Dubai : The World Governments Summit 2026 opened in Dubai under the theme “Shaping Future Governments,” marking the largest international participation in the summit’s history.
The event is attended by a distinguished group of heads of state and government, decision-makers, and experts from around the world.
The Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported that the summit’s agenda aligns with major global shifts and rapid developments across vital sectors, offering a future-forward vision that addresses key challenges and opportunities, while outlining the role of governments in laying the foundation for community development worldwide.
The summit, which brings together over 6,250 decision-makers and thinkers, aims to formulate shared strategies and visions to enhance governance and international cooperation. Through a rich agenda of discussions and panels, the summit seeks to identify realistic, effective solutions to mounting global challenges.
The summit’s agenda features more than 445 sessions and over 450 global speakers, including heads of state, ministers, experts, thinkers and decision makers.
Joining these sessions are over 700 CEOs of major corporations, 87 laureates of prestigious global scientific awards, including the Nobel Prize, and over 80 international and regional organisations, global and academic institutions.
