[vc_section full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”intro-sha”][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The SDG Global Festival of Action is designed by and for the international SDG action community to meet and connect, to share, experience and learn from the latest thinking, ideas, approaches and practices to be better equipped to advance the Goals together.
With this in mind, the 2020 edition of the Festival will feature new formats tailored to make available to participants tangible learning, take-aways and opportunities to strengthen the impact of their work, and build new alliances and networks with like-minded individuals and organisations.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_btn title=”VIEW PROGRAM OVERVIEW” shape=”round” color=”primary” align=”center” i_align=”right” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-eye” button_block=”true” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fglobalfestivalofaction.org%2Fagenda%2F||target:%20_blank|”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_btn title=”view detailed program” shape=”round” color=”primary” align=”center” i_align=”right” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-eye” button_block=”true” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fweb.cvent.com%2Fevent%2Fd5b741af-1de3-463e-9645-bd2936849604%2FwebsitePage%3A645d57e4-75eb-4769-b2c0-f201a0bfc6ce||target:%20_blank|”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][vc_message message_box_style=”solid” style=”square” icon_type=”typicons” icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-info-large-outline”]
Applications are now closed.
[/vc_message][vc_column_text]The SDG Global Festival of Action is designed by and for the international SDG action community to meet and connect, to share, experience and learn from the latest thinking, ideas, approaches and practices to be better equipped to advance the Goals together.
With this in mind, the 2020 edition of the Festival will feature new formats tailored to make available to participants tangible learning, take-aways and opportunities to strengthen the impact of their work, and build new alliances and networks with like-minded individuals and organisations.
Applications to be part of the program are now closed.
Participant registration is open until 4 March 2020.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section][vc_section][vc_row gap=”15″ equal_height=”yes” el_class=”big-pic b-block” css=”.vc_custom_1575902284213{margin-bottom: 30px !important;margin-left: 15px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1575907417109{background-image: url(https://globalfestivalofaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/The-big-picture-opt.jpg?id=3309) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”w-img”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1575901242148{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=” The Big Picture ” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]A selection of high level plenaries, held across the course of the Festival, will bring together all participants with leaders from the UN, national and local governments, progressive thinkers, activists and well known change-makers, to discuss the political landscape, the importance of collaboration, how local solutions can lead to global transformation, and on how to harness the power of the ‘SDG Generation’ for the Decade of Action.
Format: High-level plenary sessions
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1575902531527{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Knowledge building” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”15″ equal_height=”yes” el_class=”big-pic b-block” css=”.vc_custom_1575902356466{margin-bottom: 30px !important;margin-left: 15px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1575907404053{background-image: url(https://globalfestivalofaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Knowledge-Building-Sharing-transformative-action-insights-1.jpg?id=3315) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”w-img”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1575901242148{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Sharing transformative action insights” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]These multi-stakeholders panels will feature SDG partners from all sectors and disciplines to share tangible actions, key learnings and project insights. These conversations will take place through 60-minute, high level multi-sectoral panels –hosted in the Plenary Hall across the course of the Festival. These fireside chats will convene a range of C-suite and senior officials to share the latest thinking and approaches from a range of sectors, taking important action to achieve the SDGs.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”15″ equal_height=”yes” el_class=”big-pic b-block” css=”.vc_custom_1575902356466{margin-bottom: 30px !important;margin-left: 15px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1575979364886{background-image: url(https://globalfestivalofaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/39145108340_49fe5bc058_c-opt.jpg?id=3397) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”w-img”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1575901242148{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Catalysing the Decade of Action” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]This dedicated track of substantive sessions will make available the latest research, policy insights, campaigning opportunities and political framing of the core priorities of the Decade of Action: Climate action, Gender Equality and Fighting Inequalities by expert and change-makers from across sectors.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”15″ equal_height=”yes” el_class=”big-pic b-block” css=”.vc_custom_1575902356466{margin-bottom: 30px !important;margin-left: 15px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1575979436902{background-image: url(https://globalfestivalofaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/46945087365_5bfbaddcbf_h-opt.jpg?id=3382) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”w-img”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1575901242148{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Inspiring a new normal” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]The ‘inspire’ track will provide the space for stakeholders to share the latest ideas that can trigger transformative shifts, whether through art and creativity; technology advancements from one sector to another, or business models that measure success on business for good as much as business for profit. The goal of these new track of sessions is to explore tide-turning methodologies for SDG action that will inspire others to adopt revolutions in thinking, acting and doing, beyond business as usual.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1575902531527{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Ideation and up-skilling
” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”15″ equal_height=”yes” el_class=”big-pic b-block” css=”.vc_custom_1575902356466{margin-bottom: 30px !important;margin-left: 15px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1581575787807{background-image: url(https://globalfestivalofaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/46945087575_8eec291c6f_k-opt.jpg?id=3404) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”w-img”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1575901242148{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=” Innovation incubation labs ” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]These new track with a focus on transforming local action into global impact, is making available the latest innovations with the potential to go to scale from UN agencies, partner-led in-country based teams and labs, private sector, tech and social entrepreneurs.
