what is davos

Davos is a small ski resort located near Zurich, Switzerland, that hosts the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) . The WEF is a not-for-profit organization that aims to use the tools of entrepreneurship in the public interest. The annual meeting brings together business leaders, politicians, and journalists to discuss current global economic and social challenges. The meeting is highly curated, and attendees are selected based on their expertise and influence. The event is famous for the networking and socializing that goes on in the corridors, side rooms, hotel suites, and restaurants of the Alpine town. The meeting is also an opportunity for attendees to lobby and influence powerful elites to affect change on a global scale. The event is sponsored by the WEF and is usually held in January. The 2022 annual meeting was postponed amid a new wave of COVID-19 infections and held in Davos in May. The 2023 meeting comes at a time when the world is facing a multitude of crises, reaffirming the need for dialogue.