GES 2026

GLOBAL ECONOMIC SUMMIT 2026

25-27 MAY 2026

THE EUROPE HOTEL | KILLARNEY, CO. KERRY, IRELAND

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20.5.2024 SBP – Miniater for Finance Michael McGrath attending the Global Economic Summit, a gathering of 400 delegates in Killarney, Co Kerry to discuss the global economy, the pathway to sustainability, and developments in AI and healthcare technology. Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD . Domnick Walsh Photographer is an Irish Aviation Authority ( IAA ) approved Quadcopter Pilot. Tralee Co Kerry Ireland. Mobile Phone : 00 353 87 26 72 033 Land Line : 00 353 66 71 22 981 E/Mail : [email protected] Web Site : www.dwalshphoto.ie ALL IMAGES ARE COVERED BY COPYRIGHT ©

From l-r: Seamus and Teresa Murphy, Dr Maria Guevara Medicins sans Frontieres with Young Scientist of the year 2025 winners sisters Ciara, Saoirse and Laoise Murphy and Breandán Fitzgerald (Cathaoirleach, Kerry County Council) pictured at the conference. Global Economic Summit 2025 is taking place at the Europe Hotel in Killarney Co Kerry 26th – 28th May, a bilateral event of 400 business leaders, policymakers and thinkers gathering to discuss the global economy, the pathway to sustainability, and developments in AI, healthcare technology and more. Photo By : © Eye Focus LTD . Domnick Walsh Photographer is an Irish Aviation Authority ( IAA ) approved Quadcopter Pilot. Tralee Co Kerry Ireland. Mobile Phone : 00 353 87 26 72 033 Land Line : 00 353 66 71 22 981 E/Mail : [email protected] Web Site : www.dwalshphoto.ie ALL IMAGES ARE COVERED BY COPYRIGHT ©

26.5.2025 BP – Pictures from Global Economic Summit 2025 taking place at the Europe Hotel in Killarney Micheál Martin, An Taoiseach, Irish Government takes the floor at the conference Global Economic Summit 2025 is taking place at the Europe Hotel in Killarney Co Kerry 26th – 28th May, a bilateral event of 400 business leaders, policymakers and thinkers gathering to discuss the global economy, the pathway to sustainability, and developments in AI, healthcare technology and more. Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD . Domnick Walsh Photographer is an Irish Aviation Authority ( IAA ) approved Quadcopter Pilot. Tralee Co Kerry Ireland. Mobile Phone : 00 353 87 26 72 033 Land Line : 00 353 66 71 22 981 E/Mail : [email protected] Web Site : www.dwalshphoto.ie ALL IMAGES ARE COVERED BY COPYRIGHT ©

GES 2026 will be a live arena for progress.

The Summit will provide the stage for world leaders & experts to share frontier thinking, while challenging the room to advance collective understanding and accelerate change.

Central to the programme are high-level roundtables that will shape collaborative reports and set the direction for action across key global challenges.

This year’s agenda deepens the connection between public and private leadership, introducing new, outcome-driven formats designed to turn conversation into measurable impact.

We welcome leaders seeking a platform for product launches, to host bilateral meetings, participate in mentorship sessions and the signing of strategic agreements that move ideas from intent to implementation.

2026 THEMES

The 2026 agenda is designed with outcomes in mind, ensuring every discussion delivers insight and direction for both public and private leaders. Themes are explored through a dual lens: where public policy is debated, private sector implications are addressed, and where business innovation is examined, societal impact is considered.

Topics will fall under the following pillars:

Geopolitics, Peace & Global Security

Examining the shifting balance of power, pathways to conflict resolution, and the future of international cooperation. This pillar explores what it takes to build peace with permanence, uphold human rights, and create the conditions for global stability in an era of fragmentation.

Global Economy, Trade & Financing the Future

How capital, markets, and trade systems are being reshaped, and what new economic models are required to build long-term resilience and sustainable growth. This pillar focuses on mobilising investment, rethinking globalisation, and financing the transition to a future-ready world.

Technology, AI & Innovation

Exploring how emerging technologies transform economies, institutions, identity, and everyday life. This pillar examines responsible AI deployment, data governance, digital trust, and the innovations that stand to redefine human capability and global competitiveness.

Climate, Nature & Resilient Futures

Addressing the ecological, infrastructural, and societal adaptations needed in a world shaped by climate disruption. This pillar highlights the systems that support life: energy, environment, food, water, and place — and the collective action needed to build resilience, health, and sustainability.

Society, Wellbeing & The Human Condition

Understanding how culture, community, media, and belonging shape the way we live and relate to one another. This pillar focuses on trust, identity, wellbeing, the narratives that guide societies, and what it means to create conditions for human dignity and flourishing.

Leadership & Systemic Change

Exploring what leadership looks like in times of uncertainty, and how coalitions, collaboration, courage, and imagination can drive enduring change. This pillar examines new models of legitimacy, cross-sector partnership, and the human capacity to adapt and lead together.

2026 Speakers: Expressions of Interest

Our 2026 speaker programme brings together leading thinkers, innovators, and global authorities committed to challenging convention and advancing meaningful dialogue. Each session is deeply curated to foster candid exchange and authentic insight across public and private perspectives.

Alongside the distinguished headliners and featured speakers we proactively invite each year, we also welcome expressions of interest from industry leaders and expert practitioners who wish to contribute to the 2026 programme. These submissions become part of our broader curation process, helping us identify new voices and perspectives for consideration across a range of session formats.

If you have a topic or insight that could shape the conversation in 2026, we encourage you to submit your proposal for review. While participation is not guaranteed, this is an opportunity to be considered as part of our evolving, multi-layered speaker selection process.

Expressions of interest can be submitted to: [email protected]

We look forward to hearing from you.