Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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6-10 December 2020
Investing in Sustainable Development
2020 World Investment Forum
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
For more details, download The World Investment Forum 2018 Review and WIF@10 Achievements and Challenges Ahead
Palais des Nations
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Geneva, Switzerland
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22–26 October 2018
10 Year Anniversary
2018 World Investment Forum
Previous editions:
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.
2020 Preliminary Programme
Day 1
05 Dec 2020
Day 2
06 Dec 2020
Day 3
07 Dec 2020
Day 4
08 Dec 2020
Day 5
09 Dec 2020
Day 6
10 Dec 2020
Accreditation
10:00-13:00
Grand Opening Ceremony
15:00-18:00
Bloomberg Global Investors Conference
15:00-18:00
Opening of the Investment Village
15:00-18:00
E-Regulation Awards Ceremony
15:00-18:00
Networking Reception
18:00
Islamic Finance and Sustainable Development
15:00-18:00
Sustainable Stock Exchanges Global Dialogue
15:00-18:00
Sustainable Stock Exchanges Awards
15:00-18:00
Networking Reception
18:00
Special Economic Zones in Africa
10:00-13:00
Climate Xchange Awards 2020
15:00-18:00
Empretec Women in Business Awards
15:00-18:00
Networking Reception
18:00
High-Tech Special Economic Zones
15:00-18:00
Industrial Hubs and Economic Development
15:00-18:00
Talking Business: Africa
15:00-18:00
United Nations Special Economic Zones Award
15:00-18:00
Networking Reception
18:00
Talking Business: Latin America
10:00-13:00
ISAR Honors 2020
15:00-18:00
Academic Partner Events
15:00-18:00
Investment Village Award Ceremony
15:00-18:00
Closing Ceremony
18:00
Past High-level Speakers
H.E. Mrs. Maesaiah Thabane
First lady of the Kingdom of LesothoMr. Tewolde GebreMariam
Group CEO, Ethiopian AirlinesH.E. Mr. Abdul Hamid
President of the People's Republic of BangladeshMr. Vasant Narasimhan
CEO, NovartisMr. Mark Wilson
CEO, AvivaH.E. Mr. Alain Berset
President of the Swiss ConfederationMr. Paul Clements-Hunt
CEO, Blended CapitalMr. Bruce Cleaver
CEO, De Beers GroupMr. Bertrand Piccard
Founder, Solar ImpulseH.E. Mr. Mokgweetsi E.K. Masisi
President of the Republic of BotswanaH.E. Mr. Khaltmaagiin Battulga
President of MongoliaH.E. Prof. Faustin Archange Touadéra
President of the Central African RepublicH.E. Mr. Armen Sarkissian
President of the Republic of ArmeniaMr. Roland Dominicé
CEO, SymbioticsH.E. Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen
Prime Minister of the Kingdom of CambodiaMs. Francesca Lavazza
Board Member, Lavazza GroupH.E. Mr. Kocho Angjushev
Vice Prime Minister, The former Yugoslav Republic of MacedoniaMr. Joseph C. Brandt
President and CEO, Contour GlobalH.E. Mr. Motsoahae Thomas Thabane
Prime Minister, Kingdom of LesothoH.E. Mr. Milo Ðukanović
President of MontenegroHer Royal Highness Princess Astrid
Princess of BelgiumMr. Paul Bulcke
Chairman of the Board of Directors, NestléH.E. Mr. Hage Geingob
President of the Republic of Namibia
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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2020 Organizational Partners
2020 Media Partners
2020 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