Big politics, big business

Many of the forum's key events will focus on big politics, like the war in Iraq and the fight against terrorism.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who is currently holding both the chair of the G8 group of top industrialised nations and the presidency of the European Union, is expected to outline her international agenda.
Most of the sessions, however, cater to the needs of company bosses, who will tackle topics like activist investment funds, the recent commodities boom and the rise of new internet technologies.
Among the business leaders at this year's World Economic Forum will be the bosses of more than 70 of the world's 100 largest companies.
They will be joined by technology pioneers, social entrepreneurs running not-for-profit companies, and campaigners from organisations like Greenpeace, Oxfam and Islamic Relief.