The World Investment Forum 2026 will be hosted in Doha from 25 to 27 October 2026, bringing the United Nations' pre-eminent investment and development platform to Qatar for its ninth edition.
Organised by UN Trade and Development and hosted by the State of Qatar, the forum convenes heads of state, ministers, chief executives and institutional investors across themes spanning sustainable finance, foreign direct investment, artificial intelligence and infrastructure. It is a rare setting that pairs global development policy with the practicalities of cross-border capital.
Why it matters to executives
For boards and investment leaders, the World Investment Forum offers a read on the policy and regulatory environment that governs where capital can move, from investment treaties to sustainability standards. Executives use it to understand how the rules of cross-border investment are shifting and to position ahead of them, particularly across emerging markets.
Its hosting in Doha also draws the Gulf's sovereign and institutional investment community into direct contact with global policymakers, making it a practical platform for leaders weighing regional expansion or capital raising.
Event details
Dates: 25 to 27 October 2026
Location: Sheraton Grand Doha, Qatar
Organizer: UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), hosted by the State of Qatar
Official site: worldinvestmentforum.unctad.org
