This year, Davos is a little different. Fewer artists and musicians are in attendance, but Peter Gabriel, Bono, Paulo Coelho, and Angelina Jolie are still part of the conference. Wonder what Peter will discuss with Joseph Blatter (FIFA), vs what he may discuss with Jacques Rogge (Olympic Committee – London 2012 – Millenium Dome gets used for Gymnastics and Basketball!)? I’m not saying, I’m just saying.
This is an excerpt from the AP article by Matt Moore, AP Business Writer.
A new theme this year will be the role of sports in promoting economic growth and fostering ties between countries. Among those scheduled to attend to discuss sports are FIFA President Joseph Blatter; Jacques Rogge, president of the International Olympic Committee; and David Stern, commissioner of the U.S. National Basketball Association.
The meeting will also feature celebrities, who have come to tout personal causes. Last year, actress Sharon Stone called for the donation of money to pay for pesticide-treated mosquito netting, standing up and donating $250,000.
This year Davos welcomes U2 front man and debt relief advocate Bono; Brazilian literary superstar Paulo Coelho; musician Peter Gabriel; and actress Angelina Jolie, a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations.
Adams said the presence of celebrities and sports figures is part of the mix that makes the annual meeting comprehensive.
"The problems that the world faces now are so multidimensional that you need to get people from every single group to try and tackle them," he said.
