Dasho Tshering Tobgay Keynote Speaker

Prime Minister of Bhutan (2024-present)
Leader of the People's Democratic Party
World-leading environmentalist

Dasho Tshering Tobgay's Biography

Dasho Tshering Tobgay is Prime Minister of Bhutan (2024 – present). He served as Bhutan’s first leader of the opposition party from 2008 to 2013 and as Prime Minister from 2013 to 2018. On 10 January 2024, he was re-elected into office again.

Dasho Tshering was a civil servant before he joined active politics. He was the first official to resign from his work to take part in his country’s transition to a parliamentary democracy. He was responsible for establishing the People’s Democratic Party as the first registered political party in Bhutan and continues to serve as its president.

As a strong advocate of Gross National Happiness, he has spoken about conservation, climate change, poverty, democracy and happiness in various international conferences. He is currently writing a book on his personal experiences on happiness, leadership and Bhutan’s successful transition to democracy.

Happiness

Gross National Happiness

Gross National Happiness for Business

Environment and Sustainability

Environment and Climate Change

Bhutan Democracy and GNH

He has played a defining role in Bhutan’s transition to democracy, serving as both the country’s first opposition leader and Prime Minister.
He translates Bhutan’s unique philosophy of Gross National Happiness into practical insights on leadership, sustainability and national wellbeing.
He brings rare experience balancing economic development with environmental stewardship, democracy and social progress.
He is an engaging speaker who offers thoughtful perspectives on happiness, climate change and values-driven leadership.
His insights equip organisations and leaders to think beyond short-term success and build more sustainable, people-centred futures.