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.

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.

75+ Plenary speakers

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

+1,500 Global leaders in attendance

  • Global CEOs, C-level executives, board members & senior executive decision makers
  • Startup CEOs, tech executives & leaders of next-generation disruptive businesses
  • Investment bankers, private equity executives, venture capitalists & major money managers
  • International & national policymakers & government representatives
  • Experts & influencers from academia, philanthropy, media, arts, culture & sports

+1,500 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

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