The World Investment Forum is the pre-eminent global platform for investment and development. The next World Investment Forum will take place virtually from 18 to 22 October 2021. Organized under the overall theme Investing in Sustainable Recovery, this multi-stakeholder event will address the challenges and opportunities arising from the sustainability imperative and the efforts for greater economic resilience in light of COVID-19. The Forum will feature a special session on 19 October focused on stimulating dialogue between parliamentarians, policy makers and business leaders.