From snow-dusted summits to gallery-lit soirées, there are a few events that act as a magnet for biggest names in business, tech, and entertainment. These are the events that ballers go to during the year.
The Event: World Economic Forum
The Location: Davos, Switzerland
Every year, the frosty peaks of Davos, Switzerland transform from a sleepy ski town to a power playground where billionaires, government leaders, tech titans, and A-list celebs flock for a week of future-shaping conversations. The annual meeting of the World Economic Forum touches on everything from climate change and economic growth to energy transition and artificial intelligence. After each day’s panels and talks, the energy spills over into an elite après-ski. Think closed-door strategy dinners, after-hours chalet soirées, star-studded parties, and the kind of networking that can change economies with a handshake. For the ultra-connected, Davos isn’t just a conference—it’s a flex of global influence with an Alpine backdrop.
Notable attendees: Donald Trump, Angela Merkel, Emmanuel Macron, Justin Trudeau, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Bill Gates, Tim Cook, Larry Fink, Malala Yousafzai, Greta Thunberg, Bono, Matt Damon, Will.i.am.
Next Edition: January 19–23, 2026
The Event: Art Basel
The Location: Paris, France
Art Basel Paris was launched as one of multiple satellite cities of the world’s most prestigious contemporary art fair. And in true French fashion, everything about the Paris edition is très chic. The event is held each October at Paris’ iconic Grand Palais. It’s where the movers and shakers of the art, fashion, and design worlds head to see hundreds (yes, hundreds) of galleries, and artists exhibit their work just steps from the Eiffel Tower.
But the event is far more than a trade show. For the art-world elite, it’s a glittering few days of gallery openings, avant-garde events, and rooftop champagne pops. The Art Basel energy pulsates far beyond the glass ceilings of the Grand Palais, with art tours, talks, and exhibitions knitting a vibrant web throughout the entire French capital. For a few days each October, it isn’t just about art; it’s about the aura.
Notable attendees: Natalie Portman, Owen Wilson, Chloë Sevigny, Princess Maria-Anunciata von Liechtenstein, Queen Rania of Jordan, Emmanuel & Brigitte Macron, Hilary Duff.
Next Edition: October 24 – 26, 2025
The Event: Future Investment Initiative Institute
The Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Dubbed “Davos in the Desert,” the FII is a high-gloss summit in Riyadh where tomorrow’s visionaries and today’s tycoons gather to architect the future. Think sovereign wealth meets Silicon Valley at high-tech talks and state-of-the-art forums. It’s a members-only affair where suits are sharp, ambitions sharper, and the energy is next-century. The FII convenes global thought leaders, investors and business minds to discuss four critical areas: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics, Education, Healthcare, and Sustainability. It’s where serious players make moves that echo across continents.
Notable attendees: H.E. Narendra Modi, Elon Musk, Shou Chew (CEO of TikTok).
Next Edition: October 27-30, 2025
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FAQs
Q: When does the next World Economic Forum meeting take place?
A: The next World Economic Forum meeting is taking place on January 19–23, 2026.
Q: Where can I purchase tickets for Art Basel Paris?
A: Art Basel Paris has multiple ticket packages available for purchase online.
Q: Who can attend the Future Investment Initiative Institute conference?
A: In order to attend the conference, you must be a member of the FII Institute. You can apply for membership HERE.
