📅 19 – 22 October 2026
Seoul, Republic of Korea
The world is changing at extraordinary speed, and AI and digital technologies are reshaping economies, industries, and the future of work. The Global AI & Digital Summit comes at a pivotal moment, as countries seek not only to keep pace with technological change, but to turn it into more and better jobs, higher productivity, and broader opportunity. With 1.2 billion young people entering the workforce in developing countries over the next 10-15 years, how AI and digital technologies drive growth and expand access to jobs is a defining challenge of our era.
Hosted by the World Bank Group together with the Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Finance and Economy and Ministry of Science and ICT, the Summit will bring global leaders to explore how AI and digital transformation can deliver practical development gains. The Summit will also highlight the importance of responsible AI that builds trust to ensure that innovation serves people and development goals.
The Summit will spotlight how digital access, affordability, ecosystems and AI readiness are the foundation for unleashing inclusive AI and digital solutions. And how practical, context-specific AI applications can strengthen businesses, improve public services, and expand access to opportunity, including in low-connectivity environments. Across sectors such as agriculture, health, education, tourism, and government services, the emphasis is on how AI and digital tools can help countries translate innovation into results.
By bringing together governments, development partners, private sector leaders, researchers, civil society, and youth, the Summit aims to help shape a more inclusive AI and digital future in which technology works for people and economies alike.
Please note that attendance is by invitation only.