What is the size and composition of the US delegation to Davos 2026?

President Trump is leading the largest-ever US delegation, consisting of more than 300 government personnel, including five Cabinet secretaries, senior advisers like Scott Bessent, Howard Lutnick, Jared Kushner, and Steve Witkoff, plus extensive support staff.

Who are some of the key world leaders attending Davos 2026 besides Trump?

Key attendees include Mark Carney (Prime Minister of Canada), Emmanuel Macron (President of France), Friedrich Merz (Federal Chancellor of Germany), Ursula von der Leyen (President of the European Commission), He Lifeng (Vice Premier of China), and nearly 65 heads of state overall, with six G7 leaders.

What is the theme of the World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos?

The theme is 'A Spirit of Dialogue', set against a backdrop of geopolitical tensions including the war in Ukraine, threats over trade, and issues with Iran and Venezuela.

What logistical challenges is Davos 2026 facing due to the large delegations?

Challenges include exceptional demand for airport slots at Zurich and St. Gallen-Altenrhein, 95% hotel occupancy with four-star rooms over CHF 1,500/night, spiked Schengen visa demand, enhanced security with passport scans, random ID checks, potential road closures, and reinforced police with 5,000 Swiss soldiers.

Which prominent tech leaders are attending Davos 2026?

Prominent tech leaders include Jensen Huang (NVIDIA), Satya Nadella (Microsoft), Dario Amodei (Anthropic), Andy Jassy (Amazon), Dina Powell McCormick (Meta), Demis Hassabis (Google DeepMind), and Yoshua Bengio.

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Davos 2026: World Order at a Crossroads as Trump Returns

At Davos 2026 global leaders confront fraying rules-based order as President Trump leads a U.S. delegation amid tensions over Ukraine, Iran, trade and international cooperation.

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President Trump returns to the World Economic Forum in Davos with the largest-ever U.S. delegation, attending alongside more than 60 heads of state and senior business leaders.

WEF's theme 'A Spirit of Dialogue' contrasts with a fraught geopolitical backdrop: war in Ukraine, threats against allies over trade, and tensions concerning Iran and Venezuela.

European leaders, UN officials, and central bankers plan to defend multilateralism, NATO support and Ukraine aid; some push back against U.S. moves perceived to erode international law.

Business and tech executives, notably AI leaders, attend amid calls for an independent UN scientific AI panel and scrutiny over Davos's environmental footprint from private jets.

WEF faces questions about its relevance after founder Klaus Schwab's exit amid controversy, while activists and former Young Global Leaders debate Davos's role and legitimacy.

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: President Trump is leading the largest-ever US delegation, consisting of more than 300 government personnel, including five Cabinet secretaries, senior advisers like Scott Bessent, Howard Lutnick, Jared Kushner, and Steve Witkoff, plus extensive support staff.
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: Key attendees include Mark Carney (Prime Minister of Canada), Emmanuel Macron (President of France), Friedrich Merz (Federal Chancellor of Germany), Ursula von der Leyen (President of the European Commission), He Lifeng (Vice Premier of China), and nearly 65 heads of state overall, with six G7 leaders.
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World Economic Forum
: The theme is 'A Spirit of Dialogue', set against a backdrop of geopolitical tensions including the war in Ukraine, threats over trade, and issues with Iran and Venezuela.
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World Economic Forum
: Challenges include exceptional demand for airport slots at Zurich and St. Gallen-Altenrhein, 95% hotel occupancy with four-star rooms over CHF 1,500/night, spiked Schengen visa demand, enhanced security with passport scans, random ID checks, potential road closures, and reinforced police with 5,000 Swiss soldiers.
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VisaHQ
: Prominent tech leaders include Jensen Huang (NVIDIA), Satya Nadella (Microsoft), Dario Amodei (Anthropic), Andy Jassy (Amazon), Dina Powell McCormick (Meta), Demis Hassabis (Google DeepMind), and Yoshua Bengio.
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