The Doha Forum 2025 returns this December as one of the world’s most influential platforms for global dialogue, diplomacy, justice, and international cooperation. With leaders, policymakers, thinkers, and innovators from across the world gathering in Doha, this year’s edition promises deeper conversations, stronger commitments, and a sharper focus on action.

Here’s your complete guide.

Dates & Time:

December 6, 2025: 10 am – 6 pm

December 7, 2025: 8 am – 5.30 pm

Location:

Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel

Theme for 2025:

Justice in Action – Beyond Promises to Progress

This year’s theme emphasizes moving from words to real action. The Forum will spotlight global inequality, imbalances in development, conflict justice, human rights, and how nations can make real progress, not just pledges.

What Is the Doha Forum?

The Doha Forum is a global policy platform that brings together top leaders, government officials, experts, academics, business figures, activists, and organizations to discuss and debate world issues.

It is guided by the pillars of:

• Diplomacy
• Dialogue
• Diversity

Since its founding, it has become one of the most respected events for shaping global conversations and fostering international collaboration.

What to Expect this year:

• High-level plenary discussions on justice, fairness, and geopolitical challenges
• Expert roundtables on technology, human rights, humanitarian crises, and conflict resolution
• Bilateral and multilateral meetings between global leaders
• Youth, innovation and leadership tracks
• Partner events on 8 December across various venues in Doha
• Cultural programmes and side events showcasing global diversity

Key Speakers for 2025

The Doha Forum 2025 will feature a distinguished lineup of speakers, including diplomats, heads of state, government ministers, leaders of international organizations, experts, academics, and representatives from civil society and humanitarian institutions. Together, they will share insights, debate global challenges, and explore actionable solutions in areas such as diplomacy, economic development, human rights, security, and sustainable growth.

Highlights from Doha Forum 2024

The 2024 edition saw record-breaking participation and global attention.

• 5204 participants
• Delegates from 162 countries
• 246 speakers
• Attendance from heads of state, ministers, international organizations, academics, business leaders and civil society

These numbers set the stage for an even more impactful Forum in 2025.

Registration and Attendance

The Doha Forum is by invitation only.

But you can watch the proceedings online here.

https://live.dohaforum.org/login

Why the Doha Forum Matters

For both Qatar and the international community, the Doha Forum serves as a platform where ideas influence policy and where urgent global issues receive attention at the highest levels.

It highlights Qatar’s role as:

• A centre for international dialogue
• A promoter of diplomacy and peace
• A global hub for innovation, justice and collaboration

With the world facing rising inequality, conflict, and uncertainty, the Doha Forum 2025 aims to shift global leaders from conversation to meaningful action.

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