Collective action for a sustainable future

22–25 June 2026
Indonesia Convention Exhibition, Jakarta, Indonesia

About the congress

The fifth annual Global Sustainable Development Congress brings together research, business, government and higher education to accelerate sustainable transformation.

Over four days, global leaders share ideas, build partnerships and explore how collaboration and innovation can drive real progress.

From high-level summits to interactive workshops, the congress connects industry, policy and universities to translate ambition into action and advance sustainable development worldwide.

Confirmed speakers

The Global Sustainable Development Congress brings together the leaders driving the transition to a more sustainable world, from the researchers shaping new ideas to the business and policy pioneers turning them into global impact.

Rachmat Pambudy

Minister

Ministry of National Development Planning, Indonesia

Nikita Asthana

Global Head of Sustainability and Operations Finance

Olam Agri

Sir Dr Jeffrey Cheah KBE AO

Founder and Chairman, Sunway Group

Founder and Chancellor, Sunway University

Elena Kapreeva

Head of Sustainability

Global Bosch Power Tools

Dominic Jermey

Ambassador to Indonesia and Timor Leste

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Lucia Karina

Vice-President of Public Affairs, Communications and Sustainability

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners

Sunita Lukkhoo

Head of Regional Representation, Southeast Asia and the Pacific

European Investment Bank

Tshilidzi Marwala

Rector

United Nations University

Muchtazar Muchtazar

Head of Sustainability

Nickel Industries

Shahrina Md Nordin

Senior Director Partnership and Ecosystem Building

Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS

Alain Mahieu

Senior Director of Energy and Sustainability

Singtel Digital Infraco

Habibah Abdul Rahim

Director

Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organisation Secretariat

Who is GSDC for?

Higher education community

Join university leaders, researchers and sustainability professionals to exchange ideas, share progress and collaborate with global peers committed to advancing the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.

Business leaders

Meet global executives driving sustainable transformation. Discover how innovation, responsible growth and cross-sector partnerships are building resilience, competitiveness and long-term business value.

Policymakers

Connect with ministers and advisers shaping sustainable growth. Explore policies driving green innovation, inclusive economies and climate action through collaboration across governments and institutions.

Civil society

Engage with NGOs, charities and social enterprises working to advance equality, inclusion and environmental justice. Collaborate with peers and strengthen your role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

HR and people-development leaders

Connect with HR, business and people-development leaders to explore how skills, talent and workforce transformation can accelerate progress towards a sustainable economy.

Chief financial officers

Meet the financial leaders spearheading the future of responsible investment and corporate sustainability. Engage with business chiefs guiding public policy, government relations, trade and regional strategy.

What does the agenda cover?

The programme across the main congress and Asia-Pacific Sustainable Business Summit brings together research, policy and industry leaders to explore the ideas, strategies and partnerships driving forward the SDGs and accelerating measurable, long-term sustainable impact worldwide.

Cities and
communities

Education, gender and inequality

Environment

Circular economy and materials

Decarbonisation and energy

Supply chain and resources

Featured at GSDC

The congress will also feature the live reveal of the THE Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026, the only global performance table that assesses universities against the SDGs, accompanied by a data masterclass and a live Q&A session.

Get involved

The Global Sustainable Development Congress is where the world’s leading universities, businesses, governments and NGOs meet to shape a sustainable future. The congress is where strategies are set, partnerships are forged and real progress is made.

The congress will grow in 2026 with more stages, more attendees and more chances to meet leaders and connect with organisations investing in sustainable development across research, policy and industry.