Key WIF 2026 Speakers
H.E. Mr. Sun Chanthol
Deputy Prime Minister, First Vice Chairman of the Council for the Development of Cambodia
Ms. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
Director-General, World Trade Organization
H.E. Mr. Wamkele Keabetswe Mene
Secretary-General, African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat
Ms. Shaikha Al Nuwais
Secretary-General, the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism)
Ms. Rania Al-Mashat
Executive Secretary, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (UNESCWA)
Mr. Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi
Secretary General, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
Ms. Diene Keita
Executive Director, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
Experience WIF Doha 2026.
A short introduction to the world's foremost platform for investment dialogue.
Where capital meets purpose.
Since 2008 the World Investment Forum is the pre-eminent global platform for investment and development - bringing together Heads of State, Ministers, CEOs and investors under the theme "Investing in the Future".
Unique convening power
High-level plenaries, ministerial roundtables and special events bring together world leaders to set the strategic vision and synthesize priorities for action.
An agenda-shaper
Thematic tracks frame the sessions and connect them to concrete outcomes - tackling the biggest challenges facing international investment today: geopolitical uncertainty, climate change and technological disruption.
A platform for partnerships
Space for partners to co-lead thematic tracks and foster dealmaking - channelling investment into green energy, digital transformation, infrastructure and inclusive economies.
Seven thematic tracks, one agenda.
Three days structured around seven thematic tracks running across the programme, complemented by plenary sessions, ministerial roundtables and high-level summits.
Investing in AI
Strategic investments in the digital economy, including AI.
Track 2 · SMEsEntrepreneurship and SMEs
Trends in sustainable entrepreneurship and resilient digital business models.
Track 3 · PolicyInvestment Policy Dialogue
Adapting investment policies to attract and retain quality investment.
Track 4 · FinanceSustainable Finance and Business
Innovations in sustainable finance, ESG disclosure and SDG-aligned investment.
Track 5 · CultureInvestment in Tourism and Culture
Investment trends across culture, tourism and the broader creative economy.
Track 6 · ClimateClimate, Environment and Oceans
Driving investment in climate-strategic sectors, nature finance and oceans, including for Small Island Developing States.
Track 7 · SEZsInvestment Promotion and Special Economic Zones
Partnerships to promote investments in the industries of tomorrow, from digital to energy transitions.
A global coalition for development.
WIF 2026 is organized by UN Trade and Development and hosted by the State of Qatar, supported by leading institutions and organizations from around the world.
Organizing entity
Host country
Eighteen years of convening.
From Accra 2008 to Doha 2026 — explore eighteen years of the World Investment Forum.
Voices that shaped past forums.
A glimpse of the distinguished leaders and decision-makers who have shaped previous editions of the Forum.
A selection from past editions. The full WIF 2026 speaker list will be published soon.
H.E. Mr. José Ramos-Horta
President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste and Nobel laureate
Ms. Rebeca Grynspan
Secretary-General, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
Why attend.
In a world marked by geopolitical shifts, financial tightening, climate risks and rapid technological change, WIF 2026 offers a unique platform to:
Access investment opportunities
in high-growth and frontier markets
Connect with global capital providers
including sovereign wealth funds, development banks and institutional investors
Engage with policymakers
shaping the next wave of investment and industrial strategies
Position your organization
at the forefront of sustainable and future oriented investment