These design-thinking workshops will be dedicated to incubating ideas and approaches, whilst providing the opportunity for participants from across the SDG action spectrum to learn from the latest ideas, and approaches at a local level, and share their inputs to support the incubation of novel approaches.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”15″ equal_height=”yes” el_class=”big-pic b-block” css=”.vc_custom_1575902356466{margin-bottom: 30px !important;margin-left: 15px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1575980109159{background-image: url(https://globalfestivalofaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/40245932824_9373ec1fcf_k-opt.jpg?id=3402) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”w-img”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1575901242148{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”“How to“ sessions” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Back by popular demand, the ‘How to’ track of sessions will equip participants with tangible skills. These workshops will be led by industry’s experts in the subject matter. These hands-on skill building sessions will teach participants how to conduct a voluntary local review, how to create an augmented reality campaign, how to develop a project pitch, how to tell a story, build a narrative, reach beyond the usual suspects in your campaigns – a whole range of practical skills that each contribute to building, expanding and sustaining momentum of SDG Action as we enter the Decade of Action.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1575902531527{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Connections and meetings” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”15″ equal_height=”yes” el_class=”big-pic b-block” css=”.vc_custom_1575902356466{margin-bottom: 30px !important;margin-left: 15px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1575982127719{background-image: url(https://globalfestivalofaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/40912860992_a7241eb688_k-opt.jpg?id=3406) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”w-img”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1575901242148{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Uniting SDG actors and innovations” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Each year the SDG Global Festival of Action unites stakeholders from around the world, from across sectors and disciplines with a range of experiences and insights. Every festival participant is looking to meet new people, build new partnerships, generate new ideas, foster new collaborations, learn new skills and expand their networks in the SDG world! The 2020 Festival will host dedicated spaces and sessions designed to foster meaningful networking, connections and partnerships.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”15″ equal_height=”yes” el_class=”big-pic b-block” css=”.vc_custom_1575902356466{margin-bottom: 30px !important;margin-left: 15px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1575980722725{background-image: url(https://globalfestivalofaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/40245930934_79aaffc031_k-opt.jpg?id=3408) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”w-img”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1575901242148{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Demo Spaces” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Within a Festival that is designed for and by the SDG action community, the central ethos is that all participants are active engagers in the content and discussions. This is not a conference for the casual observer! To provide the opportunity for spontaneous programming, pop-up presentations, pitches, knowledge sharing and un-conference style interventions, three demo spaces will be positioned throughout the venue where participants book 15-minute time slots.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”15″ equal_height=”yes” el_class=”big-pic b-block” css=”.vc_custom_1575902356466{margin-bottom: 30px !important;margin-left: 15px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1575907304928{background-image: url(https://globalfestivalofaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Connections-and-meetings-strategy-sitdowns-opt.jpg?id=3335) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”w-img”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1575901242148{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Strategy sit-downs” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]This year’s Festival programme will offer networks and alliances the opportunity to host their own strategy meetings on the fringe of programme.Networks and alliances are invited to mobilize their own teams, constituencies, stakeholders and partners and host dedicated meetings on the fringes of the Festival programme, leveraging the SDG convening event of the year!
