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Participate

A Convening of Global Decision-Makers

Government leaders, investors, business leaders and international organisations meet across one Summit day, supported by a pre-qualified matchmaking programme built around each delegate’s objectives.

19–21 January 2027Davos, Switzerland

Who Will Attend?

A Convening of Global Decision-Makers

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Government Leaders

Heads of Government
Ministers
High Commissioners
Ambassadors
Investment Promotion Agencies
Export Promotion Organisations

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Investors

Family Offices
Sovereign Wealth Funds
Private Equity
Venture Capital
Institutional Investors
Development Finance Institutions

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Business Leaders

CEOs
Chairpersons
Entrepreneurs
Multinational Corporations
SMEs
Industry Associations
Chambers of Commerce

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International Organisations

Development Agencies
Multilateral Institutions
Business Councils
Universities
Innovation Centres

Government Delegations: 20–30Government Delegations
Ministers & Senior Officials: 50+Ministers & Senior Officials
Investors & Family Offices: 150+Investors & Family Offices
CEOs & Business Leaders: 300+CEOs & Business Leaders
International Delegates: 800–1,000International Delegates
International Media: 100+International Media
Curated Business Meetings: 500+Curated Business Meetings
Global Media Impressions: 50M+Global Media Impressions
Government Delegations: 20–30Government Delegations
Ministers & Senior Officials: 50+Ministers & Senior Officials
Investors & Family Offices: 150+Investors & Family Offices
CEOs & Business Leaders: 300+CEOs & Business Leaders
International Delegates: 800–1,000International Delegates
International Media: 100+International Media
Curated Business Meetings: 500+Curated Business Meetings
Global Media Impressions: 50M+Global Media Impressions

Why Participate?

Value for Every Delegation

For Governments & Investment Agencies:

An international platform to promote national investment opportunities and present priority projects directly to global investors. Ministries, investment promotion agencies and export organisations build partnerships, engage business leaders and policymakers, and increase their country's visibility during Davos Week.

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For Investors:

Discover high-growth markets and investment-ready projects across the Commonwealth. Emerging sector opportunities and government-supported initiatives are brought to the table by the delegations that hold the mandate to take them forward, alongside strategic partnerships with fellow investors.

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For Corporations:

Gain access to new markets and international partners across Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and the Pacific. Multinationals and national champions meet government representatives directly, open supply chain opportunities, and connect into established business networks spanning Commonwealth countries.

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For Entrepreneurs & SMEs:

Connect with investors, business mentors and buyers from international markets. Growing companies come to Davos 2027 for export opportunities and introductions into innovation ecosystems: a room where a smaller business is heard alongside the largest delegations.

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Business Matchmaking

Pre-Qualified Meetings, Scheduled Around Your Objectives

Our structured Business Matchmaking Programme enables:

B2B

Business-to-Business

B2G

Business-to-Government

G2I

Government-to-Investor

I2P

Investor-to-Project meetings

All meetings are pre-qualified and scheduled based on participants' objectives.

Registered delegates may request pre-arranged meetings with

Government Delegations
Investment Promotion Agencies
Investors
Family Offices
Corporate Buyers
Chambers of Commerce
Strategic Partners

Meetings are scheduled based on your business profile and objectives. Private meeting rooms will be available by appointment throughout the Summit day.

Apply for Business Matchmaking

Day 1 of the Summit · Invitation Only

Commonwealth Welcome & Investment Networking Dinner

Building Trusted Relationships Before the Global Conversations Begin

Tuesday, 19 January 2027Zurich, Switzerland

The Commonwealth Welcome & Investment Networking Dinner is an exclusive, invitation-only gathering that brings together senior government leaders, ministers, global CEOs, investors, development institutions, entrepreneurs and distinguished guests in an informal and confidential setting.

Held in Zurich as Day 1 of the Commonwealth Economic Summit @ Davos 2027, the dinner provides a unique opportunity for trusted dialogue, relationship building and meaningful introductions before the main Summit day in Davos.

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Commonwealth Partnerships for a New Global Economy

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