Forums
A collection of side sessions under specific themes. Such sessions can be either public or private, and usually held for smaller audiences, with specific local and international partners.
SDGs in Action
In 2016 the World Government Summit launched the SDG’s in Action WGS platform, focused on the importance of multelateral efforts in implementing the world’s 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Since its inception, the SDGs in Action platform has become synonymous with innovation and impact towards the global goals. The platform launched, during the WGS the Global Councils on SDGs, to address global challenges through innovative projects, whitepapers, and initiatives, to accelerate the implementation of the Decade of Action.
Government Services Forum
The World Government Summit is hosting the fifth edition of the Government Services Forum, which will convene senior leaders from the public and private sectors from around the world to engage in a dialogue on the future of government services. The Forum envisages exploring multiple topics including, changing citizen expectations and emerging technologies and their impact on government services.
Arab Meeting for Young Leaders
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Arab Youth Center, the center is setting the stage for the second edition of the Arab Meeting for Young Leaders (AMYL). The meeting bridges the gap between youth and leaders in the region by bringing together regional youth ministers and leaders of youth institutions with a group of young leaders in the region for some insightful and essential discussions.
The Future of Government Media Forum
The Future of Government Media Forum discusses the challenges facing this vital sector in a fast-changing media landscape set in a turbulent world going through massive political and economic changes. Speakers will share global government communications best practices and look at ways of leveraging private sector approaches to execute compelling communications campaigns.
Gathering of the Greatest Minds
Gathering of the Greatest Minds will be a series of talks, where experts within the fields of medicine, natural science, engineering, technology, economy, literature and arts, that will address global concerns and how to resolve them from their fields of expertise.
Women in Government Forum
The Forum provides a global platform for governments to pledge their support, solidify commitments in empowering more women, and in exploring their potentials reach highest levels of decision-making. It also aims to build a network of global women leaders in the public sector to support, nurture and mentor the new generation of women leaders.
Future By Design Global Forum
A forum that addresses much-needed future regulation and transformation to address regulatory challenges resulting from technology acceleration and future trends. This forum will discuss the importance of transforming legislation into pioneering models that will reshape the future of legislation.
Global Health Forum
The Global Health Forum in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), is a dynamic platform which spans multi-pronged perspectives of health and healthcare in the future. These include future paradigms of managing healthcare systems and population health, as well as new dimensions of technology in enhancing quality of life, longevity and wellbeing.
Future of Work Forum
The Future of Work Forum that will be held at the World Government Summit 2023 is an opportunity to gather policy-makers, innovators, and industry experts to discuss the profound transformations in the world of work. From skills-development to digital transformation and wellbeing, this forum will encourage leaders and specialists to design the future of work.
Past Forums
Investopia
The Investopia Summit is an exclusive gathering government and business leaders, investors, financial institutions, family offices to discuss and facilitate investment opportunities. In partnership with the World Government Summit, the UAE Ministry of Economy will launch 100 opportunities for international investments in partnership with top 50 global innovators.
Cybersecurity in Aviation Forum
Cyber Security in Aviation Forum in partnership with the UAE Civil Aviation Authority and the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). The forum will explore the future of the Aviation sector and the new adaptations required for safety, security, and sustainability of the sector.
Forbes 30 Under 30 Forum
In partnership with Forbes Magazine, the WGS is hosting the “Forbes 30 Under 30” Forum, offering a platform to integrate top young entrepreneurs with world leaders and changemakers through a set of panels and roundtable discussions.
Global Crypto Forum
Digital currencies started over a decade ago as an alternative means of exchange to traditional fiat currencies. Since then, they have evolved and expanded rapidly in a short period of time, shifting from a niche to being listed as an asset class in investment portfolios.
GX Talks
GX Talks is a dialogue series created to forge a platform that unites government decision-makers, global practitioners and renowned innovators to reimagine and redefine the way governments design and deliver services. In its 4th edition at the World Government Summit, this series will bring together global thought leaders from public and private sectors to present exciting ideas around AI, accelerated innovation and metaverse that promise to shape our culture and communities in the years to come.
Global Energy Forum
Renewable clean energy has become a critical to mitigate climate change on the road to a net zero future. To accelerate the global energy transition, governments are increasing investments and collaboration towards greater agility and preparedness.
