The Semafor World Economy 2026 in Washington, DC marks the largest-ever US gathering of CEOs and government officials, reflecting global nervousness about geopolitical and economic tensions, including potential shifts in energy markets from a US-Iran scenario.

More than 500 global CEOs, policymakers, and cabinet officials convene in Washington, with high-profile speakers such as the US Treasury Secretary and the US Commerce Secretary highlighting the event’s prominence.

Attendees come from leading firms across sectors, including Goldman Sachs, Citadel, Hyundai, Eli Lilly, Anthropic, and Total Energies, underscoring the broad cross-industry focus.

Delegates aim to move beyond wait-and-see approaches and chart paths to growth and prosperity amid shifting geopolitical and economic conditions.

The business environment remains complex due to AI-driven changes, persistent inflation, and tariff fluctuations, introducing strategic uncertainty for companies.

Amid uncertainties, US capital markets stay resilient, and progress in technology and innovation provides a foundation for cautious optimism.