Events

Event	Organization	Usual Time	Description	Format	Participation
High-Level Political Forum (HLPF)	UN ECOSOC	July	Reviews implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and SDGs.	Panel discussions, side events, research papers.	GCRI members, researchers, policy makers, sustainability experts
Commission for Social Development (CSocD)	UN ECOSOC	February	Focuses on social development issues, including social protection, youth, older persons, and the disabled.	Presentation of papers, panels, side events.	Social equity experts, researchers, policy makers, GCRI members
Commission on the Status of Women (CSW)	UN Women	March	Promotes gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls globally.	Panels, workshops, side events on gender equality.	Gender studies experts, GCRI members, researchers, policy makers
UN Climate Change Conference (COP)	UNFCCC	November/December	Global conference for negotiating climate agreements and tracking climate action progress.	Side events, negotiations, presenting climate research.	Climate scientists, GCRI members, environmental policy makers
World Health Assembly (WHA)	WHO	May	Decision-making body of the WHO, focusing on global health priorities.	Health discussions, research on health and sustainability.	Health experts, GCRI members, public health policy makers
International Labour Conference (ILC)	ILO	June	Annual conference focusing on labor standards and social protection.	Research presentations, policy discussions, side events.	Labor economists, GCRI members, social policy makers
UN Environment Assembly (UNEA)	UNEP	March	Governing body of UNEP, setting priorities for global environmental policies.	Environmental research, policy discussions, side events.	Environmental scientists, GCRI members, policy makers
World Urban Forum (WUF)	UN-Habitat	Annually	Premier conference on urban issues and sustainable urban development.	Urban sustainability projects, discussions, side events.	Urban planners, GCRI members, policy makers, researchers
UN Water Conference	UN	March (every three years)	Focuses on water-related issues and sustainable management of water resources.	Research presentations, policy discussions, side events.	Water experts, GCRI members, environmental scientists
World Refugee Day	UNHCR	June	Honors the strength and courage of refugees and encourages public awareness and support.	Awareness campaigns, educational events.	Human rights experts, GCRI members, civil society representatives
World Humanitarian Day	UN OCHA	August	Recognizes humanitarian workers and promotes humanitarian causes.	Awareness campaigns, educational events, discussions.	Humanitarian experts, GCRI members, civil society representatives
International Day of Peace	UN	September	Promotes peace and non-violence around the world.	Organizing peace initiatives, participating in events.	Peace experts, GCRI members, civil society representatives
UN General Assembly (UNGA)	UN	September	Annual meeting to discuss global issues and formulate policies.	Debates, side events, sustainability statements.	GCRI members, senior representatives, policy makers, global leaders
World Habitat Day	UN-Habitat	October	Reflects on the state of towns and cities and promotes the basic right to adequate shelter.	Awareness campaigns, educational events, discussions.	Urban planners, GCRI members, policy makers, researchers
World Cities Day	UN-Habitat	October	Promotes global urbanization and the role of cities in sustainable development.	Urban sustainability projects, discussions, side events.	Urban planners, GCRI members, policy makers, researchers
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty	UN	October	Promotes awareness of the need to eradicate poverty worldwide.	Awareness campaigns, educational events, discussions.	Social equity experts, GCRI members, policy makers, civil society representatives
UN Biodiversity Conference (COP)	CBD	Annually	Addresses biodiversity conservation and sustainable use.	Research presentations, policy discussions, side events.	Biodiversity experts, GCRI members, environmental policy makers
World Food Day	FAO	October	Raises awareness of food security and promotes actions to end hunger.	Awareness campaigns, educational events, discussions.	Agricultural experts, GCRI members, policy makers, researchers
Global Compact Leaders Summit	UN Global Compact	Annually	Brings together business leaders to discuss sustainable business practices.	Panel discussions, networking events, side events.	Business leaders, GCRI members, sustainability experts
International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD)	SDSN	September	Focuses on sustainability science and development practice.	Research presentations, panel discussions, workshops.	Researchers, GCRI members, sustainability practitioners

Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)

