Unlocking People Power: Why investing in local leadership development will accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals

Join the Africa Leadership Institute, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Global Health Corps, Lemann Foundation, Teach For All and WomenLift Health and members of the People First Community, for an in-person conversation on how we can transform both the who and the how of local leadership in service of lasting transformation. Through both a panel discussion and spotlight talks, we’ll hear the perspectives from established and emerging leaders in education, health, and gender.

Changemaker Summit

The Changemaker Summit is an action-packed day filled with networking, community, and the world’s most impactful movers & shakers.
The summit brings together industry leaders to share ideas, exchange knowledge, and network with influential Changemakers.

*note – previous the Solutions Hub.

Learning and Skills for Sustainable Youth Development Dialogue Series – UNGA 3rd Edition

We are delighted to invite you to the 3rd edition of the Learning and Skills for Sustainable Youth Development Dialogue series, a pivotal education and skills building event co-hosted by World Scouting and SAP on the sides of the 79th UN General Assembly and The Summit of the Future.

This joint event will focus on two crucial themes: “Environmental Sustainability and the Role of Youth-Led Action” and “Future Skills and the Impact of Technology and Artificial Intelligence on Learning Pathways.

Future of Influence Forum

With influence comes responsibility, and collaborative action across sectors could help solve society’s most complex challenges.

The path to becoming an effective change agent is often circular, not linear: when a cycle ends, a new one begins. In this respect, Future of Influence empowers youth to embark on a never-ending journey of learning.

Join experts from the Rockefeller Foundation and Ogilvy and learn how best to harness our limited resources for maximum impact and influence.

Semana Global de #AcciónXODS 2024 Unidos para Actuar

For the ninth consecutive year, MY World Mexico and the UN SDG Action Campaign organize the Global Week to #Act4SDGs to commemorate the anniversary of the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for the Sustainable Development and the SDGs through a week of in-person and virtual activation where people and organizations from all sectors accelerate moments and activities that promote sustainable development. It’s a joint call for accelerated action of Peace for Sustainable Development

Globally rooted, locally led culture and heritage approaches

Culture and heritage shape how we connect with others, how we see the challenges around us, and how we choose to respond to them.

This event will explore the crucial role of local actors and actions for supporting sustainable development by showcasing how local cultural and heritage projects help address global challenges, with a focus on climate change.

The Path for Partnership: Forging an Authentic Canada-Africa Relationship

ONE, in partnership with Global Citizen and Results Canada, invites you to a pivotal event focused on redefining Canada’s engagement with Africa. Join us to explore how strengthening this partnership can advance health, sustainable development, and economic growth. Engage with thought leaders and stakeholders to address barriers, share solutions, and foster strategies for mutual benefits. Your participation is key in shaping a dynamic, development-focused future for both Canada and Africa.

NEO Youth Summit

Empowering Youth to Drive Global Change: Local Actions for a Just World

A robust day of programming and collaboration with 150 students representing 27 schools. Join us with your voice and ideas on progress for the SDGs, local activation and leadership.

SDG Impact Award – Launch Event

InnerView and United Nations Association USA officially launch the 8th Annual SDG Youth Impact Awards.

This year-long journey offers opportunities for US High School students and communities to be recognized for personal action for the SDGs. In 2023-24 more than 18,000 students earned honors and delivered progress to create a better world for all.

SDG Challenge Miami 2024

The SDG Challenge Miami is a student competition that delivers a transformational journey to mobilize companies, organizations, universities, and students to advance the UN SDGs and contribute to the region’s sustainable growth. The Challenge serves as a platform to activate college students to critically think about present-day sustainability topics and stimulates action to work together with leading companies in South Florida.

Planet Positive 2030 Miami

Accountable Impact in collaboration with IEEE, the world’s largest Technological Association focused on Advancing Technology for Humanity, Miami Dade College Earth Ethics Institute is launching Planet Positive 2030 Miami. Miami community members will come together to Imagine the Future We Can Build Together for how a “Planet Positive” Miami will look in 2030 in alignment with the UN SDGs.

8th Annual Blockchain Central UNGA

Global Blockchain Business Council’s 8th Annual Blockchain Central UNGA takes place alongside the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the Offices of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF) in New York City. Blockchain Central UNGA brings 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).

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ASPIRE 2030 Vision Challenge 2025

Echoing the core themes presented at UNGA 80, ASPIRE 2030 will organize its annual global hackathon as an opportunity for youth aged 15 to 24 to co-design and co-construct solutions.

Echoing their 2030 Vision, Microsoft Innovation Center and MIT D-Lab will provide the learning tools and methodologies to help youth shape the future they wish to aspire for.

The best way to predict the future is to create it!

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Systems Change Summit 2025

Through in-depth research, youth globally are designing organizations which can help systems discover legitimate and effective pathways for change.

The Summit will showcase research case studies, focus groups, and interactive workshops exploring the nexus of organizations, problems and systems.

Stanford University and PACS will host an in-person event alongside SAP Co-Innovation Lab.

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Education House @ UNGA 80

Education House brings together actors working across the education sector to advance progress towards the SDGs.

At UNGA 80, Education House will host different conversations, collaborations, provocations and showcasing aimed to reshape education so we can equip students to shape a better future for themselves and everyone.

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Future of Influence Forum

With influence comes responsibility, and collaborative action across sectors could help solve society’s complex challenges.

The path to becoming an effective change agent is often circular, not linear: when a cycle ends, a new one begins. In this respect, Future of Influence empowers youth to embark on a never-ending journey of learning.

Join experts from the Rockefeller Foundation and Northwestern University and learn how to harness our limited resources for maximum impact and influence.

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World Giving Reception at UN Week 2025

Join the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF), the Council on Foundations, and the Global Philanthropy Forum for an evening reception marking the launch of the World Charity Landscape Report, a landmark study capturing the realities of charitable organizations across 25 countries. We welcome leaders across philanthropy, the private and public sectors, civil society, and international development to reflect on the evolving global giving landscape we all work within. 

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Impact State of Mind – Investing in the Green Economy

Register your interest for being a part of a full day of groundbreaking content, deliberation, networking, and co-creation with a diversity of investors and other funders in the sustainability and impact spaces.

​By registering your interest for the day, you will be provided with individual signup links for each session as they become available, with detailed content and speaker information.

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Ghana House

Impact Hub Accra will take over Impact Hub New York Metropolitan Area for a full day of Ghana-focused networking, issue focused round-table and panel discussions (SDGs), and united calls for action. West African food provided! Register your interest now to get full updates on the schedule as it becomes available in August.

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