Qatar Economic Forum 2022 | Bloomberg Live | 19 June 2022 | TBA, Doha, Qatar

As we emerge from the economic downturn created by Covid-19, hopes of a swift recovery now seem misguided. From the snarled global supply chain to escalating inflation and now Russia’s military assault on Ukraine, the already fragile global economic recovery is facing major obstacles. A full global economic rebound will take years, not quarters. Managed incorrectly, the economic recuperation could drive a wedge between the East and West, advanced and emerging markets, behemoth firms and smaller rivals, and high- and low-skill workers — creating dangerous fault lines across society. Governments and businesses must come together to equalize the global economic recovery. The time is now. l economic recovery. The time is now.

The 2022 program will spotlight solutions to some of our most pressing challenges: the misalignment between the jobs of the future and the workforce of today, tangled supply chains, a looming debt crisis, and widening inequalities. Together, we will create a roadmap to help ensure a global economy that works for everyone.

2022 Theme:
• Equalizing the Global Recovery
We spotlight the trailblazers who will help us overcome the legacies of the pandemic and ensure the global recovery leaves no one behind.

• Powering Africa’s 21st Century Renaissance
After a slow rollout of Covid-19 vaccines and repeated infection spikes in Africa, leaders are working effortlessly on a change of course for the Sub-Saharan pandemic and to unleash the African economic revival.

• Returning to an In Person World
As countries attempt to return to normalcy, we examine what pandemic practices should remain and what is changed forever. Is hybrid working the new normal? What happens to tourism?

• Preparing for the Next Pandemic
The world is on the verge of catastrophic costs and another global health crisis inflicted by the Covid-19 pandemic. We find out how record-level health focused investments and technologies could change the outcome.

• The Business of Sport
Welcome to the multibillion dollar juggernaut, where media and technology have transformed sports leagues and teams into more than just back-page entertainment. We look at the money behind the final score.

• The Chains of Globalization
With the vital world of logistics in a tailspin, we find out how CEOs are working together to boost supply chain resilience and combat inflation in a post pandemic world.

• Where to Invest Right Now
Should investors wager on recovering economies — or prepare for more social, political and economic upheaval? Experts tell us how to invest in a shifting financial landscape.

• The Next Technology Frontier
Decades of innovation are converging towards the next frontier in global technology: this 3D world wide web known as the metaverse. How will human interaction and business be transformed in the next decade?

• Consumers in the Driving Seat
The pandemic hit consumers unevenly: those working from home are spending big and the less fortunate are struggling to pay the bills. What’s next for consumer spending and behavior at both ends of the spectrum.

• The Energy Transition and Shades of Green
The world’s leading energy and commodity executives give us the latest insights on climate science, environmental impacts, and zero-emission tech to soon balance the environment and help the world reach net zero emissions.

What to Expect in 2022?
• Hear from over 75 business leader and heads of state who are leading the charge in reshaping the global economy
• Participate in facilitated networking and bi-lateral meetings with peers
• Take part in impactful industry roundtable discussions with fellow attendees and thought leaders
• Experience Qatari culture activities including a sneak peek into the 2022 World Cup

2022 Speakers

H.E. Hassan al-Thawadi
Secretary General at Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, The State of Qatar

Christian Angermeyer
Founder, Apeiron Investment Group

Anthony Capuano
CEO, Marriott International

Manus Cranny
Daybreak Anchor, Bloomberg Television

Aliko Dangote
Founder & President/Chief Executive, Dangote Group

Claudio Descalzi
CEO, Eni

Mohammed Dewji
CEO & President, MeTL Group

Carmelo Ezpeleta
CEO, Dorna Sports

Stephanie Flanders
Senior Executive Editor, Bloomberg Economics

Simone Foxman
Correspondent, Bloomberg Television

Luis Gallego
CEO, International Airlines Group

Russell Hardy
Group CEO, Vitol

Jenny Johnson
President & CEO, Franklin Templeton

Francine Lacqua
Editor-At-Large & Anchor, Bloomberg Television

Hon. Dr. Fred Matiang'i
Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Interior & Coordination of National Government, Republic of Kenya

John Mickelthwait
Editor-In-Chief, Bloomberg

Dr. James Mwangi
Group Managing Director and CEO, Equity Group Holdings Plc.; Executive Chairman, Equity Group Foundation

John Nkengasong
Director, Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention

Jim Ovia
Founder & Chairman, Zenith Bank

Patrick Pouyanné
Chairman & CEO, TotalEnergies

Erik Schatzker
Editor-At-Large, Bloomberg Businessweek

Chatri Sidyotong
Chairman & CEO, ONE Championship

Dr. Vera Songwe
Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa, United Nations

Jane Sun
CEO, Trip.com Group

Le Thi Thu Thuy
Global CEO, VinFast;, Vice Chairwoman, Vingroup

Ben van Beurden
CEO, Shell

Michael Ward
Managing Director, Harrods