The Global Sustainable Development Congress 2024 was co-hosted between Times Higher Education and Thailand’s Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Innovation and Research at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok on 10–13 June 2024.
Across four days, keynote speakers, panellists and representatives from our track and global content partners shared their insights on health, sustainable cities, clean energy, AI, gender equality, sustainable food, land and water, and much more. The congress brought together higher education institutions and industry leaders from around the world to discuss ways to shape a sustainable future and the role of global collaboration in achieving this.
The event in numbers:
- 3,000+ attendees from 87+ countries
- 1,000+ institutions
- 360+ speakers
- 160+ sessions
- 100+ exhibitors
- 130+ hours of content
- 15+ hours of networking
Read the post-event summary here.
Articles about sponsored sessions
The power of the collective in promoting sustainability
The challenges in meeting the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals might seem insurmountable but a shift in mindset can accelerate progress
Sponsored by Elsevier, published on 16 July 2024
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Using strong partnerships, technology and global perspective to create a sustainable future
The City University of Hong Kong sets a positive example of how universities can equally contribute to the global efforts of tackling sustainability challenges
Sponsored by the City University of Hong Kong, published on 17 July 2024
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Decarbonising the campus: reflections from Melbourne and Hong Kong
Universities have made ambitious pledges to reach net zero. But what does effective climate action look like on campus and how can institutions secure the funding needed to modernise their estates?
Sponsored by The Chinese University of Hong Kong, published on 15 July 2024
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How technology can amplify impact in healthcare education and outcomes
Technology will be a major disruptor in how we provide sustainable healthcare but data will play a key role in ensuring its impact is positive
Sponsored by the University of Waikato, published on 17 July 2024
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Water, energy and food goals beyond 2030: achieving sustainability in APAC
The water-energy-food nexus shows the interconnected nature of the climate challenge. The solution will require a similarly interlinked approach
Sponsored by the University of New South Wales, Sydney, published on 16 July 2024
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