Events & Forums
Curated gatherings that bring together heads of state, ministers, institutional leaders, and global experts to shape development agendas and forge actionable partnerships.
Beyond Conferences
WDC events are not talk-shops. Every convening is designed with execution in mind—producing commitments, partnerships, and action plans that translate into measurable outcomes.
We bring together the right people, at the right time, around the right questions. Our events feature no passive audiences—every participant is expected to contribute.
Action-Oriented
Every session designed to produce commitments
Invitation-Only
Curated participants, no open registration
Off-the-Record
Candid dialogue under Chatham House rules
Follow-Through
Post-event tracking of commitments made
Convening Formats
From intimate leadership salons to large-scale national conclaves, we design formats calibrated to the challenge at hand.
National Conclaves
Flagship events bringing together a nation's development ecosystem—government leaders, private sector executives, civil society, and international partners—around priority national challenges.
- Ministerial participation and policy announcements
- Multi-stakeholder working sessions
- Partnership signing ceremonies
- Exhibition of solutions and innovations
- Media engagement and public communications
Regional Conclaves
Multi-country gatherings addressing shared regional challenges—cross-border infrastructure, regional trade, common resource management, and harmonized policy frameworks.
- Cross-border challenge focus
- Regional institution engagement
- Policy harmonization discussions
- Bilateral meeting facilitation
Global Summits
Premier annual gatherings bringing together WDC's global community—Distinguished Council Members, Strategic Partners, government delegations, and international institutions.
- Head-of-state participation
- Annual strategic agenda setting
- Major partnership announcements
- Member Assembly sessions
Closed-Door Leadership Salons
Intimate, off-the-record gatherings of top decision-makers for candid dialogue on sensitive or emerging challenges. No press, no attribution, maximum candor.
- Strict Chatham House rules
- Peer-to-peer dialogue
- Strategic foresight discussions
- Relationship building at highest levels
Problem-Solving Labs
Intensive working sessions assembling diverse expertise around a specific implementation challenge. Designed to produce actionable solutions, not just recommendations.
- Specific problem focus
- Multi-disciplinary teams
- Rapid prototyping sessions
- Commitment to implement outcomes
Thematic Forums
Sector-specific gatherings deep-diving into technical challenges and opportunities within WDC's ten verticals. Feature expert presentations, panel discussions, and breakout sessions.
- Sector-specific deep dives
- Technical expert presentations
- Best practice sharing
- Networking and matchmaking
Upcoming Events
Major WDC convenings scheduled for the coming year.
India Agriculture Transformation Conclave
Bringing together Union and State Agriculture Ministers, agri-business leaders, farmer producer organizations, and international agricultural institutions to accelerate India's agricultural modernization.
Future of Development Finance
Closed-door dialogue among DFI heads, sovereign wealth fund leaders, and multilateral executives on reimagining development finance architecture.
South Asia Blue Economy Forum
Multi-country forum on sustainable ocean economies, coastal zone management, and maritime cooperation across South Asian nations.
Urban Mobility Decarbonization Lab
Intensive working session on accelerating electric mobility adoption in emerging market cities, bringing together transport authorities, EV manufacturers, and infrastructure providers.
WDC Annual Global Summit 2026
The flagship annual gathering of WDC's global community. Four days of strategic dialogue, partnership formation, and agenda-setting for the year ahead.
Past Events
National Health Systems Conclave
New Delhi, India
280 participants from 12 countriesClimate Finance Innovation Forum
London, UK
150 participants, $2B+ in commitments discussedDigital Public Infrastructure Lab
Bengaluru, India
45 experts, 3 pilot frameworks developedSEZ Leadership Salon
Dubai, UAE
22 zone leaders from 15 countriesPartner With Us
WDC events offer unique platforms for visibility, thought leadership, and relationship building with senior decision-makers across government, business, and international institutions.
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Interested in attending an upcoming event, exploring sponsorship opportunities, or discussing a co-hosted convening? Reach out to our events team.