Why should you attend Davos 2024?

By bringing together key stakeholders from across the public and private sectors at Davos, we will drive actions to strengthen the business case for the energy transition and transform energy demand. Below you can see some of the key sessions, reports and initiatives at Davos 2024.

Is Davos an energy town?

In 2001, Davos became the first district in the canton of Grisons to be officially awarded the coveted "energy town label” by the Federal Department for Energy and the awarding body. As an energy town, Davos undertakes to operate a sustainable and results-orientated energy policy.

What can we learn from Davos' energy transition?

The ongoing energy transition will continue to throw up challenges, but there are also big opportunities to move forward – and this optimism was palpable at Davos. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, we can continue to make progress on a secure, equitable and sustainable transition.

Is Davos a good year for energy consumption?

Looking more broadly, global energy consumption reached a record 620 EJ in 2023 and fossil fuels still dominate as a source of energy worldwide, but there is also reason for optimism in Davos this year.

Will Davos become energy self-sufficient by 2036?

The energy town is introducing measures to improve its CO2 balance and reinforces climate protection. Davos is aiming to become energy self-sufficient by 2036. The project “MountEnergy – Energiemodell Davos” sprung from this aim and wants to even the path for this development.

Why is Hanwha building a solar plant in Davos?

The solar plant on the roof of Davos Congress Centre demonstrates sustainability in action and underlines the efforts Hanwha, one of the world’s leading solar power companies, is making to reduce CO2 emissions and to strengthen the public’s awareness for the value of renewables.