World Governments Summit reveals record international participation
This year, the Summit will host over 30 heads of state, 80+ international organizations, and 140 government delegations, with more than 6,000 participants.
The expanded agenda includes 21 global forums, exploring future trends across 200+ interactive sessions, addressed by over 300 prominent figures.
More than 30 ministerial meetings and roundtables will convene 400+ ministers, culminating in the release of 30 strategic reports developed with the Summit's international knowledge partners.
Mohammad Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Chairman of the World Governments Summit Organization, highlighted that the event has become the world's largest and most influential forum for governments.
Al Gergawi announced the participation of several world leaders, including leaders of Kuwait, Indonesia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Poland, Colombia and many other countries.
Prominent figures from key sectors, including artificial intelligence, energy, transportation, tourism, finance and media, will also be in attendance.
Participants include Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google; Joseph Tsai, Chairman of Alibaba Group; Pascal Soriot, CEO of AstraZeneca; and David Baszucki, Co-founder and CEO of Roblox, among others.
The 12th edition of the World Governments Summit will take place in Dubai from 11th to 13th February 2025, under the theme 'Shaping Future Governments'. Record international participation, the largest in WGS history, is expected this year. This year's Summit will host over 30… pic.twitter.com/XDSAJisQ1B
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