The World Economic Forum's (WEF)

The World Economic Forum's (WEF) 56th Annual Meeting, known as WEFDavos2026, took place in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, from January 19-23, 2026. 

Overview

The meeting convened nearly 3,000 leaders from more than 130 countries under the theme "A Spirit of Dialogue" to address critical global challenges. 

Key Discussion Areas

The 2026 program centered on five key global challenges, involving public-private collaboration to drive progress: 

• Cooperation in a more contested world: Exploring ways to work together amidst geopolitical shifts.

• Unlocking new sources of growth: Focusing on economic disruption and future growth models.

• Investing in people: Addressing labor markets, education, and skill development.

• Deploying innovation responsibly: Harnessing digital transformation and frontier technologies like AI.

• Building prosperity within planetary boundaries: Concentrating on sustainability and the energy transition.