Pretoria: The government has clarified that South Africa will host the World Economic Forum’s Special Davos Meeting in 2027, and not the World Economic Forum Africa Summit, as previously communicated.

According to South African Government News Agency, the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) expressed its appreciation to the World Economic Forum (WEF) for selecting South Africa as the host of this gathering. The GCIS noted that South Africa is ready and prepared to host a successful meeting in 2027, welcoming delegates from across the world. This event will mark the first time that the WEF Spring Davos is hosted in South Africa.

These meetings are part of the WEF’s efforts to expand its global presence beyond Davos, Switzerland, and to provide high-level platforms for dialogue on economic development, sustainability, and collaboration. Following the successful hosting of the recent Group of Twenty (G20) Summit, this decision affirms South Africa’s proven ability to convene high-level international engagements and manage complex global events safely and efficiently.

The selection reflects growing confidence in South Africa’s institutional capacity, infrastructure readiness, and commitment to constructive multilateral dialogue. Hosting the WEF Spring Davos meeting is expected to boost activity in the tourism and services sectors, including hospitality, transport, logistics, and related services, while reinforcing South Africa’s position as a destination for high-level international engagement and business travel.

The event will also strengthen South Africa’s international profile as a platform for global investment, trade, and economic cooperation. As a premier global platform bringing together Heads of State, business leaders, civil society, and thought leaders, the Spring Davos Special Meeting provides South Africa with a unique opportunity to contribute to global economic discussions and advance priorities of inclusive growth, sustainable development, and international cooperation.