Open Forum
An accessible event for participants to share thoughts, experiences and stories on pressing and controversial issues.
Experience the Open Forum:
A space for open debate on today’s pressing issues
Purpose and Mission
The Open Forum is an event format that allows a broader audience to participate in the activities of World Economic Forum. The Open Forum welcomes a diverse audience from around the world to attend the various sessions and engage with panellists and other participants.
The Open Forum aims to encourage dialogue and spread awareness on critical issues by providing a platform on which ideas, thoughts and questions can be expressed and tackled in an open environment.
Next Open Forum
19–23 January 2026
Davos-Klosters, Switzerland
Free entry
Register to attendRegistrations close on 15 January 2026 at 17:00 UTC
Frequently asked questions
2025 • World Economic Forum Annual Meeting
Open Forum Davos 2025: Social Justice in Focus
As part of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2024, this year's Open Forum Davos will convene under the theme "Justice for All: A World without Barriers” and feature sessions exploring diverse issues through the lens of social justice.
15 Jan 2025
Open Forum Riyadh 2024 to Spark Debate on Global Challenges and Opportunities
The Open Forum, taking place during the World Economic Forum’s Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development, is hosting a series of public sessions on 28-29 April 2024, in Riyadh.
26 Apr 2024
