World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 to Focus on Dialogue and Global Cooperation
| Category | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Event | World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 |
| Dates | January 19-23, 2026 |
| Location | Davos, Switzerland |
| Theme | "A Spirit of Dialogue" |
| Participants | ~3,000 global leaders from 130+ countries, including: • 65+ heads of state/government • 400+ senior political leaders • 850+ CEOs/business leaders |
| Key Attendees | • Donald Trump (leading US delegation) • Heads of UN, IMF, WHO • Tech leaders (e.g., Satya Nadella, Jensen Huang) |
| Focus Areas | • Geopolitical tensions • Economic slowdown • Climate risks • AI & tech disruption • Inclusive growth |
| India's Representation | • High-level political & business delegation • Union Ministers (Commerce, Energy, External Affairs) • State CMs (Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, etc.) • Corporate leaders (Tata, Infosys, Mahindra) |
| India's Goals | • Attract foreign investment • Showcase state-specific models (e.g., Kerala's ESG focus, Jharkhand's renewable energy) |
| WEF Background | • Founded in 1971 (as European Management Forum) • Renamed WEF in 1987 • HQ: Cologny, Switzerland • Founder: Klaus Schwab • Mission: Stakeholder Capitalism, public-private cooperation |