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1575902531527{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Broadcasting and disseminating
” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”15″ equal_height=”yes” el_class=”big-pic b-block” css=”.vc_custom_1575902356466{margin-bottom: 30px !important;margin-left: 15px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1575982540675{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;background-image: url(https://globalfestivalofaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/27100712068_93f8249d90_k-opt.jpg?id=3417) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”w-img”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1575901242148{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”SDG Live Studio” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Every year, this unique stage brings the speakers and the most innovative and creative ideas coming out of the Festival to the wider world. Positioned in the lobby area, the SDG Studio features various formats, from Action Talks, to influencer interviews, and strategic launches and announcements from the SDG action community. Broadcast live on UN Web TV, the SDG Studio provides a platform for participants, inspiring speakers and key stakeholders to bring their SDG actions, commitments and stories to a global audience.
Formats:
- Action talks
10-minute TED-style talks that deliver human, storytelling style presentations that challenge the audience’s understanding of key issues - Influencer interviews
High level, influential and expert speakers will be interviewed by a range of activists, YouTubers, storytellers and journalists to draw out the unseen insights and untold stories behind the figure, and the experience or the message shared through their engagement in other sessions across the festival. - Launches and announcements
15–30 minute segments, shaped through flexible format styles designed to announce or launch the latest commitments, projects, funding grants, awards programmes, and partnerships which will be of interest to Festival goers and online audiences
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”15″ equal_height=”yes” el_class=”big-pic b-block” css=”.vc_custom_1575902356466{margin-bottom: 30px !important;margin-left: 15px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1575982723517{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;background-image: url(https://globalfestivalofaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/46945048845_7e5bf9232f_opt.jpg?id=3418) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”w-img”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1575901242148{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Media Zone” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]At the epicentre of new and novel SDG content, inspiration, ideas, influencers, change-makers and announcements, a dedicated zone will be featured for media outlets, partners, leaders and practitioners to harness the rich and diverse stories and news coming out of the Festival experience. The media zone will feature interview spaces, studio set-ups and the Festival’s team of SDG content creators to identify, and disseminate key messages and insights. This dynamic space will provide media partners with unparalleled access to the Festival programme and content, enabling them to draw out meaningful, newsworthy content from all that the Festival has to offer.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1575902531527{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Experiencing and exploring
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[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1575902531527{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Evening Celebrations” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”15″ equal_height=”yes” el_class=”big-pic b-block” css=”.vc_custom_1575902356466{margin-bottom: 30px !important;margin-left: 15px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1575985430199{background-image: url(https://globalfestivalofaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/32819996377_8668987795_k-opt.jpg?id=3384) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”w-img”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1575901242148{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”SDGs Alive: Networking reception and innovation showcase” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]To welcome 2020 Festival participants in style, all attendees will be invited to join a networking reception in the main lobby at the World Conference Centre, where the exhibition zone will come alive! With live demonstrations, performances, immersive experiences and art exhibitions, the networking reception and innovation showcase will kick-start the much anticipated connections between participants and exploration with SDG innovations.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”15″ equal_height=”yes” el_class=”big-pic b-block” css=”.vc_custom_1575902356466{margin-bottom: 30px !important;margin-left: 15px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1575985513592{background-image: url(https://globalfestivalofaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/9569910745_daaaa95f00_b.jpg?id=2660) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”w-img”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1575901242148{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”SDG Spectacular: Signature social and cultural event” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Back by popular demand, the second evening of the Festival will see the SDG Global Festival of Action’s signature social and cultural event along the Rhine river! This memorable evening of art, music, performance, food and refreshments along the Rhine river will allow Festival goers to continue their networking and conversations with new and old friends while enjoying this amazing cultural experience.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section][vc_section full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1575957727942{padding-top: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}”][/vc_section][vc_section full_width=”stretch_row” disable_element=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1581096431758{padding-bottom: 30px !important;background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;}” el_class=”bottom-links”][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Join the Speaker Register” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]In order to deliver an impactful event programme for the SDG Global Festival of Action with diverse viewpoints, perspectives, sectors and expertise, we are building a speaker register that may be drawn upon to build and strengthen sessions. Individuals from a range of backgrounds are invited to register their interest to be invited to speak, to moderate or to interview influential individuals as part of the SDG Live Studio programme.
As the programme develops, speakers may be approached by session hosts or the Festival organisers—and invited to join a session
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