Doha Forum 2026 will be held on 5-6 December at the Sheraton Grand Doha, Qatar, bringing together global leaders, policymakers, and experts for two days of high-level dialogue and exchange.

On 7 December, the Forum will continue with an extended third day of partner-led events, interactive workshops, and cultural experiences at venues across Doha. Some Day Three events will take place outside the Sheraton Grand Doha, with full venue and location details to be provided as part of the agenda.

Participation at Doha Forum is by invitation only. Those interested in attending can submit an Expression of Interest through the Apply to Attend section of the Doha Forum website. Successful applicants will receive an electronic invitation with further registration instructions.

The theme of Doha Forum 2026 is “Redefining Global Trust.”

At a time of rapid geopolitical change and systemic uncertainty, the Forum will examine how trust in institutions, commitments, and shared norms is being redefined and how diplomacy, credible institutions, and multilateral cooperation can adapt to a changing global landscape. Discussions will span geopolitics and security, mediation, global governance and multilateralism, trade and the new economy, artificial intelligence and emerging technology, humanitarian aid and development, and cultural diplomacy, examining how dialogue and cooperation can help bridge divides and advance pathways toward stability, coexistence, and shared prosperity.

Doha Forum 2026 will explore a range of interconnected global issues, with discussions spanning geopolitics and security, mediation, global governance and multilateralism, trade and the new economy, artificial intelligence and emerging technology, humanitarian aid and development, and cultural diplomacy. Across these areas, the Forum will examine how dialogue and cooperation can help bridge divides and advance pathways toward stability, coexistence, and shared prosperity.

The main program will take place on 5-6 December at the Sheraton Grand Doha, featuring two days of high-level dialogue and exchange. On 7 December, the Forum will continue with partner-led events, interactive workshops, and cultural experiences at venues across Doha. Some Day Three events will take place outside the Sheraton Grand Doha.

The detailed Doha Forum 2026 agenda will be released in October 2026, including full venue and location details.

The program will feature keynote remarks, panel discussions, expert roundtables, newsmaker interviews, press conferences, partnership signings, and networking opportunities, bringing together leading voices from around the world.

The detailed Doha Forum 2026 agenda will be released in October 2026. It will include further information on sessions, speakers, timings, and venue locations, including details for Day Three events taking place across Doha.

Yes. Main sessions will be livestreamed on the Doha Forum website from 5 December, with highlights available afterwards on Doha Forum’s YouTube channel.

Media representatives interested in attending Doha Forum 2026 should complete the relevant Expression of Interest form through the Doha Forum website. Approved applicants will receive an official invitation with further accreditation details.

No. Submitting an Expression of Interest does not constitute an invitation or guarantee attendance. Successful applicants will receive an electronic invitation with further registration instructions.

Organizations interested in partnering with Doha Forum can submit a Partnerships Expression of Interest for future editions. Details on partnership opportunities and the application process will be made available through the Doha Forum website.

Visit the Doha Forum website and follow @DohaForum on social media for the latest news, program updates, and announcements.

Business or national attire is recommended for Forum sessions and official functions.

Sessions will be conducted in English, with simultaneous interpretation available in Arabic and additional languages for the main sessions.