Global Sustainable Development Congress 2026

The Global Sustainable Development Congress 2026 is a four-day international sustainability event taking place from 22 to 25 June 2026 at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition, Jakarta, Indonesia. Now in its fifth annual edition, the congress brings together leaders from research, business, government, and higher education to accelerate sustainable transformation through collaboration, innovation, and cross-sector partnership. It is positioned as a global platform for turning sustainability ambition into practical action across policy, industry, and academia.

Purpose and Objectives

The primary purpose of the congress is to connect universities, businesses, governments, and civil society around the shared goal of advancing sustainable development. Across four days, the event is designed to help participants exchange ideas, build alliances, and explore how collaboration can support more effective action on major sustainability challenges. Its wider focus is on creating a space where research, policy, and business strategy can come together to support real progress.

Key Activities

The congress features a mix of high-level summits, workshops, agenda sessions, and networking formats designed for different stakeholder groups. The program is built for university leaders, researchers, business executives, policymakers, civil society participants, HR and people-development leaders, and chief financial officers. The event is also expected to expand in 2026 with more stages, more attendees, and more opportunities to connect with organisations investing in sustainable development across research, policy, and industry.

Significance

The congress is significant because it brings together multiple sectors that often work separately on sustainability challenges and places them in one shared forum focused on implementation. Its structure reflects the growing need for alliances between academia, policy, industry, and civil society in order to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals and wider sustainability priorities. The choice of Jakarta for the 2026 edition also gives the event strong relevance within the Asia-Pacific context.

Expected Outcomes

Participants can expect stronger cross-sector relationships, broader exposure to sustainability strategies and innovations, and new opportunities to collaborate on practical solutions. The congress is designed to help attendees build partnerships, exchange knowledge, and identify pathways for translating sustainability commitments into more coordinated action and measurable progress.

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