Doha, 13 May 2024
4th annual 'Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg” (QEF) in collaboration with Media City Qatar, will take place from May 14-16 under the theme ‘A World Remade: Navigating the Year of Uncertainty’.
over 1,000 corporate and government leaders will participate for a comprehensive dialogue on the issues driving global boardroom conversations and financial markets.
The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of State of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani will inaugurate the conference.
The three-day power event will convene heads of states alongside influential global business leaders, academics and entrepreneurs for a comprehensive dialogue about the global economy.
Among confirmed speakers include Abdulsalam Al Murshidi, President, Oman Investment Authority; Kenneth C. Griffin, Founder, CEO & Co-Chief Investment Officer, Citadel; Jenny Johnson, President & CEO, Franklin Templeton; Lei Zhang, Founder, Chairman & CEO, Hillhouse Investments; Todd L. Boehly, Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO, Eldridge Industries; Yimei Li, CEO, ChinaAMC; Dina Powell McCormick, Vice Chairman & President of Global Client Services & Partner, BDT & MSD and many more.
Sheikh Ali bin Abdulla bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Chairman of the Higher Organizing Committee of Qatar Economic Forum said, “Through the Qatar Economic Forum, we have established a dynamic center for global business leaders to convene, connect, and catalyze partnerships. The forum has become the nexus where visionary leaders converge to shape the future”.
He added, “We are enthusiastic about the collaborative spirit that defines this platform, where ideas flourish, and alliances are forged, propelling us towards a future of shared success and prosperity”.
Produced by Bloomberg Live Experiences and editorially programmed by Bloomberg News, the Forum will be available on the Bloomberg Terminal, Bloomberg TV and bloomberg.com.
As the world continues to be shaped by major disruptions in technology, trade and politics, the events of 2024 have the potential to produce long-term consequences for the global economy. Discussions at QEF will revolve around the following thematic areas:
- Geopolitics, Globalization, & Trade
How this major election year will shift investment flows, recalibrate supply chains and fragment the global economy.
- The Energy Transition
The energy industry’s most influential decision-makers share their expertise on the future of LNG and the transition towards sustainable energy sources.
- Technology Innovation
Uncover what’s next for artificial intelligence, blockchain, chips, antitrust regulation, and life after the smartphone.
- Business & Investment Outlook
Leaders in business and investment share insights into market beating growth and answer critical questions on the global economy.
- Sports & Entertainment
Players, sports leagues, and investors reveal the next wave of disruption poised to hit the multibillion-dollar sports industry.
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