Credential and UN security pass pick-up at the UN Global Compact office building lobby.

Guided departures to the United Nations from the UN Global Compact office lobby are available from the UN Global Compact office building lobby starting at 11:40 AM and will depart every ten minutes.

The Forum opens with remarks from UN leadership and Heads of State. Together, these remarks frame the urgency of the global energy transition and the gap between current commitments and the pace of change required to stay on a 1.5°C pathway, setting the terms for the day's working sessions on investment, infrastructure and policy.

Participants will engage in moderated, table-based discussions focused on accelerating a clean, just and secure energy transition. Each table will explore a set of guiding questions shared with Chief Executives in advance, enabling participants to come prepared to share their perspectives, experiences and practical solutions.

Discussions will explore opportunities across investment models, grid infrastructure, policy enablers and energy access in underserved markets. The conversations will surface actionable insights and approaches that can strengthen the collective business response and highlight participants’ contributions to the Secretary-General’s call to action.