Davos Week: The World's Most Intense Gathering

From 19–23 January 2026, during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, the town of Davos becomes the epicenter of global networking.

While the official WEF program brings around 3,000 invited delegates for their closed program, this is only part of the story. Running in parallel, Davos itself fills with 18,000 people and more than 1,000 side events — investor dinners, CEO breakfasts, innovation summits, gala receptions, and late-night gatherings.

This is Davos Week: a unique, city-wide ecosystem where leaders from business, finance, government, NGOs, media, and technology come together in one Alpine town for five intense days.

But the real opportunity is not just showing up — it's how you prepare early, get noticed, and stay connected:

• Before Davos: confirm early to announce your presence, share your agenda, and set up meetings.
• During Davos: your reach extends beyond the room — visibility across social and media networks.
• After Davos: follow-up is where real deals happen. Without structure, most opportunities fade.

Within Davos Week, the unDavos Summit has become the largest independent platform: 3,000+ participants, 70+ sessions, 300+ speakers over four days. The audience spans investors (40%), corporates (25%), founders (15%), government officials (10%), and NGOs/media/advisors (10%). Over 30% are also WEF attendees, bridging the formal program and wider ecosystem.

The challenge—whether attending for the first time or the tenth—is making the week productive: which events to attend, who to meet, and how to turn encounters into lasting value. / 

Davos Delegations, created by unDavos founder Mark Turrell (20-year Davos veteran) and partners, turn visitors and single-event attendees into real delegates. Our Delegations are curated packages combining Summit access, curated introductions, landmark event tickets, networking support, and follow-up systems—transforming an overwhelming week into a focused, high-value experience.

 

First-timer vs. veteran challenge

Davos compresses a year of outreach into five days. Whether it’s your first or tenth time, the hard part is turning noise into outcomes—choosing which rooms to be in, who to meet, and how to follow up so momentum sticks. Delegations give you structure (program + intros + tickets + follow-up) so you spend less time chasing and more time closing.

 

Badges & access explained

• When you need a badge: Only for meetings inside the four security hotels (Belvedere, Seehof, AlpenGold, Hilton Garden Inn).
• When you don’t: 100% of unDavos Summit programming is in public venues—no badge required. Most partner events are also outside the security zone.
• How badges work: Police-issued, passport details required, capacity-limited; processing time reduces your networking hours—only add if you have confirmed in-hotel meetings.
• Practical tip: Many VIPs prefer near-zone meetings (lobbies/cafés) to avoid security lines. We help you route meetings accordingly.

 

 

Sample day & micro-playbook

Morning (08:00–12:00) — Thematic program + 1:1s near venue

• Arrive early, post your “I’m here + agenda” update, confirm afternoon RSVPs.

Midday (12:00–15:00) — Networking Circles / working lunch

• Use your curated intros list; aim for 2 targeted meetings; log next steps immediately.

Afternoon (15:00–18:00) — Side events / partner sessions

• Prioritize rooms with your buyer/peer density; stack meetings within a 5–10-minute walk.

Evening (19:00–late) — Receptions / landmark events

• Enter with 2 clear asks + 1 clear give; follow up within 12 hours with a crisp recap.

Micro-rules: 60/30/10 (60% planned, 30% flexible, 10% serendipity), calendar holds with map pins, write next actions before leaving each meeting.

 

unDavos Summit bridge

Within Davos Week, unDavos is the largest independent platform: 3,000+ participants, 70+ sessions, 300+ speakers over four days. Audience mix: investors (40%), corporates (25%), founders (15%), government (10%), NGOs/media/advisors (10%). 30%+ also attend WEF, bridging formal and open ecosystems—so your introductions travel across both worlds.

 

 

What to do when (checklist)

 

Before (now → Jan 18):

• Confirm your Delegation; share presence + goals.
• Lock curated introductions targets; RSVP priority events.
• Decide badge or badge-free routing; book accommodation/transport.
• Draft your offer hooks (what you want + what you give).

 

During (Jan 19–23):

• Daily plan at 07:30; protect buffers; stay near key venues.
• Hit program + intros + 1 landmark event/day; capture next steps live.
• Post 1–2 visibility signals/day (panel takeaways, meeting wins).

 

After (within 72 hours):

Send recap emails/WhatsApps with one concrete next action.

• Book follow-up calls; upload decks/reports to the content sharing hub.
• Score intros (A/B/C); schedule your Follow-Up Advisor session.

 

 

Call to action

Choose your Delegation → (packages/comparison)

Talk to us → (contact form or hello+delegation@undavos.com)

Early benefits for pay-in-full by 1 Nov 2025. Deposit deadline 15 Dec 2025. Badge details due 9 Jan 2026 (if applicable).