" There is more than enough wealth in this world to meet the Sustainable Development Goals. It is not about lacking resources, it's about priorities ... the clock is ticking. And what we cannot afford is to hesitate. Rebeca Grynspan · Secretary-General, UNCTAD, WIF 2023
" The WIF can make a difference. Together, we can create policies, plans and partnerships to boost finance and investments in the SDGs. Antonio Guterres · Secretary-General, WIF 2023
" This Forum is a good example of a multi-stakeholder approach. Tarja Halonen · Former President of Finland. WIF 2008
Forum highlights

Experience WIF Doha 2026.

A short introduction to the world's foremost platform for investment dialogue.

25–27 October 2026
9th Edition
Doha · Qatar
UNCTAD · Under UN auspices
Modern conference hall
Since 2008
About the forum

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".

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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.

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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.

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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.

Programme 2026

Ten thematic tracks, one agenda.

Three days structured around ten thematic tracks running across the programme, complemented by plenary sessions, ministerial roundtables and high-level summits.

Track 1 · Tech

AI and Frontier Technology and Innovation

Strategic investments in the digital economy, including AI.

 
Track 2 · SMEs

Entrepreneurship and SMEs

Trends in sustainable entrepreneurship and resilient digital business models.

 
Track 3 · Policy

Investment Policy Dialogue

Adapting investment policies to attract and retain quality investment.

 
Track 4 · Finance

Sustainable Finance and Business

Innovations in sustainable finance, ESG disclosure and SDG-aligned investment.

 
Track 5 · Culture

Investment in Tourism and Culture

Investment trends across culture, tourism and the broader creative economy.

 
Track 6 · Climate

Climate, Environment and Oceans

Driving investment in climate-strategic sectors, nature finance and oceans, including for Small Island Developing States.

 
Track 7 · SEZs

Investment Promotion and Special Economic Zones

Partnerships to promote investments in the industries of tomorrow, from digital to energy transitions.

 
Past speakers

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.

International Organizations and Civil Society

Ms. Rebeca Grynspan

Secretary-General, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development

Business Leaders

Mr. Dominic Ng

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, East West Bank

Business Leaders

Mr. Paul Bulcke

Former Chairman of the Board of Directors, Nestlé

Partners

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.

UN Trade and Development Organizing entity
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State of Qatar Host country
Full list of supporting institutions to be announced
Previous Forums

Eighteen years of convening.

From Accra 2008 to Doha 2026 — explore eighteen years of the World Investment Forum.

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2008
1st Edition
Accra, Ghana
The inaugural forum launched a global platform for investment-development dialogue.
2010
2nd Edition
Xiamen, China
Focus on post-crisis recovery and emerging-market investment strategies.
2012
3rd Edition
Doha, Qatar
Qatar's first time hosting, setting the stage for its 2026 return.
2014
4th Edition
Geneva, Switzerland
Integration of investment with the newly framed Sustainable Development Goals.
2016
5th Edition
Nairobi, Kenya
Investment for inclusive and sustainable industrialisation across the Global South.
2018
6th Edition
Geneva, Switzerland
Investing in Sustainable Development — a global pact for the SDG era.
2021
7th Edition
Virtual / Abu Dhabi
The first hybrid edition, pivoting through the pandemic.
2023
8th Edition
Abu Dhabi, UAE
8,000 participants and 700 CEOs called for bridging the $4T investment gap.
2026
9th Edition · Upcoming
Doha, Qatar
Investing in the future — rewiring capital toward resilience, equity and shared prosperity.
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Based on WIF 2023 · Abu Dhabi

From audience to actor.

Drawing on the metrics of the last edition in Abu Dhabi — here's what to expect at WIF 2026. Engage with leaders, shape the agenda, channel capital where it matters, and co-lead the conversation.

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Engage with Heads of State, Ministers and CEOs

High-level plenaries, ministerial roundtables and special events — meet the decision-makers who shape the global investment landscape.

700+ CEOs · 8,000+ delegates
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Shape the global investment agenda

Thematic tracks link sessions to concrete outcomes — policy, investment flows and partnerships beyond the conference room.

150+ countries · 10 thematic tracks
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Channel capital where it matters

Green energy, digital, tourism, infrastructure, inclusive economies — flows directed toward measurable impact.

5 priority sectors
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Co-lead a track. Shape the conversation.

Space for partners to host sessions, frame debates and bring expertise to a global audience of policymakers and investors.

Open to partner organizations