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Afternoon Sessions - Day 2 (Al Dafna Room) - World Investment Forum 2026.

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 The World Investment Forum (WIF) is the UN's flagship event for the global investment community. The 9th edition will be held from 25 to 27 October in Doha, jointly with the State of Qatar Global Leader Plenaries Qatar 15:00–17:00 | Geneva CET 13:00–15:00 Special Address 9) Partnerships for the Planet: Climate, Nature and Prosperity Qatar 15:00–15:45 | Geneva CET 13:00–13:45 Climate change, biodiversity loss and environmental degradation are increasingly shaping investment decisions and development prospects worldwide. Meeting these interconnected challenges will require a major shift in capital towards resilient infrastructure, clean technologies, ecosystem restoration and nature-positive business models, particularly in developing and vulnerable economies. This plenary will explore how governments, investors, development institutions and businesses can harness partnerships, investment policies and financing instruments to mobilize finance at scale, reduce investment risks and ...

Morning Sessions - Day 2 (Al Dafna Room) - World Investment Forum 2026.

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The World Investment Forum (WIF) is the UN's flagship event for the global investment community. The 9th edition will be held from 25 to 27 October in Doha, jointly with the State of Qatar. 9.30 - 9.45 a.m. Opening · Opening Keynote 6) Investing in Art and Civilizations Qatar 09:45–10:20 | Geneva CET 07:45–08:20 This session will examine how investment in culture, creativity, and the arts can generate lasting economic, social, and cultural value. It will consider investment beyond financial capital, looking at how support for creative talent, cultural institutions, and artistic production contributes to economic development, innovation, and the cultural identity of societies. It will also explore the growing connections between the creative economy, international art markets, and broader investment strategies. Spotlight dialogue Qatar 10:30–11:00 | Geneva CET 08:30–09:00 7) Investing in the Future of Culture and Tourism Qatar 11:15–12:00 | Geneva CET 09:15–10:00 Culture an...