Event date: 29 – 30 October 2026
Time: 08:30 – 17:00
Venue: John E St Luce Finance and Conference Centre, St John’s, Antigua and Barbuda
Leaders of Commonwealth countries meet every two years for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), hosted by different member countries on a rotating basis.
The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2026 took place from 1–4 November 2026 in St John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, bringing together Heads of Government, Ministers, and representatives from business, civil society, and youth organisations.
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Accelerating Partnerships and Investment for a Prosperous Commonwealth
The summit focused on shared priorities including climate resilience, trade, innovation, equality, and sustainable development, uniting nations under the spirit of partnership and prosperity.
The theme, 'Accelerating Partnerships and Investment for a Prosperous Commonwealth' set the vision and ambition for CHOGM 2026, which brought together leaders from 56 Commonwealth nations to strengthen collaboration, drive sustainable investment and deliver shared prosperity across the Commonwealth.
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Documents
The following key documents reflect the commitments agreed upon during CHOGM 2026:
- Communiqué of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2026
- Commonwealth Disability Inclusion Action Plan
- Commonwealth Youth Policy Recommendations for Heads of Government
CHOGM 2026 opening speeches
- His Majesty The King's Opening Remarks for CHOGM 2026
- Secretary-General's Opening Remarks for CHOGM 2026
- Prime Minister Browne's Opening Remarks for CHOGM 2026
- Deputy Prime Minister of Samoa's Opening Remarks for CHOGM 2026
Daily highlights
Highlights from Day 1 of CHOGM
Highlights from Day 2 of CHOGM
Highlights from Day 3 of CHOGM
Highlights from Day 4 of CHOGM
New publications
- Leading Through Change: From Renewal to Results: Report of the Commonwealth Secretary-General, 2026
- The State of the Commonwealth Report 2026: Resilience through Diversity
- From Access to Impact: Advancing Sustainable Climate Finance for Small and Vulnerable Commonwealth Countries
- The Apia Commonwealth Ocean Declaration: Interim High-level Progress Report
- Small States Economic Review and Basic Statistics, Volume 23: Beyond Resilience to Strategic Relevance: The Future of Small States
- Sea Level Rise Case Studies
- Progress towards Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women in the Commonwealth 2026
- The Pushback against Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment in the Commonwealth: Dynamics and Implications
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Day 1 highlights
Day 2 highlights
Day 3 highlights
Day 4 highlights
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Commonwealth Women's Forum
The Commonwealth Women's Forum convenes delegates to highlight women’s political, economic and societal contributions and identify policies to advance gender equality and peace for all.
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Commonwealth People's Forum
The People’s Forum provides a unique opportunity for the people of the Commonwealth to engage directly with each other; to celebrate shared values and diverse cultures; to interact with leaders, and to participate in shaping both policy and practice.
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Commonwealth Youth Forum
The Commonwealth Youth Forum provides an opportunity to address issues impacting young people and ensure they have a voice and agency in their future.
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Commonwealth Business Forum
The Commonwealth Business Forum brings together business leaders, investors, entrepreneurs and policymakers from across the Commonwealth to explore trade, investment and partnership opportunities.
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Side and satellite events
All events are in Antigua and Barbuda time (AST / UTC-4)
Event date: 5 November 2026
Time: 08:30 – 17:45
Venue: John E St Luce Finance and Conference Centre, St John’s, Antigua and Barbuda
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