McKinsey and the World Economic Forum 2026

Every year, the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting brings together top decision-makers from government, business, and civil society to address major global issues and priorities for the year ahead. At the Annual Meeting 2026, which will take place in Davos, Switzerland, from January 19 to January 23, leaders from around the globe will convene under the theme A Spirit of Dialogue, centered around the following priorities:

  • Cooperation in a more contested world
  • Deploying innovation at scale and responsibly
  • Unlocking new sources of growth
  • Building prosperity within planetary boundaries
  • Investing in people

As a strategic partner to the World Economic Forum, McKinsey and our Davos 2026 delegates will look to engage in constructive, forward-looking dialogues to identify impact-oriented solutions around these key topics.

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