In January, close to 3,000 leaders from business, government and civil society convened at the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF 2026) in Davos, Switzerland, in search of solutions to critical global challenges. The meeting took place under the theme “A spirit of dialogue“.
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As a Strategic Partner of the World Economic Forum (WEF), Capgemini collaborates year-round on global initiatives that tackle major societal and economic challenges. This includes leading four key joint initiatives:
Technology convergence: Integrating emerging technologies like AI and robotics to drive sustainable growth.
These initiatives reflect Capgemini’s commitment to shaping the global agenda through innovation and cross-sector collaboration.
Davos is a mountain resort town in the Swiss Alps, located in the canton of Graubünden in eastern Switzerland. At 1,560 metres (5,120 feet), it is the highest city in Europe and was once a renowned health retreat – its flat-roofed buildings are a legacy of its sanatorium era. In 1894, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the British author best known for creating Sherlock Holmes, helped popularize skiing in Davos with a daring tour to Arosa.
Since 1971, the World Economic Forum (WEF) has convened in Davos to bring together leaders from business, government, academia, and civil society to address the world’s most pressing challenges. Its remote yet accessible location fosters focused dialogue and collaboration, making it an ideal setting for shaping global agendas.
Davos has also served as a stage for globally significant moments, including:
1988: The Davos Declaration helped ease tensions between Greece and Turkey, averting potential conflict.
1992: Nelson Mandela and F.W. de Klerk’s historic handshake symbolized progress toward ending apartheid.
2000: The launch of GAVI, a global vaccine alliance that has since immunized over a billion children.
2016: The “Fourth Industrial Revolution” was introduced as a defining theme, highlighting the impact of emerging technologies.