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Forum in FocusDavos 2026: The World Economic Forum's 56th Annual Meeting takes place under the theme ‘A Spirit of Dialogue’

The World Economic Forum's 56th Annual Meeting (19–23 January 2026) (Davos 2026) gathers leaders from business, government, and civil society under the theme 'A Spirit of Dialogue'.

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