Key Leaders Skip World Economic Forum 2025 in Davos

The 55th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, is set to convene nearly 3,000 leaders from over 130 countries, focusing on the theme 'Collaboration for the Intelligent Age.' However, several key leaders, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping, French President Emmanuel Macron, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, will not be attending in person, with only outgoing German Chancellor Olaf Scholz representing the G7 nations. The agenda will address critical areas such as reimagining growth and safeguarding the planet. Experts note that the absence of these leaders, who were prominent figures in past forums, highlights a shift in global dialogues. The WEF emphasizes the necessity of dialogue amidst uncertainty, reflecting changing political dynamics and priorities. The event runs from January 20 to 23, 2025, aiming to foster collaboration among diverse stakeholders.