Every year, hundreds of the world's business and political leaders gather in the Swiss ski resort of Davos for the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum. It's an exclusive, invitation-only gathering that tries to shape the global agenda during five days of nonstop meetings, sessions, plenaries, receptions, lunches and dinners. Last year, the main topic was climate change; this year more than 2,500 delegates from 88 countries will focus on a theme entitled "The Power of Collaborative Innovation." And as always, it will be the behind-the-scenes encounters that provide the real substance--and gossip--of the gathering.

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