Davos' debauched underbelly: How the global elite indulge in cocaine, caviar and champagne at secret 'bunga bunga' parties behind the scenes of the World Economic Forum
- The theme this year is 'Rebuilding Trust' - and will be attended by 3,000 guests
- But when guests descend on Davos, they do more than just discuss global conflicts, the economy, and the evolution of technology
Once a year, global elites from all sectors attend a five-day conference in the snow-capped town of Davos, Switzerland - which is supplemented by caviar, champagne, and all types of debauchery after hard work is over.
The World Economic Forum 2024 is kicking off this week, with world leaders and business executives convening for discussions and events surrounding the most prominent issues of the day.
The theme this year is 'Rebuilding Trust' - and will be attended by 3,000 guests.
But when they descend on the small Alpine resort town of Davos, attendees do more than just discuss global conflicts, the economy, and the evolution of technology. They bond and build business bridges with one another at A-list soirees and parties.
CEOs and dignitaries mingle over caviar bumps, $1,000 bottles of champagne and luxurious parties that only the elite in the world are able to get an invite to.
Technogym founder and CEO Nerio Alessandri at the Davos party held by Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff
The World Economic Forum 2024 is kicking off this week, with world leaders and business executives convening for discussions and events surrounding the most prominent issues of the day
The theme this year is 'Rebuilding Trust' - and will be attended by 3,000 guests
One person, who attends the forum often, told The NYPost: 'You can almost smell the magic of the place when you're there. Everyone's got an agenda and you never know who you're going to run into when you come out of the restroom. It could be Bill Gates.
'You're around some of the smartest people in the world but one thing you learn is that they're not always so smart.'
Skybridge Capital founder and chairman Anthony Scaramucci who has attended Davos for years, is hosting a wine soirée at the Hotel Europe during the conference - where bottles of wine and champagne will set you back nearly $1,000 a bottle.
In the past, Scaramucci has had the likes of Matt Damon, Richard Branson, Andrea Bocelli and Jill Biden at his WEF parties.
Other world heavyweights, like Tesla CEO Elon Musk, previously declined to attend, in his own words, 'because it sounded boring af lol.'
Last year, other high-end events and selective soirees organized after the talks ended for the day offered esteemed guests more than just alcohol.
A psychedelics company offered people micro-doses of magic mushrooms to delegates during the 40-session and speaker 'Medical Psychedelics House of Davos.'
In 2022, Maria Velcova, one of the organizers of Psychedelic House of Davos, said: 'We spark curiosity with the neon sign out front. Once people get curious and brave enough to come down here, they realize that this isn't some underground electronic dance party.
Scaramucci, who has attended Davos for years, is hosting a wine soirée at the Hotel Europe during the conference - where bottles of wine and champagne will set you back nearly $1,000 a bottle
Food for the attendees of the Welcome Reception ahead of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland
Skybridge Capital founder and chairman Anthony Scaramucci hosts a soiree at WEF each year
Guests attend the closing reception of World Economic Forum
Other world heavyweights, like Tesla CEO Elon Musk , previously declined to attend, in his own words, 'because it sounded boring af lol'
Deepak Chopra came to Davos last year, working at a forum about microdosing drugs
Lenny Kravitz playing guitar on stage. Kravitz was the big draw at the Salesforce party in 2020, and got tagged on Instagram despite the party being supposed to be private
Salome Balthus (pictured), a sex worker and writer, stayed at a hotel near Davos during the summit last year
'They find themselves meeting world-renowned scientists, clinicians, policymakers, people from for-profit and non-profit sectors, and experts from leading academic institutions.'
In 2016, five Swiss soldiers deployed to protect the World Economic Forum in Davos were sent home after testing positively for cocaine, the Swiss army said.
Seven more were disciplined for cannabis consumption after all 12, returning from leave, were suspected of intoxication.
'All 12 soldiers consumed cannabis and five of them additionally consumed cocaine,' Swiss army spokesman Stefan Holder said. 'These five were immediately sent home. The others are receiving disciplinary punishment during their duty.'
Other debaucheries are also present at Davos. Last year, it was reported that sex workers who descended the snowy Swiss town were charging $2,500 a night for their services during the forum.
This year, politicians from across the globe are expected to attend the forum - including Chinese Premier Li Qiang, French president Emmanuel Macron, and Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
Leaders in the tech and celebrity world, including Sam Altman and Naomi Campbell, will also be at the event, fighting for invites to Davos' most exclusive after-parties.
Secret cocktail parties with caviar-flecked canapes, private dinners rubbing shoulders with billionaires, followed by a night of dancing, will be how the elites at WEF spend their evenings unwinding.
Artists such as Lenny Kravitz and the Black Eyed Peas have performed at private parties in the past - and Nile Rodgers, Will.i.am and Cool and Dre are down to make appearances this year.
Rodgers will be receiving the 30th annual Crystal Award at the WEF this year.
At the elite, snowy event, everyone has to wear colored badges with their names on it - on full display. But even the color schemes show a social hierarchy.
White badges are for top-tier business leaders and CEOs - and are the most expensive to get accreditation for.
Less important CEOs, bosses, the media, and staff working at the event will then receive an array of colored badges.
Bozoma Saint John (top left) with Dancing With The Stars’ Julianne Hough (front) and British television executive June Sarpong (right)
Founders Games Finals at the WEF. Pictured: Founder Dr. Plamen Russev, Ph.D and judge for the competition with Anthony Scaramucci
When world leaders descend on the small Alpine resort town of Davos, attendees do more than just discuss global conflicts, the economy, and the evolution of technology. They bond and build business bridges with one another at A-list soirees and parties
This year, politicians from across the globe are expected to attend the forum - including Chinese Premier Li Qiang, French president Emmanuel Macron, and Secretary of State Antony Blinken
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