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Educational Transformation: Innovation and Sustainability for the Future
September 27, 2024, during the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)
United Nations Headquarters, New York City
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Cumbre de Impacto Iberoamericano is the only Spanish-language event held at the United Nations during the high-level week of the UN General Assembly to discuss progress on the Sustainable Development Goals. The 2024 edition of the summit will focus on Educational Transformation: Innovation and Sustainability for the Future, addressing the global education crisis from a broad perspective that includes developing essential skills and knowledge to meet contemporary challenges, such as inequality, climate change and technological disruption.
The 2024 Cumbre de Impacto Iberoamericano will bring together leaders of the highest level, including Heads of State, ministers, high-level executives, change agents, and NGOs, among others, to celebrate and promote strategic collaboration across the Ibero-American region for sustainable development.
ACADEMIC AGENDA
Every year, the Summit selects a relevant theme for its academic agenda focused on the region, aiming to propose solutions to current challenges through panels, conferences, and dialogues. For 2024, celebrating the event alongside the United Nations General Assembly, the theme will align with the overall objective, presenting:
Educational Transformation: Innovation and Sustainability for the Future
Date: Friday, September 27
Location: United Nations Headquarters, New York City
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. ET
KEY POINTS
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​Educational transformation & skills development: Education and skills development are the basis for a sustainable and equitable future.
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Collaboration and Strategic Partnerships: Bring together leaders from different sectors to promote collaboration and exchange of ideas and drive the implementation of the SDGs.
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Investing with Purpose: Family Offices accelerate impact for the Sustainable Development Goals.
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Leadership and Transformation for a Sustainable Impact: Promote gender equality and inclusion as pillars for sustainable progress, as well as circular economy and sustainable practices for the future of the environment.
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
LUNCH
During the Summit, a lunch will be held at the United Nations Delegates Dining Room. This will provide a networking space for attendees, panelists, and allies.
CLOSING RECEPTION
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After the event concludes, a closing reception will be held at the United Nations Delegates Lounge, attended by 150 regional leaders representing the public sector, private sector, academia, and allied organizations collaborating to achieve the SDGs, as well as promoting social impact and climate action.
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PREVIOUS EDITIONS
Since its beginning, back in 2016, Cumbre de Impacto Iberoamericano has been a true driver of sustainable progress in the region. Formerly known as the Latino Impact Summit, this summit has brought together leaders and key stakeholders from various sectors working together toward the sustainable development agenda.
PARTNERS
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IMPACTO IBEROAMERICANO AWARDS
The Impacto Iberoamericano Awards celebrate the impact and pride of the region. At these awards, leaders and organizations dedicated to the sustainable development of Ibero-America are recognized for their daily efforts. These awards are held annually as the culmination of the Summit.
COP16
COP16, the United Nations Biodiversity Conference of 2024, will be held in Cali, Colombia, from October 21 to November 1, 2024. This will be the first Biodiversity COP since the adoption of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework at COP15 in Montreal in December 2022.
PVBLIC Foundation is pleased to bring a series of events titled "The Road to COP16 Biodiversity," which will be organized in collaboration with CCE Hubs in Latin America, particularly in Colombia, with pre-COP16 activities in New York, Bogotá, and online. Additionally, an official side event will take place during COP16 in Cali. These events will serve as platforms for high-level strategic engagements, partnership representation, and the announcement of three new climate centers in Latin America. Our goal is to catalyze meaningful dialogue, foster collaboration, and drive viable solutions for biodiversity conservation and climate resilience in the region.
