World Investment Conference 2026 Full Programme
The Evolving Global Investment Landscape
The global investment landscape is being reshaped by converging challenges and opportunities. Geopolitical tensions, trade fragmentation, technological disruption, supply chain reconfiguration, and tighter financing conditions are changing how investors allocate capital and how countries compete for it. At the same time, transitions in energy, AI and digital infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, health, food systems, and services are creating new opportunities for investment-led growth. In this context, investment promotion is becoming more strategic: the objective is not only to attract more investment, but to attract investment that is resilient, productive, inclusive, and sustainable.
The World Investment Conference (WIC): A Global Platform for Dialogue
The World Investment Conference (WIC), WAIPA’s flagship annual event, has served since 1996 as the leading global platform for dialogue on international investment. Bringing together key stakeholders of global investment community, including senior policymakers, business executives, IPA heads, international organizations, WIC provides a unique forum to assess global investment trends, share practical experience, build partnerships, and advance investment for development. With WAIPA’s membership spanning over 110 countries, the conference reflects the diversity and universality of the global investment promotion community.
WIC 2026: A Milestone Edition in Geneva
The 30th edition of WIC returns to Geneva, the birthplace of WAIPA and the seat of its Permanent Secretariat, marking three decades of connecting capital with opportunity. Under the theme “Promoting Investment for Shared Prosperity: Resilient and Sustainable,” WIC 2026 is expected to attract 6,000–8,000 participants—broadly in line with attendance at the past three conferences—and will feature more than 100 sessions and engagements across six pillars:
- Leaders Vision
- High-level Panels
- Thematic Sessions
- Executive Focus
- Partnership Exchanges
- Business Engagement
These sessions will address the major issues shaping investment today and tomorrow, from geopolitics and industrial policy to sustainable finance, digital infrastructure, supply chain resilience, responsible business conduct, and domestic value creation.
WIC 2026: Objectives and Expected Outcomes
WIC 2026 aims to deliver practical outcomes for the global investment promotion community, including:
- Stronger partnerships
- Sharper policy and institutional tools
- More effective business engagement
- A renewed agenda for mobilizing investment in support of shared prosperity
At a time of uncertainty and transition, the conference will provide a platform to align global vision with practical action.
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About the World Investment Conference
Since its inception in 1995, WIC has been the flagship event of WAIPA, serving as a premier platform for dialogue on global investment trends. It brings together decision-makers, senior government officials, and international investors from around the world countries to examine key economic developments that affect FDI flows and explore new avenues for global cooperation and economic integration. The agenda includes high-level plenary sessions, ministerial roundtables, ambassador-investor discussions, and networking activities that foster collaboration between the public and private sectors.
About WAIPA
With 130+ member IPAs representing over 110 nations, WAIPA serves as the primary agency promoting investment promotion and facilitation. By encouraging FDI and highlighting the role of its members, WAIPA continues to drive global economic growth and development.