As the influence of the Boao Forum for Asia continues to expand, more and more influential guests have appeared in BFA annual conferences. This year, Co-chair and Trustee of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Bill Gates, Soros Fund Management LLC Founder George Soros and IMF Managing Director Lagarde have been invited and confirmed to attend the BFA annual conference.

In addition to various sessions and roundtable discussions, the Secretariat will hold a special dialogue on Innovation for the Poor for Mr. Gates on the evening of April 6, a special dialogue on Governance of the International Monetary System for Ms Lagarde on the evening of April 7, and a special luncheon focusing on the world economic situation for Mr. Soros on April 8.

BFA members will be entitled to priority registration for the above events. Active participation is welcomed.