The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 is being held from January 19–23 in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland. The meeting brings together close to 3,000 participants, including heads of state, senior government officials, corporate executives, leaders from civil society, academics, and representatives from youth networks. The 2026 theme, A Spirit of Dialogue, frames the meeting’s role as a platform for discussion across public and private sectors on global economic and political issues.
This year’s agenda is informed by the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2026. The report identifies geoeconomic confrontation—using trade, industrial policy, and economic tools as instruments of competition among major powers—as a leading short-term global risk. Artificial intelligence governance and environmental challenges are also prominent topics, alongside discussions on economic growth, technology deployment, and investment in human capital.
The meeting takes place amid ongoing geopolitical tension and debates around multilateral cooperation. Participation includes leaders from major economies, international organizations, and global companies, reflecting the Forum’s continued role as a convening venue for dialogue on global governance and economic priorities. Sessions are being held in person in Davos, with additional programming distributed through digital platforms worldwide.