The global economy is being shaped by competing forces. Elevated uncertainty, debt, inflation, and geopolitical tensions continue to weigh on economies, while rapid advances in artificial intelligence are driving investment and creating new opportunities for growth. Together with demographic and trade shifts, these forces are transforming the global landscape At the 2026 IMF-World Bank Group Annual Meetings, economic leaders and policymakers from 191 countries will gather in Bangkok, Thailand to discuss the policy solutions needed to navigate change and build a more dynamic and resilient future. Join the conversation from October 12-18.