Since its inception more than half a century ago, the Davos Forum has served as a space for dialogue among businesses, governments, international organizations, civil society, and academia. Now in its 56th outing, this calling is expressed more strongly than ever through the theme ‘Spirit of Dialogue,’ which paints the event as a neutral and impartial platform for the exchange of ideas that respond to the current international context—one marked by growing fragmentation, heightened complexity, and rapid technological change.
The Forum will tackle a number of far-reaching questions: How can we cooperate in a more contested world? How can we unlock new sources of growth? How can we invest better in people? Can innovation be deployed at scale and in a responsible manner? And can prosperity be created while respecting the planet’s limits? To address these questions, the Forum will summon public- and private-sector leaders and civil society representatives with the aim of exchanging ideas, aligning priorities, and coming up with coordinated solutions to global challenges. All of this will be done with a forward-looking perspective, focused on frontier innovation and on generating knowledge that supports concrete, actionable decision-making.
The Forum will tackle five major challenges that will shape the global agenda and that call for close cooperation among governments, businesses, and civil society. Responsible growth, resilience, and innovation emerge as key vectors guiding decision-making and helping to turn today’s complex landscape into opportunities for the future.
Cooperating in an increasingly fragmented and competitive world. Heightened competition among major powers, social polarization, and eroding trust are reshaping global balances and call for closer cooperation among businesses, governments, and civil society to navigate a volatile environment.
Unlocking new sources of growth in a highly uncertain environment. Amid trade tensions, inflationary pressures, and high debt levels, boosting innovation and productivity is essential to create long-term growth and ensure that its benefits are more inclusive.
Investing better in people to strengthen social and labor resilience. Job transformation driven by artificial intelligence, the challenge of youth employment, and gaps in access to healthcare all call for stronger investment in training, employability, and health systems through coordinated public- and private-sector action.
Deploying innovation at scale and responsibly. Harnessing the potential of AI and emerging technologies requires sound governance, sustained investment, and effective execution—key to driving productivity and advancing the energy transition.
Creating prosperity while respecting the planet’s limits. In light of climate change and environmental degradation, it is essential to promote regenerative and circular economic models that protect ecosystems and generate sustainable growth and long-term stability.