Unlocking Innovative Finance, Fostering Global Cooperation

Symposium Theme

The 2026 Global Symposium provided a unique opportunity to drive global policy agendas and frameworks in a Neorealist Moment. Hosted by the lill Institute for Public Value in academic partnership with the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment at the University of Oxford, it featured 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 was on innovative financing mechanisms.