The Davos World Economic Forum is an annual meeting held in Davos, Switzerland, where global leaders from various sectors come together to discuss pressing economic issues. Founded in 1971, the forum aims to improve the state of the world by fostering collaboration among governments, businesses, and civil society. Participants include heads of state, CEOs, and representatives from non-governmental organizations. The discussions often focus on topics like sustainability, technology, and global health, with the goal of finding solutions to challenges that affect the global economy and society as a whole.