Morning Sessions - Day 2 (Al Dafna Room) - World Investment Forum 2026.
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 and tourism are powerful engines of sustainable development, employment, investment, and international connectivity. As countries seek new sources of long-term growth, strategic investment in hospitality, destinations, infrastructure and tourism services can support economic diversification, create jobs and strengthen resilience. Set against the backdrop of a region demonstrating confidence in its future, this plenary will explore how investment can unlock the full potential of tourism as a driver of prosperity, connectivity and sustainable development.
8) Investing in Skills, Talent and Entrepreneurship
Qatar 12:15–13:00 | Geneva CET 10:15–11:00
As artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies reshape industries, value chains and labour markets, the competitiveness of nations will increasingly depend on their ability to develop talent, foster innovation and enable entrepreneurship. Building future-ready economies will require investment not only in skills, but in the wider ecosystems that allow people, ideas and enterprises to thrive and drive economic transformation. This plenary will explore how countries can strengthen the foundations of competitiveness in the Intelligent Age, examining the policies, partnerships and investments needed to equip people with relevant skills, support entrepreneurs, accelerate innovation and ensure that the opportunities created by technological change are broadly shared.
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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 and tourism are powerful engines of sustainable development, employment, investment, and international connectivity. As countries seek new sources of long-term growth, strategic investment in hospitality, destinations, infrastructure and tourism services can support economic diversification, create jobs and strengthen resilience. Set against the backdrop of a region demonstrating confidence in its future, this plenary will explore how investment can unlock the full potential of tourism as a driver of prosperity, connectivity and sustainable development.
8) Investing in Skills, Talent and Entrepreneurship
Qatar 12:15–13:00 | Geneva CET 10:15–11:00
As artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies reshape industries, value chains and labour markets, the competitiveness of nations will increasingly depend on their ability to develop talent, foster innovation and enable entrepreneurship. Building future-ready economies will require investment not only in skills, but in the wider ecosystems that allow people, ideas and enterprises to thrive and drive economic transformation. This plenary will explore how countries can strengthen the foundations of competitiveness in the Intelligent Age, examining the policies, partnerships and investments needed to equip people with relevant skills, support entrepreneurs, accelerate innovation and ensure that the opportunities created by technological change are broadly shared.
Related Sites and Documents
Learn More:
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