Intl. Government Communication Forum

Name: Intl. Government Communication Forum
Start: 2026-09-09
Location: Expo Centre Sharjah - Al Taawun St

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Date

9 Sep (Wednesday)

Time

Wed 9 – Thu 10 Sep

Venue

Expo Centre Sharjah - Al Taawun St

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

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📝 Useful Information

The International Government Communication Forum (IGCF) is an annual global gathering held in Sharjah, UAE, that brings together world leaders, media experts, and communication professionals to discuss best practices in government communication.

The next edition is scheduled for late 2026 at the Expo Centre Sharjah.

The 14th edition recently concluded with the following highlights:

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Upcoming Event: IGCF 2026

Previous Event Recap: IGCF 2025

Core Objectives

•Dates: September 9–10, 2026.

•Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.

•Location: Expo Centre Sharjah.

•Theme: "Communication for Quality of Life".

•Dates: September 10–11, 2025.

•Scale: Over 237 international speakers and more than 110 events, including panel discussions and workshops.

•Key Pillars: The forum focused on five global priorities: food security, public health, education, environmental sustainability, and the green economy.

•Featured Speakers: Notable participants included Sal Khan (Founder of Khan Academy), Professor Oussama Khatib (Stanford University), and various international diplomats.

•Special Awards: The event culminated in the Sharjah Government Communication Award, recognizing excellence and innovation in the field.

•Platform for Dialogue: Aims to foster better communication between governments and their stakeholders.

•Benchmarking: Uses global best practices to develop government communication mechanisms in the UAE and the wider region.

•Future-Ready: Explores the impact of emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence on media, law, and cybersecurity.

Updated at 19 Mar 2026