Schedule of Events

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12:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Private Sector Forum
Location: United Nations Headquarters

DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED.

Since 2008, the annual Private Sector Forum (PSF) has gathered global leaders at the United Nations during the UN General Assembly week to address major global issues such as climate change, sustainable development and human rights. Hosted by the UN Secretary-General during the UN SDG Summit, the Private Sector Forum brings the voice of business to the UN by inviting over 200 leading CEOs and investors to sit down for lunch with Heads of State and Government, senior UN leadership and civil society representatives for an interactive luncheon, featuring roundtable discussions and high-level networking opportunities. The Forum is a unique opportunity for CEOs, Heads of State and Government as well as UN leaders to rally behind the SDGs and recommit to accelerate action towards 2030.

This event is invitation-only. 

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
High-Level Ocean Meeting
Location: United Nations Headquarters

The High-Level Ocean Meeting will convene heads of state, ocean industry CEOs and the finance community to determine key enablers for governments and for the private sector to deliver on sustainable ocean management and on ocean-based climate solutions

This is a closed-door, invitation only event.

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
UN Global Compact Leaders Summit
Location: Javits Center North


The UN Global Compact Leaders Summit is the largest private-sector gathering alongside the UN General Assembly. The Summit brings together global business leaders, SDG stakeholders, activists, policy makers and young emerging leaders who are taking action on the SDGs and shaping the future. 

This year's Summit will take stock of the private sector’s contribution to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals and will challenge companies to set measurable, credible and ambitious targets aligned with the newly launched SDG Movements – going beyond ‘business as usual’ and towards the transformational change needed to achieve the Global Goals by 2030 and pave the way for a new global economy envisioned by the Secretary-General’s Common Agenda. This event aims to inspire companies to take action towards sustainable development to ensure long-term prosperity for their business, people and the planet.

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12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
SDG Summit USA
Hudson Yards, New York (TBC)


Please join Global Compact Network USA for the annual SDG Summit USA, where we will bring together US companies during the UN General Assembly who actively support the UN Secretary General's call to align their strategies and operations with universal principles.

Registration Link

Unstoppable Africa (Day 1)
 

Under the leadership of the Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations, Amina J. Mohammed, the second annual Unstoppable Africa presented by the Global Africa Business Initiative is designed to place Africa in its proper spot on the world stage, bringing to focus a roadmap for Africa that is sustainable, inclusive, just, and managed by Africans for Africans. The conference will take place during United Nations General Assembly week from 21-22 September 2023 and will deliver deep dives on how Africa offers a powerful business ecosystem when activated brings prosperity to all Africans and citizens of the world.

When Africa wins, the world wins.

Unstoppable Africa (Day 2)
 


Under the leadership of the Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations, Amina J. Mohammed, the second annual Unstoppable Africa presented by the Global Africa Business Initiative is designed to place Africa in its proper spot on the world stage, bringing to focus a roadmap for Africa that is sustainable, inclusive, just, and managed by Africans for Africans. The conference will take place during United Nations General Assembly week from 21-22 September 2023 and will deliver deep dives on how Africa offers a powerful business ecosystem when activated brings prosperity to all Africans and citizens of the world.

When Africa wins, the world wins.

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