World Governments Summit 2026 to Gather Nobel Laureates

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World Laureates Summit brings Nobel Prize winners to Dubai from Feb 1–3 as global leaders convene to tackle science and governance challenges.

The World Governments Summit 2026 will bring together an unprecedented assembly of Nobel Laureates and top international award winners in Dubai to discuss some of the world’s most pressing scientific and policy challenges, organisers announced ahead of the event.

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The summit, considered one of the world’s leading platforms for global dialogue, will take place from February 3 to 5, but will be preceded by a dedicated World Laureates Summit from February 1 to 3. This special forum is expected to draw scores of Nobel Prize winners alongside recipients of other prestigious awards to share insights and propose solutions to major global issues.

Organisers, led by Mohammed Al Gergawi, UAE Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Chairman of the World Governments Summit, say the 2026 edition will be the largest in the summit’s history, with more than 35 heads of state and thousands of delegates from government, business, technology, media and civil society expected to attend.

Thousands of attendees will participate in discussions aimed at examining the state of government worldwide and addressing key global concerns, from advancements in artificial intelligence to economic tensions impacting nations.

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The World Laureates Summit promises a unique opportunity for laureates in science, peace, economics and other fields to engage with policymakers and thought leaders on solutions to critical scientific and societal challenges. Sessions will focus on advancing research, innovation and evidence-based policy, underscoring the summit’s role in shaping the future of governance and global cooperation.

In addition to the Laureates Summit, the wider World Governments Summit programme will include 24 side summits, a UAE–Kuwait economic forum, and 35 ministerial and strategic roundtables, with awards recognising government performance and reform.

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Mr Al Gergawi noted that recent global events have accelerated change and increased the need for adaptive and forward-looking governance, citing the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic as a turning point in how governments serve their populations. The summit aims to tackle these evolving challenges through collaborative dialogue and strategic partnerships among governments, international organisations, private sector leaders and civil society.

As Dubai prepares to host this high-profile gathering, the inclusion of Nobel Laureates underscores the summit’s commitment to integrating scientific excellence with policymaking, reinforcing its status as a pivotal forum for addressing the world’s most complex and interconnected issues.