Development2030 - Beyond the UN SDGs
A new approach in 2025 with solutions-oriented outcomes
This year we focus on the challenges of and search for new solutions for the following SDGs:
SDG1 - No Poverty
SDG3 - Health for All
SDG13 - Climate Action
The international development sector is facing unprecedented turbulence. From the dissolution of major donors like USAID to the persistent struggle to stay on track with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the challenges are mounting. Life beyond the SDGs is inevitable, so it is crucial to establish new frameworks and collaborative pathways for sustainable development.
At Development2030, taking place on 22-23 October 2025 at Palexpo, in Geneva, 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.
Keynote - Partnerships for a sustainable future - Unlocking the potential for collective impact through multi-stakeholder collaboration
H.E. Thomas Wagner, Ambassador, Deputy Permanent Representative, EU Delegation in Geneva
Development2030 critically examines the future beyond the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by focusing on three specific goals each year. The sessions identify gaps in achieving the SDGs and analyses why the UN is struggling to meet its targets. Through open and solution-driven dialogue, we address these shortcomings, propose actionable strategies, and map out sustainable pathways to tackle the SDG challenges.
Development2030 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.
Previous speakers include:
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![Chris Walker]()
Chris Walker
Deputy Vice President of the Office of Development Policy
U.S. International Development Finance Corporation
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![Simon Lucas headshot]()
Simon Lucas
Head of Profession for Infrastructure, Climate and Environment
FCDO
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![Stephanie Dei headshot]()
Stephanie Dei
Head of Private Sector Partnerships Division
IOM
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![Samuel P. S. Williams]()
Samuel P. S. Williams
Private Sector Partnerships Lead
Christian Aid
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![Sadna Samaranayake]()
Sadna Samaranayake
Chief Strategy Officer
BRAC
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![Astrid Thesen Tveteraas]()
Astrid Thesen Tveteraas
Assistant Director, Department for Climate and Environment, Section for Food
Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation
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![John Soleanicov]()
John Soleanicov
Co-Lead of the Learning Schools Portfolio
Jacobs Foundation
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![Baomiavotse Vahinala Raharinirina]()
Baomiavotse Vahinala Raharinirina
Special Advisor to the President
Government of the Madagascar
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![Ben Constable Maxwell]()
Ben Constable Maxwell
Head of Impact Investing
M&G Investments
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![Anne Valto]()
Anne Valto
Senior Development Impact Advisor
Finnfund
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![Gian Carlo Cirri]()
Gian Carlo Cirri
Director Geneva Global Office
UN World Food Programme
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![Atish Gonsalves]()
Atish Gonsalves
Global Education Research & Innovation Lead
International Rescue Committee
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![Kalipso Chalkidou]()
Kalipso Chalkidou
Head of Health Finance
The Global Fund
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![Marie Gad headshot]()
Marie Gad
Director of Global Development and Sustainability
Confederation of Danish Industry
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![Patrick Elmer]()
Patrick Elmer
CEO & Founder
iGravity
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![Jyoti Banerjee]()
Jyoti Banerjee
Co-founder
North Star Transition
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![Shujaa Alossaimi headshot]()
Shujaa Alossaimi
Director of Partnerships Department
Saudi Fund for Development
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![Steve Varley]()
Steve Varley
Former Global Vice Chair of Sustainability
EY
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![Andrew Harper headshot]()
Andrew Harper
Special Adviser Climate Action
UNHCR
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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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