This September, LEADERS FIRST is proud to take part as a supporting partner of the Global SME Summit Davos 2025 – a key event that reflects our ongoing commitment to advancing SME leadership, strategic networking, and sustainable business growth.
Held in the iconic Swiss town of Davos, the summit brings together founders, CEOs, advisors and decision-makers from across the globe. With a sharp focus on practical frameworks and peer-led insights, it provides a valuable opportunity for business professionals to exchange ideas and address today’s complex leadership challenges.
Why the Global SME Summit matters for SMEs
The Global SME Summit Davos is not a traditional conference – it is a high-level business event designed specifically for the SME sector. Delegates will take part in practical discussions and curated dialogues around leadership resilience, innovation, sustainability and international growth.
The agenda includes:
- Workshops on scaling strategies and market expansion.
- Panels on digital innovation, supply chain resilience, and ESG.
- Networking sessions connecting SMEs with potential global partners.
- Thought-leadership content tailored to founders and executive teams.
This is an event built around actionable knowledge – with content designed to move beyond inspiration and into real-world implementation.
Featured speakers and global voices
Speakers at the summit include the Mayor of Davos, former FIFA President, and respected executives across cybersecurity, digital innovation, sustainability, and business strategy. Their perspectives support the summit’s reputation as a go-to forum for SME leadership, where ideas on responsible growth, technological transformation, and strategic foresight are shared openly.
Supporting global business collaboration
As a supporting partner, LEADERS FIRST is proud to align with the summit’s mission of enabling high-value exchanges among business leaders. Our international network of founders, entrepreneurs, CEOs, and advisors is committed to building sustainable businesses and effective leadership in dynamic environments.
This partnership allows us to share the opportunity with our wider community, encouraging connection across industries and geographies.
Why join through LEADERS FIRST?
If you are a founder, business owner or SME executive seeking meaningful peer-level connections, the Global SME Summit Davos is an ideal environment. Through our partnership, members of the LEADERS FIRST network benefit from:
- Preferential delegate rates.
- Access to additional business networking sessions.
- Curated content including masterclasses and closed-door briefings.
- Opportunities for collaboration and partnership development.
- Exposure to global perspectives on SME digital transformation and leadership.
The focus is on real conversations – not just panels – with practical outcomes for businesses that are ready to grow, adapt and lead in a changing world. Interested in attending the Global SME Summit Davos 2025 as part of the LEADERS FIRST community? Please contact us at: info@leadersfirst.org
Event details
Location: Davos, Switzerland
Dates: 3–5 September 2025
Event: Global SME Summit Davos 2025