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Trump to Headline Davos 2026, Returning to WEF Stage as US President

US President Donald Trump is confirmed to attend the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, in January 2026. The event, running from January 19-23 under the theme "A Spirit of Dialogue," aims to address pressing global economic, geopolitical, and social challenges through collaboration. It is expected to draw close to 3,000 leaders from over 130 countries, including numerous heads of state and G7 leaders. The agenda will also feature top officials from major international organizations, emphasizing a broad multilateral approach to problem-solving.

Key Points: Donald Trump to Join World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026

  • Trump's return to Davos as President
  • Summit theme "A Spirit of Dialogue"
  • 3,000 leaders from 130+ countries expected
  • Focus on global cooperation and innovation
  • Features heads of major international organizations
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US President to join World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting 2026

US President Donald Trump will attend the WEF in Davos in 2026, following his 2025 address. The summit will gather global leaders to tackle key challenges.

"President of the United States of America Donald Trump will join the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting 2026 - World Economic Forum"

Cologny, January 17

US President Donald Trump is set to join the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos.

The World Economic Forum in a post on X announced, recounting how he had addressed the Forum in 2025 just three days after his inauguration as the 47th President of the United States.

"President of the United States of America Donald Trump will join the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, Switzerland. Find out more about WEF26 here: http://wef.ch/wef26 Watch his special address from Davos 2025, delivered just three days after his inauguration as the 47th President of the United States: https://www.weforum.org/meetings/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2025/sessions/special-address-by-the-president-of-the-united-states-of-america/"

The WEF is to be held from January 19-23. World leaders from government, business, civil society and academia will convene in Davos to engage in forward-looking discussions to address global issues and set priorities.

The programme will be structured around five key global challenges where public-private dialogue and cooperation, involving all stakeholders, is necessary for progress. In addressing these challenges, growth, resilience, and innovation will serve as cross- cutting imperatives, guiding how leaders engage with today's complexity and pursue tomorrow's opportunities.

The five-day summit, which will run until January 23, is being held under the theme "A Spirit of Dialogue", with a focus on cooperation in a contested world, innovation-led growth, and inclusive development.

The summit aims to address pressing global economic, geopolitical, technological, and social challenges through collaborative discussion and strategic engagement.

According to the WEF, close to 3,000 leaders from more than 130 countries are expected to participate, marking one of the largest and highest-level assemblies in the forum's history.

This includes around 400 senior political leaders, nearly 65 heads of state or government, and six leaders from the G7 group of advanced economies.

In addition to political leaders, the Forum's agenda will feature top officials from major international organisations, including Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations; Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund; and Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization, emphasising a broad multilateral focus.

- ANI

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Sarah B
"A Spirit of Dialogue" is a nice theme, but will it translate to action? These forums often feel like talking shops for the elite. I'd be more impressed if concrete outcomes for climate finance and debt relief for developing nations are announced.
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Ananya R
Hope PM Modi is also attending. His presence at such global platforms always puts India's priorities on the table. The focus on cooperation in a contested world is crucial – hope it leads to more stable trade policies that benefit economies like ours.
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Vikram M
3000 leaders is a huge gathering. The real test is what happens after Davos. Will the "public-private dialogue" actually ease the regulatory hurdles for Indian startups trying to go global? That's what I'll be watching for.
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Karthik V
With the US President and so many global heads there, the geopolitical discussions will be key. Stability in our region is paramount for India's economic ambitions. Hoping for sensible dialogue that doesn't ignore the concerns of the Global South.
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Priya S
The inclusion of leaders from WHO and IMF is good. Post-pandemic, we need strong global health architecture and fair financial systems. India's pharmaceutical and digital public infrastructure models should be showcased here as solutions for inclusive development.

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