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WEF Davos (World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026) is the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum, taking place 19–23 January 2026 in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland. It’s one of the most important global gatherings of political leaders, business chiefs, scholars, and civil society to discuss world issues. ļæ½

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šŸ“ Who’s Attending

Nearly 3,000 participants from over 130 countries. ļæ½

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Around 400 top political leaders, including close to 65 heads of state/government and 6 G7 leaders. ļæ½

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About 850 CEOs and chairs from major global companies. ļæ½

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🧠 Theme & Focus

The meeting’s theme is ā€œA Spirit of Dialogueā€ — emphasizing cooperation and open conversation across divides. ļæ½

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Main topics being discussed this year include:

How to cooperate in a more contested world

Unlocking new sources of economic growth

Investing in people and jobs

Responsible deployment of innovation like AI

Building prosperity while protecting the planet ļæ½

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šŸ” Public & Side Events

Aside from the main official sessions, there’s an Open Forum that’s publicly accessible (and livestreamed over the web) with discussions on future trends (e.g., space, medicine, climate, technology). ļæ½

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šŸ“Œ Top Current News from Davos 2026

Elon Musk was scheduled to speak on a panel with BlackRock’s CEO. ļæ½

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Gujarat’s Deputy Chief Minister held talks with major business leaders for investment and innovation. ļæ½

The Times of India

Donald Trump launched a new global initiative called the ā€œBoard of Peace,ā€ positioning it alongside international institutions. ļæ½

The Guardian

A leading investor said India could become the world’s biggest economy within decades, reflecting India’s rising global role. ļæ½

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šŸ“° Other Notable Reports from the Event

French President Emmanuel Macron warned about a shift toward a ā€œworld without rulesā€ and weakening international norms. ļæ½

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Some attendees got scammed with fake VIP passes for exclusive forum venues.