Larry Fink ponders moving World Economic Forum from Davos

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by BloombergJanuary 21, 2026 at 10:54 AM

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Larry Fink, interim co-chief of the World Economic Forum (WEF), is considering moving the annual Davos meeting from Switzerland. Fink suggested exploring locations like Detroit, Dublin, Jakarta, and Buenos Aires to better connect with the modern world. While acknowledging Davos will likely remain the primary location for some time, he envisions rotating the flagship event to other cities. This potential shift aims to broaden access beyond political and business elites and rethink the forum's design. A WEF spokesperson stated they are pleased to remain in Davos and look forward to continued collaboration with Switzerland. Co-chair Andre Hoffmann also supports extending access beyond traditional attendees.

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