Key Facts
• Davos Forum annual meeting opened on January 19 in eastern Switzerland.
• Over 60 national leaders and business executives are attending.
• The theme for 2026 is “The Power of Dialogue.”
• President Trump is scheduled to deliver a speech on January 21.
• Ukrainian President Zelensky, French President Macron, and EU Commission President von der Leyen will also participate.
• Key topics include Ukraine’s security guarantees and Greenland’s territorial and tariff issues.
• The forum will run until January 23.
Summary
The 2026 World Economic Forum annual meeting, known as the Davos Forum, commenced on January 19 in eastern Switzerland. More than 60 heads of state and corporate leaders from around the world are participating under the theme “The Power of Dialogue,” focusing on resolving international challenges. Notably, U.S. President Donald Trump will give a speech on January 21, joined by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, French President Emmanuel Macron, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Discussions are expected to address critical issues such as security guarantees for Ukraine amid ongoing conflict and territorial disputes involving Greenland, including tariff concerns. The forum is scheduled to conclude on January 23, with global leaders closely watching the direct talks on these pressing matters.
