The Qatar Economic Forum (QEF), in partnership with Bloomberg and the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, will host a special leadership event alongside the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York on September 20, 2026. Titled “QEF: UNGA Special Edition 2026,” the gathering will assemble global leaders, policymakers, investors, and business executives to discuss pressing issues amid a complex geopolitical and economic environment.
The forum will focus on the theme “Growth on New Terms: Capital, Risk and Resilience,” addressing how governments, corporations, and investors are adapting to an increasingly fragmented global landscape. Scheduled during one of the most significant weeks on the international calendar, the event is expected to facilitate high-level dialogue on factors influencing global markets, investment flows, and international business dynamics.
Editorial programming will cover key topics including geopolitical shifts in the Middle East and their economic implications, energy supply and demand forecasts, evolving global trade patterns, capital allocation strategies, and the intersection of artificial intelligence with both digital innovation and real-world applications.
The event aims to build on QEF’s established reputation for convening influential figures from the government, business, and finance sectors. It will feature interviews, keynote addresses, and panel discussions with some of the world’s leading decision-makers. Specific speakers and detailed programming are set to be announced in the coming months.
Produced by Bloomberg Live and editorially directed by Bloomberg News, the special edition will be accessible via live streaming on the Bloomberg Terminal, Bloomberg TV, and Bloomberg.com. Following this event, the next full edition of the Qatar Economic Forum is slated to take place in Doha in April 2027.