World Economic Forum Davos 2026 schedule for today: Donald Trump’s keynote time, major global leaders speaking, and why his speech is drawing global attention.
The speech follows an unexpected delay to Trump’s travel after Air Force One was forced to turn back to Washington due to a “minor electrical issue.” (Photo: Social Media)
The World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos enters a crucial day today with global leaders, top CEOs, and policymakers lining up for high-impact discussions on war, trade, technology, and global security. Among all speakers, US President Donald Trump has top billing, with his special address scheduled for the early afternoon.
Trump’s appearance comes amid rising global tensions and fresh controversy over his comments on Greenland, tariffs on Europe, and US national security. His speech is expected to set the tone for international debate at the forum.
Donald Trump is scheduled to deliver his Special Address at 2.30 pm Davos time, which corresponds to 1.30 pm GMT and 8.30 am EST.
Up until last weekend, Trump was expected to focus on his domestic affordability agenda, including policies aimed at lowering housing and living costs. However, the direction of the speech has shifted significantly in recent days.
After threatening tariffs on European countries opposing his Greenland ambitions, Trump is now expected to bring a strong international and security-focused message to the Davos stage.
Here is the complete schedule of major sessions and speeches at Davos today, listed in chronological order:
Trump has once again insisted that the United States needs Greenland for national security reasons. When asked how far he is willing to go to acquire the territory, he replied, “You’ll find out.”
This statement has heightened anticipation around his Davos address, as European leaders and global markets watch closely for signals on trade policy, tariffs, and geopolitical strategy.
The speech follows an unexpected delay to Trump’s travel after Air Force One was forced to turn back to Washington due to a “minor electrical issue.” White House officials confirmed the return was made “out of an abundance of caution,” and Trump continued his journey on another aircraft.
Apart from Trump, today’s agenda features Argentina’s President Javier Milei, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, and Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa. The business world is strongly represented by NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang and JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, with discussions expected to focus on AI, financial stability, and future growth.
Today’s sessions bring together politics, war, trade, and technology at a time of deep global uncertainty. With Trump’s speech positioned at the center of the agenda, markets and governments alike will closely analyze his words for clues about US foreign policy, tariffs, and security strategy.
