World Economic Forum criticized in the Swiss national media. Since the annual meeting in January 2003 in Davos, an "Open Forum Davos", co-organized by the Federation of Swiss Protestant Churches, is held concurrently with the Davos forum, opening up the debate about globalization to the general public. The Open Forum has been held in the local high school every year, featuring top politicians and business leaders. It is open to all members of the public free of charge. The annual meeting of the forum also has been decried as a "mix of pomp and platitude" and criticized for moving away from serious economics
Nishinippon Business Forum the dialogue between the countries (especially Japan and Italy) and creating new opportunities of business and partnerships for the development of their own country’s economy. The Nishinippon Business Forum was founded by Daniele Di Santo, currently president of the Japan Italy Economic Federation (JIEF). As well as the usual conference about ‘’Perspectives and scenarios for new international synergies: the role of Nishinippon on the global economic field’’ that takes place every year, some activities of the forum cover firm-related tasks, institutional meetings and publishing of documents and report regarding the annual topics. During the 6th edition, the Forum focused on