Events

The 78th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 78) will open on Tuesday, 5 September 2023. The first day of the high-level General Debate will be Tuesday, 19 September 2023.

The SDG Summit marks the mid-point of the implementation of the 2030 Agenda. It will bring together political and thought leaders from governments, international organizations, private sector, civil society, women and youth and other stakeholders in a series of high-level meetings. They will carry out a comprehensive review of the state of the SDGs, respond to the…

The Data Values Campaign, launched in September 2022, is a global initiative to create a fairer data future by transforming how data is collected, managed, and used. On October 3, the campaign will mark its one-year anniversary, reflecting on achievements and gathering input for its next phase, focusing on inclusion and equitable data systems. 

The 14th Inter-agency and Expert Group meeting on SDG Indicators (IAEG-SDGs) will occur in Copenhagen, Denmark, hosted by Statistics Denmark. The event will focus on SDG monitoring, data availability, and framework refinements, with plenary sessions open to countries, agencies, and stakeholders. 

Building on the 2018 Data for Development Festival in Bristol, the event will connect people and communities in the data space, serving as a platform for announcing new, impactful collaborations to unlock investment and drive innovation.

This event will focus on key discussions and decisions related to data and statistics for development. 

This event will bring together global leaders and stakeholders in Dubai from 30 November to 12 December 2024 to accelerate climate action and assess progress on the Paris Agreement. COP 28 will focus on cutting emissions, transforming climate finance, protecting nature and people, and ensuring broad participation to create a more sustainable future. 

The 55th Session of the UNSC will gather Chief Statisticians from around the world to discuss and approve global statistical standards, covering topics like national accounts, social and demographic statistics, and big data. 

The 68th session of the CSW will take place from 11 to 22 March 2024. The session will focus on gender equality and women’s empowerment, addressing key issues such as poverty, strengthening institutions, and financing with a gender perspective. Other agenda items include a review of past themes like social protection systems, emerging trends, and…

This event will focus on the importance of investing in gender data, especially in relation to this year’s CSW theme of poverty reduction, financing, and strengthening institutions with a gender perspective. Experts, civil society, and development partners will discuss challenges and opportunities in this critical area. 

The Gender Data Compass (The Compass) is a tool designed to help national statistical offices (NSOs), government agencies, and donors build effective gender data systems. It focuses on five key areas: data availability, openness, institutional foundations, technical capacity, and financing. This webinar will introduce The Compass and show how countries can use its insights to…

This event, in partnership with the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, will bring together policymakers, National Statistical Offices, private sector representatives, foundations, international organizations, civil society, and academia. The conference will highlight success stories about the use of AI and explore how to leverage its capabilities to build a smarter, more inclusive, and…