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January 20, 2026
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as posted by the channelThe 56th World Economic Forum convenes under the theme 'A Spirit of Dialogue.'
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen is expected to speak, as well as Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng.
Selected events:
- 0930 GMT Welcoming and address, WEF President Børge Brende, Swiss Confederation President Guy Parmelin; WEF Interim Co-Chair and Roche Holding, André Hoffmann; WEF Interim Co-Chair and BlackRock CEO Laurence Fink
- 0950 GMT Special Address by Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission
- 1020 GMT Special Address by He Lifeng, Vice-Premier of the People's Republic of China
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