Doha skyline
9th Edition · Doha, Qatar

Investing in the future

A flagship event for the global investment community — a place where policy, capital and enterprise meet to shape the next generation of sustainable, resilient and inclusive investment.

25–27
October
2026
Doha · Qatar
HostState of Qatar × UNCTAD
FormatIn person · Doha
Latest updates All news
10 Jul 2026 · UNCTAD

Governments still want foreign investment, but on more selective terms

Governments adopted a record 229 investment policy measures in 2025.Most measures remained favourable to investors, but increasingly targeted strategic sectors and national priorities.Incentives accounted for half of favourable measures, with growing focus on digital infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, energy-transition technologies and critical minerals.The number of economies with investment screening regimes rose from 21 in 2016 to 52 in 2025, while outright rejections remained rare.Old-generation investment agreements remain central to disputes, strengthening the case for reform that preserves policy space while maintaining predictability for investors.

9 Jul 2026 · UNCTAD

Investment in strategic sectors is expanding, but many developing economies risk being left behind

Strategic sectors accounted for 44% of global greenfield investment in 2025, up from 16% in 2020.The value of announced projects in these sectors rose from $109 billion to $576 billion over five years.In 2025, the top three investor economies accounted for 72% of strategic-sector project values, while the top three recipients captured 56%.Low-income and lower-middle-income economies attracted only about 10% of global greenfield investment in strategic sectors between 2020 and 2025, compared with more than 20% in other sectors.

7 Jul 2026 · UNCTAD

More capital, fewer projects: Latin America’s investment paradox

Foreign direct investment rose 14% to $188 billion in 2025.Brazil accounted for much of the increase, with inflows rising from $63 billion to $77 billion.The region's top 10 recipients captured 95% of regional inflows.The value of announced greenfield projects fell by about one-third, signalling a weaker pipeline of future productive projects.

Sheraton Convention Center · Doha
" 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 01 · Finance

Future of Sustainable Finance and Business

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

 
Track 02 · FDI

Future of Global Value Chains and FDI

Adapting investment policies to attract and retain quality investment.

 
Track 03 · Climate

Future of Energy, Climate and Nature

Driving investment in climate-strategic sectors, energy transition, carbon markets and nature finance.

 
Track 04 · SMEs

Future of Entrepreneurship and SMEs

Trends in sustainable entrepreneurship and resilient digital business models.

 
Track 05 · Tech

Future of AI, Technology and Innovation

Strategic investments in the digital economy, including AI.

 
Track 06 · Culture

Future of Culture, Tourism and Sports

Investment trends across the creative economy — culture, tourism and sports.

 
Track 07 · Impact

Future of Impact Investment

How impact investors and family offices can accelerate the sustainable transition.

 
Track 08 · Infrastructure

Future of Infrastructure

Innovative partnerships for sustainable infrastructure across urban and rural systems.

 
Track 09 · Health

Future of Healthcare and Food Systems

Healthcare investment for essential services and innovative financing for food systems.

 
Track 10 · Peace

Future of Peace and Reconstruction

Investment for sustainable economic recovery in post-conflict situations.

 
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