COP26 programme to begin with two day world leader summit in Glasgow THE programme for the United Nations COP 26 in Glasgow has been announced. The two week-long event kicks off with the biggest political gathering in the UK with a two day world leader summit in the city. US president Joe Biden could be attending as could Vladimir Putin of Russia and Xi Jinping of China and it is understood Pope Francis could be coming to Glasgow for the event. As the host country, the UK’s Presidency Programme has been revealed including exhibitions and events alongside the two weeks of climate change negotiations taking place at the SEC on the banks of the River Clyde.