May 12–14, 2026
Doha, Qatar
The next Qatar Economic Forum will take place May 12–14, 2026.
Relive the 2025 Qatar Economic Forum
The Road to 2030: Transforming the Global Economy
We are witnessing one of the most profound shifts in global money flows to date. For decades a dominant energy supplier to the world, the Gulf is now transforming into one of the global centers of financial power as well. Gulf sovereign wealth funds now stand as the bankers to the world while pro-business reforms have transformed the region into a dynamic FDI hub. Strategic choices made in the region have a global impact.
Programmed by Bloomberg News, the 5th Qatar Economic Forum convened world leaders and international CEOs who provided unique perspectives on these and other major themes driving the global economy forward.
Watch the 2025 Highlights
2025 Featured Speakers

Michael R. Bloomberg
Founder Bloomberg L.P. & Bloomberg Philanthropies
Tan Su Shan
CEO & Director DBS Bank Group
Tony O. Elumelu
Group Chair, Heirs Holdings & United Bank for Africa Plc Founder, Tony Elumelu Foundation
Ryan M. Lance
Chairman & CEO ConocoPhillips
Mary Callahan Erdoes
CEO, Asset & Wealth Management J.P. Morgan
Marcelo Claure
Co-Chairman & Partner, Brightstar Capital Partners CEO & Founder, Claure Group
Ted Leonsis
Founder, Chairman, Managing Partner & CEO Monumental Sports & Entertainment
Chia Der Jiun
Managing Director Monetary Authority of Singapore2025 Editorial Pillars
The 2025 Forum Featured:

60+ Plenary speakers
- Heads of state & government
- Influential ministers & multilateral institutions
- Global CEOs from newsmaking businesses
- Market-moving global investors
- Sports, culture & entertainment leaders

50+ Breakout speakers
- Global CEOs, startup CEOs & founders
- Influential ministers & multilateral institutions
- Regional executives from newsmaking global businesses
- Middle East-focused investors & money managers
- Sports, culture & entertainment leaders