2026 ANNUAL MEETINGS Civil Society Townhall with World Bank Group President Ajay Banga Monday, October 12, 2026 13:00 - 14:00 ICT (local time) ++

2026 ANNUAL MEETINGS Civil Society Townhall with World Bank Group President Ajay Banga Monday, October 12, 2026 13:00 - 14:00 ICT (local time) https://live.worldbank.org/en/event/2026/annual-meetings-civil-society-townhall In his fourth Townhall with civil society, World Bank Group President Ajay Banga will share updates on recent developments at the institution and engage directly with civil society representatives attending the Annual Meetings in Bangkok, Thailand. The Townhall — an integral part of the IMF -WBG Annual Meetings — offers members of civil society a unique opportunity for open dialogue with the President and the WBG's senior leadership, both in person and online. Joined by the Managing Directors, President Banga will take questions from the room and from the online audience. 2026 Global Parliamentary Forum The Global Parliamentary Forum will bring legislators and multilateral leaders together to transform global development priorities into action. https://www.worldbank.org/en/events/2026/07/31/2026-high-level-parliamentary-meeting Date & Time October 12, 2026 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM ET October 13, 2026 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM ET GMT+7 The World Bank Group is co-organizing a Global Parliamentary Forum at the 2026 Annual Meetings, alongside the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Parliamentary Network on the World Bank & IMF (PN). This two-day convening offers a unique opportunity for parliamentarians to engage in substantive dialogue with WBG and IMF leadership on the world's most critical economic and development priorities, creating pathways for collaboration and impact. It encourages the exchange of best practices and parliamentary action for development outcomes.