The 2026 OECD Ministerial Council Meeting (MCM), chaired by Finland, with Korea and New Zealand as Vice-Chairs, will take place on 3 and 4 June 2026 at the OECD Headquarters in Paris.
At a time of profound transformation in the global economic landscape, enhancing resilience, productivity and competitiveness demands policies that support industrial renewal, keep markets open and spur innovation-led growth. In this context, industrial policies have re-emerged as instruments to guide structural change, build technological capabilities, boost productivity and strengthen economic security.
Advancing this agenda requires policy action supported by robust data, clear evidence, and sound analytical tools. The OECD is uniquely positioned to assess policy impacts and compare effectiveness across countries through its data, critical expertise and role as a trusted platform for cross-country dialogue, peer learning and co-operation.
At the 2026 MCM, under the theme “Getting industrial policies right for open markets, growth and prosperity”, OECD Members will engage in high-level discussions, including with non-Member partner countries, on how industrial strategies and competitive markets, domestically and globally, can contribute to long-term growth that supports higher standards of living for all.
Discussions will focus on exploring how to balance the objectives and impacts of industrial policy, fostering competition and effective regulation, preserving fiscal responsibility, advancing digital and emerging technologies, investing in skills, aligning industrial policies with open and fair trade, and promoting investment for prosperity, sustainable growth and development.