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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 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting will be hosted by Antigua and Barbuda.
The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2026 will take 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.
The summit will focus on shared priorities such as 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' sets the vision and ambition for CHOGM 2026, which will bring together leaders from 56 Commonwealth nations to strengthen collaboration, drive sustainable investment, and deliver shared prosperity across the Commonwealth.
Sir Vivian Richards, Antigua and Barbuda’s cricketing legend and national hero, has been appointed CHOGM 2026 Envoy.
Antigua and Barbuda: The journey to CHOGM 2026
Commonwealth Secretary-General's speech at the launch ceremony of CHOGM 2026
The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2024 took place in Apia, Samoa from 21-26 October 2024. It was the first CHOGM to be held in a Pacific Small Island Developing State.
Building on progress since CHOGM 2022 in Rwanda, leaders deliberated on global economic, environmental and security challenges, and discussed how Commonwealth countries work together to build resilience, boost trade, innovation, growth and empower the Commonwealth’s 1.5 billion young people for a more peaceful and sustainable future.
The following key documents reflect the commitments agreed upon during CHOGM 2024:
Commonwealth nations adopt pivotal ocean declaration in Samoa
Communiqué, Leaders' Statement and Declarations on 'One Resilient Common Future'
CHOGM Samoa 2024 formally opens with calls for solidarity and collective solutions
Young leaders share blueprint for visionary common future with Commonwealth leaders
Commonwealth recognises young writers for innovative trade solutions to climate crisis
Commonwealth leaders urged to work harder to leave no woman behind
Commonwealth Women’s Forum opens in Samoa with calls for stronger action on gender equality
7am - 8:30am - Joint Forums Opening CeremonyLocation - Mulinu'u Bay Arrival of the Torch of Change |
9am - 5pm - Youth ForumLocation - EFKS Hall |
9am - 5pm - Women's ForumLocation - TATTE Conference Centre |
9am - 5pm - People's ForumLocation - Tanoa Tusitala Hotel |
9am - 5pm - Youth ForumLocation - EFKS Hall |
9am - 5pm - Women's ForumLocation - TATTE Conference Centre |
9am - 5pm - People's ForumLocation - Tanoa Tusitala Hotel |
6pm - 8:30pm - Closing Reception for Youth, Women's and People's ForumLocation - St Therese Retreat, Leauvaa Participants Hosted by the Government of Samoa (Open to Heads of Government and Foreign Ministers) |
8am - 9am - Sports BreakfastLocation - Lava Hotel |
10am - 12pm - Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG)Location - Samoa Business Hub Conference Room |
2pm - 5pm - Commonwealth Ministers Meeting on Small States (CMMSS)Taumeasina Island Resort Conference Room |
5pm - 6:30pm - CMSS ReceptionLocation - Taumeasina Poolside |
9am - 5:30pm - Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC)Location - By Invitation Only |
5:30pm - 6:30pm - Business Forum FIAFIA ReceptionLocation - By Invitation Only |
8am - 9am - Intergenerational DialogueLocation - Tanoa Tusitala Hotel |
9:30am - 12pm - Pre-CHOGM Foreign Ministers Meeting (CFAMM)Location - Taumeasina Island Resort Conference Room |
12pm - 2:30pm - Foreign Ministers' LunchLocation - Taumeasina Island Resort |
12pm - 2:30pm - Advocating for Women and Girls in the CommonwealthLocation - Tanoa Tusitala Hotel |
2:30pm - 5pm - Pre-CHOGM Foreign Ministers Meeting (CFAMM)Location - Taumeasina Island Resort Conference Room |
6:30pm - 8:30pm - Official Welcome Reception and State BanquetLocation - Football Federation Grounds, Apia Park |
9am - 2:30pm - Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC)Location - By Invitation Only |
3pm - 5pm - Business Forum Heads of Government and CEOs RoundtableLocation - By Invitation Only |
9:30am - 11am - Opening Ceremony Arrival of Heads and Spouses/PartnersLocation - Tuanaimato Conference Centre |
11:15am - 12:10pm - Opening Ceremony of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2024Location - Tuanaimato Conference Centre |
12:10pm - 12:30pm - Official Group PhotoLocation - Tuanaimato Conference Centre |
1pm - 2pm - His Majesty King Charles III's Reception for Newly Appointed HeadsLocation - Robert Louis Stevenson Museum |
1pm - 2pm - Secretary-General's ReceptionLocation - Lava Hotel |
12:30pm - 4:30pm - Spouses Programme |
2:30pm - 5:30pm - Executive SessionsLocation - Maota Fono |
6pm - 6:30pm - Meeting of the Reconstituted CMAGLocation - Samoa Business Hub Mulinu'u Room |
7:30pm - 11:30pm - His Majesty King Charles III's Reception for Heads of Government and Spouses/ PartnersLocation - Robert Louis Stevenson Museum |
7:30pm - 9:30pm - Foreign Ministers and Spouses/ Partners DinnerLocation - Manumailagi Gardens, Siusega |
8am - 5pm - Spouses Programme |
10am - 4pm - Leaders' RetreatLocation - Sheraton Samoa Beach Resort, Mulifanua |
10:30am - 1:30pm - Foreign Ministers Roundtable with Civil Society and Associated OrganisationsLocation - Orator Hotel, Siusega |
1:30pm - 3pm - Foreign Ministers' LunchLocation - Orator Hotel, Siusega |
4pm - 5pm - Closing Executive SessionLocation - Sheraton Samoa Beach Resort, Mulifanua |
5:30pm - 6:30pm - Concluding Press ConferenceLocation - Sheraton Samoa Beach Resort, Mulifanua |
8pm - 10pm - Secretary-General's Taskforce PartyLocation - TBC |
All livestreams are available on the Samoa Radio 2AP YouTube channel
Ahead of CHOGM, members of parliament, youth and gender activists, as well as representatives from society and business, met at special forums to ensure the voices of women, young people, businesses and other organisations were heard.
21-22 October 2024
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.
21-22 October 2024
The Commonwealth Youth Forum provides an opportunity to address issues impacting young people and ensure they have a voice and agency in their future.
Learn more
21-22 October
The People’s Forum is the single largest opportunity for people to engage with leaders on global development issues. The Forum is organised by the Commonwealth Foundation.
23-24 October 2024
The Commonwealth Business Forum convenes global experts from businesses and the private sector to recommend and champion solutions to global challenges.
We look forward to welcoming the Commonwealth family to our home. Already, we are hard at work, hand-in-hand with the team from the Commonwealth Secretariat, and counting on the support of our partners and the Commonwealth Family, to ensure a successful, productive and unique event.Share on TwitterHon. Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa, Prime Minister of Samoa
The theme for CHOGM 2024 was ‘One Resilient Common Future: Transforming our Common Wealth’.
The theme highlights how member countries must harness their strengths by building resilience, unlocking potential, leveraging the 'Commonwealth Advantage' and fostering a connected, digital Commonwealth. This transformation is vital to ensure a resilient common future where no one is left behind.
Learn more about the CHOGM 2024 theme
View the social media toolkit for sample posts, multimedia assets and links to share on social media during the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government (CHOGM) which took place from 21-26 October.
The main hashtag to include in all posts is #CHOGM2024.
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