May 14-16, 2024
Qatar Economic Forum
This year, more than 50 nations – representing half the world’s population – are bracing for elections that will decide our shared future and set the roadmap for global geopolitical risk, economic disruption and global trade and investment. This pivotal election year could be an inflection point, propelling the global economy on a new trajectory.
Held in Doha from May 14-16, the fourth Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg, will explore the issues driving global boardroom conversations and spotlight the Gulf’s rising prominence. In a region where ambition converges with capital, key states are strategically deploying wealth to enhance their global influence, diversify economies and gain international prominence. The Forum, an exclusive convening of diverse international perspectives, will explore the Gulf’s strategic standing as we navigate this year of uncertainty.
2024 Featured Speakers
The forum features a curated group of global leaders and innovators exploring solutions for some of today’s more pertinent challenges as they draw up a blueprint for our shared future.

H.E. Andrzej Duda
President Republic of Poland
Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim
Prime Minister Malaysia
H.E. Prabowo Subianto
Minister of Defense & President-Elect Republic of Indonesia
Yimei Li
CEO China Asset Management Co.
Darren W. Woods
Chairman & CEO Exxon Mobil Corporation
Yvonne Manzi Makolo
CEO RwandAir2024 Editorial Pillars

Geopolitics, Globalization, & Trade
2024 is the biggest election year in world history. We identify how this new political landscape will shift investment flows, recalibrate supply chains and fragment the global economy.

Business & Investment Outlook
Leaders in business and investment give us insight into market beating growth and answer critical questions on the global economy.

The Energy Transition
The energy industry’s most influential decision makers share their expertise on the future of LNG and the transition.

Sports & Entertainment
Players, leagues, teams and investors reveal the next wave of disruption poised to hit the multibillion dollar sports industry.

Technology Innovation
Technological risks and revelations are intensifying. We find out what’s next for artificial intelligence, the blockchain, chips, antitrust regulation, and life after the smartphone.
Relive the 2024 Forum

75+ Plenary speakers
- Heads of state & government
- Influential ministers & multilateral institutions
- Global CEOs from newsmaking businesses
- Market-moving global investors
- Sports, culture & entertainment leaders

70+ 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