The city of Dubai is set to host the 12th edition of the World Governments Summit (WGS) from February 11 to 13, under the visionary theme ‘Shaping Future Governments’. This year’s edition is poised to make history with the largest international participation ever recorded in the summit’s history.
The 2025 summit will welcome an unprecedented gathering of over 30 heads of state and government, more than 80 international organisations, 140 government delegations, and over 6,000 participants, including top global thinkers, futurists, and policy leaders from every continent.
“WGS is not just a summit—it is a global platform for designing governments of the future,” said a WGS spokesperson. “We are proud to bring together the world’s most influential leaders to shape policy, innovation, and solutions for a rapidly changing world.”
The 50% increase in attendance compared to last year underlines the summit’s growing importance in shaping economic, social, and technological governance. The sessions will focus on AI governance, climate resilience, future of work, health systems, digital transformation, and global cooperation.
- Event: 12th World Governments Summit (WGS)
- Dates: February 11–13, 2025
- Theme: Shaping Future Governments
- Participation:
- 30+ heads of state and government
- 80+ international organisations
- 140 government delegations
- 6,000+ participants
- Location: Dubai, UAE
- Growth: 50% rise in participation from previous year
The summit aims to drive forward a global agenda of inclusive, sustainable development, by providing a platform for governments to share best practices, showcase innovation, and explore the policies of tomorrow.
This record-setting edition further cements Dubai’s status as a global hub for policy innovation and international cooperation.
