Swiss Alps are once again hosting the world’s most influential gathering as leaders from governments, businesses, civil society, and academia converge in Davos for the World Economic Forum (WEF). This annual summit, running from January 19 to 23, aims to address pressing global issues and chart a course for the future.
The forum underscores the urgent need for collective action amid mounting challenges. WEF has spotlighted five major global risks that demand unprecedented collaboration between public and private sectors. Discussions will revolve around fostering economic growth, building resilience, and driving innovation to navigate today’s complexities and seize tomorrow’s opportunities.
India arrives with a powerhouse delegation, positioning itself as the world’s fastest-growing major economy. Over 100 CEOs from top Indian firms, alongside central ministers and chief ministers from key states, are set to pitch for foreign investments and showcase India’s potential.
Key attendees include Union Ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw (Railways and Information Broadcasting), Shivraj Singh Chouhan (Agriculture and Rural Development), Pralhad Joshi (New and Renewable Energy), and K. Rammohan Naidu (Civil Aviation). Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis (Maharashtra), N. Chandrababu Naidu (Andhra Pradesh), A. Revanth Reddy (Telangana), Mohan Yadav (Madhya Pradesh), Hemant Soren (Jharkhand), and Himanta Biswa Sarma (Assam) will champion their states’ investment prospects.
Under the theme ‘Spirit of Dialogue,’ the event kicks off amid US tariff tensions and geopolitical uncertainties. Tech titans like Jensen Huang (Nvidia), Satya Nadella (Microsoft), Demis Hassabis (DeepMind), and Dario Amodei (Anthropic) will debate AI’s transformative impact.
As conversations unfold, expect bold ideas on sustainable development, trade policies, and technological ethics. Davos 2026 isn’t just a talk shop—it’s a launchpad for actionable strategies that could reshape global trajectories for years to come.