Development2030 - Beyond the UN SDGs
A new approach in 2025 with solutions-oriented outcomes
This year we focus on:
SDG1 - No Poverty
SDG3 - Health for All
SDG13 - Climate Action
The international development sector is facing unprecedented turbulence. The dissolution of USAID and recent cutbacks of other international donors has further impacted the struggle to stay on track with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Life beyond the SDGs is inevitable, so it is crucial to establish new frameworks and collaborative pathways for sustainable development. Development2030 will be focusing on three specific goals each year. Through open, solution-driven dialogue, the sessions identify gaps in achieving the SDGs, address key challenges, propose actionable strategies, and map out sustainable pathways for progress.
Development2030 takes place on 22-23 October 2025 at Palexpo in Geneva, and is co-located with AidEx, the world’s leading humanitarian aid and disaster relief event; together the two events are attended by over 3000 international development actors, NGOs, foundations, senior economic, social and environmental advisors, members of government, DFIs, IFIs, impact investors, public donors, MDBs, multi-national organisations (such as the UN and EU) and private sector companies.
This year, there are no panels, long presentations or pitches – only candid discussions where everyone in the room is able to participate. These discussions are designed to create a collaborative and open environment where ideas can be challenged, perspectives shared, and innovative solutions developed.
Previous speakers include:
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H.E. Thomas Wagner
Ambassador, Deputy Permanent Representative
EU Delegation in Geneva
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Chris Walker
Deputy Vice President of the Office of Development Policy
U.S. International Development Finance Corporation
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Exhibiting and sponsoring
Development2030 offers tailored packages to companies with innovative, exciting products and services that will support event attendees to reach their development goals.
Sponsorship and exhibition packages offer matchmaking, networking and lead generation opportunities. Learn more about our demographics and if sponsorship or exhibiting is right for you.
Get Involved
Delegate Ticket
Our tickets provide access to the Development2030 conference and exhibition, including all main agenda sessions, impact sessions, meeting hub and a range of other experiences.
You also get access to the co-located exhibition AidEx – a world-leading expo for the humanitarian aid and development community.
Join key stakeholders including:
Global Development Actors • Senior Economic, Social and Environmental Advisors and Consultants • Members of Government • Foundations • Fund Managers • Development Finance Institutions • Pharmaceutical and Medical Companies • Technology Providers • Data and Security providers • Shelter and social housing providers • Brands engaged in CSR • Digital Infrastructure Advisors • Financial Services Companies • Insurance and Risk Consultants • Agricultural Businesses • Logistics Companies • Nutrition Specialist • Solar and Renewable Energy Suppliers • Water and sanitation specialists • Communications and Satellite Network providers • Engineering/Civil Engineering Consultancies • Security Providers • Education Specialists • Gender Equality and Accountability Experts • Local and International NGOs • Start-ups/Scale-ups • Donors • Multilateral Agencies • Multi-national Organisations (such as EU and UN) • and many more…
AidEx
Development2030 runs alongside AidEx, a conference and exhibition bringing together over 3000 representatives of the humanitarian aid community from over 65 countries gather to learn, network and be inspired by alternative strategies, innovation and sustainable planning.
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