Qatar Economic Forum 2023: A Global Platform To Address Economic Challenges

After the successful previous editions, the third edition of the Qatar Economic Forum, powered by Bloomberg, is set to take place from May 23 to 25, 2023. Established as a platform for global business leaders to exchange ideas and formulate actionable steps towards economic growth, the 2023 edition is expected to attract even more influential business leaders, academics, and heads of government. 

The highly-anticipated third edition of the Qatar Economic Forum, powered by Bloomberg, is set to take place from May 23-25, 2023. The event, organised by the Supreme Committee and Media City Qatar, is expected to attract influential business leaders, academics, and government officials from around the world to discuss pressing global challenges and necessary innovations to move the global economy forward.

During the past editions of the Forum, held under the patronage of H.H. the Amir, received more than 1,000 participants including CEOs, inspiring entrepreneurs, innovative business leaders, government officials and other global dignitaries and ministers. Amongst various topics discussed at the Forum have been of global significance, such as the supply chain crisis and the gap between future jobs and the current capabilities of the workforce in the post-pandemic world.

The 2023 edition of the Forum will focus on prominent global challenges that affect societies and economies around the world, including the need for a comprehensive and sustainable recovery, changing financial environments, the energy transition, and the long-term growth brought about by sport in societies and economies.

The agenda of the Qatar Economic Forum 2023

The most important objective of all editions of the Forum has been strengthening interdependence as an international community. The 2023 edition will revolve around establishing a new roadmap for global growth in the current challenging economic environment. The forum will connect thought leaders and decision-makers from different societies and cultures to reach globally applicable solutions for a secure and sustainable future for all.

H E Sheikh Ali bin Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Thani, Chairperson of the Supreme Committee Organising the Qatar Economic Forum and CEO of Media City Qatar, expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming event:

"Qatar Economic Forum serves as a media platform with a diverse agenda that brings together global business leaders to formulate actionable steps towards achieving economic growth. The Forum has become today an oasis for dialogue and exchange of views."

A strategic role of the Forum

The Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg, is an annual event that aims to foster economic growth by identifying opportunities and presenting solutions while rethinking the global economic landscape from the perspective of the Middle East. Held in Doha, the forum leverages Qatar's strategic position as a bridge between Asia and Africa, and its role as a leader in transitional energy technologies. 

The event is a joint initiative between Media City Qatar and Bloomberg Media Group. The two organisations have together launched the forum and worked on acquiring solutions that would address the challenges facing human development, inspired by the pillars of Qatar National Vision 2030.

The 2023 edition of the Forum promises to be a significant milestone in the ongoing dialogue for global economic growth. The Forum is expected to bring in more than 50 mainstage speakers, including the heads of state, global CEOs, policy makers, innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, and many other influential voices from the world of sports, entertainment, and culture.

Some of the topics of breakout sessions include energy transition and security, scaling up the climate finance, future proofing of the workforce for industry 4.0, and the future of foreign direct investment in challenging economic times.