25/01/2026
Davos ends with leaders warning of a more contested global economy
The World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos wrapped up after a week dominated by geopolitical tension and warnings about trade, security and the challenge of coordinating growth in a fractured world.
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The World Economic Forum’s 2026 annual meeting in Davos (January 19–23, 2026) concluded after discussions that repeatedly returned to geopolitical strain, trade uncertainty and the difficulty of cooperation among major powers.
Organizers framed the gathering around themes including cooperating in a more contested world, unlocking new sources of growth, investing in people, and deploying innovation responsibly.
Major speeches and side events reflected how foreign policy and trade risks can quickly bleed into business confidence and investment decisions.