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:<br> • 65+ heads of state/government<br> • 400+ senior political leaders<br> • 850+ CEOs/business leaders |
| Key Attendees | • Donald Trump (leading US delegation)<br> • Heads of UN, IMF, WHO<br> • Tech leaders (e.g., Satya Nadella, Jensen Huang) |
| Focus Areas | • Geopolitical tensions<br> • Economic slowdown<br> • Climate risks<br> • AI & tech disruption<br> • Inclusive growth |
| India's Representation | • High-level political & business delegation<br> • Union Ministers (Commerce, Energy, External Affairs)<br> • State CMs (Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, etc.)<br> • Corporate leaders (Tata, Infosys, Mahindra) |
| India's Goals | • Attract foreign investment<br> • Showcase state-specific models (e.g., Kerala's ESG focus, Jharkhand's renewable energy) |
| WEF Background | • Founded in 1971 (as European Management Forum)<br> • Renamed WEF in 1987<br> • HQ: Cologny, Switzerland<br> • Founder: Klaus Schwab<br> • Mission: Stakeholder Capitalism, public-private cooperation |