For over 40 years, the mission of the World Economic Forum – committed to improving the state of the world – has driven the design and development of the Annual Meeting programme.
The World Economic Forum is an independent, not-for-profit foundation which is supported by membership, drawn from leading global companies. It is not tied to any political, partisan or national interest.
Incorporated as a not-for-profit foundation in 1971, and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the Forum is tied to no political, partisan or national interests.
Forum Members are companies that are driving the world economy forward. The typical Member company is a global enterprise with more than US$ 5 billion in turnover, although this varies by industry and region.
The story of four decades of the World Economic Forum, as seen through the eyes of its members, leaders and the outside world.