The information below has been provided by UN DESA on the Summit of the Future Action Days, to be held at the UN in New York on the two days preceding the Summit itself, 20-21 September.
Information is also provided on the application process for side events, for which the application process begins on 18 June and closes on 19 July.
In advance of the Summit of the Future taking place on 22 and 23 September this year, the Secretary-General of the United Nations is convening the Summit of the Future Action Days on 20 and 21 September 2024 at United Nations Headquarters in New York, to generate additional opportunities for the engagement of all stakeholders.
Bringing together representatives from member states, civil society, private sector, academia, local and regional authorities, creative communities, youth, and many more, everyone will be present, included and engaged during the Action Days. These stakeholders have all played a key role in shaping the Pact for the Future and will be critical to its implementation. Their participation, contributions and catalytic mobilization will be essential to the success of the Summit of the Future and its follow-up. For more information on the events, please visit the website: https://www.un.org/en/summit-of-the-future/action-days
Summit of the Future Action Days: Side-Event Guidance
In addition to organizing a series of flagship events, the United Nations is also opening a process for stakeholders to apply for a side-event during the Summit of the Future Action Days. You can also find information on the process and requirements on the Summit of the Future Action Days website here: https://www.un.org/en/summit-of-the-future/action-days
If you are interested in applying for a side-event, please take careful note of the following dates:
June 18th: Launch of side-event application process and form
July 19th: Close of side-event application process, and final day to submit proposals
July 19th - August 12th: Rolling notifications of side-event selection and room allocation
August 30th: Deadline to confirm side-event by selected organizers
For further information or assistance on this process, please reach out to sotfactiondays@un.org. We look forward to receiving your application and thank you again for your interest and support.