Event	Time	Description	Format	Participation
Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (COM)	March	Premier forum for dialogue among African ministers responsible for finance, planning, and economic development.	Panel discussions, policy dialogues, presentations.	Finance ministers, policy makers, GCRI members, economists
Africa Business Forum	February	Focuses on boosting Africa’s transformation through technology and innovation.	Workshops, networking events, presentations.	Business leaders, technology experts, GCRI members, entrepreneurs
Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD)	April	Reviews progress in the implementation of the SDGs in Africa and provides a platform for peer learning and networking.	Panel discussions, workshops, side events.	Sustainability experts, policy makers, GCRI members, researchers
African Economic Conference (AEC)	November	Jointly organized with AfDB and UNDP, focusing on economic development issues pertinent to Africa.	Research presentations, policy discussions.	Economists, policy makers, GCRI members, development experts
Africa Macroeconomy Day	June	Focuses on advancing macroeconomic stability and growth in Africa.	Knowledge exchange, policy recommendations, discussions.	Economists, policy makers, GCRI members, financial experts
Conference on Climate Change and Development in Africa (CCDA)	September	Addresses climate change impacts, adaptation, and development in Africa.	Research presentations, policy discussions, side events.	Climate scientists, policy makers, GCRI members, environmentalists
Annual Conference on Land Policy in Africa	November	Discusses land policy issues, governance, and sustainable development.	Research presentations, policy dialogues, workshops.	Land governance experts, policy makers, GCRI members
Africa Gender Statistics Forum	July	Focuses on the collection and use of gender statistics to support gender equality and women's empowerment.	Workshops, panel discussions, presentations.	Gender studies experts, statisticians, GCRI members
African Development Week	May	Brings together policymakers, researchers, and civil society to discuss development challenges and opportunities.	Panel discussions, networking events, presentations.	Policy makers, researchers, GCRI members, development experts
Africa Trade Week	December	Focuses on trade policies, regional integration, and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).	Policy dialogues, research presentations, side events.	Trade experts, policy makers, GCRI members, economists
StatsTalk-Africa	July	Discusses creating national reporting platforms for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Africa.	Workshops, presentations, knowledge exchange.	Statisticians, policy makers, GCRI members
Africa Dialogue Series (ADS)	May	Mobilizes actions and inspires solutions leveraging science, technology, and innovation for sustainable development.	Workshops, discussions, presentations.	Researchers, technology experts, GCRI members, policy makers
Africa Industrialization Day	November	Promotes Africa’s industrialization and addresses the challenges and opportunities in the industrial sector.	Policy dialogues, workshops, presentations.	Industrial policy makers, business leaders, GCRI members
Africa Public Service Day	June	Celebrates the value and virtue of public service to the community.	Workshops, panel discussions, presentations.	Public service professionals, policy makers, GCRI members
Regional Meetings of Intergovernmental Organizations	Various	Focuses on regional cooperation and integration among African countries.	Policy dialogues, workshops, presentations.	Policy makers, intergovernmental organization representatives, GCRI members
African Statistics Day	November	Promotes the importance of statistics in economic and social development.	Workshops, panel discussions, presentations.	Statisticians, policy makers, GCRI members
Africa Land Policy Centre (ALPC) Annual Meeting	November	Discusses land policy and governance issues in Africa.	Policy dialogues, research presentations, workshops.	Land governance experts, policy makers, GCRI members
Africa Regional Review of Implementation of Beijing Declaration	October	Reviews progress on the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action on gender equality.	Panel discussions, workshops, presentations.	Gender equality experts, policy makers, GCRI members
Africa Development Forum	October	Provides a platform for debating key development challenges facing Africa.	Policy dialogues, workshops, presentations.	Development experts, policy makers, GCRI members
African Digital Transformation Strategy Forum	Annually	Discusses strategies for digital transformation in Africa.	Workshops, policy dialogues, presentations.	Technology experts, policy makers, GCRI members

Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)

