Deadline to register for 2026 Public Forum is 21 August

The 2026 Public Forum , entitled “Powering the Future”, will place services at the centre of the conversation and examine their role as an engine of development, a source of income and a driver of job creation and empowerment worldwide, particularly for women and young people.

The online registration form, which must be completed by all participants, is available here .

Participation in the Forum is free of charge. Travel and accommodation costs will be borne by participants. More information about this year's event, including the provisional programme, can be found here .

Background

The Public Forum is the WTO’s largest outreach event, providing a unique platform for interested stakeholders from around the world to discuss the latest developments in global trade and to propose ways of enhancing the multilateral trading system. The event attracts over 2,000 representatives each year from civil society, academia, business, government, international organizations and the media. See more information on previous Public Fora .

Should you have any questions, please contact the Public Forum Team at: pf26@wto.org .