WHAT IS THE UN SOLUTIONS SUMMIT?
UN Solutions Summit is an annual catalytic gathering at UN Headquarters in New York during UN General Assembly high-level week at the end of September. This initiative lifts up and advances the work of exceptional teams who are already developing innovative solutions that address the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The gathering serves as a catalyst to convene resources and talent around solution-makers.
SUBMIT YOUR PROJECT OR APPLY FOR SELECTION COMMITTEE
http://bit.ly/Solutions-Summit-2018-Apply
DEADLINE
27 August 2018: Apply to be a part of the Selection Committee or submit a solution to be considered for inclusion in the UN Solutions Summit.
WHAT ARE THE INTENDED OUTCOMES?
During the UN Solutions Summit, a group of selected global innovators will give 'lightning talks' outlining their breakthrough efforts to an audience of senior policymakers who have the means to pave solid regulatory foundations, investors who care deeply about long-term change and impact, industry leaders who are able to deploy quickly and at scale, fellow entrepreneurs who can share wisdom on starting up, and members of the public, including youth, who will bring additional creative insight. UN Solutions Summit involves in-person accelerator sessions and social media interaction with the selected solution-makers.
WHO IS ORGANIZING THE EFFORT?
UN Solutions Summit is led by the United Nations, UN Foundation, Global Innovation Exchange and shift7.
MORE INFORMATION
http://www.solutions-summit.org
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