The Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg, is hosting a special leadership gathering in New York on September 20, 2026, coinciding with the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). This event serves as a precursor to the main forum returning to Doha in April 2027. The discussions will center on "Growth on New Terms: Capital, Risk and Resilience," addressing how conflict, disrupted energy routes, and fragmented trade are redefining global economic assumptions.
Key themes for conversation at this UNGA Special Edition include where capital will move next, how risk is priced and managed, which economies and markets will prove resilient, and strategies for sustaining investment through volatility. The forum will bring together heads of state and government, global CEOs, and influential investors to explore how regional leadership, particularly from Qatar and Gulf economies, is shaping the future economy. These economies are crucial in navigating the diplomatic landscape of a more volatile era and managing significant pools of long-term capital.
The program for this special edition is also expected to cover topics such as Middle East geopolitics, energy, global trade, and artificial intelligence. The event aims to analyze the current environment where open markets, stable supply chains, and predictable capital flows can no longer be taken for granted, emphasizing the importance of disciplined investment, sharper risk management, and the ability of economies to absorb shocks.
