The 'Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg', held in collaboration with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has announced the first release of speakers for the event, taking place in New York on September 20 alongside the 81st UN General Assembly.
The event will bring together global leaders, policymakers, investors, and business executives at a pivotal moment for geopolitics and the global economy.
Under the theme 'Growth on New Terms: Capital, Risk and Resilience', conversations will explore how geopolitical uncertainty, shifting capital and trade flows, and changing energy and technology landscapes are reshaping global growth and investment.
The programme will feature interviews and discussions with influential leaders from government, business and finance, including Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani; Minister of State for Energy Affairs and QatarEnergy President and CEO, His Excellency Saad Sherida al-Kaabi; Minister of Finance His Excellency Ali bin Ahmed al-Kuwari; Qatar Investment Authority CEO Mohammed Saif al-Sowaidi; Minister of Commerce and Industry His Excellency Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal al-Thani; Bloomberg LP and Bloomberg Philanthropies Founder Michael R Bloomberg; Citi Chair and CEO Jane Fraser; Goldman Sachs Group Chairman and CEO David M Solomon; and Apollo Global Management Co-Founder, CEO and chairman Marc Rowan.
Karen Saltser, CEO of Bloomberg Media, said: “The global economy is being reshaped by new centers of influence, investment and ambition. The Middle East continues to play an essential role in that transformation, and Bloomberg remains committed to elevating the ideas and perspectives emerging from the region. This special edition of QEF extends that conversation at a critical moment for global leadership and decision-making.”
Mubarak Ajlan Mubarak al-Kuwari, executive director to the Permanent Committee for Organizing Conferences (PCOC), said: “Qatar has long believed in the importance of bringing leaders together for meaningful dialogue, particularly at moments of global change and uncertainty. This special edition of QEF, held alongside the UN General Assembly in New York, builds on the Forum’s global reach and creates an important opportunity to connect perspectives from Qatar and the region with leaders from around the world.”
Produced by Bloomberg Live and editorially programmed by Bloomberg News, the gathering will be streamed live via the Bloomberg Terminal, Bloomberg TV, and Bloomberg.com.
'Bloomberg This Weekend' will also broadcast live from the event, with hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini, and Lisa Mateo bringing live reporting and interviews to Bloomberg’s global audience.
The Official Partners of the 'QEF: UNGA Special Edition 2026' are the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and Invest Qatar. The Qatar Investment Authority and QNB are the Premier Sponsors, while McKinsey & Company is the Research Sponsor.
JP Morgan Asset & Wealth Management, the Qatar Financial Centre, and the Qatar Free Zones Authority are the Supporting Sponsors. Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Lesha Bank are the Participating Sponsors.
The next full edition of the Qatar Economic Forum,Poweredby Bloomberg, will take place in Doha in April 2027.
