The Global Sustainable Development Congress is an annual event which promotes cross-sector collaboration between higher education, government, the business sector and civil society, to improve health and education, eradicate poverty, reduce inequality, tackle climate change and stimulate economic growth.
The main agenda features six core tracks, each dedicated to addressing the transformations critical to achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Across each track we explore key topics from reviewing current action, examining the driving forces impacting change and addressing questions on how we can deliver impactful solutions effectively, quickly and globally.
Cities and communities
Digital revolution
Education, gender and inequality
Energy and industry
Food, land and water
Health and well-being
The congress also features an exclusive live preview and full reveal of the THE Impact Rankings, the only global performance table that assesses universities against the SDGs.
Taking place in Istanbul, Türkiye on 16-19 June 2025, the fourth instalment of the congress promises to drive new alliances and create positive action for a better tomorrow. Visit the event website.
