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Key geopolitical flashpoints are expected to dominate the agenda, with discussions planned on the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, as well as political and economic developments in Latin America, including Venezuela.
Updated : Jan 13, 2026

Davos 2026: Donald Trump returns to Davos, leads US team at WEF as geopolitics takes centre stage

WEF President and CEO Borge Brende said the 2026 meeting will be guided by the theme “A Spirit of Dialogue” to underscore the need for deeper engagement in an increasingly divided world. He added that with global tensions at their most complex since World War II, dialogue is no longer a luxury but a necessity for stability.

Global leaders from politics, business and civil society will gather in Davos from January 19–23 for the 56th WEF as economic uncertainty and geopolitical strain reshape the global order.
Updated : Jan 13, 2026

Davos 2026: From AI to climate risks, 5 defining themes set to shape talks at the World Economic Forum

A central focus in 2026 will be the governance of artificial intelligence and the need to restore resilience in global trade. As AI reshapes economies and societies at unprecedented speed, leaders are expected to debate how regulation, ethics and innovation can move in step.

Updated : Jan 13, 2026

Andhra Pradesh’s 2047 Roadmap: What Happens To Farming In The New Economy

Budithi Rajsekhar, Special Chief Secretary, Agriculture, Marketing & Cooperation Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh, outlines the state’s long-term economic vision on the Business Today podcast with Karishma Asoodani. He explains why Andhra Pradesh aims to reduce the primary sector’s contribution to state GDP from 35% to around 18–20% by 2047, in line with global development trends. While agriculture will remain critical as a provider of raw materials for value-added industries, future growth is expected to come largely from services, manufacturing and urban development, particularly with the rise of Amaravati as a capital city and economic hub. The shift, he says, will help reduce economic risk, strengthen resilience against climate and global shocks, and place Andhra Pradesh on a sustainable high-growth path for the next two decades.

Updated : Jan 12, 2026

Andhra Pradesh- The New Economics Of Farming

In this episode of Business Today Presents: Andhra Pradesh 360 : From Bharat to the World, the spotlight turns to a sector where the state is shaping global benchmarks: agriculture, agri-innovation and aquaculture. From the world’s largest agro-ecological natural farming programme to cutting-edge agri-tech, digital marketplaces and sustainable aquaculture, Andhra Pradesh is redefining modern farming. Special Chief Secretary, Andhra Pradesh : Budithi Rajsekhar explains how science-backed natural farming, climate resilience, value-chain integration and export-ready ecosystems are boosting farmer incomes, attracting global investors and positioning Andhra Pradesh as a scalable, globally relevant model ahead of key international forums.

WEF Summit 2026: In 1971, Klaus Schwab launched the European Management Forum in Davos
Updated : Jan 12, 2026

Davos Explained: How a small Alpine town became global ground zero

WEF Davos 2026: What began as a quiet management conference in a Swiss ski town became something far bigger.

WEF Summit 2026: Notably, around half of attending leaders will come from the Global South.
Updated : Jan 8, 2026

Davos 2026: Who’s attending, what’s on the agenda and why it matters

WEF Davos 2026: The responsible deployment of transformative technologies — most notably generative artificial intelligence — is also expected to feature prominently, as policymakers and executives weigh innovation against regulation, ethics and workforce disruption. 

The 2026 report shows global cooperation holding steady but shifting toward smaller, more agile coalitions as big institutions stall.
Updated : Jan 8, 2026

Davos 2026: Global cooperation proving resilient despite geopolitical strain, WEF Barometer finds

According to the World Economic Forum’s Global Cooperation Barometer 2026, collaboration between countries is not retreating but evolving, with new and more flexible forms of partnership emerging to fill the gaps left by weakening traditional multilateral structures.

Updated : Jan 8, 2026

Davos 2026 | The World’s Biggest Minds. One Global Stage. Davos Brainstorm On BTTV & India Today

Davos Brainstorm 2026 brings together global leaders, policymakers, industry experts, and top decision-makers for in-depth discussions on the world’s most pressing economic and geopolitical issues. From 19th to 23rd January, India Today and Business Today deliver powerful double-engine coverage from Davos, offering unmatched access, expert analysis, and exclusive conversations. From global markets and geopolitics to technology and the future of business, this comprehensive on-ground coverage connects audiences directly to the ideas and decisions shaping the world.

Leading the central government delegation will be Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and IT and Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
Updated : Jan 6, 2026

Davos 2026: India’s biggest show yet: Ministers, states and CEOs head to WEF Summit

At least 10 states will be represented at the gathering in Switzerland from January 19 to 23, including five by chief ministers and two by deputy chief ministers, alongside four Union ministers and senior executives from both public and private sector companies.

Donald Trump’s return to Davos comes as geopolitical tensions and energy policy debates dominate global conversations.
Updated : Jan 6, 2026

Davos 2026: Microsoft, McKinsey among firms paying $1mn to support Trump’s Davos base

Microsoft, McKinsey and cryptocurrency firm Ripple are among those that have signed on, while JPMorgan Chase has also been approached about sponsoring the venue. The timing is significant, as Trump prepares for his first in-person appearance at Davos in six years.