At the World Economic Forum in Davos, global leaders are emphasising that trade “finds its way” even amid geopolitical fragmentation as they explore new, more bespoke and plurilateral cooperation models. With over 3,000 participants expected from 130 countries, including more than 30 foreign ministers, discussions will dig into hot-button issues like Iran, Gaza, Ukraine and Venezuela, reflecting economies grappling with conflict and uncertainty. Frontier technologies remain a central theme, with industry heavyweights such as NVIDIA’s Jensen Huang and Microsoft’s Satya Nadella joining the dialogue. Artificial intelligence and other cutting-edge innovations are seen as powerful engines for productivity and future growth. In this complex global backdrop, leaders underscore that dialogue isn’t a luxury — it’s a necessity to forge collaboration and shape economic resilience for the decade ahead.