The annual meeting in the Swiss ski resort regularlyattracts high-profile governmental, business and civil leaders from around the worldto discuss global economics and other issues.

The roster for the event, which runs from 22 to 25 January, includeschief executives and other senior figures from the world’s top explorers, producers,engineering firms and other players.

The event has a track record of yielding major deals, such as Shell's $10 billion shale exploration deal in Ukraine that was reportedly signed