#WEFDavos2026 : đ The World Economic Forumâs 56th Annual Meeting â often simply called Davos â is one of the worldâs most high-profile gatherings of heads of state, business leaders, academics, and civil society. This yearâs theme is âA Spirit of Dialogue,â emphasizing cooperation amid geopolitical and economic uncertainty.
đ When & Where
Date: 19â23 January 2026
Location: Davos-Klosters, Switzerland
Participants: ~2,500 leaders including heads of government, CEOs, civil society leaders and innovators.
đ„ Key Themes & Agenda
At its core, the WEF meeting focuses on solving global, systemic challenges and enabling dialogue between governments, business, science and civil society:
Cooperating in a contested world
Unlocking new sources of economic growth
Investing in people and future skills
Deploying innovation responsibly (esp. AI and tech)
Building prosperity within planetary and social boundaries
đŁïž Major News Headlines from Davos 2026
Hereâs whatâs trending at #WEFDavos2026:
đ Geopolitics & Leadership
German Chancellor warns of âgreat power politicsâ and stresses unity against geopolitical fragmentation.
Debate over global order: commentators say U.S. may be losing its global agenda-setting role amid shifting alliances.
Canadian PM & other leaders delivered keynote speeches on the need for renewed rules-based cooperation.
Assam and Maharashtra (India) government delegations are securing investment deals and promoting regional development.
đ”đ° Pakistan Representation
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is attending with a high-level delegation to promote investment and dialogue on peace and economic cooperation.
