2025-01-26T21:28:30Z Read in app Some protesters made signs calling to "tax the rich." Hugh Langley/Business Insider This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now.Have an account? The World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, took place this week.The event saw world leaders, executives, and celebrities come together for a week of networking and parties.Business Insider has put together some photos from the event.With the curtain drawn on yet another World Economic Forum in Davos, the picturesque Swiss town will once again slink back out of the limelight.But this year's event which coincided with Donald Trump's return to the White House will likely linger in the memory.2025's forum saw a host of world leaders, executives, and celebrities come together in the Alpine town to discuss some of the hottest global topics, including AI, the workplace, DOGE, and social media.It also saw protests, parties, and a virtual address from Trump himself.Business Insider's editor in chief Jamie Heller was on the ground alongside BI's international editor Spriha Srivastava, deputy editor Dan DeFrancesco, and senior correspondent Hugh Langley.Here's a look at the week through their eyes. The Alpine town, which doubles as a ski resort, has hosted the WEF since 1971. Dan DeFrancesco/Business Insider This year's event saw Donald Trump back in the White House. He made a virtual address to a packed out room.The hall was packed for Donald Trump's address at Davos. Spriha Srivastava/Business Insider Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi was among the many execs to make the trip to Switzerland. Hugh Langley/Business Insider Other famous faces included Bill Nye, who spoke with Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis. Hugh Langley/Business Insider AI was once again high on the agenda. Business Insider BI's Spriha Srivastava moderated a number of panels at this year's forum. Business Insider Security was tight at the event, which included world leaders like Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Business Insider Protesters made their voices heard on issues like the climate crisis. Hugh Langley/Business Insider Some of the latest tech was on display throughout the week, including the Apple Vision Pro. Business Insider Robotic dogs also got a runout. Business Insider