Building the Global Brain Economy

Summary outcomes and recommendations from the United Nation’s 80th General Assembly brain capital side meetings.

At UNGA80, Alzheimer’s disease was formally recognized as a leading noncommunicable disease (NCD), alongside mental health—a historic policy milestone with direct implications for workplaces and economies. The Business Collaborative for Brain Health was a key partner in the week’s events, underscoring the role of employers in advancing brain capital. Momentum is building: the Center for Houston’s Future launched the first regional brain economy plan, California and North Carolina are moving forward on state-level strategies, and the Houston Roundtable Report was released with concrete recommendations. Together, these outcomes show how brain health drives ROI, resilience, and innovation. View the summary report here.