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Apr 21, 2026 · Updated 08:40 AM UTC
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World Economic Forum opens 2026 Davos summit

Global leaders and industry heads gathered in Switzerland for the first day of the annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos.

Lucía Paredes

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World Economic Forum opens 2026 Davos summit
The World Economic Forum summit in Davos, Switzerland

Global leaders and industry executives convened in Davos, Switzerland, for the first day of the 2026 World Economic Forum annual meeting. The summit marks the beginning of several days of high-level discussions on the global economy and international cooperation.

According to reports from www.weforum.org, the opening day of the event features a heavy schedule of sessions designed to address pressing global challenges. The forum serves as a primary gathering point for heads of state, CEOs, and policymakers.

Day one highlights

The first day of the summit focuses on setting the agenda for the remainder of the week. Participants are engaging in various panels to discuss economic stability and geopolitical shifts.

While the specific session details for the opening day are being updated live, the forum's platform provides real-time coverage of the key presentations. The event continues to serve as a central hub for much of the world's political and economic decision-makers.

Industry leaders are expected to use these initial sessions to outline their priorities for the year ahead. The forum continues to monitor the ongoing discussions as they unfold in the Swiss Alps.

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