World Economic Forum Annual Meeting

Region

Europe

Timing

Late January/ Early February (Typically)

Dates

2026
Monday
Feb
16
- 02
Mar
Confirmed
Various, London
2026
Tuesday
Feb
17
Confirmed
Various, London
2026
Thursday
Feb
19
- 23
Feb

Overview

Each winter, the world’s most influential leaders in business, government, academia, and civil society ascend to Davos to shape the global agenda. The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting has become synonymous with high-level dialogue, future-shaping initiatives, and the cross-sector collaborations that define the year ahead. Against the backdrop of the Swiss Alps, it remains one of the most important gatherings on the planet.

HIGHLIGHTS

🌍 Global Economic Outlook – From inflation to supply chain resilience, energy markets to trade flows, Davos provides early signals on how policymakers and CEOs are preparing for the year’s economic challenges.

🤖 Technology & AI Governance – With generative AI, quantum computing, and digital trust at the forefront, expect major debates on balancing innovation, regulation, and ethics in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.

🌱 Climate & Energy Transition – Sustainability remains central, with governments and corporations announcing commitments to decarbonization, renewable energy expansion, and climate resilience strategies.

⚖️ Geopolitics & Security – From regional conflicts to global alliances, Davos convenes heads of state and defense experts to assess shifting power balances and the state of multilateralism.

💡 Cross-Sector Solutions – Beyond speeches and panels, Davos is a laboratory for partnerships—where new initiatives are launched to address health, education, inequality, and global development.

INSIGHTS

Event General Timing
Consistently held over 4 days in late January. Starts on a Tuesday. (Same Day of Week)
Consistently held in Davos-Klosters.
Invitation-only membership event; no public application.
Invitation-only event; no public ticketing.
Arrivals/Private/Affiliate events often begin the Monday before the official start. (Same Day of Week)
Each winter, the world’s most influential leaders in business, government, academia, and civil society ascend to Davos to shape the global agenda. The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting has become synonymous with high-level dialogue, future-shaping initiatives, and the cross-sector collaborations that define the year ahead. Against the backdrop of the Swiss Alps, it remains one of the most important gatherings on the planet.
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