GIF-24

This year’s edition of the Global Innovation Forum (GIF) is held under the theme “Shaping our Digital Futures for Prosperity and Well-Being for All” serving as a platform for sharing knowledge and best practices, networking and promoting the development of digital innovation ecosystems and entrepreneurship across the globe.

Where and When

The ITU Global Innovation Forum will be held at the Mediterranean Conference Centre in Valetta, Malta, from 28 to 30 October 2024. Register for the event

Why Attend

The discussions at the Global Innovation Forum will aim to bridge the digital innovation gap by empowering stakeholders with forward-thinking ideas, sharing insights on policy acceleration and collaborative initiative development, supporting the growth of startups and SMEs growth, nurturing innovative digital clusters and connecting them to global innovation networks. The goal is to provide a platform that strengthens the local innovation capabilities of countries while leveraging global and regional partnerships.

Special Features and Elements

The event offers a diverse range of opportunities for networking and engaging in expert exchange. Participants will embark on a transformational journey through thought leadership sessions, fireside chats, roundtables, innovation studios, social events, innovation awards, exhibitions, and networking. It will also include the opportunity to get immersed in the Maltese innovation ecosystem and to engage with the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Alliance for Digital Development.

Who Should Attend

The Forum is open to policymakers, academics, development agencies, international organizations, startups, SMEs, digital innovation agencies, enterprise development agencies, entrepreneurial support organizations, development banks, funding partners, venture capitalists, digital changemakers, industry experts, and thought leaders in the relevant fields related to digital innovation.

Networking Opportunities

Join a community of problem owners, resource owners, and solutions owners working together to bridge the emerging digital innovation gap.

The ITU Global Innovation Forum 2024 is organized by the International Telecommunication Union and hosted by the Government of Malta through the Ministry for the Economy, Enterprise and Strategic Projects.