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The World Economic Forum, founded in 1971, almost half a century ago. is the place for the world’s elite to meet and to discuss issues and hopefully lead to some breakthroughs. The forum consists of a mix of world leaders, socialites, party mongers, paparazzi, and the like.
The cost is Swiss Francs 600,000 or $600,000 for the “strategic partners,” who receive four tickets for all-access to the forum. The cost is $27,000 for each additional ticket.
Davos, an Alpine resort town in Switzerland that hosts the event, has a population of 11,000, which grows to 30,000 during the World Economic Forum.