World Economic Forum at Davos 2026: Dates, location and what to expect

Al Jazeera Economic ImpactNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by News AgenciesJanuary 20, 2026 at 08:09 AM

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The World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting is taking place in Davos, Switzerland from January 19-23, 2026. The forum brings together nearly 3,000 global leaders from business, politics, academia, and civil society to discuss pressing global issues. The WEF, a think tank based in Geneva, has held its annual summit in Davos since 1971. This year's meeting aims to shape global agendas amidst a time of significant global upheaval. Topics of discussion range from economic disparity and climate change to technology and global cooperation. US President Donald Trump is among the expected attendees.

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The summit is at the conference centre in Davos, an Alpine town in Switzerland.

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The WEF is a think tank and event organiser based in Geneva.

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United States President Donald Trump will attend the annual event.

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The World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting kicked off in Davos on Monday.

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Nearly 3,000 high-level participants are expected to attend.

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