Event	Usual Month	Description	Formats	Participation
Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD)	March	Reviews progress on the SDGs and supports follow-up and review of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.	Panel discussions, workshops, side events.	Sustainability experts, policy makers, GCRI members, researchers
Commission Session (e.g., 80th Session of the Commission)	April	Annual session to discuss economic and social issues in the Asia-Pacific region, with a focus on sustainable development.	Panel discussions, policy dialogues, presentations.	Policy makers, GCRI members, regional leaders
Launch of the Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific	April	Presentation and discussion of the flagship report on economic and social development in Asia and the Pacific.	Attending launch, contributing to discussions.	Economists, GCRI members, policy makers
Asia-Pacific Business Forum	November	Focuses on enhancing business cooperation and promoting sustainable business practices in the Asia-Pacific region.	Workshops, networking events, presentations.	Business leaders, GCRI members, sustainability experts
Asia-Pacific Energy Forum	Annually	Discusses sustainable energy development and cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region.	Policy dialogues, research presentations, side events.	Energy experts, GCRI members, policy makers
Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Week	November	Addresses trade and investment policies, regional integration, and sustainable development.	Policy dialogues, research presentations, side events.	Trade experts, GCRI members, economists
Asia-Pacific Urban Forum	Annually	Focuses on urban development, smart cities, and sustainable urbanization in the Asia-Pacific region.	Urban sustainability projects, discussions, side events.	Urban planners, GCRI members, policy makers, researchers
Regional Conference on Population and Development	Annually	Addresses population and development issues, including demographic changes and their impacts on sustainable development.	Panel discussions, policy dialogues, presentations.	Demographers, GCRI members, policy makers
Asia-Pacific Climate Week	September	Promotes regional climate action and sustainable development, focusing on mitigation and adaptation strategies.	Workshops, policy discussions, presentations.	Climate scientists, GCRI members, environmental policy makers
Asia-Pacific Statistical Week	June	Enhances regional statistical capacity and promotes the use of statistics for sustainable development.	Workshops, panel discussions, presentations.	Statisticians, GCRI members, policy makers
Asia-Pacific Social Protection Week	November	Discusses social protection policies and programs, focusing on inclusive and sustainable social development.	Panel discussions, policy dialogues, presentations.	Social policy experts, GCRI members, policy makers
Regional Consultation on Disaster Risk Reduction	December	Focuses on disaster risk reduction strategies and policies to enhance regional resilience.	Workshops, policy dialogues, research presentations.	Disaster risk experts, GCRI members, policy makers
Asia-Pacific Internet Governance Forum	Annually	Discusses internet governance issues, digital inclusion, and cybersecurity in the Asia-Pacific region.	Workshops, policy dialogues, presentations.	ICT experts, GCRI members, policy makers
Asia-Pacific Regional Preparatory Meeting for the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration	Annually	Prepares regional input for the Global Compact on Migration, focusing on safe and orderly migration policies.	Panel discussions, policy dialogues, presentations.	Migration experts, GCRI members, policy makers
Regional Preparatory Meeting for the UN World Data Forum	Annually	Prepares regional contributions for the UN World Data Forum, focusing on data for sustainable development.	Workshops, presentations, policy dialogues.	Data scientists, GCRI members, policy makers
Asia-Pacific Youth Forum	December	Engages youth in dialogue on sustainable development and empowers them to contribute to regional policies.	Youth-led sessions, workshops, discussions.	Youth leaders, GCRI members, educators
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Meetings	Annually	Discusses economic cooperation and development among APEC member economies.	Panel discussions, policy dialogues, presentations.	Economists, GCRI members, policy makers
ESCAP Sustainable Business Network (ESBN) Annual Meeting	Annually	Promotes sustainable business practices and corporate responsibility in the Asia-Pacific region.	Networking events, workshops, presentations.	Business leaders, GCRI members, sustainability experts
Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Cities and Urban Development	Annually	Addresses urban development challenges and promotes sustainable cities in the Asia-Pacific region.	Workshops, discussions, presentations.	Urban planners, GCRI members, policy makers, researchers
Asia-Pacific Forestry Week	June	Promotes sustainable forest management and conservation in the Asia-Pacific region.	Panel discussions, workshops, research presentations.	Forestry experts, GCRI members, environmental policy makers

Economic Commission for Europe (ECE)

