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Redefining Global Trust

2 - 3 December 2026 | Doha, Qatar

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Redefining Global Trust

At a time of rapid geopolitical change and systemic uncertainty, trust—the very foundation of international cooperation—is being fundamentally redefined. Power dynamics, technological disruption, and evolving norms are reshaping how trust is designed and sustained across borders. The challenge goes beyond state disagreements; diverging understandings of sovereignty and governance are creating a more fragmented global landscape, impacting everything from energy markets to global economic stability.

Key Areas of Dialogue

Geopolitics & Diplomacy
Technological Transformation
Global Economic Shifts
International Governance & Accountability

Programme Schedule

19:00 - 21:00
2 hours

Networking Dinner & Welcome

20:00 - 20:30
30 min

Technical Briefing

*Runs during the second hour of dinner.

09:00 - 09:15
15 min

Opening Remarks

09:15 - 10:00
45 min

Opening Panel

10:00 - 10:15
15 min

Roundtable Briefing

10:15 - 10:30
15 min

Coffee Break

10:30 - 12:00
90 min

Roundtable I

12:05 - 13:20
75 min

Skills Session I

13:20 - 14:30
70 min

Lunch

14:30 - 15:30
60 min

Panel Discussion II

15:30 - 17:00
90 min

Roundtables II

17:00 - 17:30
30 min

Day 1 Debrief

09:00 - 09:15
15 min

Official Opening Remarks

09:15 - 10:00
45 min

High-Level Panel

10:00 - 10:15
15 min

Coffee Break

10:15 - 11:00
45 min

Panel Discussion III

11:00 - 12:15
75 min

Skills Session II

12:15 - 13:30
75 min

Lunch

13:30 - 14:30
60 min

Panel Discussion IV

14:30 - 14:50
20 min

Coffee and Prayer Break

14:50 - 16:20
90 min

Roundtables III

16:30 - 17:30
60 min

Debrief and Closing