Monaco will once again take centre stage at the World Economic Forum in Davos, hosting its annual Monaco Day on 21st January 2026. Organised under the auspices of the Monaco Strategic Development Agency, the full-day event will bring together C-level executives, public-sector leaders, and entrepreneurs to discuss ‘The Power of Constructive Neutrality’.

The theme reflects Monaco’s centuries-old approach to governance, marked by dialogue between the State, business, and civil society, with decisions rooted in continuity rather than rupture. In a world shaped by shifting power dynamics and rapid technological change, the Principality aims to reaffirm its role in seeking global solutions for balanced and sustainable development.

Three pillars for global dialogue

Hosted at the Web3 Hub Davos in the heart of Davos village, Monaco Day will feature fireside chats with global leaders and extensive networking opportunities, structured around three themes: cooperation in an increasingly interconnected world, focusing on rebuilding relationships, strengthening trust, and fostering mediation; unlocking growth through transition-focused economic models, strategic alliances, and human capital development; and prosperity within planetary boundaries, exploring regenerative economies, impact-driven technology, and responsible innovation.

The event will include conferences and closed-door networking sessions throughout the day, with 10 world-renowned speakers to be announced.

Expected attendance and participants

Monaco Day expects over 600 international participants. The attendee profile includes 52% C-level executives and investors, 23% public-sector decision makers, and 22% entrepreneurs. Organisations represented will include the World Economic Forum, McKinsey, AXA, SandboxAQ, Animoca, Cardano, the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, and the Monaco Economic Board.

The provisional schedule includes a networking breakfast from 9:30am to 10:00am, followed by morning conference sessions behind closed doors from 10:00am to noon. A private lunch by invitation runs from noon to 2:00pm, with afternoon sessions continuing until 5:30pm, interrupted by a networking break. The day concludes with closing remarks and an exclusive cocktail event for top global leaders from 6:00pm to 8:30pm.

Building on 2025 success

Last year’s Monaco Day attracted more than 500 participants throughout the day, with 14 conferences featuring 30 world-renowned speakers. Notable attendees included H.E. Al-Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy of Bahrain, Larry Summers, economist and former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, David Rubenstein, investor and co-founder of The Carlyle Group, Clarisse Magnin, managing director of McKinsey France, and Bertrand Piccard, chairman of the Solar Impulse Foundation. An exclusive cocktail event brought together around 60 top global leaders.

The 2026 edition takes place on Wednesday, 21st January at Monaco House, Web3 Hub Davos, located at Ob. Str. 33, 7270 Davos Platz, Switzerland. The venue is an eight-minute walk from Davos Platz train station. Doors open at 9:00am and close at 8:30pm. Further information is available at attractivite@gouv.mc.

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