US President Donald Trump will attend the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in the Swiss ski resort town of Davos, accompanied by five cabinet members, while the summit will feature a strong delegation from India, organisers announced on Tuesday.

Historic Participation Expected

The five-day annual meeting beginning January 18 will witness historic participation of more than 3,000 world leaders, according to WEF President and CEO Borge Brende. The event, held under the theme "a spirit of dialogue," will bring together global leaders amid what Brende described as "the most complex geopolitical situation since 1945."

Global Leadership Representation

At least 64 heads of government or state will be present at the summit, with six out of seven G-7 countries represented by top leadership. China and Pakistan will also have significant delegations attending the event, while Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will participate in the discussions.

The meeting will feature unprecedented technology leadership presence, with heads of major companies including Nvidia and Microsoft among the attendees. "We also never had more technology leaders at Davos," Brende noted during an online press conference.

Key Focus Areas

The WEF Annual Meeting will address several critical global issues:

• Ukraine conflict and regional stability
• Gaza situation and Middle East developments
• Latin America, including Venezuela
• Complex geopolitical challenges facing the world

Brende emphasized that dialogue has become "not a luxury but a necessity" in the current global context. A significant bipartisan delegation from the US Congress and state governors will also attend the meeting, reinforcing the emphasis on international cooperation and dialogue.

Strong International Presence

The summit will bring together diverse global representation, with India expected to send a strong delegation alongside other major economies. The participation of multiple finance ministers and central bank governors indicates the meeting's focus on addressing economic challenges and fostering international collaboration during uncertain times.

The World Economic Forum has released its Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026, identifying a dangerous triad of threats that are fundamentally reshaping the global risk landscape. Developed in collaboration with Accenture, the comprehensive study highlights how artificial intelligence, geopolitical fragmentation, and cyber-enabled fraud have converged to create unprecedented challenges for organizations worldwide.

AI Emerges as Fastest-Growing Cybersecurity Risk

Artificial intelligence has emerged as the most rapidly evolving threat category, with significant implications for global cybersecurity. The study reveals concerning trends in AI-related vulnerabilities and their accelerating impact on organizational security.

The report indicates that organizations are responding to these challenges by nearly doubling their AI security assessments, demonstrating growing awareness of the risks associated with artificial intelligence deployment.

Geopolitical Fragmentation Reshapes Security Strategies

Geopolitical tensions are increasingly influencing cybersecurity strategies across organizations globally. The study shows how geopolitically motivated attacks have become a central consideration for risk management frameworks.

Confidence levels in national cyber incident management capabilities vary dramatically across regions, ranging from 84% in the Middle East and North Africa to just 13% in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Cyber-Enabled Fraud Becomes Pervasive Global Threat

Cyber-enabled fraud has emerged as one of the most disruptive forces affecting the digital economy. The study reveals the widespread impact of fraudulent activities and their growing prominence in executive concerns.

Key fraud impact indicators include:

• 73% of respondents were directly affected by fraud or knew someone who was in 2025
• CEOs now rank fraud and phishing ahead of ransomware as their primary concern
• Supply chain vulnerabilities continue to pose systemic risks to organizations

"As cyber risks become more interconnected and consequential, cyber-enabled fraud has emerged as one of the most disruptive forces in the digital economy, undermining trust, distorting markets and directly affecting people's lives," said Jeremy Jurgens, Managing Director at WEF.

Systemic Vulnerabilities and Growing Inequities

The report highlights significant disparities in cybersecurity capabilities across different organizational sizes and geographic regions. Supply chain dependencies have created new systemic vulnerabilities that amplify risk exposure.

Paolo Dal Cin, global lead for Accenture Cybersecurity, emphasized that "the weaponization of AI, persistent geopolitical friction and systemic supply chain risks are upending traditional cyber defences."

Collaborative Solutions for Enhanced Resilience

The study calls for coordinated action across governments, businesses, and technology providers to address these interconnected challenges. Experts emphasize the importance of responsible AI deployment and international cooperation in cybersecurity efforts.

Josephine Teo, Singapore's Minister for Digital Development and Information, noted that "governments need a forward-looking and collaborative approach to ensure AI enhances cyber resilience while minimizing risks that increasingly transcend borders." The report advocates for sharing intelligence, aligning standards, and investing in collective capabilities to create a more secure digital environment for all organizations.