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Looking ahead to Davos 2026 and the year's highlights in focus

Looking ahead to Davos 2026 and the year's highlights in focus

Forum in FocusIn charts: The global reach and convening power of Davos

The World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting in Davos has brought together leaders for over half a century, growing into the foremost gathering for global dialogue.

Forum in FocusDavos 2026: The World Economic Forum's 56th Annual Meeting takes place under the theme ‘A Spirit of Dialogue’
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It is important that countries that are leading the race understand the risks and manage it

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