Now in its 56th edition, the forum has brought together over 3,000 participants from 130 countries, including more than 60 Heads of State and Government, senior public officials, global business leaders, civil society representatives, and researchers to discuss pressing global economic and development challenges.

Rwanda is represented at the forum by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Olivier Nduhungirehe, the Minister of ICT and Innovation, Paula Ingabire, and the Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Development Board (RDB), Jean-Guy Afrika.

Speaking about Rwanda’s participation on RBA,  Ambassador Nduhungirehe said the country is using the forum as a platform to engage with global leaders and partners with the aim of strengthening cooperation and unlocking opportunities, particularly those linked to Africa’s growing potential.

“Rwanda will hold discussions with various global leaders to explore how best to leverage partnerships and the opportunities available on the African continent,” he said, noting that Africa is home to more than 1.4 billion people, the majority of whom are young.

The minister emphasized that Rwanda is bringing to Davos its experience and lessons learned in areas such as economic transformation, digital innovation, and technology-driven development.

He highlighted Rwanda’s hosting of the Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR), established in 2022 in partnership with the World Economic Forum, as a key example of the country’s progress in advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, digital governance, and data systems.

The 2026 forum is held under the theme “A Spirit of Dialogue”, focusing on promoting dialogue as a means of addressing global tensions, conflicts, and economic uncertainty. Ambassador Nduhungirehe said the meeting offers a timely opportunity for countries to exchange ideas and seek peaceful solutions through dialogue, rather than confrontation.

He added that the forum also provides Rwanda and Africa at large with a valuable opportunity to engage with the international community on how to work together to advance inclusive economic growth and improved living standards.

Rwanda has a long-standing relationship with the World Economic Forum. In 2016, it became the fifth African country to host the World Economic Forum on Africa, further underscoring its growing role in regional and global economic discussions.