Summit

Venue

Davos Congress Centre in Davos, Switzerland, home of the World Economic Forum’s annual meetings
Dates
3-5 September 2025

Event Format

  • Keynote addresses
  • Panel discussions
  • Breakout sessions
  • Networking and social events
  • 1 to 1 Meetings
  • Master classes

The Event in Numbers

  • Speakers:  50+
  • Estimated number of delegates:  500+
  • Estimated CEOs in attendance: 200+
  • Exposure in international Media Outlets 50+
  • Delegates from 50+ Countries
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Summit-2SMEs Are the Engine of the Global Economy

Small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of most national economies. They represent 90% of all companies and are responsible for close to 70% of jobs and 50% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) worldwide. Technological and social advances are creating both challenges and opportunities for companies in every sector and in every corner of the globe.

About the Summit

The Global SME Summit offers a unique opportunity for CEOs and executives of global SMEs to forge impactful connections with peers, sharing best practices on topics that are relevant in today’s complex economic environment.
The event gathers experts and peers to provide insights on topics that address key business drivers for SMEs. Our goal is to become an indispensable source for the sharing of information, to help CEOs meet these challenges and successfully develop sustainable, resilient and inclusive businesses.

Why Are We Organising the Summit?

SMEs globally face well-documented common challenges. Yet there have been few organisations that address them as their primary focus on a global scale. We aim to feature inspirational world class speakers, enable exchanges between business executivzes, government leaders and leading experts in their respective fields and help members to foster new collaborations in a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere.

The Power of Small at Davos

As a hub of international business gatherings for over 50 years, Davos is the perfect location for World SMEs to gather, network, and foster new collaborations.