Introduction to Mexico’s Leaders at Davos 2026
The Mexican delegation attending the 2026 Davos Forum will be led by Alicia Bárcena, the Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources (Semarnat). She will be accompanied by a group of business leaders, including Altagracia Gómez Sierra, the coordinator of the Advisory Council for Economic Development and Regionalization (CADERR).
Key Figures in the Mexican Delegation
- Alicia Bárcena: As the head of Semarnat, Bárcena brings extensive experience in environmental policy and international representation. She has previously attended Davos on behalf of former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and served as the Secretary-Executive of the Commission for Economic Cooperation in Latin America and the Caribbean.
- Altagracia Gómez Sierra: As the coordinator of CADERR and a member of the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Young Global Leaders group, Gómez Sierra will participate in a public panel focused on regional economic growth.
- Prominent Business Leaders: Accompanying Gómez Sierra are notable business figures such as Felipe Vallejo (Bitso), René Saúl Cajiga (Kapital Bank), Agustín Coppel (Grupo Coppel), and Luis Cervantes (General Atlantic México).
Davos 2026: Central Theme and Subtopics
The central theme of Davos 2026 is “The Spirit of Dialogue,” with five subtopics to be explored through conversations between public and private sector leaders:
- Expanding cooperation in a divided world
- Ensuring secure economic growth sources
- Improving investment in people
- Encouraging responsible innovation
- Building prosperity with environmental responsibility
Historical Significance of Davos
Throughout history, the Davos Forum has served as a neutral ground for private meetings, bilateral discussions, and regional gatherings among peers or investors. Notable achievements include:
- The conception of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in 1992, when Mexico’s President Carlos Salinas de Gortari instructed his Commerce and Industrial Development Secretary, Jaime Serra Puche, to negotiate a potential trade alliance with Canada and the United States.
- Facilitating dialogue between Turkey’s and Greece’s leaders in 1988 to prevent a potential war between the two countries.
- Bringing together Western and Eastern European leaders for the first time in 1990 under the theme “The New Europe.”
Latin American Representation at Davos 2026
A delegation from Latin American countries will attend Davos 2026, led by three presidents: Javier Milei (Argentina), Gustavo Petro (Colombia), and Daniel Noboa (Ecuador).
Key Questions and Answers
- Who are the key figures leading Mexico’s delegation to Davos 2026? Alicia Bárcena, the Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources, and Altagracia Gómez Sierra, coordinator of the Advisory Council for Economic Development and Regionalization (CADERR), will lead Mexico’s participation.
- What are the main topics of discussion at Davos 2026? The central theme is “The Spirit of Dialogue,” focusing on cooperation, secure economic growth, investment in people, responsible innovation, and environmentally conscious prosperity.
- What significant events have taken place at previous Davos Forums? Notable achievements include the creation of NAFTA, preventing a war between Turkey and Greece, and uniting Western and Eastern European leaders.
