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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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