📅 Event & Timing: Thailand will host the 2026 Annual Meetings of the IMF and World Bank Group from October 12–18, 2026 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) in Bangkok.
🤝 Organizers: The Ministry of Finance, the Bank of Thailand, and the IMF are jointly overseeing preparations.
🏗️ Preparations: Progress has been made in logistics, construction, security, and branding, with strong coordination among stakeholders.
🌍 Bangkok’s Role: The QSNCC is praised as a world-class facility, reinforcing Bangkok’s position as a regional hub for international conferences.
Bangkok, Thailand — March 4, 2026: Thailand’s Ministry of Finance, the Bank of Thailand, and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today took stock of preparations for the 2026 Annual Meetings of the IMF and the World Bank Group, which Thailand will host from October 12–18, 2026 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC). The discussion brought together Dr. Ekniti Nitithanprapas; Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance; Mr. Vitai Ratanakorn, Governor of the Bank of Thailand; and Dr. Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the IMF.
The authorities and the IMF were very pleased with progress in many areas, including construction, security, and branding. Preparations are advancing well, supported by close coordination between all stakeholders. They praised the world-class facilities at QSNCC, which stands ready to host the Meetings, and highlighted Bangkok’s role as a leading regional hub for international conferences. The partnership between the IMF and the authorities has been excellent and will ensure successful and impactful meetings. The 2026 Annual Meetings will mark the second time Thailand hosts the Annual Meetings at QSNCC, following the 1991 Meetings.
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