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World Investment Forum 2026: Investing in the future
The 9th World Investment Forum takes place in Doha, Qatar, from 25 to 27 October 2026, under the theme "Investing in the future."Organized by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and hosted by the State of Qatar, the Forum brings together heads of state, ministers, investors, business leaders and policymakers to…
World Investment Forum 2026: Day 3 highlights
Turning investment into opportunity takes more than capital. It needs strong institutions, reliable data and entrepreneurs ready to build what comes next. That focus shaped the final day of the World Investment Forum 2026 in Doha, Qatar. Investment promotion agencies and special economic zones met in an executive round table…
World Investment Forum 2026: Day 2 highlights
Investment is not just about infrastructure, technology or finance. Art, culture and tourism can also create jobs, strengthen communities and open new paths to economic growth. That message helped set the tone for Day 2 of the World Investment Forum 2026 in Doha, Qatar, with a keynote address by Sheikha…
World Investment Forum 2026: Day 1 highlights
Investment is about confidence in the future. But confidence alone isn’t enough: investment must reach more economies and create real opportunities for people. That message ran through the forum's opening day.
World Investment Forum 2026 highlights
More than 7,000 participants gathered in Doha, Qatar, for the World Investment Forum 2026, which concluded with new proposals, tools and partnerships to help direct more investment to developing economies. Key outcomes include a global investment risk-sharing initiative, new tools to finance AI and digital infrastructure, principles to modernize investment…
Talent is everywhere. Opportunity is not: Jonathan Greechan, Founder Institute co-founder
Talent is spread around the world. The chance to turn it into a business is not. Jonathan Greechan wants to help close that gap. As co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer of the Founder Institute, he helps people take their first steps as entrepreneurs. At the World Investment Forum 2026, he…
Connecting talent with investment: Mariela Balbo, Crofabiotech co-founder and CFO
Turning an idea into a growing business takes skills, connections and capital. Connecting entrepreneurs with investors around the world can help more talent fulfil its potential. Mariela Balbo is co-founder and CFO of Crofabiotech, a biotechnology startup focused on human health. At the World Investment Forum 2026, she explains how…
Investment can transform agriculture: Esteban Barrachina Martinez, Integra-AT founder and CEO
How can technology help agriculture grow in hot climates? Esteban Barrachina Martinez sees opportunities to apply lessons from southern Spain in the Middle East and North Africa. He is founder and CEO of Integra-AT, a company that develops greenhouses and designs irrigation and cooling systems for local conditions. At the…
Investment keeps trade flowing: Luz María de la Mora, UNCTAD trade director
Disrupted transport, climate change and global divisions are making it harder for developing countries to trade. Luz María de la Mora sees trade and investment as part of the solution. As director of the Division on International Trade and Commodities at UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), she works on how…
Helping young people become tech creators: Binta Moustapha, Sahel Green Futures Lab
Being online is a start. Creating something useful with technology opens up new possibilities. Binta Moustapha represents Sahel Green Futures Lab. Her work includes helping people get online and build digital skills. Now, she sees opportunities to connect that work with action on climate change. At the World Investment Forum…