Editing World Economic Forum (section)

==== World Economic Forum 2025 (Davos) ====
The World Economic Forum 2025 took place in [[Davos]], [[Switzerland]], from January 20 to 24, under the theme '''Collaboration for the Intelligent Age'''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-01-20 |title=Davos 2025: What to expect at this year's World Economic Forum |url=https://www.euronews.com/business/2025/01/20/davos-2025-what-to-expect-at-this-years-world-economic-forum |access-date=2025-02-14 |website=euronews |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=World Economic Forum Davos meet begins with award for David Beckham, concert on Antarctica |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/business/world-economic-forum-davos-meet-begins-with-award-for-david-beckham-concert-on-antarctica/cid/2078695 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250124065213/https://www.telegraphindia.com/business/world-economic-forum-davos-meet-begins-with-award-for-david-beckham-concert-on-antarctica/cid/2078695 |archive-date=2025-01-24 |access-date=2025-02-14 |language=en}}</ref> The event brought together approximately 3,000 global leaders from over 125 countries, including 350 Heads of state and government, business executives, policymakers, and representatives from international organizations.<ref>{{Cite web |last=|date=2024-01-09 |title=Rebuilding Trust: World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2024 |url=https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2024/01/09/rebuilding-trust-world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2024/ |access-date=2025-02-14 |website=moderndiplomacy.eu |language=en-US}}</ref> Discussions focused on [[Geopolitics|geopolitical stability]], economic resilience, [[climate change]],<ref>{{Cite news |last=Gelles |first=David |date=2025-01-21 |title=Leaders at Davos Economic Forum Vow to ‘Stay the Course’ on Climate Action |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/21/business/trump-climate-davos.html |access-date=2025-02-14 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}</ref> [[artificial intelligence]] governance, and inclusive economic growth. Sessions covered topics such as the future of [[global trade]], [[energy transition]], and the impact of artificial intelligence and [[automation]] on the labor market. Several initiatives were introduced, including policy frameworks for AI regulation, [[Climate finance|climate financing]] mechanisms, and economic strategies for sustainable development.<ref>{{Cite web |last=www.ETHRWorld.com |title=Davos 2024: Key insights on navigating global business challenges - ETHRWorldEMEA |url=https://hrme.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/davos-2024-key-insights-on-navigating-global-business-challenges/107066898 |access-date=2025-02-14 |website=ETHRWorld.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Jacobs |first=Sam |date=2025-01-16 |title=WEF President on Planning for a ‘Geopolitical Recession' |url=https://time.com/7204642/wef-president-borge-brende-davos-2025/ |access-date=2025-02-14 |website=TIME |language=en}}</ref>

Among the initiatives discussed was the Global India Dialogues, launched by the [[Motwani Jadeja Foundation]], which focused on [[India]]’s role in global geopolitics, technology, and innovation.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-11 |title=Motwani Jadeja Foundation Facilitates Participation Of 10 Indian Innovators And Changemakers At Davos |url=https://www.etnownews.com/markets/motwani-jadeja-foundation-facilitates-participation-of-10-indian-innovators-and-changemakers-at-davos-article-118127361 |access-date=2025-02-14 |website=ET Now |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=World Economic Forum 2024: Global Insights & India's Impact |url=https://www.investindia.gov.in/blogs/world-economic-forum-2024-global-insights-indias-impact |access-date=2025-02-14 |website=www.investindia.gov.in |language=en}}</ref> Discussions on [[Gender equality|gender equity]]<ref>{{Cite news |last=Banerjee |first=Chandrajit |date=2024-02-12 |title=A global alliance to bridge the gender equity gap |url=https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/a-global-alliance-to-bridge-the-gender-equity-gap/article67838843.ece |access-date=2025-02-14 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> and economic inclusion were also highlighted through initiatives such as the '''Global Good Alliance