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.
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.
Future of Sustainable Finance and Business
Innovations in sustainable finance, ESG disclosure and SDG-aligned investment.
Future of Global Value Chains and FDI
Adapting investment policies to attract and retain quality investment.
Future of Energy, Climate and Nature
Driving investment in climate-strategic sectors, energy transition, carbon markets and nature finance.
Future of Entrepreneurship and SMEs
Trends in sustainable entrepreneurship and resilient digital business models.
Future of AI, Technology and Innovation
Strategic investments in the digital economy, including AI.
Future of Culture, Tourism and Sports
Investment trends across the creative economy — culture, tourism and sports.
Future of Impact Investment
How impact investors and family offices can accelerate the sustainable transition.
Future of Infrastructure
Innovative partnerships for sustainable infrastructure across urban and rural systems.
Future of Healthcare and Food Systems
Healthcare investment for essential services and innovative financing for food systems.
Future of Peace and Reconstruction
Investment for sustainable economic recovery in post-conflict situations.
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
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.
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.
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.
Shape the global investment agenda
Thematic tracks link sessions to concrete outcomes — policy, investment flows and partnerships beyond the conference room.
Channel capital where it matters
Green energy, digital, tourism, infrastructure, inclusive economies — flows directed toward measurable impact.
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.