Events
Global Gatherings. Global Impact.
International Women’s Congress
The International Women’s Congress is a premier global forum convening the world’s most accomplished women leaders across business, government, innovation, education, policy, and social impact. It honours leadership with purpose and influence, advancing transformative conversations that shape economies, institutions, and future generations. Secure your ticket now to attend this and other GEF events.
Global Leadership Forum
The Global Leadership Forum is an exclusive platform for distinguished global leaders driving transformation across business, governance, and society. It explores leadership as a force for service, responsibility, and the power to create meaningful impact at scale.
Global Entrepreneurs Award
The Global Entrepreneurs Award stands as the ultimate symbol of prestige, celebrating a select group of the world’s most influential and transformative entrepreneurs and leaders. Reserved exclusively for visionaries who have redefined industries, propelled economies, and shaped communities on a global scale, this award honours exceptional entrepreneurs for their outstanding contributions to entrepreneurship, leadership, economic development, and global impact. Nominate a global leader, yourself or a deserving company.
Business Pitch
The Business Pitch is a high-impact platform where high-potential entrepreneurs participating in the Entrepreneurs Investment Program present bold ideas to global investors, funders, and institutional partners. It is designed to unlock capital, connect mentors, accelerate growth, and elevate ventures that drive economic and social progress
Global Deal Room
The Global Deal Room is a closed-door, high-level investment and partnership platform connecting entrepreneurs with investors, institutions, and strategic partners. It is where ideas mature into deals, collaborations are formalised, and global opportunities are unlocked
Opening Conference
The Opening Conference sets the strategic tone for GEF 2026, convening global leaders, policymakers, investors, and entrepreneurs to define the future of entrepreneurship and shared prosperity. It is a high-level forum where vision, policy, and purpose align to shape global economic direction.
Networking Sessions
The GEF Networking Sessions are elite, invitation-driven gatherings designed to connect the world’s most influential entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and institutional leaders. These sessions facilitate high-value conversations, strategic partnerships, and cross-border collaborations that accelerate growth, investment, and global impact. Secure your ticket now to attend this and other GEF events
International Fashion Show
The International Fashion Show is a prestigious global showcase celebrating fashion as a powerful driver of culture, commerce, and influence. It convenes world-class designers, iconic brands, and creative leaders whose work transcends aesthetics to shape identity, economies, and global narratives, positioning fashion as a strategic force in innovation and international exchange. Secure your ticket now to attend this and other GEF events.
Business Exhibitions
The Business Exhibitions present a curated showcase of innovative enterprises, technologies, and solutions transforming lives and industries worldwide. It offers partners, sponsors, governments, institutions, and organisations global visibility, strategic partnerships, opportunity to drive sales, onboard new clientele, and access to investors and global markets.
Art & Culture
Art & Culture at GEF celebrates creative expression as a catalyst for identity, dialogue, and global connection. It showcases how art inspires humanity, preserves heritage, and shapes inclusive narratives across societies.
Breakout Rooms
GEF Breakout Rooms are focused, solution-driven sessions designed for deep engagement and practical outcomes hosted by partners, sponsors, and high-impact leaders. They bring together experts, founders, and decision-makers to co-create actionable solutions that uplift communities and industries
Closing Concert
The Closing Concert is a powerful celebration of humanity, unity, and shared purpose. It marks the culmination of GEF 2026, blending music, culture, and global expression to reaffirm a collective commitment to people-first impact. It also features the Battle of DJs, a competition that brings together the finest DJs from across different nations to compete for the prestigious DJ’s Award