Event
Global Goals Summit 2026
2026-09-22 · Hybrid Summit · By Anna Hernandez
Join leaders from business, government and civil society this September, in New York and online, to explore what comes after the SDGs and help shape a future of resilience and shared prosperity.
Building a Future of Resilience and Shared Prosperity. The Global Goals Summit 2026 brings together leaders from business, government and civil society to explore a renewed shared vision for business beyond 2030, and you are warmly invited to be part of the conversation.
Why this Summit, why now
As we approach 2030, the conversation around business and sustainability is changing. Organisations are navigating economic uncertainty, political headwinds, growing reporting requirements and new regulation, while embracing innovations in AI, partnerships and finance to deliver greater impact with fewer resources. These developments are essential, but we must not lose sight of our North Star: what future are we trying to build together?
The SDGs have provided a shared vision for the past 15 years. As they draw to a close, now is the time to explore what comes next. What should define the post-2030 agenda? How can we put people at the heart of progress, strengthen resilience and create shared prosperity? And what role can business play alongside government and civil society?
When and where
The Summit takes place this September, timed with the UN General Assembly and Climate Week, in a hybrid format: in New York and online. The public hybrid day is on 22 September in New York, with further interactive sessions across Summit week. Wherever you are in the world, you can take part online.
What to expect
Through a series of public and private interactive discussions, fireside conversations, hands-on workshops and community clinics, we will examine how business can move beyond responding to today's challenges and help shape a future of resilience and shared prosperity. Sessions are designed for genuine exchange: expect to roll up your sleeves, share your experience, and leave with fresh ideas and new relationships.
Who you'll meet
Across our recent Summits we have brought together world-leading practitioners and experts from business, business networks, NGOs, government and academia. We are committed to gender and ethnic diversity on our panels and to promoting Southern voices: across our 2022 to 2024 Summits, 72% of speakers were women, 50% were from the global majority and 38% were from the Global South.
What past participants say
Based on 2,148 survey responses across our Global Summits from 2020 to 2026:
- 98% of participants say they learnt something valuable.
- 97% would recommend our Summits to colleagues.
- 97% rated them as "good" or "excellent".
- 97% say they feel more connected to others who share their interests.
"The best hybrid meeting I've ever attended." Dorothea Arndt, Hand in Hand International
"I learned new ideas and made new connections that increase the potential for our business to make a social difference." Rohan Chindooroy, AB InBev
"Business Fights Poverty always designs an incisive program, featuring good speakers who convey substance, fresh and useful thought leadership, delivered with the organization's characteristic warmth." Ilze Melngailis, UN Foundation
"I feel like I learned so much and had the chance to talk with so many wonderful folks. I'm grateful to have been a part of the room." Dustin Shay, Acumen
Join us
We are a global community of people, companies and organisations passionate about building an equitable and resilient future. We believe in the power of business to help improve the lives, livelihoods and learning opportunities of the most vulnerable people and communities. And we know that driving system-level change requires people to unite across traditional divides and come together in fresh and creative ways.
Join us to help define the next chapter of business leadership. Register below to take part online from anywhere in the world, or apply to join us in person in New York for the public day on 22 September.