STORY: The Swiss town of Davos woke up to the first day of the World Economic Forum (WEF) on Monday (January 19), as steady flow of attendees poured into halls and meeting rooms.

The WEF said that over 3,000 delegates from more than 130 countries will attend, including 64 heads of state and government, particularly from emerging economies.

Dubbing its 56th edition "A Spirit of Dialogue," the WEF's leaders say that given the current uncertainty, gathering together to map out a way forward in business and politics is crucial.

But U.S. President Donald Trump's recent Greenland takeover threats, Ukraine peace talks and looming tariffs could disrupt the agenda.

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VIDEO SHOWS: WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM (WEF) SIGNS / FORUM ATTENDEES ARRIVING AT CONGRESS HALL / ATTENDEES INSIDE HALL / FLAGS OUTSIDE HALL

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SHOWS: DAVOS, SWITZERLAND (JANUARY 19, 2026) (REUTERS - Access all)

1. VARIOUS OF WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM (WEF) BANNER OUTSIDE CONGRESS HALL

2. ATTENDEES ARRIVING AT CONGRESS HALL

3. BANNER WITH DIRECTIONS

4. VARIOUS OF JOURNALISTS OUTSIDE CONGRESS HALL

5. VARIOUS OF FLAGS OUTSIDE CONGRESS HALL

6. PEOPLE WALKING OUTSIDE CONGRESS CENTRE

7. VARIOUS OF ATTENDEES WALKING DOWNHILL TO CONGRESS HALL ENTRANCE

8. VARIOUS OF CONGRESS HALL INTERIORS

9. WEF LOGO

10 VARIOUS OF WOMAN POSING FOR PHOTOS IN CONGRESS HALL

11. WEF BANNER WITH DATES

12. FLAGS