Join the G-STIC conference during the World Expo in Dubai
24 – 27 October 2021 / 17 – 19 January 2022
24 – 27 October 2021
17 – 19 January 2022
Free participation - Online and live
Shaping a post-pandemic world
Accelerating breakthrough technological innovations for the SDGs
The World Expo in Dubai will focus on knowledge and technologies that are crucial to achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. It will be an accelerator and testing ground for breakthrough technological solutions that the world needs to shape a post-pandemic world and create a better future for all. It’s therefore the perfect opportunity to hold the fifth G-STIC conference, the first one taking place outside of Brussels (Belgium).
The G-STIC conference in Dubai will be spread over two editions: October 2021 and January 2022.
Inspiring world-renowned keynote speakers on sustainable development
Real-life examples of technological solutions for the SDGs
Director-General
Secretary-General
Special Envoy for the Ocean
Co-chair
Minister of Economy and Innovation
Mayor
CEO
President
Minister of Economy
Minister-President
Head of the European Astronaut Centre
Director-General
Managing Director
Director
CEO
CEO
Director-General
Secretary-General
Special Envoy for the Ocean
Co-chair
Minister of Economy and Innovation
Mayor
CEO
President
Minister of Economy
Minister-President
Head of the European Astronaut Centre
Director-General
Managing Director
Director
CEO
CEO
4 pillars of the G-STIC conference
Inspirational sessions, action events and innovation tours focused on concrete implementation
Plenary sessions
World-renowned keynote speakers will share their strategy for shaping a post-pandemic world.
They will present real-life examples of market-ready solutions for the SDGs. They will highlight how technologies require innovative approaches, laws, regulations and funding mechanisms.
Deep dive sessions
Top experts will discuss how to find and create business opportunities for scalable technological solutions.
Which market-ready innovations should policy and decision-makers keep an eye on? How can we strengthen cross-sectoral collaboration to address social and economic challenges related to the SDGs?
Action events
Showcase your track record in SDG-related technological innovation during the matchmaking events.
Or join master classes on the hurdles and technical solutions for specific development challenges. Or collaborate with people from different backgrounds and expertise during the hackathon.
Innovation tours
Explore world-class technologies during two guided tours where you will experience the power of innovation.
Visit with us the world’s largest Waste to Energy facility in Sharjah. Afterwards we take you to the technology and innovation hub in the United Arab Emirates: the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park.
Plenary sessions
World-renowned keynote speakers will share their strategy for shaping a post-pandemic world.
They will present real-life examples of market-ready solutions for the SDGs. They will highlight how technologies require innovative approaches, laws, regulations and funding mechanisms.
Deep dive sessions
Top experts will discuss how to find and create business opportunities for scalable technological solutions.
Which market-ready innovations should policy and decision-makers keep an eye on? How can we strengthen cross-sectoral collaboration to address social and economic challenges related to the SDGs?
Action events
Showcase your track record in SDG-related technological innovation during the matchmaking events.
Or join master classes on the hurdles and technical solutions for specific development challenges. Or collaborate with people from different backgrounds and expertise during the hackathon.
Innovation tours
Explore world-class technologies during two guided tours where you will experience the power of innovation.
Visit with us the world’s largest Waste to Energy facility in Sharjah. Afterwards we take you to the technology and innovation hub in the United Arab Emirates: the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park.
Two editions of the G-STIC conference in a hybrid format: online and live
October 2021 and January 2022
Our digital conference platform will turn all live sessions and panel debates into a great interactive experience and offer plenty of opportunities to interact with speakers and participants.
You’ll also get the chance to receive an invitation to attend the G-STIC conference live in Dubai when you preregister for the online G-STIC conference.
24 – 27 OCTOBER 2021
G-STIC conference on the occasion of the 76th United Nations Day and G-STIC’s 5th anniversary
17 – 19 JANUARY 2022
G-STIC conference during the Global Goals Thematic Business forum of Expo 2020
Locations G-STIC conference in Dubai
Dubai Exhibition Centre, country pavilions and sustainability pavilion
The plenary sessions will be held in the Dubai Exhibition Centre, 300 m from the heart of the World Expo Dubai site.
