Convening the global sustainability community in Istanbul

Since launching in 2022, the Global Sustainable Development Congress has become one of the most dynamic international gatherings, dedicated to exploring what it means to be collectively active for sustainability. Delegates depart from the congress full of optimism and a shared commitment to accelerate progress towards the SDGs.

We have already started programming the next edition of the event and are excited to share an overview of the core agenda themes that will be explored. Join us from 16–19 June 2025 at the Istanbul Congress Center in Istanbul, Türkiye as we convene higher education leaders, inspirational change-makers and business chiefs to share their insights on sustainable development and enhance global cross-sector collaboration to deliver the SDGs. 

A reminder that the early release Global Optimist tickets are available until the 31 October. Buy your four-day pass and save US$216 on the price of a super early bird ticket (US$79). Here

The agenda features six core tracks, each dedicated to addressing the transformations critical to achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as well as a series of featured tracks that focus on a hands-on approach to solving the sustainability crisis. 

1. Cities and communities
2. Digital innovation
3. Education, gender and inequality
4. Energy and industry
5. Food, land, water and oceans
6. Health and well-being

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