BEYOND CONSENSUS
The Future We Want Annual Summit is a global platform for dialogue and cooperation. Convening in New York from 8 to 11 April 2027 under the theme "Beyond Consensus: Cooperation in a Fragmented World", it brings together ambassadors, senior government representatives, ministers, distinguished leaders and invited heads of State and Government, alongside institutions and the business community, to turn diverse perspectives into concrete, shared action.
GLOBAL GOVERNANCE & AI
Resilient multilateralism, digital diplomacy and the governance of artificial intelligence in a fragmented world.
STARTUPS, FINTECH & IMPACT
Founders, investors and institutions connect capital, innovation and sustainable development.
THE VENUE
New York Marriott Marquis, Times Square
A Broadway landmark since 1985, with a 37-story atrium, the Broadway Ballroom for up to 2,800 guests and The View, the only revolving rooftop restaurant in New York.
A SUMMIT BUILT FOR IMPACT
4 DAYS
of programme at the New York Marriott Marquis
3,200+
attendees
50+
high-level speakers
A GATHERING OF LEADERS
The Summit convenes the voices that shape global cooperation.
HEADS OF STATE & GOVERNMENT
Distinguished leaders are invited to address the Summit.
MINISTERS & SENIOR OFFICIALS
Government ministers and high-level representatives of States and international organizations.
AMBASSADORS & DIPLOMATS
Diplomats accredited to the United Nations and to governments worldwide.
LEADERS & INNOVATORS
Business executives, institutional investors, founders and experts committed to global cooperation.
FROM THE SUMMIT DESK
Governance & AI: what is shaping the agenda
UN GOVERNANCE
Geneva opens the first UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance
193 Member States, one standing table for AI governance.
EUROPE
Brussels recalibrates the AI Act: what the Digital Omnibus changes
High-risk obligations move to December 2027 and August 2028.
UNITED STATES
Washington's patchwork: federal preemption meets state AI laws
Executive Order 14365 and the state-law landscape.
GLOBAL SOUTH
New Delhi Declaration: 89 countries and the EU back AI for growth and good
AI diplomacy turns to use and impact.
SPACES FOR EVERY CONVERSATION
The Summit in pictures
Delegates, diplomats and leaders from past editions of the Future We Want initiative at the United Nations.
Ways to take part
Join our global community through various engagement pathways tailored to help you contribute to our shared vision for the future.
