For Peace, Human Security & Responsible International Cooperation
The principal international convening platform of the Global Compact — bringing together governments, international organizations, development partners, civil society, academia, private sector, and youth leadership networks for structured dialogue, partnership building, and collaborative engagement.
The Annual Global Forum serves as the highest-level institutional gathering of the Global Compact — a structured, inclusive, and action-oriented international platform for dialogue, policy exchange, and cooperative engagement.
The Forum brings together a diverse, multi-stakeholder community of leaders, institutions, and organizations united by shared commitment to peace, human security, and responsible cooperation.
Presidential and prime ministerial offices, heads of government, vice presidents, and senior ministers
UN Secretary-General's office, specialized agencies, funds, programs, and permanent missions
AU, EU, ASEAN, OAS, ECOWAS, and other regional bodies and intergovernmental organizations
World Bank Group, IMF, regional development banks, and sustainable finance institutions
Universities, research centers, think tanks, policy institutes, and academic networks
Civil society organizations, INGOs, humanitarian bodies, and community development institutions
Global business leaders, institutional investors, entrepreneurs, and impact finance professionals
Young leaders, youth organizations, student movements, and future-generation advocates
The Annual Global Forum features a rich, multi-format programme designed to maximize dialogue, knowledge exchange, and partnership development across all thematic areas.
High-level opening and closing plenary sessions featuring keynote addresses from Heads of State, UN officials, and distinguished institutional leaders.
Structured thematic dialogues on peace, human security, environmental stewardship, digital governance, economic cooperation, and strategic stability.
Intimate, expert-led roundtables on specialized topics allowing for deep engagement, knowledge sharing, and collaborative problem-solving.
A dedicated Youth Forum track enabling young leaders to contribute ideas, engage with senior decision-makers, and shape the Compact's future priorities.
Multi-expert panel discussions on flagship initiatives, cross-cutting issues, and emerging challenges in international cooperation and global governance.
Dedicated sessions for partnership signings, endorsement ceremonies, cooperation agreement formalization, and investment alignment announcements.
Each Annual Global Forum produces concrete, actionable outputs that advance the Global Compact's mission and strengthen international cooperation frameworks.
Participation in the Annual Global Forum is open to all eligible stakeholders. The process is straightforward, voluntary, and non-binding.
Contact the Global Secretariat to express your institution's interest in Forum participation, specifying your preferred participation category.
The Secretariat will review your expression of interest and assess alignment with the Forum's principles, objectives, and participation guidelines.
Upon accreditation, formal participation confirmation and registration details will be provided for the upcoming Annual Global Forum session.
Attend plenary sessions, policy dialogues, roundtables, partnership sessions, and youth forums as an accredited Forum participant.
The Annual Global Forum may be hosted by approved institutions and partners. All hosting arrangements are governed by ethical, voluntary, and transparent principles.
Governments, international organizations, academic institutions, regional bodies, and approved private sector partners may host the Annual Global Forum, subject to Secretariat approval and institutional guidelines.
Forum funding is voluntary, transparent, and ethical in nature. Support may be received through voluntary contributions, partnerships, and mission-aligned institutional support — never through coercive or conditional arrangements.
The Global Secretariat issues comprehensive Forum outcome reports, communiqués, and partnership summaries following each Annual Global Forum session, ensuring transparency and institutional accountability.
The Annual Global Forum is open to all eligible stakeholders committed to advancing peace, human security, ethical governance, and responsible international cooperation. Contact the Global Secretariat to begin your registration process.