Where competitive advantage takes shape
IMD World Competitiveness Summit
Where competitive advantage takes shape
Why attend the 2026 summit?
How to drive competitiveness in a rapidly changing global economy
- 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.
– A new framework for the competitiveness of nations
– Technology and competitiveness
– Talent and education: What works, what doesn’t
– Cities versus countries
– Super Europe
– Middle powers and the global south
– Mobilizing and attracting capital
Summit schedule
The summit will be held at the Swiss Re Centre for Global Dialogue Swiss, Gheistrasse 37, CH-8803 Rüschlikon, Zurich, Switzerland.
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