AGENDA
Economies of the Future Conference
Navigating for Success in a Divided World: Innovation Nations & Corporations
Linking Nations, Corporations, Investors, and Business Leaders with New Strategies of Resilience, Diversification, and Opportunities for Economic Growth
November 17-18, 2026, Washington, DC
Themes - Key Countries and Regions – Opportunities for Growth
Strategic discussion on emerging markets, regional economic priorities, and expanding trade and investment partnerships.
Artificial Intelligence Across Economic Sectors
The impact of AI on major industries including agriculture, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and retail.
Morning Session
United States Congress (Location TBD)
8:00 am onward - Registration
8-9:00 am Networking Breakfast
9-915 am Opening Remarks
Model Economies of the Future – Strategic Outlook
Global economic trends and the role of governments, corporations, and investors in shaping resilient and diversified economic systems.
9:15-10 am FORUM 1: Global Finance and Investment
Attracting Foreign Direct Investment in a Changing Global Environment
Policies and strategies to promote international investment and economic development.
Multilateral and Bilateral Investment Bank Initiatives
The role of development banks, sovereign wealth funds, and international financial institutions in financing strategic industries and infrastructure.
10-11:00 am FORUM 2: The Global Technology Race – Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Central Role of Sovereign AI, E-governance, Data Center Infrastructure Growth
Policies, strategies, and investments needed to successfully develop AI growth to improve all sectors of a Nation’s economy.
11am-12 pm FORUM 3: Trade Policy & Tariffs, Defense/Security of International Trade USA rebalancing Trade Relations with the World, Securing Trade Routes in a Divided World Understanding the changing nature of US Trade Policy; Stabilizing International Supply Chains and Shipping Routes in a Divided World
Lunch in US Congress: Keynote Speakers 12- 1 pm
Afternoon Session
1-2:00 pm FORUM 4: International Trends in Retail and Real Estate influenced by AI The Effect of AI and its influence in assisting and supporting these sectors of the economy internationally.
2-3:00 pm FORUM 5: The Revolution of AI for International Space and Telecommunications Development AI will build out, revolutionize, and speed up future strides in these sectors.
Networking Break 3:00-3:15 pm
3:15-4 pm FORUM 6: Importance of AI affecting Entertainment, Tourism, and Travel The new AI revolution in major Studio Houses, influencing international tourism and travel
Evening Reception: Embassy: (Location TBD)
Day 2
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center (Location TBD)
Washington, DC Middle East and Central Asia
(9-9:15 am) Opening Remarks
International Energy - Strategic Outlook in a Divided World
AI and Global energy trends; threats to supply lines. The role of governments, corporations, and investors in shaping resilient and diversified energy supply routes.
(9:15-10 am) FORUM 1: Energy, Oil , Gas, Green Energy & Renewables
The US, Gulf States’s and Central Asia’s central role in securing energy for the world. Securing peace between the US-Iran, the region and diversifying shipping and energy supply chain routes. How artificial intelligence can support this process.
(10-10:15 am) International Energy and Mining Networking Break
(10:15-11 am) FORUM 2: New Role for AI in International Mining in the Central Asia Supporting and investing in new Critical and Strategic Minerals opportunities in the Middle East/Central Asia, infrastructure and construction opportunities.
(11 am -12 pm) FORUM 3: AI’s Role in the New Regional Hubs going Global in the Gulf States and Central Asia New investment in Healthcare/Pharmaceuticals, Sports Diplomacy, Air Travel, and tourism making the Gulf States an international hub, with Central Asia setting goals for the future.
Lunch in Ronald Reagan Building: Keynote Speakers 12- 1 pm
Travel to the Africa Union Mission for Lunch - Bus
African Union Mission, Washington, DC
Africa House Conference Center
(1-1:15 pm) Opening Remarks – Africa facing the New Global Competition for its Resources, How to make Africa Succeed – Ambassador of the Africa Union
(1:15-2:00 pm) FORUM 1: Africa/Asia’s – Resources in Energy & Strategic Minerals Making Africa’s tremendous energy and mineral resources not a source of conflict but a source of prosperity. Building a prosperous world for Africa with support from AI and new policies. China’s role in Africa and how to make down-shoring work for Africa. South Asia, East Asia, Southeast Asia, share a similar paradigm, with Energy and Minerals.
(2-2:15 pm) - Networking Break
(2:15-3 pm) FORUM 2: Manufacturing Across Asia, Africa, Europe and America
New rebalancing of the manufacturing investments, supply lines and opportunities are being created, throughout the world in Eurasia (Europe & Asia), Africa and America.
(3-4:00 pm) FORUM 3: Agriculture and Natural Resources in Africa, Asia, & America AI and the shared opportunities to utilize resources, commodities, and technologies to improve agricultural production, harvesting and growth.
Utilities, the electrical grid, and water resources, are essential in Africa, Europe and Asia, utilizing new strides in AI can deliver more manageable ways to deliver energy and resources around the world.
Convened by:
America-Eurasia Business Coalition & (AEBC LLC)
Washington, DC
