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The Argentine business community distanced itself from the World Economic Forum in Davos. There, 850 CEOs are waiting, but only a few will go for local companies: Marcos Bulgheroni, CEO of PAE, Alejandro, president of the group, and Bettina Bulgheroni, the head of CiCyP, which houses the business chambers; together with Martín Eurnekian, CEO of Corporación América Airports.
They are considerably less than the eight businessmen who attended in 2019 during Mauricio Macri’s administration and the five who traveled in 2023 during Alberto Fernández’s administration. Although 100 leaders from unicorns and the technological world will participate in this edition of the largest business summit, the participation of Marcos Galperín, nor industry giants, such as paolo Rocca, is not expected. I continued reading.
DAVOS, March 20, 2026 – A noticeable chill has descended upon the Argentine presence at the World Economic Forum in Davos this year, with significantly fewer business leaders making the trek to the Swiss Alps. The dwindling attendance signals a potential shift in engagement from Argentina’s corporate sector.
fewer Argentine CEOs at Davos Reflects Economic realities
A smaller delegation from Argentina is attending the 2026 World Economic Forum, raising questions about the contry’s economic priorities.
- Only four Argentine CEOs are confirmed to attend the 2026 world Economic Forum.
- This represents a considerable drop from eight attendees in 2019 and five in 2023.
- Key figures like Marcos Galperín and Paolo Rocca are not expected to participate.
- Approximately 850 CEOs are expected to attend the summit overall.
Just four representatives from Argentine companies are expected to join the roughly 850 CEOs gathered in davos: Marcos Bulgheroni, CEO of PAE; Alejandro, president of the group; Bettina Bulgheroni, head of CiCyP, the association representing business chambers; and Martín Eurnekian, CEO of Corporación América Airports.This is a stark contrast to previous years, with eight businessmen attending in 2019 during the Macri administration and five in 2023 under the Fernández administration.
What factors are driving the decreased Argentine participation in the World Economic Forum? The decline in attendance could reflect a number of factors,including Argentina’s current economic climate and shifting priorities within the business community. While 100 leaders from the tech and unicorn sectors are slated to attend, the absence of prominent figures like Marcos Galperín and Paolo Rocca is especially noteworthy.
The World Economic forum in Davos is an annual meeting bringing together global leaders from business, government, and civil society to discuss pressing world issues.
The reduced Argentine presence at Davos comes as the country navigates ongoing economic challenges.The forum provides a platform for networking and deal-making, but the current economic climate may be prompting some businesses to prioritize domestic concerns or reassess the value of international engagements.
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