"Davos Conference" gathered by political and business leaders postponed to summer next year August 27, 10:01

The Davos Conference, which is held once a year in Switzerland with leaders of the world's political and business circles, will be postponed to the summer from January, which was originally scheduled for next year due to the influence of the new coronavirus. It was.

The World Economic Forum's annual meeting, known as the “Davos Conference,” is held in January in eastern Switzerland every January, and is a forum for top government officials and business owners to discuss various themes. I am.

It was scheduled to be held in January next year as usual, but the organizers announced on the 26th that they decided to postpone it at the beginning of summer.

Regarding the reason, it is said that the decision was made in accordance with the expert's opinion that it can not be held safely in January due to the influence of the new coronavirus, and it will announce the detailed schedule and place after confirming the safety measures ..

Also, next January, an online format will be held for key leaders to discuss the global situation.

The Davos Conference began in 1971, and it was the 50th time that it was held. The discussion centered on how to deal with environmental issues, and US President Trump gave a speech.