Open for Registration: 2020 Global Solutions Forum
In the face of the current global health crisis, it is more important than ever to shine a light on transformative and scalable solutions that shape the path towards a sustainable future. In October 2020, SDSN will take the Global Solutions Forum (GSF) to the next level to showcase the eight best solutions coming from SDSNs National and Regional Networks in a one-of-a-kind virtual event.
Brilliant people the world over are implementing local initiatives designed to help achieve the SDGs. These Initiatives are practical projects that can accelerate progress towards sustainable development. But solving the world’s biggest problems isn’t easy and progress is often slow and incremental - to this effect, the GSF aims to bring together sustainable development experts from around the world in an inclusive space to share progress, highlight important takeaways and inspire one another to keep moving forward.
The GSF 2020
The GSF 2020 will be a state-of-the-art virtual 2 day event that will stand out in inclusivity of global audiences, connectedness of different stakeholders, and innovativeness of the presented solutions.
The event will feature creative ways of active engagement for all participants, ensuring a truly interconnected atmosphere that spans the globe in real time. With digital breakout rooms, exhibit halls, and 1:1 networking spaces, there will be ample occasions for valuable networking and the exchange of opportunities for scale-up. Technology will allow for participants to connect across boundaries and barriers thus making the Global Solutions Forum an event true to its name.
For the 2020 edition of the Global Solutions Forum, eight networks have been carefully selected to form a regionally and thematically diverse set of speakers. The networks presenting in 2020 are:
Day 1
- Australia, New Zealand & Pacific
- Great Lakes
- Hong Kong
- Russia
Day 2
- Belgium
- Germany
- Mediterranean
- Mexico
The GSF 2020 will unite civil society, business leaders, policymakers, scientists, and non-governmental actors for an event full of opportunities for action on all scales.
Stay tuned for more information on the upcoming event .
RSVP here for Day 1of the event and here for Day 2!
The GSF 2019
The inaugural gathering was held in New York on September 25th, 2019, and convened 10 inspiring experts in science, tech, and public policy presenting seven-minute rapid-fire talks packed with challenges and discoveries from within the global SDSN network. Told through stories, images, and insights, the talks were aimed at uniting and inspiring the 250 participating SDG innovators. Information on those solutions can be accessed here.
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