17-21 October 2021 / Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates / Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre
Investing in Sustainable Development
7th World Investment Forum
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
Who we are
A gathering of global leaders brought together under auspices of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development.
What we do
Provide a global platform for engagement and dialogue on emerging and key issues related to investing for sustainable development.
Why us?
We are uniquely positioned at the intersection of the public, private and multi-lateral sectors to shape 21st century investment policies.
Past High-level Speakers
H.E. Mr. Alain Berset
President of the Swiss ConfederationMr. Paul Clements-Hunt
CEO, Blended CapitalH.E. Mr. Armen Sarkissian
President of the Republic of ArmeniaH.E. Mr. Motsoahae Thomas Thabane
Prime Minister, Kingdom of LesothoMr. Bertrand Piccard
Founder, Solar ImpulseH.E. Mr. Mokgweetsi E.K. Masisi
President of the Republic of BotswanaMr. Joseph C. Brandt
President and CEO, Contour GlobalMr. Bruce Cleaver
CEO, De Beers GroupMr. Vasant Narasimhan
CEO, NovartisMr. Roland Dominicé
CEO, SymbioticsH.E. Mr. Abdul Hamid
President of the People's Republic of BangladeshMr. Paul Bulcke
Chairman of the Board of Directors, NestléH.E. Mr. Khaltmaagiin Battulga
President of MongoliaH.E. Prof. Faustin Archange Touadéra
President of the Central African RepublicMs. Francesca Lavazza
Board Member, Lavazza GroupH.E. Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen
Prime Minister of the Kingdom of CambodiaH.E. Mr. Kocho Angjushev
Vice Prime Minister, The former Yugoslav Republic of MacedoniaMr. Tewolde GebreMariam
Group CEO, Ethiopian AirlinesH.E. Mr. Milo Ðukanović
President of MontenegroMr. Mark Wilson
CEO, AvivaH.E. Mr. Hage Geingob
President of the Republic of NamibiaHer Royal Highness Princess Astrid
Princess of BelgiumH.E. Mrs. Maesaiah Thabane
First lady of the Kingdom of Lesotho
Organizational Partners
Media Partners
Sponsorship Partners
Government of the United Arab Emirates
The Organizer
The World Investment Forum is organized by UNCTAD’s Division on Investment and Enterprise.
The Division is recognized as a global centre of excellence on issues related to investment and enterprise for sustainable development.
James Zhan
Director, Investment and Enterprise
Lead, UN World Investment Report