Among the high-ranking political leaders attending the meeting were: Vice Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of ChinaDing Xuexiang, U.S. President-electDonald Trump（Donald Trump, video call), President of the European CommissionUrsula von der Leyen（Ursula von der Leyen), the German Federal ChancellorOlaf Scholz（Olaf Scholz), the President of ArgentinaJavier Milei（Javier Milei), President of the European ParliamentRoberta Metsola（Roberta Metsola), the President of South AfricaCyril Ramaphosa（Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa), the Prime Minister of SpainPedro Sánchez（Pedro Sánchez), the 2025 President of the Swiss Confederation, Federal Councillor, and Minister of FinanceKarin Keller-Sutter（Karin Keller-Sutter)Armenian Prime MinisterNikol Pashinyan（Nikol Pashinyan)Azerbaijan's PresidentIlham Aliyev（Ilham Aliyev), Chief Advisor to the Government of BangladeshMuhammad Yunus（Muhammad Yunus), the Prime Minister of BelgiumAlexander De Croo（Alexander De Croo), President of the Democratic Republic of the CongoFélix Tshisekedi（Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo), the Egyptian Prime MinisterMostafa Madbouly（Mostafa Madbouli), the President of IraqAbdul Latif Rashid（Abdul Latif Rashid), the Prime Minister of IrelandSimon Harris（Simon Harris), the President of IsraelIsaac Herzog（Isaac Herzog), the Prime Minister of MalaysiaAnwar Ibrahim（Anwar Ibrahim), Prime Minister of MongoliaLobsanamssai Oyun-Erdene（Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai) , the Prime Minister of the NetherlandsDick Schoof（Dick Schoof), Prime Minister of the Palestinian National AuthorityMuhammad Mustafa（Mohammed Mustafa), the President of PeruDina Boluarte（Dina Ercilia Boluarte), the President of PolandAndrzej Duda（Andrzej Duda)Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign MinisterMohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani（Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani)The President of SerbiaAleksandar Vučić（Aleksandar Vučić), the President of SingaporeShang Daman（Tharman Shanmugaratnam), the Prime Minister of SwedenUlf Kristersson（Ulf Kristersson), Syrian Foreign MinisterAssad Hassan Al-Shibani（Asaad Hassan Al Shibani), the Prime Minister of ThailandPethongtan Chinnawat（Paetongtarn Shinawatra), the President of UkraineVolodymyr Zelenskyy（Volodymyr Zelenskyy) and the Vietnamese Prime MinisterPham Minh Chinh（Pham Minh Chinh）

The heads of international organizations attending include:Director-General of the World Trade OrganizationNgozi Okonjo-Iweala（Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala), Managing Director of the International Monetary FundKristalina Georgieva（Kristalina Georgieva)Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty OrganizationMark Rutte（Mark Rutte), Director-General of the World Health OrganizationTedros（Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus) and the Administrator of the United Nations Development ProgrammeAchim Steiner（Achim Steiner）

More than 1,600 business leaders will attend this year's annual meeting, including over 900 chairpersons and CEOs from the World Economic Forum’s global member companies and partner organizations—among them more than 120 leaders from pioneering global innovators, tech trailblazers, and unicorn enterprises that are reshaping industries worldwide.

The conference will also bring together over 170 leaders from civil society organizations, including trade unions, non-governmental organizations, religious groups, and Indigenous communities, as well as experts and heads from world-class universities, research institutions, and think tanks. In addition, more than 160 members of the Forum’s Global Emerging Leaders, Global Young Leaders, and the Social Innovators Community will attend, showcasing local innovations and solutions designed to tackle global challenges.

The heads of the participating social organizations include: the President of the International Rescue CommitteeDavid Miliband（David Miliband), CEO of the Global Vaccine Immunization AllianceSania Nista（Sania Nishtar), Secretary-General of the International Trade Union ConfederationLuke Trelang（Luc Triangle), CEO of Conservation InternationalSanghaya（M. Sanjayan)Kang, President and CEO of the International Crisis GroupFord Eero（Comfort Ero), President of the Chadian Indigenous Women and Peoples AssociationHindu Ibrahim（Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim), Executive Director of Human Rights WatchTirana Hassan（Tirana Hassan), Executive Director of the Global FundPeter Sands（Peter Sands), Executive Director of Oxfam InternationalAmitabh Behar（Amitabh Behar) and the Presidents of the Pontifical Academies of Sciences and Social Sciences, CardinalPeter Cordwell Texon（Cardinal Peter Kodwo Turkson）

"Against the backdrop of profound transformations occurring in people and communities, the annual meeting has provided a platform for exchanging perspectives and sharing knowledge by bringing together leaders from around the world and across various industries," said the Managing Director of the World Economic Forum.Mirek Dušek"It is said, 'As new economic models are on the horizon, one of the core objectives of the annual meeting is to foster broad collaboration and explore shared strategies.'" To address the rapidly evolving global landscape, the 55th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum will focus on the theme of "Collaboration in the Age of Intelligence." Discussions at the event will revolve around five interconnected core themes, each of which is critical to building a sustainable, inclusive, and prosperous future.

