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Between fragmentation and interdependence: rethinking global governance
Created by Thierry de Montbrial, founder and executive chairman of the French Institute of International Relations (Ifri), the World Policy Conference (WPC) will hold its 18th edition from April 24 to 26, 2026, at Domaine Les Fontaines in Gouvieux, Chantilly.
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Since its first edition in 2008, the WPC has always aimed to help promote a more open, more prosperous, and more just world. Current international affairs give even greater meaning to this universal mission. Unique in its format with a limited number of high-level participants, the WPC provides an essential space for reflection and dialogue on major global governance issues, while also enabling participants to build lasting relationships. It brings together figures from all five continents—political and business leaders, researchers, and journalists—ensuring diversity and plurality in discussions.
Prominent Figures
French President, Emmanuel Macron, will address a message to participants.
This year, the WPC will notably host Gérard Larcher (President of the French Senate), H. H. Bartholomew I (Archbishop of Constantinople-New Rome and Ecumenical Patriarch), Paul Kagame (President of the Republic of Rwanda), Aleksandar Vučić (President of the Republic of Serbia), Nabil Fahmy (designated Secretary-General of the Arab League), Anwar Gargash (Diplomatic Adviser to the President of the United Arab Emirates), Anne-Claire Legendre (President of Institut du Monde arabe), Dmytro Kuleba (former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine), Patrick Pouyanné (CEO of TotalEnergies), Dominique Senequier (Chair and founder of Ardian), among others…
Topics Covered
Under the general theme “Between Fragmentation and Interdependence: Rethinking Global Governance”, the 18th edition of the WPC will address major issues: global trade in an era where power overrides rules; the geopolitics of digital finance, states’ budgetary challenges; the future of the European Union; wars in Europe and the Middle East and their global repercussions; the revolution of agentic artificial intelligence; new security architectures; financing global public goods in a fragmented world; internal and external perspectives on the United States.
Parallel workshops will deepen reflection around three axes: international economy and finance; the new global energy order; artificial intelligence - a driver of prosperity or an existential threat.
The debates will be broadcast live on the WPC YouTube channel.
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