Ministerial on Entrepreneurship: Investing in the Future Builders (invitation only)

Event
Session Type
Conference
Session Themes
Entrepreneurship and SMEs
Room number
Hospitality Tent VII-A
Contact Email
26 October 2026
13:00 - 14:45 Doha
Asia/Qatar

Building future-ready entrepreneurship ecosystems: Innovation, inclusion and resilience in the age of AI and sustainability transitions

Entrepreneurship ecosystems are being reshaped by artificial intelligence, digital transformation, sustainability transitions and evolving global economic conditions. These developments are creating new opportunities for innovation, investment and growth, while also highlighting the importance of ensuring that entrepreneurs can access the skills, technology, finance and markets needed to thrive. Building future-ready entrepreneurship ecosystems has therefore become a strategic priority for countries seeking to strengthen competitiveness, resilience and sustainable development.

Against this backdrop, the ministerial roundtable will provide an occasion for reflecting on national experiences and policy approaches that support entrepreneurship, innovation and structural transformation.

The discussion will also provide an opportunity to reflect on key policy considerations that may help shape future work of UNCTAD on entrepreneurship ecosystem development.