The Global Symposium
The 2026 Global Symposium
Unlocking Innovative Finance, Powering Resilient Growth
Join us in Oxford in 2026
The 2026 Global Symposium is a landmark event in the development of thought leadership on resilient growth, sustainable development and innovative finance in times of multipolarity, fragmentation, harder problems and institutional inertia. Hosted by the Lill !nstitute for Public Value in academic partnership with the Oxford Smith School at the University of Oxford, this high-level conference builds on the legacy of IfTI Global Symposia held in the last decade. As a platform for visionary dialogue and actionable solutions, the 2026 Global Symposium will bring together policymakers, business leaders, financial experts, civil society representatives and academics to address pressing global challenges. The event is chaired by Professor Andreas Klasen and aims to explore how trade, innovation and sustainability policies and innovative financial instruments can accelerate resilient economic growth.
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Symposium Theme
Unlocking Innovative Finance, Powering Resilient Growth – with this theme, the 2026 Global Symposium will provide a unique opportunity to drive global development agendas and policy frameworks. It will feature keynote addresses from senior government leaders, interactive panel discussions with CEOs from public and private financial institutions and academic interventions from leading researchers designed to foster new perspectives and partnerships. A particular focus will be on innovative financing mechanisms that can mobilise capital for SDGs 7, 8 and 9. By convening diverse voices from the public, private and civil society sectors, IFPV aims to advance practical solutions that deliver long-term public value.
Symposium Venue
Held at one of the world’s most iconic academic institutions, the University of Oxford, the 2026 Global Symposium will provide participants with an immersive experience of intellectual engagement and strategic networking. Participants will have the opportunity to help shape a global agenda that uses finance and trade as catalysts for economic development. By fostering cross-sector collaboration and knowledge sharing, the Symposium aims to inspire the next generation of leaders to champion sustainable growth pathways. The symposium Chairman Professor Andreas Klasen looks forward to welcoming you to this transformative event and help chart the course towards a just and more resilient global economy.