David Beckham, Donald Trump – what are they doing in Davos?
This Is Why
Sky News
4.0 • 552 Ratings
🗓️ 20 January 2026
⏱️ 18 minutes
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Summary
It's where world leaders rub shoulders with billionaires while former footballers clink champagne flutes with film stars and tech bros.
President Trump is the star turn at the Swiss ski resort of Davos for the annual World Economic Forum. But what exactly is the World Economic Forum? And what's the purpose of this glittering get-together of the global elite?
Gareth Barlow speaks to Sky's business and economics correspondent Paul Kelso from the heart of the action in Davos.
Producers: Tom Gillespie & Natalie Ktena
Editor: Mike Bovill
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| 0:08.8 | Coming up on the Sky News Daily with me, Gareth Barlow. |
| 0:12.2 | You may have heard of the Davos Summit, but what exactly is it? |
| 0:15.8 | And with Donald Trump joining the party, here's why this year could be more important than ever. |
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