With the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh is set to host a pivotal gathering. The World Economic Forum (WEF) Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth, and Energy for Development will take place from April 28 to 29, bringing together a multitude of global influencers.
Over 1000 distinguished leaders, from state heads to representatives of the public and private sectors, as well as international entities, academia, and non-profit organizations, will convene to tackle the urgent global development issues of our time.
The agenda for the two-day event is poised to facilitate meaningful discussions aimed at bolstering worldwide collaboration and initiating collective international efforts to craft enduring solutions. These conversations are critically needed in light of the increasing socioeconomic divides, as advanced countries recover from the pandemic’s effects, whereas developing nations strive to narrow the gap.
Three pillars will form the cornerstone of the Special Meeting: Global Collaboration, Growth, and Energy for Development. The Global Collaboration segment will delve into strategies for navigating current geopolitical turmoil and humanitarian crises, particularly in regions like the Middle East and Eastern Europe, and will seek to bridge dialogues between the Global South and North.
Discussions on Growth will dissect the role of transformation, innovation, and economic policy in crafting inclusive growth paradigms, addressing investment frameworks, and confronting the widening rift between affluent and less developed economies. The Energy for Development theme will center on charting a path to a net-zero future through a globally inclusive energy shift.
The Special Meeting is a testament to Saudi Arabia’s dedication to technical and policy collaboration with the World Economic Forum. It expands upon the Kingdom’s significant involvement and input during the Forum’s Annual Meetings in Davos, Switzerland.
Designed to rekindle the essence of cooperation, the Meeting’s program encompasses panel discussions, workshops, and networking sessions. It represents an extraordinary gathering of minds and leaders eager to carve out a path for a resilient, sustainable, and just global future.
Choosing Riyadh as the venue for the WEF Special Meeting underscores Saudi Arabia’s influential role and its capacity to drive significant international cooperation and dialogue. Since the inception of Saudi Vision 2030, Riyadh has positioned itself as a hub for innovative thought leadership, yielding solutions with a global resonance.