A speech by the U.N. chief, economic growth potential in places like China and Russia, the challenges of artificial intelligence, and appearances by leaders from Spain to Malaysia are set to headline the agenda at the World Economic Forum's annual event in Davos on Wednesday.

President Trump's virtual address on Thursday is hugely anticipated. While the US dominates, India’s corporate presence at Davos this year appears subdued

India is making a mark at this year's events, as the country is slated to arrive in Switzerland with its largest-ever contingent under the stewardship of Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnav, who handles the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Minister of Railways and Electronics and Information Technology.