UN Global Compact at Davos
World Economic Forum Annual Meeting
20-24 January 2025 | Davos, Switzerland
Join the UN Global Compact at the SDG Tent @ Davos for impactful and interactive discussions meant to accelerate and deliver on the SDGs. Or drop by for a warm beverage and a snack in the café! The SDG Tent is an inclusive and collaborative community and meeting point during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos. No WEF badge is required to attend.
Featured UN Global Compact Sessions
Investments in Technology and Innovation: Leading on Responsible Business for People and Planet
21 January | 7:00 - 8:30 CET
This exclusive executive breakfast offers a unique platform for leaders to explore the transformative potential of innovation in driving sustainability and inclusivity, including AI and new technologies. The program will feature three engaging fireside chats. The first will showcase real-world examples of how gender equality and innovation can be meaningfully and responsibly linked. The second will focus on AI's critical role in enabling a sustainable transition, with a particular emphasis on finance, climate and nature. The third will focus on new opportunities for inclusive, economic growth in technology and innovation.
Leadership Dialogues Luncheon: 2025 Roadmap for Policy Advocacy
21 January | 11:30 - 13:30 CET
This high-level meeting invites the Secretary-General, the UN Global Compact’s Board, and UN Global Compact's most engaged CEOs for an intimate luncheon and discussion on the 2025 roadmap for policy advocacy. This includes how best to position the UN Global Compact Board and CEO voices in support of policy enablers for key transitions. The outcomes of the candid conversation will feed into the 25th anniversary of the Global Compact, the World Social Summit, COP30 and Financing for Development.
From Silos to Synergy: Procurement’s Role in Advancing the SDGs
22 January | 7:00 - 8:30 CET
This dynamic panel discussion will explore how sustainable procurement can transform supply chains, empower women- and youth-led enterprises, and unlock solutions for a more equitable and sustainable future. Highlighting procurement’s power to drive the SDGs, the session will delve into bold strategies for collective action, shared impact, and the integration of advanced technologies like AI to enhance decision-making and transparency in procurement practices. The breakfast will also dive into the question - How can we fast-track procurement efforts to deliver profitability, drive sustainability, and leverage technology to reshape industries for lasting change?
For a complete listing of all the sessions happening in the SDG Tent, click here.
SDG Tent @Davos
The SDG Tent is located at Hotel National
Obere Strasse 31, 7270 Davos Platz
For 20 years, the SDG Tent has served as an impartial meeting point, bringing business and civil society together to accelerate impactful change on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum. The Tent is outside the security zone, just a 7-minute walk from the Davos Platz train station and an 18-minute walk from the WEF Congress Centre.
The SDG Tent is featured on the maps of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting and has a shuttle stop, making access easy.
Other Sessions Happening in Davos
Water Resilience Coalition CEO Circle
21 January | 14:00-16:00 CET
Hosted by the Water Resilience Coalition, this invitation-only in-person event brings together CEOs to discuss the "Transformative Role of AI for Water Resilience." The agenda will focus on Innovative AI Applications, Mitigating Risks and Enhancing Resilience, along with Collective Action for a Water-Resilient Future. In addition, the event includes networking opportunities with corporate leaders taking action on water and updates on the progress and opportunities to achieve positive water impact in 100 water-stressed basins by 2030.
This event is by invitation only. Please contact smorales@pacinst.org for more information.