A speech by the U.N. chief, economic growth potential in places like China and Russia, the challenges of artificial intelligence and leaders from Spain to Malaysia are set to headline the agenda at the World Economic Forum’s annual event in Davos.

Officials and business executives at the annual gathering in Switzerland said the fight against global climate change would continue with or without the United States.

The World Economic Forum has held a meeting every year since it was founded in 1971. But why is Davos, as it is commonly known, so significant?

Attendees in the Congress Center at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. The annual Davos gathering of political leaders, top executive

Tuesday saw the World Economic Forum in Davos begin in earnest. Not even a star turn from David Beckham could stop AI dominating conversations.

Together with our colleagues on the ground, we’ll bring you live coverage of this year’s World Economic Forum.

Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) takes place from 20-24 January in Davos, Switzerland. Here's a look at what can be expected at this year's meeting. View on euronews