The thematic deep dive sessions are scheduled to take place in different country pavilions. These will zoom in on practical examples of technological solutions in the different thematic clusters.
Some of the evening sessions will take place in the sustainability pavilion. There is a giant solar canopy on top of the pavilion with over a thousand solar panels and 18 energy trees in the gardens that rotate to follow the path of the sun. It’s a 100% self-sustaining building in the middle of a desert.
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INTERNATIONAL EXPOSURE
Showcase your corporate sustainability efforts. Reach out to an international audience dedicated to advocating sustainable development.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
Connect with entrepreneurs, captains of industry, investors and policymakers. Explore synergies and discover new business opportunities.
EXPAND YOUR NETWORK
Meet respected experts from all around the world. Gather new ideas and knowledge from top innovators on sustainable development.
G-STIC offered an inspiring platform, with an open-minded and progressive focus on technologies and sustainability. It was the perfect place for us to gather new ideas and be part of the discussion about sustainability on a global scale.
CSR Manager BENELUX
Johnson & Johnson
G-STIC offered an inspiring platform, with an open-minded and progressive focus on technologies and sustainability. It was the perfect place for us to gather new ideas and be part of the discussion about sustainability on a global scale.
Peggy Van Casteren
CSR Manager BENELUX
Johnson & Johnson
During the G-STIC conference, we felt the commitment by the participants to really accelerate sustainable innovative solutions. G-STIC offered us the ideal occasion to network with relevant international contacts.
Business Development Manager
DEME
During the G-STIC conference, we felt the commitment by the participants to really accelerate sustainable innovative solutions. G-STIC offered us the ideal occasion to network with relevant international contacts.
Magali Bruggeman
Business Development Manager
DEME
Hosting our own live studio session on the virtual platform of the G-STIC 2020 conference gave us the chance to explain ING’s sustainability strategy in front of a high-level international audience.
Sustainable Finance Lead Belgium, Luxembourg and Nordics Wholesale Banking
ING
Hosting our own live studio session on the virtual platform of the G-STIC 2020 conference gave us the chance to explain ING’s sustainability strategy in front of a high-level international audience.
Jan De Jaeck
Sustainable Finance Lead Belgium, Luxembourg and Nordics Wholesale Banking
ING
Thanks to G-STIC, we’ve reached an international audience to highlight our corporate sustainability efforts in packaging, water, agriculture and CO2-reduction. It gave us the perfect opportunity to interact with other companies, policymakers and researchers as well.
Corporate Affairs Manager
AB InBev Europe
Thanks to G-STIC, we’ve reached an international audience to highlight our corporate sustainability efforts in packaging, water, agriculture and CO2-reduction. It gave us the perfect opportunity to interact with other companies, policymakers and researchers as well.
Tim Moerman
Corporate Affairs Manager
AB InBev Europe
The organisation of the G-STIC conference was highly professional, both for the live panel discussion at the studio featuring our CEO Jan Goossens, as for the hosting of our online round table discussion on the virtual event platform. We received useful insights for future projects.
Coordinator corporate sustainability and Communication Advisor
Aquafin
The organisation of the G-STIC conference was highly professional, both for the live panel discussion at the studio featuring our CEO Jan Goossens, as for the hosting of our online round table discussion on the virtual event platform. We received useful insights for future projects.
Anja De Wit
Coordinator corporate sustainability and Communication Advisor
Aquafin
Become a G-STIC partner
Looking for experts in sustainable technology and innovation
Are you an expert in sustainable technology and innovation, particularly in G-STIC’s core areas of Climate, Education, Energy, Food, Health, Oceans, Space, Water, Circular Economy, ICT, Youth or Gender? Do you want to contribute to the fifth edition of the G-STIC conference? Then apply for a partnership and provide us with more details on the expertise you’re able to offer to our Global Sustainable Technology & Innovation Community.