Archive · 23 Jan 2026
Shivakumar Expresses Confidence in Leadership at WEF 2026
DK Shivakumar, who is the Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka, spoke at a big meeting called the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
He said he believes in his leader and that hard work will pay off.
He also talked about how great Bengaluru is and invited people from around the world to invest there.
He met with the head of the World Bank and discussed important topics like technology and infrastructure.
Shivakumar said Bengaluru is a city of the future with many good things like a skilled workforce and a nice climate.
He also shared a video on social media showing how companies are interested in investing in Karnataka.
DK Shivakumar expressed confidence in his leader and trust in the Congress leadership at the WEF 2026 in Davos.
He promoted Bengaluru as a 'city of the future' with an innovation ecosystem and investor-friendly policies.
Shivakumar invited global investors to Bengaluru, highlighting its climate, culture, and presence of over 500 Fortune companies.
He met with World Bank President Ajay Banga to discuss development partnerships and other key topics.
Shivakumar posted a video on X, showcasing Bengaluru's appeal to international investors.
- Who
- DK Shivakumar, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President
- What
- Shivakumar expressed confidence in his leader and promoted Bengaluru at the WEF 2026
- When
- January 19 to 23, 2026
- Where
- Davos, Switzerland
- Why
- To voice his trust in the Congress leadership and to promote Bengaluru as a global investment destination
- Event
- 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF)
- Location
- Davos, Switzerland
- Date
- January 19 to 23, 2026
- Participants
- Nearly 3,000 from over 130 countries
- Theme
- A Spirit of Dialogue
- Shivakumar's Role
- Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President
- Key Meeting
- World Bank President Ajay Banga
- Topics Discussed
- Development partnerships, data centres, AI, manufacturing, sustainable infrastructure