Global thought leaders and innovators will give inspiring talks on education and the economy at IGCF 2024.

The 13th edition of the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF 2024) will showcase influential leaders delivering insightful and thought-provoking talks addressing global issues, including the transformative role of education for future generations and the intense global competition for top talent. The forum will also explore cutting-edge developments in genomics, economics, and media, examining how these innovations can be leveraged to propel societal progress and align with the UAE’s ambitious aspirations.

Sheikh Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Office; global economist Prof Justin Lin, Chief Economist for China and former Senior Vice President for Development Economics at the World Bank; Renowned Japanese economist and Professor Fumio Hayashi; Moroccan engineer and inventor, Rachid El Yazmi; and Dr. Ahmed Al Awadhi, Director of the Emirati Genome Programme, are among the distinguished speakers set to take the stage during the international event organized by the Sharjah Government Media Bureau on 4th and 5th September under the theme ‘Agile Governments... Innovative Communication’.