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WEF Davos 2026 Opens Without Founder
The World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, started this year without its founder, Klaus Schwab.
He is not there because someone reported that he and his wife might have done some bad things with money and ethics.
The board of the WEF decided to look into these reports.
This year, there are 3,000 people from 130 countries at the meeting, including 850 big company bosses and the US President, Donald Trump.
Trump will give a speech at the event.
It's a big event where important people talk about important things.
WEF Davos 2026 opens without founder Klaus Schwab due to whistleblower allegations.
Independent investigation initiated in 2025 after allegations of financial and ethical misconduct.
Event features 3,000 participants from 130 countries, including 850 CEOs and US President Donald Trump.
Trump to deliver a keynote address from 2:30 pm to 3:15 pm Central European Time.
Seven prominent Indian business leaders attending the event, highlighting India's growing global economic influence.
- Who
- World Economic Forum (WEF) participants, including 850 CEOs and US President Donald Trump
- What
- Opening of WEF Davos 2026 without founder Klaus Schwab
- Where
- Davos, Swiss Alps
- When
- 2026
- Why
- Whistleblower allegations of financial and ethical misconduct against Klaus Schwab
Supporters of Klaus Schwab
Critics of Klaus Schwab
Leadership and Vision
Supporters of Klaus Schwab
Klaus Schwab's leadership has been instrumental in the growth and success of the WEF.
Critics of Klaus Schwab
The whistleblower allegations highlight the need for accountability and transparency in the WEF's leadership.
Key facts
- Event
- World Economic Forum (WEF) Davos 2026
- Location
- Davos, Swiss Alps
- Participants
- 3,000 from 130 countries
- CEOs Attending
- 850
- Notable Attendee
- US President Donald Trump
- Founder Absent
- Klaus Schwab
- Reason for Absence
- Whistleblower allegations of financial and ethical misconduct
- Investigation
- Independent investigation initiated in 2025
- Trump's Speech
- 2:30 pm to 3:15 pm Central European Time
- Indian Executives Attending
- Natarajan Chandrasekaran, Sunil Bharti Mittal, Srini Pallia, Salil S Parekh, Sanjiv Bajaj, Anish Shah, Hari S. Bhartia
Quotes
Valentino Garavani and Giancarlo Giammetti Foundation
The foundation associated with the late fashion designer Valentino Garavani.
“He passed away peacefully in his Roman home, surrounded by the love of his family.”
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Abbe Lowell
Lawyer representing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook.
“Trump has no authority to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook”
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