The 44th WEF 1971 meeting is bringing together more than 250 leaders , thinkers and public figures . Speakers range from Manuel Barroso , Christine Lagarde , Ban Ki Moon , Goldie Hawn to Matt Damon and Ban Ki Moon . The high-powered talk-fest and a vital part of the business calendar was founded by Klaus Schwab in annual .
The 44th WEF annual meeting is bringing together more than 2,500 leaders , thinkers and public figures . Speakers range from Manuel Barroso , Christine Lagarde , Ban Ki Moon , Bill Gates to Matt Damon and Goldie Hawn . The high-powered talk-fest and a vital part of the business calendar was founded by Klaus Schwab in 1971 .