Dubai: The 11th World Governments Summit (WGS), scheduled to take place in Dubai from February 12–14, 2024, has released its agenda, as per the World Governments Summit Organisation.
This year’s summit, with the theme “Shaping Future Governments,” will address the most important global issues while looking ahead to future opportunities and challenges.
WGS will explore a shared strategy to enhance governmental work and fortify international government cooperation through its itemized agenda. Additionally, it will focus on sharing knowledge and expertise and highlighting inspiring stories and models in government work.
With an impressive lineup of keynote speakers, the Summit will cover topics such as global collaboration strategies and upcoming trends and shifts on a regional and global scale.
HE Mohammed Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Chairman of the World Governments Summit Organisation, said that the summit reflects the vision of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the directives of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, in shaping the future and fostering positive change.
HE Al Gergawi noted that, “The World Government Summit 2024 provides an excellent opportunity to forge common perspectives on global developments and come up with effective solutions for critical development and humanitarian concerns. It serves as a global platform for crafting proactive strategies to address future challenges, exchanging experiences to bolster social stability, and fulfilling the aspirations of future generations.”
WGS covers six main themes through 15 global forums and over 110 interactive dialogues and sessions. Over 200 prominent speakers, including presidents, ministers, and visionaries, share their insights alongside 23 ministerial meetings and executive sessions welcoming over 300 ministers.
The summit is set to launch around 25 strategic reports, covering crucial practices and trends across key sectors. These reports encompass forums, ministerial meetings, and knowledge-sharing sessions. Additionally, the WGS 2024 will launch the Global Ministers Survey. Ministers from across the globe are invited to share their ideas on crucial global issues and collaborate on enhancing solutions together.
The World Governments Summit will present several global awards, including the Best Minister in the World award, the Dubai International for Best Sustainable Development Practices, the Creative Government Innovations Award, the Global Award for the Best Government Applications and the Global Government Excellence Award.