What is Davos? Here’s everything you need to know about the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting

Dec 22, 2022

Davos 2023 comes at a time when the world is facing a multitude of crises, reaffirming the need for dialogue. Image: Copyright by World Economic Forum / Benedikt von Loebell

Gayle Markovitz

Lead Editor, World Economic Forum

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Helmut Kohl, the Chancellor of a reunited Germany, with Klaus Schwab at a former World Economic Forum Annual Meeting at Davos.

Nelson Mandela and F. W. de Klerk make history at Davos.

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Davos 2023: World Economic Forum flag with the USA flag

In a gesture of solidarity with the people of New York following the 9/11 attacks in September 2001, the 2002 World Economic Forum Annual Meeting was held in New York, instead of Davos.

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How to follow Davos 2023

The arrival at Davos in 2012 of Global Shapers – exceptional emerging leaders in their 20s – underscored the importance of addressing youth concerns.

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Davos has been hosting the Forum’s Annual Meeting since 1971. Image: Destination Davos Klosters/Martin Bissig

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