Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi Heads to Davos for World Economic Forum
Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi will lead a high-level delegation from Gujarat to the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026. The event takes place in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, from January 19 to 23.
Intensive Schedule of Meetings Planned
Sanghavi has an ambitious agenda with over 58 high-level meetings scheduled. He will engage with global leaders and investors across multiple key sectors.
Key sectors for discussion include:
- Advanced manufacturing
- Textiles
- Semiconductors
- Emerging technologies
- Pharmaceuticals
- Renewable energy
- Food processing
- Chemicals
- Shipping and logistics
- Electronics
- Aerospace
The Deputy Chief Minister will meet with representatives from leading global companies. These include AP Moller Maersk, Engie, EDF, Johnson Controls, Sumitomo Group, Linde, SEALSQ, and Tillman Global.
Strategic Objectives of the Gujarat Delegation
The Gujarat government aims to achieve several important goals through these engagements.
- Strengthen Gujarat's industrial ecosystem
- Enable technology and innovation partnerships
- Attract global investments to the state
- Generate large-scale employment opportunities for youth
- Build long-term international institutional linkages
These efforts focus on positioning Gujarat as a premier destination for global business and investment.
Sanghavi's Speaking Engagements at WEF
Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi will also participate as a speaker in several important sessions during the forum.
He is scheduled to speak on the following topics:
- 'The Power of Sports: Turning Spectacle to Legacy'
- 'Coal to Clean Initiative: Technological Innovations to Drive the Transition'
- 'Mission Water: A Water-Secure Future for One Billion People'
- 'Delivering Sustainability at Scale: Pathways for Global Transformation'
These speaking engagements will allow Gujarat to share its perspectives on critical global issues.
The official announcement highlights the state's proactive approach to engaging with the international community. Gujarat continues to pursue opportunities for growth and development on the global stage.
