The World Governments Summit Organisation has unveiled the agenda for the 2026 World Governments Summit, setting the stage for its largest and most ambitious edition to date as global leaders gather in Dubai from February 3 to 5 to shape the future of governance.
Held under the theme Shaping Future Governments, the summit will convene more than 6,250 participants, including over 45 heads of state and government, more than 500 ministers, and representatives from over 150 governments. The expanded agenda reflects rapid global shifts across governance, technology, economics, and social development, positioning the summit as a platform for forward-looking policy dialogue and international cooperation.
The programme features more than 445 sessions and over 450 global speakers, alongside participation from more than 700 CEOs, 87 internationally recognised scientific laureates, and over 80 international and academic institutions. Five core themes anchor discussions, spanning global governance and leadership, societal wellbeing, economic prosperity, urban futures, and emerging technologies.
Ahead of the main programme, Day 0 on February 2 will host a series of high-level forums, including the UAE-Kuwait Economic Forum, Arab Fiscal Forum, and several ministerial meetings focused on labour, youth, and artificial intelligence.
Mohammad Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Chairman of the World Governments Summit Organisation, said the record-breaking participation underscores the summit’s growing role as a unifying global platform. He noted that governments must move beyond reactive models and build the capacity to anticipate change in an era of systemic global transformation.
The summit will also release 36 strategic reports, launch the third Global Ministers Survey, and present several international awards recognising excellence in governance, reform, sustainability, and education.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
