Uttar Pradesh is set to take a confident stride onto the global stage as its delegation participates in the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, Switzerland, from January 19 to 23.
With a clear agenda to engage in impactful discussions and secure strategic investments, the state is positioning itself as a hub for industrial growth, innovation, and sustainable development.
Guided by the dynamic vision of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh has been steadily strengthening its global outreach to present itself as a reliable, investor-friendly, and future-ready destination.
The state’s participation at WEF is being coordinated by Invest UP, the government’s dedicated investment promotion and facilitation agency.
The delegation will be led by UP Finance and Parliamentary Affairs minister Suresh Kumar Khanna, and he will be joined by senior officials including Deepak Kumar, Infrastructure & Industrial Development Commissioner; Amit Singh, Secretary, Chief Minister’s Office; Vijay Kiran Anand, Secretary, Infrastructure & Industrial Development Department and CEO, Invest UP & UPSIDA; and Inderjit Singh, Special Secretary, Energy Department and Director, UPNEDA.
Together, they will present Uttar Pradesh’s industrial growth story, progressive policy reforms, and expanding opportunities to a global audience.
With vast market potential and a strong investor-friendly ecosystem, Uttar Pradesh is emerging as a key hub for global enterprises. The state’s presence at WEF Davos 2026 reflects its determination to deepen international partnerships, attract high-quality investments, and strengthen its position as a leading growth engine of India’s economy.
Through sustained global engagement, Uttar Pradesh continues to advance its vision of long-term, inclusive, and sustainable development.
Key highlights of Uttar Pradesh’s participation include:
• Promoting Uttar Pradesh as a preferred destination for Global Capability Centres (GCCs)
• Presenting sector-specific opportunities through curated branding, investment-focused presentations, multimedia showcases, and structured bilateral meetings
• Reinforcing the state’s reputation for ease of doing business, backed by transparent governance and time-bound project implementation
• Engaging directly with international investors, industry leaders, diplomats, policymakers, and multilateral institutions to build strategic partnerships