Global Goals Fellows Forum 2023

In support of the UN resolution recognizing the importance of the social and solidarity economy, the Forum will present on how to adopt the Global Goals into the blueprint of any organization — for-profit, not-for-profit, and anywhere in between.

Through a four-pillared “HERO” approach (Humanitarianism, Empowerment, Resourcefulness and Opportunity), the Global Goals Fellows will guide us on how to be HEROes for future generations.

Global Africa Business Initiative #UnstoppableAfrica

The Global Africa Business Initiative is a solution-oriented global platform connecting leaders to drive and invest in the unstoppable opportunity of Africa’s economic growth. From September 21–22 in NY, GABI will host leaders for a deep dive on energy access and transition, digital transformation, and inclusive growth and trade.

Sustainable Development Impact Meetings

As the world struggles to rebuild in the aftermath of the global pandemic and in the face of a challenging economy, geopolitical fault-lines and the deepening impact of climate change, progress towards the SDGs has been slower than required to achieve the timeline laid out in 2015. To respond to these challenges and to revive momentum on the SDGs, the Forum will host communities of purpose, business leaders, policymakers, civil society and entrepreneurs for a series of impact-driven dialogues.

2023 JCI RISE Virtual Summit

The JCI RISE Virtual Summit is a three-day online event led by inspiring speakers from numerous fields who will share their ideas, experiences, and knowledge to help young leaders navigate modern challenges.

Our Goal is to inspire young leaders to collaborate, exchange ideas, create positive impact, and RISE TOGETHER with a unified vision.

Devex @UNGA78

On Sept. 19-21, Devex will host a series of events in New York during Global Goals Week.

Devex will convene leaders on a range of issues including global health, food systems, climate, financial inclusion, education, humanitarian response, and gender. They will also cover the roles of government, businesses, and philanthropy in funding the financial gap as the development community continues to drive progress on the Sustainable Development Goals.

This event is RSVP only.

International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD)

The ICSD is a forum for academia, government, civil society, UN agencies, and the private sector to come together to share practical solutions to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Parallel sessions, taking place virtually on September 19, include over 300 oral and poster research presentations in all time zones, and the plenary sessions, taking in-person and online on September 20, will feature UN leadership, heads of state, and other high-level keynote speakers and panel discussions.

GBBC Blockchain Central UNGA

The Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC) will convene its sixth annual Blockchain Central UNGA alongside the UN General Assembly in September, 2023.

This year, GBBC Blockchain Central UNGA will take place in New York City, to bring together thought leaders and changemakers across blockchain, government, technology, and business industries to examine how we can empower blockchain powered solutions to accelerate progress towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

2023 Concordia Annual Summit

Leveraging Concordia’s unwavering nonpartisan status and convening power, the 2023 Annual Summit will address the most pressing global issues of our time, from the role of the private sector in combating disinformation to the urgent steps needed to address today’s mental health crisis and advance environmental sustainability.