World Economic Forum, Davos

Davos, Zwitserland

The annual meeting of the world economic forum will take place from 25 to 29 January 2012, under the theme: 'The great transformation: Shaping new models'.

The purpose of the forum is to ensure that leaders exercise their responsibilities - jointly, boldly and strategically - to improve the state of the world for future generations.

In Davos, leaders will share insights on what has changed fundamentally in the world, explore new conceptual models that are emerging, catalyse sought-after solutions and collaborate on the risks and opportunities that lie ahead.

Commissioners Reding, Almunia, Tajani, Rehn, Barnier, De Gucht, Dalli, Oettinger and Hedegaard will participate.

Background

The world economic forum was first conceived in January 1971 when a group of European business leaders met under the partronage of the European Commission and European industrial associations. German-born Klaus Schwab, then professor of business policy at the University of Geneva, chaired the gathering, which took place in Davos, Switzerland.

The world economic forum is an independent international organisation committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas.

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