Bangkok, Thailand, June 9, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The second annual meeting of the Global Economic Forum (GEF) will take place from October 10 to 14, 2026, at the Grande Centre Point Lumpini in Bangkok, Thailand. Under the theme "Strengthening Economic Stability, Promoting Sustainable Global Growth," this five-day summit offers the international financial elite in Southeast Asia a decisive competitive advantage.

The ultimate Bangkok double event: Leveraging the “Olympic event” of global finance

The GEF Annual Meeting 2026 is strategically positioned to serve as a crucial kick-off event, taking place just two days before the official start of the prestigious Global Finance Forum week, which will culminate in Bangkok on October 12, 2026.

The conference, held in mid-October and widely regarded as the "Olympics" of international development cooperation and finance, attracts tens of thousands of leaders from around the world to Thailand. For international delegates, central bankers, finance ministers, institutional investors, and global business leaders, GEF 2026 offers a unique window of opportunity for operational activities and networking, allowing them to make the most of their presence in the capital.

Maximize your travel ROI: Arrive in Bangkok early to engage in targeted dialogues with businesses, technology companies, and the private sector before the rigid, policy-heavy schedules of the broader ministerial meetings begin.

The Power Framework (October 12–14): For delegates arriving at the start of Finance Week, the GEF Masterclasses and excursions offer an ideal, high-level information event. They enable participants to analyze regional market trends and strengthen public-private partnerships, just as the major global conferences begin.

A bridging platform: While the major multilateral summits focus heavily on the macroeconomic policies of states, the GEF bridges the gap by directly linking these high-level frameworks with corporate strategy, venture capital, technology and concrete regional investments.

5 days full of impact, innovation and concrete opportunities

The 5-day program enables a seamless transition from visionary cross-border dialogue to intensive, practice-oriented leadership training.

Day 1 (October 10) | Forum Kick-off: Opening ceremony, plenary sessions, leadership dialogues, structured business matching, a networking reception and the prestigious gala dinner with awards ceremony.

Day 2 (October 11) | Broad dialogue: In-depth panel discussions, parallel sessions, targeted business matching and interactive leadership dialogues.

Days 3 to 5 (October 12–14) | 3-day intensive masterclasses & exclusive site visits: Transition to practice-oriented executive masterclasses on 8 strategic pillars, combined with on-site experiences, public-private collaboration and exclusive networking excursions, including an innovation visit to Thailand's EEC (Eastern Economic Corridor).

Key topics and topics of high relevance

The structural framework of the forum will examine highly topical regional and macroeconomic issues in eight key sectors.

Health, Wellness & Wellbeing (Asia and worldwide): The longevity economy, preventive health technologies, medical tourism centers and the integration of traditional Eastern medicine into Western health systems.

Tourism and hospitality in Southeast Asia: Regenerative tourism, hyper-personalization through AI, trends in luxury travel and the balance between cultural preservation and mass tourism.

Investments in Southeast Asia and global capital: The “China+1” supply chain strategy, foreign direct investment in ASEAN, trends in venture capital and green finance/ESG mandates.

Real estate in Asia and worldwide: PropTech, blockchain integration, decarbonization of environmentally friendly buildings and solutions for affordable housing.

Pristine travel destinations in Asia and worldwide: ecotourism infrastructure, community-based tourism and financing of biodiversity conservation.

Smart cities and smart infrastructure: Optimizing traffic and waste through AI-supported urban planning, integrating smart power grids and exploring the Thai investment and innovation center EEC 2030.

AI and future education: Preparing Generation Z and Alpha for the AI ​​economy, EdTech inclusivity in rural ASEAN and ethical AI learning environments.

World trade, geopolitics and peace: dealing with the pressures of deglobalization, strengthening supply chains, combating inflation and defending against macroeconomic threats and cybersecurity risks.

An exclusive invitation to global stakeholders

The Global Economic Forum formally invites leaders from all sectors and nations to participate in this high-level dialogue.

Heads of state and government are striving to harmonize multilateral strategies. International organizations and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are achieving global development impact. Banks and financial institutions are shaping the next generation of investment and fintech frameworks. Educational pioneers and scientists are developing curricula for the future AI economy. Global business leaders, investors, and young entrepreneurs are seeking high-profile joint ventures and cross-border business opportunities.

Enter. Take your place. Shape the future.

Take advantage of the opportunity to maximize your strategic reach during Bangkok's most important economic week of the decade. Register your delegation, explore partnership opportunities, or request further booking information today. For inquiries, registration, and media accreditation, please contact the secretariat directly.