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How do we drive competitiveness in a rapidly changing global economy?
The inaugural IMD World Competitiveness Summit launches in Zurich on 18 June 2026 gathering global decision-makers who shape economic prosperity and drive competitive advantage across nations and industries.
An initiative of the IMD’s World Competitiveness Center, the summit brings together government ministers, chief executives, and pioneering strategists to explore the defining questions of economic performance in an era of disruption.
Join us for a high-impact day at Swiss Re’s Centre for Global Dialogue in Zurich, Switzerland, featuring insights from policymakers, business leaders, and innovators. Grounded in evidence and elevated by real-world experience, the discussions are driven by a shared ambition: achieving strategic clarity today that fuels competitive success tomorrow.
Why attend?
- Priority access to 2026 World Competitiveness Ranking data
- Opportunities for direct engagement with international economic leaders and policy makers
- Strategic connections with C-suite executives from various sectors
- Valuable insights to guide competitive strategies and policy-making decisions
Where competitive advantage takes shape
The IMD World Competitiveness Summit is an exclusive annual forum coinciding with the release of the 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking—hosted by the institution that sets the global standard for competitiveness assessment and leadership education.
Anchored by IMD’s World Competitiveness Center, our experts convene senior government officials, enterprise leaders, and strategic thinkers to address the pressing challenges and emerging opportunities that determine which nations and organizations thrive.
In an environment where adaptability and strategic foresight matter more than ever, the summit explores what drives sustainable prosperity through evidence-based analysis, real-world insight, and bold ideas. Success in an uncertain future requires understanding the competitive dynamics of today.
Request to join the summit
This is a curated leadership forum designed for chief executives, ministers of state, and senior officials from both public and private sectors. Attendance is by application and selection. Our team will contact interested applicants directly.
Summit schedule – coming soon
The summit will be held at the Swiss Re Centre for Global Dialogue Swiss, Gheistrasse 37, CH-8803 Rüschlikon, Zurich, Switzerland.
To reserve, you can contact:
After you submit your interest, our team will review your application, and selected participants will be contacted directly.