The event, held under the patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI of the Kingdom of Morocco, dealt with ways to enhance dialogue and cooperation between different societies, cultures and civilizations. The forum hosted member states of UNAOC and high-ranking officials from international organsiations including Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, and 40 ministers and heads of states. It also hosted participants from around the world to discuss issues related to religions, cultures and civilizations, the prevention of extremism and violence, as well as highlighted topics related to migration, identity, heritage, shared values, combating discrimination and intolerance on the basis of religion, belief and race.