Davos 2026 opens its doors to a stellar lineup of international leaders tackling humanity’s biggest hurdles. From January 19 to 23, the World Economic Forum brings together policymakers, CEOs, activists, and scholars to brainstorm on five pivotal global issues.
Collaboration is the buzzword, with WEF stressing joint efforts between states and corporations. Core themes—economic vitality, resilience-building, and innovative breakthroughs—will guide strategies for present-day dilemmas and long-term gains.
India stands out with an impressive contingent, underscoring its status as a economic powerhouse. Expect over 100 top executives, union ministers, and chief ministers to network aggressively for investments and partnerships.
Central participants feature Ashwini Vaishnaw handling Railways and Broadcasting, Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Pralhad Joshi for Renewables, and K. Rammohan Naidu in Aviation. Chief ministers Devendra Fadnavis, N. Chandrababu Naidu, A. Revanth Reddy, Mohan Yadav, Hemant Soren, and Himanta Biswa Sarma represent their states’ ambitions.
The ‘Spirit of Dialogue’ theme sets the tone against backdrops of US tariffs and geopolitical flux. AI heavyweights Jensen Huang, Satya Nadella, Demis Hassabis, and Dario Amodei will steer conversations on tech’s double-edged sword.
Beyond high-level talks, side events promise deep dives into sustainable trade, health equity, and energy transitions. Davos 2026 could redefine multilateralism, offering hope for coordinated global progress in uncertain times.