To advance the world’s most pressing problems, one must bridge disciplines and put science and technology to use in solving critical challenges.
Future of Engineers serves as a hub by connecting youth and other stakeholders in engineering multi-faceted solutions which will be showcased in this Forum.
Princeton University and AECOM will support with research and resources to help future generations build the skills and confidence required to engineer change.
Global Youth Dialogue 2025 is a dynamic virtual event uniting young leaders to reflect on progress in education, employment, equality, and participation. Through interactive workshops and inspiring conversations, youth co-create bold priorities for SDG action, showcasing leadership, innovation, and collaboration as drivers of global change.
In 2030, businesses will be more digitally transformed, sustainable, and collaborative, leveraging AI and data analytics for personalization and efficiency.
The Future of Business Forum seeks to, through an open-sourced platform, upskill all stakeholders (including youth) and provide support and training to become #futurebusinessready.
The Wharton School (University of Pennsylvania) and Goldman Sachs (Private Equity & Asset Management) will co-host this Forum.
Global Goals Week 2025 in Poland (19–26 Sept) mobilizes business, institutions and communities to champion the 2030 Agenda. Theme: “Partnerships for the economy of the future” – advancing resilient, fair and low-carbon growth through cross-sector collaboration. Key focus: circular economy; ESG & future skills; sustainable cities; social equality; partnerships; webinars; reports; main conference.
Sustainable development is at a crossroads, with an urgent need to move beyond silos and a narrow focus on technical solutions, to more holistic, long-term approaches that lead to systemic and sustainable change.
As global leaders convene during the UN General Assembly, the People First Community Gathering is a dedicated time to take stock of the current moment, discuss the path forward and explore what more can be done to promote collective leadership for sustainable development.
The Global Goals Summit 2025 will unite leaders in New York, Nairobi and online to co-create solutions for decent jobs, resilient livelihoods, and inclusive economic opportunity. Use promo code BFPGGS25FRIEND to secure a free online space or apply to attend in person via the event site.
This event is geared for impact investors and other sustainable finance funders to exchange with fellow practitioners and explore how emerging investment practices can shape a greener, more equitable future.
New Alignments: Climate, Capital, and Common Ground is an event that brings together leaders from business, academia, policy, and finance to explore how unlikely allies can collaborate to drive climate solutions.
Hosted by the Julis-Rabinowitz Center for Public Policy and Impact Hub New York Metropolitan Area.
Financing the Green Economy in Developing Countries is a four-part session examining the current funding paradigm affecting emerging markets and how investors can fill the gaps in the decline of development assistance to achieve Green Economy goals.
The Business Imperative for Sustainability is a multi-session event that brings together leaders from business, finance, and impact investing to explore how sustainability continues to drive corporate value and growth.
The afternoon and evening will feature a panel discussion with experts from consumer products, fashion, and banking, curated small group discussions on key sustainability topics, and a networking happy hour.
The GloCha pre-UNGA Conference 2025 at UN HQ NY explores how emerging technologies, digital public infrastructure, and youth innovation can localize the SDGs and empower communities to tackle climate and global challenges. Convening UN, governments, innovators, and civil society, it fosters systemic solutions and partnerships for a sustainable and inclusive future.
A number of deeply-rooted forces – megatrends – are driving fundamental changes within the investment industry.
Join Future of Investment Forum to explore how ongoing changes in the economy, society, and daily life can power growth for people and for planet.
Join us with the Wharton School of University of Pennsylvania and JP Morgan for a series of presentations, showcases, and panels.
The United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA) and InnerView are excited to launch the 8th annual SDG Youth Impact Awards. This inspiring program continues to shine a spotlight on young changemakers who are strengthening their communities and accelerating progress for the SDGs. Last year more than 15,000 students were recognized – Kickoff session with US High Schools Learn more at InnerView.org/Awards
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Celebrating 2Million Youth Impact hours for the SDGs with our Champions of Change! Gain access to the latest trends of US students (ages 14 to 24) as they explore issues, develop skills, and explore leadership roles in their community. Following the session, the report is available for download.
Blockchain Central UNGA will bring together thought leaders and changemakers across blockchain, government, technology, and industry to examine how we can leverage blockchain-powered solutions to accelerate progress towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The Creative Climate Forum brings together artists, youth, educators, community members, and advocates to explore creative tools for a just and sustainable future. Learn how to dismantle broken systems and spark collective action toward regenerative futures through performances, panels, workshops, and immersive installations. Come activate the power of imagination and collaboration to respond to the climate crisis—together.
Calling all student innovators! The FoodSave Challenge is a global pitch-a-thon launching alongside UNGA. Submit a 1‑minute video pitching your solution to cut school food waste. We’re building a youth movement to tackle waste head‑on. Win $250+ in prizes—and become a FoodSave Chapter founder in your city. No idea is too small. Join students worldwide. Deadline: Dec 23 2026. Submit your video and be the change. 🌍♻️ #FoodSaveChallenge
As development aid declines and significant new private wealth is being created, philanthropy is entering a period of profound change. What would it take for philanthropy to invest more intentionally, and at greater scale, in the people, relationships, capabilities and shared leadership that make sustained progress possible?
We will bring together practitioners and philanthropy to explore what philanthropy and leadership development field may each need to do differently.
Join us in Midtown Manhattan for a day of programming designed specifically for entrepreneurs in climate, technology, and social impact.
Impact State of Mind is a groundbreaking initiative of Impact Hub New York Metropolitan Area with leading partners Princeton University’s Julis-Rabinowitz Center for Public Policy & Finance, Finpublica, Sustainable Investment Leadership Council (SILC), and XPRIZE.
We’ve heard what entrepreneurs really want from an UNGA event and we’re taking action!
A full day of programming created for investors, funders, business leaders, and other adjacent stakeholders.
Impact State of Mind is a groundbreaking initiative of Impact Hub New York Metropolitan Area with leading partners Princeton University’s Julis-Rabinowitz Center for Public Policy & Finance, Finpublica, Sustainable Investment Leadership Council (SILC), and XPRIZE. This year’s content themes will explore sustainable finance, the economy of climate adaptation, carbon markets, AI and more!