Top business, government and civil society leaders will come together to address the economic, environmental, political and social failures exacerbated by the pandemic.
The World Economic Forum plans to convene the world’s top leaders for the 2022 Annual Meeting in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland. The 2022 Annual Meeting, which will take place in person from January 17-21, will be the first global leadership event to set the agenda for a sustainable recovery.
The pandemic has exacerbated the fractures in society. It is a critical year for leaders to come together and form the necessary alliances and policies. The meeting will bring together forward-thinking leaders to drive multi-stakeholder collaboration and address the world’s most pressing economic, political and social challenges. More details will be released in due course.
The well-being of our participants, staff, service providers, and hosts is a priority. Therefore, the World Economic Forum is working closely with the Swiss authorities, as well as experts, national and international health organizations to implement measures for the 2022 Annual Meeting that are appropriate and adapted to the context.
Klaus Schwab, founder and CEO of the World Economic Forum, said: “The pandemic has brought far-reaching changes. In a world full of uncertainty and tension, personal dialogue is more important than ever. Leaders have an obligation to work together and rebuild trust, increase global cooperation and work towards bold and sustainable solutions. “
Progressing cooperation to address climate change, building a better future for work, accelerating stakeholder capitalism, and harnessing Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies will be high on the agenda.
Prior to the 2022 Annual Meeting, the Forum will host the fifth Sustainable Development Impact Summit that will take place virtually from September 20 to 23, 2021 in the context of the United Nations General Assembly. The summit will meet under the theme Shaping an equitable, inclusive and sustainable recovery. It will host nearly leaders from government, business and civil society who will work together to drive action and build momentum for a more sustainable and inclusive future.