Convening the global sustainability and higher education communities

22–25 June 2026

Indonesia Convention Exhibition
Jakarta, Indonesia

Regional co-host

Green innovation partner

The Global Sustainable Development Congress brings together the world's leading thinkers, policymakers and organisations to drive alliances and create positive action for a more sustainable future.

Now in its fifth year, the congress testifies to a powerful movement of universities, governments and companies providing transformative leadership to make the world a better place.

Our mission is to facilitate cross-sector collaboration to improve health and education, eradicate poverty, reduce inequality, tackle climate change and stimulate economic growth.

The congress will also feature an exclusive live preview of the THE Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026, the only global performance table that assesses universities against the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Find out about the new ratings.

Join us in Jakarta on 22–25 June 2026 to create positive action for a brighter tomorrow and be part of the next global call to action.

Who GSDC is for

Higher education community

Whether you are a senior university leader, a researcher or the person responsible for implementing the UN Sustainable Development Goals within your institution, the congress provides you with an exclusive opportunity to learn from and forge new partnerships with many of the world’s leading institutions committed to sustainable development.

Policymakers

Governments worldwide are implementing policies to drive green growth and sustainable development, but are these policies ambitious enough to meet global sustainability goals? Ministerial representatives from around the world will showcase their country’s most impactful policies and explore whether current frameworks are truly delivering on the promise of a greener, fairer economy and society.

Civil society

Civil society organisations play a crucial role in achieving the SDGs by representing diverse voices, ensuring the inclusion of marginalised groups, raising awareness and holding governments accountable. The congress is a unique opportunity for you to collaborate with other NGOs and charitable foundations driving positive social change in communities around the world.

Business leaders

An exclusive business summit within the congress brings together senior leaders from across the industrial value chain to explore how sustainability is promoting competitiveness, resilience and long-term value. If you work in energy, manufacturing, agriculture, mining, transport, infrastructure or digital, the agenda provides practical strategies with tangible outcomes.

Discussions focus on decarbonisation, responsible sourcing, value chain sustainability, a just transition, ESG and innovation to show how sustainability can power growth, advance economic prosperity and strengthen corporate responsibility for lasting environmental and social impact.

Agenda tracks

Our six core content tracks each explore one of Jeffrey Sachs' six transformations as pathways critical to achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Our series of featured content tracks focus on hands-on approaches to solving the sustainability crisis.

Attendee testimonials

"This unique platform unites impact-driven people from around the world. I met people from higher education, business and industry all willing to make an impact."

– Nadine Zidani, Founder, Sustainable Change-Makers Academy

"No one person, no one organisation, no one country can do this on their own, and I think that events like this help to cultivate that mindset and that collaborative approach."

– Chester Chua, Head of Government Affairs and Public Policy, Google Cloud

"What's really valuable about the Global Sustainable Development Congress is that it's bringing together people and thinkers and policy makers and actors from different sectors."

– Antara Ganguli, Director, UN Girls' Education Initiative