New Delhi, Jan. 16 -- The World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 is set to begin in Davos on January 19, bringing together an unprecedented gathering of global political leaders, corporate chiefs, and policymakers amid heightened geopolitical and economic uncertainty.

The five-day summit, which will run until January 23, is being held under the theme "A Spirit of Dialogue", with a focus on cooperation in a contested world, innovation-led growth, and inclusive development.

The summit aims to address pressing global economic, geopolitical, technological, and social challenges through collaborative discussion and strategic engagement.

According to the WEF, close to 3,000 leaders from more than 130 countries are expected to partici...