Development Forum 2026

In 2026, the OPEC Fund for International Development marks a historic milestone—its Golden Jubilee—and convenes the fifth edition of the OPEC Fund Development Forum in Vienna as a catalyst for the next phase of global development action.

Taking place on Tuesday, 23 June 2026, at the Hofburg Palace in Vienna, this special anniversary edition will both honor 50 years of delivering development impact and set a forward-looking agenda focused on scaling solutions, mobilizing partnerships and translating ambition into measurable results. The Forum will bring together heads of state, ministers from member and partner countries, global CEOs, and leading development and finance decision-makers. Together, we will advance concrete pathways for cooperation and investment that accelerate inclusive, resilient and sustainable outcomes for people and planet, under the theme:

A Transition that Empowers Our Tomorrow