About the Global Government Finance Summit
The Global Government Finance Summit (GGFS) is an annual international gathering of Permanent Secretaries, Treasury Secretaries and senior finance ministry leaders responsible for public finances, fiscal policy and economic management.
Held under the Chatham House Rule, the summit provides a confidential environment where senior officials can discuss the challenges facing governments around the world, share practical experiences and explore solutions to common financial and regulatory issues.
Since its launch in 2015, GGFS has become one of the leading international forums for public finance leadership, bringing together heads of finance ministries from developed and emerging economies across Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Africa and the Americas.
Why attend the Global Government Finance Summit?
Government finance leaders face increasingly complex challenges, including:
- Fiscal sustainability and public spending pressures
- Economic growth and productivity
- Public sector reform
- Artificial intelligence and digital transformation
- Workforce and skills challenges
- Public service delivery
- Geopolitical and economic uncertainty
The Global Government Finance Summit provides a unique opportunity for finance ministry leaders to exchange ideas with international peers facing similar challenges in different national contexts.
Unlike traditional conferences, the summit focuses on open discussion, peer learning and practical experience-sharing rather than formal presentations.
Who attends?
Participation is by invitation and is typically limited to:
- Permanent Secretaries of Finance
- Treasury Secretaries
- Directors-General of Finance Ministries
- Senior public finance officials
- Representatives from international institutions including the World Bank and European Commission
Past participants have attended from more than 35 countries, including Australia, Brazil, Canada, Estonia, France, Germany, Ireland, Morocco, New Zealand, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom and the United States.
A trusted forum for government finance leaders
The summit has been hosted by finance ministries and government departments around the world, including:
- Singapore Ministry of Finance
- HM Treasury, United Kingdom
- German Federal Ministry of Finance
- French Ministry of the Economy and Finance
- Ministry of Finance, Estonia
- General Treasury of Morocco
- Department of Finance, Ireland
This government-led approach ensures discussions remain focused on the real-world challenges facing public finance leaders and their organisations.
About GGFS
Founded in 2015, the Global Government Finance Summit was created to provide a dedicated international forum for the leaders responsible for managing public finances and driving financial reform within government.
Today, it is recognised as a leading global event for finance ministry leadership, fiscal policy discussion and international collaboration across the public sector.