Event	Usual Month	Description	Formats	Participation
Regional Forum on Sustainable Development	March	Discusses accelerating SDG progress and delivering transformative solutions in the UNECE region.	High-level policy debates, peer learning round tables, side events.	Policy makers, GCRI members, sustainability experts
Inland Transport Committee (ITC) Annual Session	February	Focuses on reducing the impact of inland transportation on climate change and enhancing transportation sustainability.	Policy dialogues, workshops, research presentations.	Transport experts, GCRI members, policy makers
Commission Session (e.g., 70th Session of the Commission)	April	Annual session to discuss key economic and social issues in the UNECE region.	Panel discussions, policy dialogues, presentations.	Policy makers, GCRI members, regional leaders
UNECE Environmental Performance Review	June	Evaluates the environmental performance of UNECE member countries and promotes sustainable policies.	Review sessions, policy discussions, presentations.	Environmental experts, GCRI members, policy makers
International Forum on Energy for Sustainable Development	October	Promotes sustainable energy development and cooperation in the UNECE region.	Workshops, policy dialogues, research presentations.	Energy experts, GCRI members, policy makers
UNECE Water Convention Meeting	September	Addresses issues related to transboundary water management and cooperation in the UNECE region.	Policy dialogues, workshops, presentations.	Water experts, GCRI members, environmental policy makers
World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29)	March, June, November	Focuses on global vehicle regulations to improve road safety and environmental performance.	Technical discussions, policy dialogues, research presentations.	Transport experts, GCRI members, policy makers
UNECE Statistical Division Annual Meeting	June	Enhances statistical capacities and promotes the use of statistics for sustainable development.	Workshops, panel discussions, presentations.	Statisticians, GCRI members, policy makers
UNECE Forestry and Timber Committee Annual Session	October	Discusses sustainable forest management and timber trade in the UNECE region.	Policy dialogues, research presentations, workshops.	Forestry experts, GCRI members, environmental policy makers
European Population Forum	December	Addresses demographic changes and their impacts on sustainable development in Europe.	Panel discussions, policy dialogues, presentations.	Demographers, GCRI members, policy makers
UNECE Housing and Land Management Committee	October	Focuses on sustainable housing and urban development policies in the UNECE region.	Policy dialogues, research presentations, workshops.	Urban planners, GCRI members, policy makers, researchers
Regional Preparatory Meeting for the Global Compact for Migration	September	Prepares regional input for the Global Compact on Migration, focusing on safe and orderly migration policies.	Panel discussions, policy dialogues, presentations.	Migration experts, GCRI members, policy makers
UNECE Working Party on Regulatory Cooperation and Standardization Policies	November	Enhances regulatory cooperation and standardization policies across the UNECE region.	Workshops, policy dialogues, presentations.	Standardization experts, GCRI members, policy makers
World Day for Road Safety	May	Promotes road safety awareness and discusses strategies to reduce road traffic fatalities.	Awareness campaigns, educational events, policy dialogues.	Road safety experts, GCRI members, policy makers
UNECE Week of Sustainable Transport	October	Focuses on promoting sustainable transport systems and policies in the UNECE region.	Workshops, policy dialogues, research presentations.	Transport experts, GCRI members, policy makers
UNECE Conference on Innovation for Sustainable Development	November	Discusses innovation policies and practices to promote sustainable development in the UNECE region.	Workshops, policy dialogues, presentations.	Innovation experts, GCRI members, policy makers
UNECE Public-Private Partnerships Forum	April	Promotes public-private partnerships (PPPs) as a means to achieve sustainable development goals.	Workshops, policy dialogues, networking events.	PPP experts, GCRI members, policy makers, business leaders
UNECE Aarhus Convention Meeting	June	Focuses on promoting access to information, public participation in decision-making, and access to justice in environmental matters.	Policy dialogues, workshops, presentations.	Environmental law experts, GCRI members, policy makers
UNECE Sustainable Energy Week	November	Discusses strategies and policies for sustainable energy development in the UNECE region.	Workshops, policy dialogues, research presentations.	Energy experts, GCRI members, policy makers
UNECE Committee on Urban Development, Housing, and Land Management	October	Discusses policies and practices for sustainable urban development, housing, and land management.	Policy dialogues, workshops, presentations.	Urban planners, GCRI members, policy makers, researchers

Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC)

Event	Usual Month	Description	Participation	Eligible Participants
Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development	April	Reviews progress on the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs in the region.	Panel discussions, workshops, side events.	Policy makers, GCRI members, sustainability experts
Commission Session (e.g., 38th Session of the Commission)	May	Annual session discussing key economic and social issues in the region.	Panel discussions, policy dialogues, presentations.	Policy makers, GCRI members, regional leaders
Regional Water Dialogues for Latin America and the Caribbean	March	Focuses on sustainable water management and cooperation.	Workshops, policy dialogues, research presentations.	Water experts, GCRI members, environmental scientists
International Trade Outlook for Latin America and the Caribbean	November	Presents an annual report on the region's international trade dynamics and policies.	Research presentations, policy discussions.	Trade experts, GCRI members, economists
Economic Survey of Latin America and the Caribbean	August	Reviews the economic performance of the region's countries and provides economic forecasts.	Attending presentations, contributing to discussions.	Economists, GCRI members, policy makers
Social Panorama of Latin America and the Caribbean	November	Analyzes poverty, inequality, and social spending in the region.	Research presentations, policy dialogues, workshops.	Social scientists, GCRI members, policy makers
Statistical Yearbook for Latin America and the Caribbean	February	Provides comprehensive statistics on economic, social, and environmental development.	Data presentations, workshops, panel discussions.	Statisticians, GCRI members, policy makers
Fiscal Panorama of Latin America and the Caribbean	May	Discusses fiscal policy and its impact on climate change and economic growth.	Policy dialogues, research presentations, workshops.	Economists, GCRI members, policy makers
Regional Conference on Population and Development	October	Addresses demographic trends and their implications for development in the region.	Panel discussions, policy dialogues, presentations.	Demographers, GCRI members, policy makers
ECLAC Caribbean Development Roundtable	September	Focuses on development challenges and opportunities specific to the Caribbean region.	Research presentations, policy dialogues, workshops.	Caribbean policy makers, GCRI members, development experts
ECLAC Conference on Science, Innovation, and Information and Communications Technologies	June	Promotes innovation and digital transformation in the region.	Workshops, policy dialogues, research presentations.	Technology experts, GCRI members, policy makers
Meeting of the Statistical Conference of the Americas	November	Discusses advancements in statistical methodologies and data collection in the region.	Data presentations, workshops, panel discussions.	Statisticians, GCRI members, policy makers
Regional Conference on Women in Latin America and the Caribbean	January	Focuses on gender equality and women's empowerment in the region.	Workshops, policy dialogues, research presentations.	Gender studies experts, GCRI members, policy makers
Meeting of the Presiding Officers of the Regional Conference on Population and Development	October	Reviews progress and sets priorities for population and development initiatives.	Panel discussions, policy dialogues, presentations.	Demographers, GCRI members, policy makers
Forum on Sustainable Development in Latin America and the Caribbean	April	Provides a platform for dialogue on sustainable development practices and policies.	Panel discussions, workshops, side events.	Sustainability experts, GCRI members, policy makers
ECLAC's Digital Agenda for Latin America and the Caribbean (eLAC)	December	Promotes the digital transformation and development of the information society in the region.	Workshops, policy dialogues, research presentations.	ICT experts, GCRI members, policy makers
ECLAC Statistical Coordination Group for the 2030 Agenda	November	Coordinates statistical efforts to monitor and achieve the SDGs in the region.	Data presentations, workshops, panel discussions.	Statisticians, GCRI members, policy makers
Conference on Economic and Social Development in Latin America and the Caribbean	June	Discusses strategies for economic and social development in the region.	Policy dialogues, research presentations, workshops.	Economists, GCRI members, policy makers
Conference on Climate Change and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean	September	Focuses on climate change impacts and sustainable development in the region.	Workshops, policy dialogues, research presentations.	Climate scientists, GCRI members, environmental policy makers
Meeting of the Regional Coordinating Mechanism for Sustainable Development	October	Reviews and coordinates regional sustainable development initiatives and policies.	Policy dialogues, workshops, side events.	Sustainability experts, GCRI members, policy makers

Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA)

Event	Usual Month	Description	Formats	Participation
Arab Forum for Sustainable Development (AFSD)	March	Regional platform for follow-up and review of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.	Panel discussions, workshops, side events.	Policy makers, GCRI members, sustainability experts
ESCWA Commission Session	December	Annual session discussing key economic and social issues in the region.	Panel discussions, policy dialogues, presentations.	Policy makers, GCRI members, regional leaders
Regional Consultation on Climate Change	November	Focuses on climate change impacts and policies in the Arab region.	Policy dialogues, research presentations, workshops.	Climate scientists, GCRI members, environmental policy makers
Arab Internet Governance Forum	December	Discusses internet governance issues and digital inclusion in the Arab region.	Workshops, policy dialogues, presentations.	ICT experts, GCRI members, policy makers
Arab Forum on Sustainable Development Preparatory Meetings	February	Preparatory activities for AFSD, focusing on regional sustainable development priorities.	Planning sessions, stakeholder consultations.	Sustainability experts, GCRI members, policy makers
ESCWA Technology Center Annual Meeting	June	Promotes innovation and technology for sustainable development in the Arab region.	Workshops, policy dialogues, research presentations.	Technology experts, GCRI members, policy makers
Food Systems National Conveners Regional Meeting	March	Assesses progress in transforming food systems in the Arab region.	Workshops, policy dialogues, presentations.	Food systems experts, GCRI members, policy makers
ESCWA Statistical Committee Meeting	November	Enhances statistical capacities and promotes the use of statistics for sustainable development.	Data presentations, workshops, panel discussions.	Statisticians, GCRI members, policy makers
Arab High-Level Forum on Sustainable Development	March	High-level discussions on sustainable development strategies and SDG implementation in the Arab region.	Panel discussions, policy dialogues, presentations.	Policy makers, GCRI members, sustainability experts
ESCWA Social Development Forum	October	Focuses on social development policies and inclusive growth in the Arab region.	Workshops, policy dialogues, presentations.	Social policy experts, GCRI members, policy makers
ESCWA Economic Development Forum	May	Discusses economic policies, growth strategies, and sustainable development in the Arab region.	Policy dialogues, research presentations, workshops.	Economists, GCRI members, policy makers
Arab Climate Outlook Forum (ArabCOF)	October	Provides climate forecasts and discusses adaptation strategies in the Arab region.	Research presentations, policy dialogues, workshops.	Climate scientists, GCRI members, environmental policy makers
ESCWA Gender Equality Forum	January	Focuses on promoting gender equality and women's empowerment in the Arab region.	Workshops, policy dialogues, research presentations.	Gender studies experts, GCRI members, policy makers
ESCWA Energy Forum	September	Discusses sustainable energy policies and cooperation in the Arab region.	Policy dialogues, research presentations, workshops.	Energy experts, GCRI members, policy makers
Arab Forum for Youth and Sustainable Development	April	Engages youth in discussions on sustainable development and their role in achieving the SDGs.	Youth-led sessions, workshops, discussions.	Youth leaders, GCRI members, educators
ESCWA Annual Meeting on Urban Development	June	Focuses on sustainable urban development policies and practices in the Arab region.	Policy dialogues, research presentations, workshops.	Urban planners, GCRI members, policy makers, researchers
ESCWA Water Forum	July	Addresses transboundary water management and sustainable use of water resources in the Arab region.	Policy dialogues, research presentations, workshops.	Water experts, GCRI members, environmental scientists
ESCWA Conference on Financing for Development	May	Discusses strategies for financing sustainable development in the Arab region.	Policy dialogues, research presentations, workshops.	Economists, GCRI members, policy makers
Arab High-Level Forum on Environmental Protection	November	Discusses environmental protection policies and sustainable development in the Arab region.	Policy dialogues, research presentations, workshops.	Environmental scientists, GCRI members, policy makers
ESCWA Forum on Technology for Development	September	Promotes the use of technology and innovation for sustainable development in the Arab region.	Workshops, policy dialogues, research presentations.	Technology experts, GCRI members, policy makers