The ambitious lineup of this year's World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting offers performances, exhibitions, and installations designed to inspire, provoke, and unify.

The World Economic Forum’s president says U.S. President Donald Trump will take part virtually in the annual meeting in Davos just days after his inauguration.

Donald Trump will mark his return to the global stage with a virtual World Economic Forum appearance in Davos next week, as world leaders await details of the incoming U.S. President's policies and his pledge to end the war in Ukraine.

Switzerland has been selected as the host country for this year's Annual Meeting. The 55th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum will gather under the theme 'Collaboration fo

Ursula von der Leyen, president of European Community, and German chancellor Olaf Scholz, also taking part in Jan. 20-24 meeting in Switzerland - Anadolu Ajansı

Several thousand soldiers have been deployed in the Swiss ski resort of Davos a week before the start of the meeting of the World Economic Forum that brings world leaders, business execs and campaigners to the Alpine nation each year.

Trump will return to the White House on Jan 20, with his inauguration coinciding with the start of the 55th annual meeting of political and business leaders in the Swiss resort. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will make a special address and take questions, the WEF said.

Donald Trump will attend the WEF virtually, which is scheduled for next week. Three days after entering the White House, his appearance is expected to be the highlight of the annual elite gathering in the Swiss Alpine resort.

President-elect Trump will remotely address heads of state and CEOs at the World Economic Forum next week, days after he officially takes office. Why it matters: Top government officials and business executives flock to Davos,