Archive · 22 Jan 2026
Musk Attends Davos After Years of Criticism
Elon Musk, the world's richest person, is going to the World Economic Forum in Davos for the first time.
He has criticized the event in the past, calling it elitist and boring.
Now, he will join Larry Fink, the CEO of BlackRock, on a panel discussion.
Musk's companies, like SpaceX and X (formerly Twitter), are important in global debates about technology and communications.
His attendance marks a change from his previous stance against the forum.
Elon Musk will attend the World Economic Forum in Davos for the first time.
Musk has previously criticized the event as elitist and unaccountable.
He will join Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, on a panel discussion.
Musk's companies, including SpaceX and X, are of interest to governments.
His attendance marks a shift from his past criticism of the WEF.
- Who
- Elon Musk, Larry Fink, World Economic Forum attendees
- What
- Elon Musk attending the World Economic Forum in Davos
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Davos, Switzerland
- Why
- To participate in a panel discussion and engage in global policy debates
- Event
- World Economic Forum in Davos
- Attendee
- Elon Musk
- Panel Discussion
- With Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock
- Time
- 1530 GMT
- Musk's Companies
- SpaceX, Tesla, X (formerly Twitter), xAI
- Musk's Criticisms
- Elitist, unaccountable, disconnected from ordinary people
- Musk's Political Influence
- Ally of U.S. President Donald Trump