for Gender Equity and Equality''', which explored the economic impact of investments in [[women's health]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=PR |first=ANI |date=2025-01-27 |title=Smriti Irani Leads a Transformative Gender Equity Agenda at Davos 2025 |url=https://theprint.in/ani-press-releases/smriti-irani-leads-a-transformative-gender-equity-agenda-at-davos-2025/2465403/ |access-date=2025-02-14 |website=ThePrint |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-14 |title=Women Inspiring Network (WIN) leads global dialogues at Davos 2025 during the World Economic Forum Week |url=https://www.businesstoday.in/wef-2025/story/women-inspiring-network-win-leads-global-dialogues-at-davos-2025-during-the-world-economic-forum-week-464735-2025-02-14 |access-date=2025-02-14 |website=Business Today |language=en}}</ref> The event featured key figures such as [[Ursula von der Leyen]], [[Antony Blinken]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-01-17 |title=Gaza scenes are 'gutwrenching': US Secretary of State Antony Blinken at Davos |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/world/story/us-secretary-of-state-antony-blinken-gaza-israel-hamas-palestine-davos-world-economic-forum-2489954-2024-01-17 |access-date=2025-02-14 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> [[Christian Lindner]],<ref>{{Cite news |last=Arnold |first=Martin |date=2024-01-19 |title=Germany is the ‘tired man’ of Europe, says finance minister |url=https://www.ft.com/content/f6eb32e6-dd1d-4532-af2a-583b26597b99 |access-date=2025-02-14 |work=Financial Times}}</ref> and [[Sam Altman]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=www.ETCIO.com |title=OpenAI CEO Sam Altman unveils vision for AI's impact on economy and society at WEF Davos - ET CIO |url=https://cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/artificial-intelligence/openai-ceo-sam-altman-unveils-vision-for-ais-impact-on-economy-and-society-at-wef-davos/107000167 |access-date=2025-02-14 |website=ETCIO.com |language=en}}</ref> alongside representatives from the [[United Nations]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-01-22 |title=Davos 2025: Trade, tariffs, AI and UN chief Guterres dominate World Economic Forum agenda |url=https://apnews.com/article/davos-wef-2025-trump-malaysia-spain-guterres-6559cde70a829d67c1335f1025758efd |access-date=2025-02-14 |website=AP News |language=en}}</ref> [[International Monetary Fund]], and [[World Bank]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Loffhagen |first=Emma |date=2024-01-15 |title=Davos 2024: What is it, who is attending, and is it elitist? |url=https://www.standard.co.uk/news/world/what-is-davos-2024-world-economic-forum-politicians-billionaires-criticism-b1053239.html |access-date=2025-02-14 |website=The Standard |language=en}}</ref> The forum underscored the importance of international cooperation in addressing global economic and technological challenges.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Davos 2025: CEOs are excited to go on offense {{!}} McKinsey |url=https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/strategy-and-corporate-finance/our-insights/davos-2025-ceos-are-excited-to-go-on-offense |access-date=2025-02-14 |website=www.mckinsey.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Leaders leave Davos with 'cautious optimism' - 24 Jan 2025 |url=https://www.bbc.com/reel/video/p0klx2d9/leaders-leave-davos-with-cautious-optimism-24-jan-2025 |access-date=2025-02-14 |website=www.bbc.com |language=en-GB}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible" id="plenaries"
|+ class="nowrap" | Overview of past annual meetings
|-
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Dates
! scope="col" | Theme
|-
! scope="row" |1988
|
|The new state of the world economy
|-
! scope="row" |1989
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|Key developments in the 90s: implications for global business
|-
! scope="row" |1990
|
|Competitive cooperation in a decade of turbulence
|-
! scope="row" |1991
|
|The new direction for global leadership
|-
! scope="row" |1992
|
|Global cooperation and megacompetition
|-
! scope="row" |1993
|
|Rallying all the forces for global recovery
|-
! scope="row" |1994
|
|Redefining the basic assumptions of the world economy
|-
! scope="row" |1995
|26–30 January
|Leadership for challenges beyond growth
|-
! scope="row" |1996
|1–6 February
|Sustaining globalization
|-
! scope="row" |1997
