The Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg, returns to Doha on April 27–29, 2027

The Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg, is one of the world’s most important events dedicated to global business and investment. Award-winning Bloomberg journalists lead onstage conversations with heads of state and government, global CEOs and financial leaders, asking the critical questions shaping the next economic growth cycle.

UNGA Special Edition

Ahead of its return to Doha in April 2027, the Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg, hosted a UNGA Special Edition in New York on Sunday, September 20, 2026, on the eve of the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week.

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His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani

His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani

Prime Minister & Minister of Foreign Affairs State of Qatar
H.E. Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi

H.E. Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi

Minister of State for Energy Affairs, State of Qatar President & CEO, QatarEnergy
Jane Fraser

Jane Fraser

Chair & CEO Citi
David M. Solomon

David M. Solomon

Chairman & CEO The Goldman Sachs Group

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Watch the highlights – relive the 2025 Qatar Economic Forum

+2,500 Global leaders in attendance

  • CEOs, C-level executives, and other enterprise corporate decision makers from global enterprises across industries
  • Influential entrepreneurs and leaders of disruptive businesses
  • CIOs and MDs from large investment institutions
  • Investors and analysts from investment banking, private equity, venture capital and more
  • Stakeholders, experts and influencers from academia, philanthropy, economic policy, media, arts & culture and sports

50+ Breakout speakers

  • Global CEOs, startup CEOs & founders
  • Influential ministers & multilateral institutions
  • Regional executives from newsmaking global businesses
  • Middle East-focused investors & money managers
  • Sports, culture & entertainment leaders

We explore the major themes driving global boardroom conversations

Geopolitics, Globalization & Trade

As power shifts and alliances fracture, the GCC has moved from the sidelines to setting the terms—shaping global trade, capital and diplomacy. We examine how geopolitics, industrial policy and security pressures are redefining global flows and who now holds the leverage.

Business & Investment Outlook

The world’s top executives and investors uncover how they’re outperforming as volatility rises, capital tightens and the rules of conduct are rewritten.

Energy Supplies & Security

Energy’s power brokers explain how they are securing supply and managing demand as the global energy transition ebbs and flow.

Sports & Entertainment

As new money rewrites the rules, sport has shifted from spectacle to strategic battleground. We find out how new ownership structures are changing the game and whether these high valuations are sustainable.

Technology Hype & Reality

AI is now an economic bet, not a tech experiment. We explore whether it can drive growth and innovation at scale, how policy is shaping adoption and which companies are turning capability into commercial impact.

We explore the major themes driving global boardroom conversations

Geopolitics, Globalization & Trade

As power shifts and alliances fracture, the GCC has moved from the sidelines to setting the terms—shaping global trade, capital and diplomacy. We examine how geopolitics, industrial policy and security pressures are redefining global flows and who now holds the leverage.

Business & Investment Outlook

The world’s top executives and investors uncover how they’re outperforming as volatility rises, capital tightens and the rules of conduct are rewritten.

Energy Supplies & Security

Energy’s power brokers explain how they are securing supply and managing demand as the global energy transition ebbs and flow.

Sports & Entertainment

As new money rewrites the rules, sport has shifted from spectacle to strategic battleground. We find out how new ownership structures are changing the game and whether these high valuations are sustainable.

Technology Hype & Reality

AI is now an economic bet, not a tech experiment. We explore whether it can drive growth and innovation at scale, how policy is shaping adoption and which companies are turning capability into commercial impact.

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