World Economic Forum Opens In Davos With Leaders From Across Globe

MLN — 19 JAN 2026: Business executives, government officials and civil society leaders are gathering in Davos, Switzerland, this week for the annual World Economic Forum, organizers said, as global economic and geopolitical tensions shape discussions at one of the year’s most prominent international gatherings.

Officials said nearly 3,000 participants are expected to attend the meeting, including top political figures, chief executives and representatives from international institutions. The forum’s agenda includes more than 200 sessions on subjects such as economic disparity, technological change, climate policy and global cooperation.

U.S. President Donald Trump is among the scheduled attendees, set to address the event as part of a wide-ranging program that also features French President Emmanuel Macron, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Prominent technology leaders — such as executives from major AI and computing firms — are also participating, according to forum organizers.

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This year’s forum carries the official theme “A Spirit of Dialogue,” focusing on cooperation, growth, investment in people, innovation and shared prosperity. World Economic Forum organizers said the framework is intended to foster exchange among diverse sectors and regions as economies and societies contend with rising inequality, energy challenges and rapid technological change.

The event comes amid growing debate over global leadership and economic direction, with Trump’s recent foreign policy actions highlighted as part of ongoing discussions about stability and cooperation. Critics of the forum have reiterated concerns that high-level gatherings like Davos can be more symbolic than substantive, particularly on entrenched issues such as wealth inequality and climate change.

Sessions at the meeting will span a broad array of topics, including efforts to align economic policy with sustainability goals and the impact of artificial intelligence on labor markets. Organizers said the forum remains a key platform for dialogue among governments, business and civil society as they navigate complex global challenges.