Davos 2027's New Houses: The First-Time Venues Reshaping WEF Week

Davos 2027 is shaping up as a significant debut year for new houses and convening formats alongside the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, scheduled for Monday 18 to Friday 22 January 2027. The new venues extend the range of national and regional platforms; their announcements do not confirm attendance, access or final programmes.

The new national houses

The latest directory snapshot, checked on 25 October and last updated on 18 October, lists 65 events, 27 with host-confirmed dates. For context, 497 side events were mapped in 2026. These figures are a snapshot, not a final count: most programmes publish between November and January.

House Host Date and venue status Access status What it signals

Israel House Davos Israel House Davos, backed by Israel’s foreign and economy ministries Date and venue not yet announced Not announced Israel’s first independent House in Davos, presenting its technology companies and startups across AI and geopolitics.

House of Europe European Business Summits, organisers of Belgium House Date and venue not yet announced Not announced A new platform for European and global leaders to discuss Europe’s priorities and competitiveness.

Rosenberg House Davos Institut auf dem Rosenberg Host-confirmed: Monday 18 to Friday 22 January, at Schatzalp Access details not announced A new venue for young leaders and global thinkers to address innovation and responsibility.

UK House Davos Founders Forum Group, in partnership with the UK government’s Department for Business and Trade and the GREAT Britain & Northern Ireland campaign Announced 15 October on the Promenade; dates not yet announced Not announced The first UK House at Davos; programme to follow.

Nigeria House Davos Office of the Vice President and Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment Host-confirmed: Monday 18 to Friday 22 January; 2027 venue not announced Access details not announced A returning second-year house: its first edition ran on the Promenade in 2026.

House of Switzerland Official Swiss meeting place Host-confirmed: Tuesday 19 to Thursday 21 January; venue not announced Access details not announced A continuing official platform for Swiss meetings during the week.

What the debut wave signals

The national-house model is spreading beyond established country platforms. The 2027 announcements include a first UK House, Israel’s first independent Davos House and a new House of Europe. Nigeria’s return after its 2026 debut illustrates the growing reach of the model, rather than a first-time launch.

That expansion adds competition for narrative space, particularly around the Promenade, where national, corporate and media platforms gather. A house is more than a venue: it gives its host a setting for convening, framing priorities and building relationships. The themes are explicit in the new announcements, from Israeli technology and European competitiveness to Rosenberg House’s focus on leadership and responsibility.

The distinction between announcement and confirmation matters. A listed house is not an attendee list, and a confirmed date does not establish public access. Each host controls its own programme and entry process.

For a broader view of Davos 2027 houses, see the guide to corporate houses, country pavilions and private venues. The Davos 2027 events calendar tracks the wider week.

First-time summits and invitation-only formats

The debut wave extends beyond houses to focused summits and private convenings. These listings indicate different ways to participate in the week, but do not guarantee admission.

• AGENTIC AI Davos: invitation-only executive summit on autonomous AI; Monday 18 to Friday 22 January is expected, not host-confirmed.
• Digital Lounge @ Davos: invitation-only programme on enterprise data, AI and robotics; Monday 18 to Friday 22 January is expected, not host-confirmed.
• The Hub Davos: host-confirmed Monday 18 to Thursday 21 January; applications are made per session.
• OPUS at Davos: host-confirmed Monday 18 to Friday 22 January; eight private lunches and dinners, with invitations requested.
• United Society Council Annual Summit: host-confirmed Monday 18 to Friday 22 January; access details remain unannounced.
• The Digital Economist at Davos: host-confirmed Monday 18 January, with an Institutional Research Network session host-confirmed for Friday 22 January.
• European Resilience Summit, host-confirmed Wednesday 20 January, 09:00–17:30; access by application.
• Human Planet evening session, host-confirmed Wednesday 20 January, 18:00–21:00, at a private Promenade venue; a closed session on moving from pledges to bankable structures.
• World Education Forum, host-confirmed Thursday 21 January, 09:00–17:00; Green Mentors will stream the event.
• DavosWeb3 Roundtable, host-confirmed Wednesday 20 January, 15:00–18:00; its third edition, evidence of a maturing institutional roundtable format rather than a debut.

How first-timers get in

Davos networking events are organised independently, and each host sets its own entry conditions. A WEF badge is not a universal requirement for side events, but it does not guarantee entry to houses or private sessions either. Registration, applications, invitations and other access rules vary by event.

For how to attend Davos without a WEF badge, start with events whose hosts publish an application or registration route. Apply early where possible, then check the host’s own page for acceptance and entry requirements. A listing alone is not an invitation.

Watch for programme releases from November through January. The directory reports that most programmes publish in that period, so a date announcement may precede session details or registration. Recheck before making travel plans: venues, access and schedules can be announced later or change.

The search questions around Davos event registration, Davos accommodation and venues and Davos 2027 events should be treated separately. Confirm the event’s entry process with its host, and verify lodging and venue information independently.

What stays unconfirmed

As of the directory snapshot, Israel House Davos and House of Europe had no announced 2027 dates or venues. Their presence on the list confirms an announcement, not a final schedule or location. For other events, a host-confirmed date may still sit alongside an unannounced venue or access process.

The same discipline applies to participation searches. Who is attending Davos 2027 and the Davos attendee list 2027 are not answered by a side-event directory; listings do not confirm individual attendance. The directory also does not establish an India delegation Davos 2027, identify Davos investors 2027, or verify Davos deal opportunities. Treat event announcements as signals of convening plans, not evidence of attendance or transactions.

Frequently asked questions

What are the WEF 2027 dates?

The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting is scheduled for Monday 18 to Friday 22 January 2027. Individual side events may run on different days, and each date should be checked against its host’s latest announcement.

Are the new Davos houses open to the public?

Not necessarily. Hosts determine entry, which may involve registration, application or invitation. Access details for several newly announced houses have not yet been published.

Are all World Economic Forum 2027 events listed in the directory?

No. A side-event directory covers independent events and houses, not every WEF Annual Meeting session or every event taking place in Davos. Listings and programmes continue to develop ahead of the week.

Does a WEF badge provide entry to Davos houses?

No. Houses and event organisers manage their own guest lists and access procedures. A WEF badge and permission to attend a separate event are distinct.

Conclusion

Davos 2027’s first-time houses and summit formats widen the range of platforms competing to convene leaders and frame the week’s discussions. The Davos Collective provides independent intelligence on the Davos ecosystem and is not affiliated with the World Economic Forum.