WEF Davos 2026 Convenes Under 'Spirit of Dialogue' Amid Global Tensions

Davos 2026 Seeks Path to Cooperation Amid Polycrisis

The  World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026  commenced today in  Davos, Switzerland , convening over  3,000 global leaders  from politics, business, and civil society. The five-day summit unfolds against a challenging backdrop of  slowing economic growth, geopolitical fractures, rapid technological disruption, and eroding public trust . Held under the theme  “A Spirit of Dialogue” , the forum aims to bridge divides and foster renewed collaboration between governments, corporations, and international institutions.

Key Agenda: AI, Resilience, and Trust
This year’s discussions are strategically centered on navigating interconnected global risks. Key themes include:

• Artificial Intelligence:  Balancing AI-driven productivity gains with  job creation, ethical governance, and financial stability .

• Economic & Geopolitical Resilience:  Addressing  supply-chain security , trade fragmentation, and strategies for inclusive growth.

• Climate & Energy:  Accelerating the  energy transition  and mobilizing  climate finance .

• Restoring Trust:  Rebuilding confidence in multilateral systems and fostering transparent dialogue.

India’s Strategic Priority at Davos
For India, the summit is a pivotal platform to position itself as the  world’s fastest-growing major economy  and a  stable engine for global growth . The focus is on shifting the narrative from India as a future opportunity to a  present-day growth destination , emphasizing  policy continuity, reform momentum, and openness to foreign investment . Key goals include attracting long-term capital into  manufacturing, digital infrastructure, and clean energy , and deepening integration into global value chains.

High-Power Indian Delegation
India’s significant political and economic presence is underscored by a high-level delegation:

• Union Ministers:   Ashwini Vaishnaw  (Railways, IT),  Shivraj Singh Chouhan  (Agriculture),  Pralhad Joshi  (Consumer Affairs), and  K. Rammohan Naidu  (Civil Aviation) are present, highlighting focus areas.

• Chief Ministers:  Six CMs, including  Maharashtra’s Devendra Fadnavis  and  Andhra Pradesh’s N. Chandrababu Naidu , are showcasing state-specific investment opportunities.

Corporate India’s Commanding Presence
Supporting the official narrative is one of India’s  largest-ever corporate delegations  to Davos, with over 100 business leaders. Prominent figures like  Mukesh Ambani (Reliance), N. Chandrasekaran (Tata Sons), Sunil Bharti Mittal (Bharti Airtel), and Nandan Nilekani (Infosys)  are leveraging the forum to highlight India’s strengths in  technology, manufacturing scale, digital public infrastructure (DPI), and renewable energy .

Exam-Focused Important Facts:

• Event:  World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 .

• Location:  Davos, Switzerland .

• Theme:  “A Spirit of Dialogue” .

• India’s Goal: To attract  foreign