Davos: The Alpine town of Davos is buzzing with activity as it prepares to host the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) from January 19 to 23, 2026. The town is decked out, and security has been tightened to welcome nearly 3,000 participants from over 130 countries, including a record number of world leaders, CEOs, innovators, and policymakers.
Under the theme "A Spirit of Dialogue", the WEF Annual Meeting 2026 aims to foster open discussions to unlock new sources of economic growth amid geopolitical and societal challenges. The meeting is set to be a critical juncture for global cooperation, bringing together top political figures, global CEOs, and technology pioneers.
Amid this high-level gathering, Madhya Pradesh is seizing the opportunity to showcase its emergence as one of India's most dynamic and future-ready investment destinations. The state government views its participation in the global forum as a strong signal of its renewed economic dynamism and administrative readiness. Madhya Pradesh's presence underscores India's growing role in global economic conversations and the state's ambition to be at the forefront of that journey.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav is attending the WEF meeting to pitch the state as a premier investment destination. Investment, industry, and employment generation are at the core of the state's development strategy. The Chief Minister has engaged in continuous investment dialogues across India and abroad over the past year, and the Davos visit will further this momentum, inviting global industry leaders to Madhya Pradesh in sectors such as manufacturing, renewable energy, logistics, textiles, chemicals, and food processing.
Madhya Pradesh will present its growth story, progressive policies, and robust investment ecosystem, positioning itself as a strategic investment hub. The state government has simplified investment policies, making them more transparent and industry-friendly. Madhya Pradesh's strengths, including ease of doing business, fast-track decision-making systems, and simplified land-allotment processes, will be highlighted before global investors. The state's objective is to build long-term, reliable partnerships and attract investments that promote technology adoption, skill development, and local employment.
Madhya Pradesh will hold focused investment dialogues in sectors including agriculture & food processing, biotech–pharma–healthcare, new & renewable energy, chemicals, textiles & garments, real estate, transport & logistics, holding companies, education and sports infrastructure. Through its 'Local to Global' strategy, the state aims to integrate its natural resources and skilled human capital into global value chains.
A major focus will be on the "Automotive and New Mobility" sector, showcasing the robust ecosystem in clusters like Pithampur for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing, battery storage, and auto components. In "Renewable Energy and Green Hydrogen", the state will present projects such as the Omkareshwar Floating Solar Project and Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Project, alongside emerging opportunities under the Green Hydrogen policy. For "IT, ESDM (Electronics System Design and Manufacturing), and Global Capability Centres", Indore and Bhopal will be positioned as rising hubs. The "Food Processing" sector will spotlight Madhya Pradesh as India's "Food Basket", promoting investments in mega food parks and agriculture value chains.
During the visit, Chief Minister Yadav will hold one-on-one meetings with the CEOs of Fortune 500 companies and global industrialists. Existing investors will share success stories in sectoral roundtables on automotive, energy, IT, healthcare, and food processing. Senior state officials, industry representatives, the Tourism Department, and policy advisors will actively participate in meetings, roundtables and corporate sessions. Several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) are expected to be exchanged during the visit.
