Anonymous ID: ae7325 Jan. 20, 2026, 4 a.m. No.24147822   ๐Ÿ—„๏ธ.is ๐Ÿ”—kun

The cost to hold or attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, involves multiple layers of fees, primarily for membership and access, with prices varying significantly based on the level of participation.

 

Annual Membership Fees (required for access):

Basic Membership: $52,000 (or CHF 52,000) annually, granting one invitation to the Davos meeting.

Industry Partner: $263,000 annually, allowing up to two attendees.

Strategic Partner: $527,000 annually, enabling up to five attendees (with a requirement to include at least one woman).

Ticket Cost:

A single admission ticket to the main event costs $19,000 (or CHF 18,000), plus tax. This is not sold separately; access requires membership.

Additional Costs for Delegations:

For five attendees under the Strategic Partner tier: $622,000 total (membership + five tickets).

Entourage Access Passes: Starting in 2025, lower-tier badges for non-official attendees will rise from CHF 100 to CHF 1,000 (approx. $1,150).

Elite Badges: Cost CHF 27,000 per person for premium access.

Sponsorship and Event Hosting:

Companies can host events under the WEF umbrella for CHF 45,000 (approx. $52,000) to livestream and market up to 10 panel sessions.

Sponsorship of venues: For high-profile events, such as during President Donald Trumpโ€™s expected 2026 visit, companies like Microsoft and McKinsey paid up to $1 million to sponsor a venue.

Logistical Costs:

Accommodation: Rental of a private chalet can cost $140,000 for the week.

Transportation: A Mercedes S-Class with driver for the week costs around $10,000.

Private Events: A single evening party (e.g., Googleโ€™s past event) can exceed $250,000.