Data from the Global Investment Summit, scheduled to be held in Paris from September 1-2, 2026, revealed expectations of a total inward investment increase in 9 vital sectors by a growth rate of around 61%, reflecting the expansion of investment opportunities related to economic transformation, sustainability, technology, and quality of life.

The construction and real estate sector topped the list by size, with expectations of investment rising from $244.2 billion to $362.3 billion by 2030, a growth rate of nearly 48%, driven by the expansion of city projects, infrastructure, urban development, and residential and commercial projects.

The data showed remarkable growth in the renewable energy and hydrogen sector, with investment volumes expected to rise from $48.4 billion to $106.4 billion by 2030, a growth rate of nearly 120%, among the highest growth rates among the targeted sectors, amid rising demand for clean energy solutions and sustainable transition projects.

Expectations indicate a rise in digital infrastructure investments from $53.7 billion to $104.7 billion, growth of nearly 95%, reflecting the expansion of opportunities related to data centers, artificial intelligence, cloud services, and the technical infrastructure supporting the digital economy.

In the financial sector, summit data expects investment in banking, insurance, and non-bank institutions to rise from $102.32 billion to $182.63 billion by 2030, a growth rate of nearly 78%, enhancing the role of financial institutions in project financing, deal making, and supporting the expansion of vital sectors.

Biotechnology stands out among the emerging sectors, with expectations of investment rising from $40.5 billion to $69.2 billion, a growth rate of nearly 71%, while advanced industries investments rise from $59.1 billion to $95 billion, growth of nearly 61%, indicating the expansion of opportunities related to specialized manufacturing, value chains, and modern industrial technologies.

The sustainability and services sectors are recording gradual growth; water and circular economy investments are expected to rise from $26.8 billion to $43.1 billion, growth of nearly 61%, and logistics and smart transport investments from $40.5 billion to $60.8 billion, growth of nearly 50%, enhancing the role of these sectors in resource efficiency, supply chains, trade movement, and quality of life.

The hospitality, tourism, and entertainment sector is also set to grow from $92.22 billion to $115.3 billion by 2030, a rate of nearly 25%, supported by the expansion of destinations, tourism experiences, major events, and the sector's direct link to hospitality, services, and long-term investment opportunities.

The summit aims to direct 25% of investments towards modern technologies, and adopt ESG sustainability standards in 55% of targeted projects, supporting the direction of capital towards more efficient and sustainable sectors and enhancing opportunities for building quality partnerships between investors, policymakers, and executive bodies.

Summit data indicates expected European investment flows to GCC countries worth $28.59 billion, along with targets including developing 15 joint projects and building 8 strategic partnerships during the first year, as part of a program bringing together over 2,000 participants and 100 speakers across 10 main sessions, 16 workshops, and more than 40 bilateral meetings.