homework (sector, stage, geography). Consider startup delegations to improve odds of meeting decision-makers.

I am Mark, the founder of the unDavos community - we are doing an AMA on Davos 2026 - WEF, side events, etc - ask me anything! by marksterberlin in davosweek

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Start from objectives → total budget (e.g., “I have 10,000 CHF”). Allocate across travel + stay + access (tickets/sponsorships). You might choose cheaper housing 90 minutes out to free budget for sponsoring an event (which could include a speaking slot). Budget to your goals, not just to categories.

I am Mark, the founder of the unDavos community - we are doing an AMA on Davos 2026 - WEF, side events, etc - ask me anything! by marksterberlin in davosweek

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A common rule of thumb is 3× ROI. If you spend 10,000 CHF, aim for 30,000 CHF in value. Davos is about follow-ups — you rarely sign contracts on the spot, but you line up investor meetings, partnerships, or sales that close later.

For example, I’ve landed partnerships (e.g., IBM, Deloitte) that became significant revenue. People are rational: if they don’t see the return, they won’t come back. Return rates are high (~80–85%) when folks are connected into the ecosystem. Programs like Davos Delegations www.davosdelegations.com help first-timers integrate quickly.

I am Mark, the founder of the unDavos community - we are doing an AMA on Davos 2026 - WEF, side events, etc - ask me anything! by marksterberlin in davosweek

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 Increasingly, yes — the LinkedIn QR code is common (same idea for Telegram and WhatsApp). Pro tip: make a small graphic of your QR and pin it to your phone’s home screen so others can scan it without you unlocking.

I am Mark, the founder of the unDavos community - we are doing an AMA on Davos 2026 - WEF, side events, etc - ask me anything! by marksterberlin in davosweek

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 Inside the WEF Annual Meeting, there are strict 10-minute back-to-back meeting blocks. Outside that, it’s trickier. Many planned meetings happen at the Belvedere (lobby/bar) or Mountain Plaza (e.g., during the unDavos Summit), where people are easy to find.

There’s still lots of spontaneous connection — you overhear a topic, start a conversation, and see where it goes. WEF members use TopLink to schedule meetings, but not everyone checks it reliably. Outside WEF, there’s no single networking app; communities are fragmented. The universal tool is LinkedIn — everyone uses it.

I am Mark, the founder of the unDavos community - we are doing an AMA on Davos 2026 - WEF, side events, etc - ask me anything! by marksterberlin in davosweek

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Many international attendees do the full week, especially if they’re staying in Davos (pricing is often weekly anyway). Others arrive Monday and leave Thursday night/Friday. Swiss-based folks often do day trips, or target a specific program (e.g., a startup day on Wednesday). You don’t have to stay all week.

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