To address the dynamic shifts in the global landscape, the 55th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum will focus on the theme "Collaboration in the Age of Intelligence." Discussions at the meeting will revolve around five interconnected core themes, each of which is critical to building a sustainable, inclusive, and prosperous future.

"Reimagine"The "Growth" theme will focus on exploring economic expansion, including new opportunities to drive growth through technological innovation. The "Industries in the Intelligent Age" theme will examine how businesses can navigate technological shifts and reshape industry dynamics. The "Investing in People" theme will delve into the need for workforce development and skills retraining, while also highlighting job creation in emerging sectors. Meanwhile, the "Protecting the Planet" theme will center on promoting climate and nature-based solutions, accelerating decarbonization efforts across industries. Finally, the "Rebuilding Trust" theme aims to strengthen global cooperation and resilience in an increasingly fragmented world.

This year's annual conference will feature online live broadcasts of more than 220 sessions, continuing to provide broader public access to information and opportunities for engagement. In addition, the conference will host the 22nd Open Forum, offering public panel discussions centered around the theme "Equity for All: Building a Barrier-Free World."

The annual conference agenda balances ongoing forum activities with the latest global developments. The event encourages and fosters forward-thinking ideas and long-term solutions to address a range of interconnected global, regional, and industry-specific challenges and crises—while also seizing the new opportunities driven by technological innovation. To view the full conference agenda, please click to read the original article.

On the eve of the 2025 Annual Meeting, the World Economic Forum released several reports designed to provide insights and guidance for the discussions at the event. In terms of global cooperation, the Forum recently published"The 2025 Global Cooperation Barometer"Amidst global turmoil and rising geopolitical instability, a foundation has been laid for pragmatic decision-making driven by "disorderly" cooperation and solution-oriented approaches.

In economic terms,"2025 Future of Work Report"Analyses indicate that by 2030, evolving global trends and emerging technologies are expected to create 170 million new job opportunities, while simultaneously displacing 92 million existing jobs—highlighting the urgent need for workforce upskilling on a global scale. The "2025 Global Risk Report," set to be released tomorrow, will identify key risks—both in the near term and over the next decade—while the latest edition of the "Chief Economist Outlook" report will focus on stakeholders' expectations for the global economy in 2025.

In terms of technology,"2025 Global Cybersecurity Outlook"The report highlights that the evolving landscape of cyberspace is becoming increasingly complex, driven by factors such as the rapid advancement of emerging technologies, geopolitical instability, vulnerabilities arising from interdependent supply chains, and the widening gap in cybersecurity skills. During the annual conference, the forum will also unveil a new series of reports focusing on analyzing artificial intelligence and its scalable, responsible application across critical industries. Additionally, it will launch fresh research aimed at outlining actionable strategies to foster inclusive AI development.

The annual meeting will build on the momentum from the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, the 16th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification, and the 16th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity held in 2024. It will focus on scaling up the deployment of renewable energy sources, enhancing energy efficiency, and simultaneously addressing global energy needs while safeguarding and restoring natural ecosystems. The forum will further advance key initiatives such as the Global Partnership for Plastics Action, industrial cluster transformation, and the Pioneers Alliance, while also unveiling new research findings that highlight critical strategies for industries and cities transitioning toward a nature-positive future.

"The climate and nature crises urgently demand attention and action. In 2024, global temperatures rose by 1.54 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels—reaching a new historic high—as many regions around the world experienced unprecedented, catastrophic weather events," said the Managing Director of the World Economic Forum.Liang Jinhui（Gim Huay Neo“During this year’s conference, we will discuss how to leverage data, technology, and innovative partnerships to not only create value but also empower leadership, benefit humanity and the planet, and ultimately drive global prosperity.”

The cultural and arts agenda includes the 31st annual"Crystal Award"The award ceremony will bring together around 20 cultural leaders. The agenda will feature a vibrant and diverse array of artistic content, showcasing interactive AI-driven art, music, film, photography, and handmade crafts.