|30 January – 4 February
|Building the network society
|-
! scope="row" |1998
|29 January – 3 February
|Managing volatility and priorities for the 21st century
|- 
! scope="row" |1999
|28 January – 2 February
|Responsible globality: managing the impact of globalization
|- 
! scope="row" |2000
|26 January – 2 February
|New beginnings: making a difference
|-
! scope="row" |2001
|25–30 January
|Sustaining growth and bridging the divides: a framework for our global future
|-
! scope="row" |2002
|31 January – 4 February
|Leadership in fragile times (held in New York instead of Davos)
|-
! scope="row" |2003
|21–25 January
|Building trust
|-
! scope="row" |2004
|21–25 January
|Partnering for security and prosperity
|-
! scope="row" |2005
|26–30 January
|Taking responsibility for tough choices
|-
! scope="row" |2006
|25–29 January
|The creative imperative<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/creativity-can-save-the-w_b_228951|title=Creativity Can Save the World|last=Howe|first=Dave|date=9 August 2009|website=HuffPost|language=en|access-date=17 June 2019|archive-date=17 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190617151540/https://www.huffpost.com/entry/creativity-can-save-the-w_b_228951|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
! scope="row" |2007
|24–28 January
|Shaping the global agenda, the shifting power equation
|-
! scope="row" |2008
|23–27 January
|The power of collaborative innovation
|-
! scope="row" |2009
|28 January – 1 February
|Shaping the post-crisis world
|-
! scope="row" |2010
|27–30 January
|Improve the state of the world: rethink, redesign, rebuild
|-
! scope="row" |2011
|26–30 January
|Shared norms for the new reality
|-
! scope="row" | 2012
| 25–29 January
| The great transformation: shaping new models
|-
! scope="row" | 2013
| 23–27 January
| Resilient dynamism<ref>founder [[Klaus Schwab]]'s declaration that "the need for global cooperation has never been greater".</ref>
|-
! scope="row" | 2014
| 22–25 January
| The reshaping of the world: consequences for society, politics and business
|-
! scope="row" | 2015
| 21–24 January
| New global context
|-
! scope="row" | 2016
| 20–23 January
| Mastering the fourth industrial revolution
|-
! scope="row" | 2017
| 17–20 January
| Responsive and responsible leadership
|-
! scope="row" |2018
| 23–26 January
| Creating a shared future in a fractured world
|-
! scope="row" |2019
| 22–25 January
| Globalization 4.0: shaping a global architecture in the age of the fourth industrial revolution
|-
! scope="row" | 2020
| 20–24 January
| Stakeholders for a cohesive and sustainable world{{citation needed|date=March 2022}}
|-
! scope="row" | 2021
| 17–20 August
| ''Crucial Year to Rebuild Trust,''<ref>{{Cite web|title=Building trust: Here's what you need to know about The Davos Agenda 2021|url=https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2021/01/davos-agenda-trust-global-cooperation/|access-date=18 January 2024|archive-date=18 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240118215241/https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2021/01/davos-agenda-trust-global-cooperation/|url-status=live}}</ref> ''canceled as a result of [[COVID-19 pandemic]]''
|-
! scope="row" | 2022
| 22–26 May
| History at a Turning Point: Government Policies and Business Strategies<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2022/05/davos-2022-whos-coming-and-everything-else-you-need-to-know|title=Davos 2022: Who's coming and everything else you need to know|website=weforum.org|date=18 May 2022|access-date=24 May 2022|archive-date=23 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220523223819/https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2022/05/davos-2022-whos-coming-and-everything-else-you-need-to-know/|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
! scope="row" | 2023
| 16–20 January
| Cooperation in a Fragmented World<ref name="DavosMeeting2023"/>
|-
! Scope="row" | 2024
| 15–19 January 
| Rebuilding Trust<ref>{{Cite web |last=Falk |first=Thomas O. |title=Is the World Economic Forum still relevant? |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/1/14/is-the-world-economic-forum-still-relevant |access-date=2024-01-18 |website=Al Jazeera |language=en |archive-date=18 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240118215240/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/1/14/is-the-world-economic-forum-still-relevant |url-status=live }}</ref>
|}