From diplomacy and climate to AI, media, and health equity, UNGA Week is more than a policy summit, it’s a global stage for the world’s most influential voices. And for purpose-driven brands, the right room can unlock partnerships, visibility, and long-term relevance.
Below, we’ve rounded up the top events during UNGA Week 2025 where innovation meets influence, curated for founders, marketers, and communicators shaping the future.
| Date & Location | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, September 16, 2025 ——— 205 E 42nd St, New York City, NY 10017 | Scalable Alternative Governance and Business Models for a Fair Data Economy | The Scalable Alternative Governance and Business Models for a Fair Data Economy event explores the future of data cooperatives and equitable tech governance. Thought leaders across law, design, and infrastructure come together to reimagine how personal and collective data is managed, monetized, and protected—through scalable models that prioritize fairness and transparency. Register here. |
| Thursday, September 18, 2025 ——— UN HQ NY – Trusteeship Council Chamber | GloCha pre-UNGA Conference & Exhibit 2025 | GloCha 2025 highlights youth-driven tech solutions to global issues—from climate to education. The event features innovators using blockchain, digital platforms, and AI to activate community impact, with a focus on communications strategies that can scale these ideas globally. Register here. |
| Thursday, September 18, 2025 ——— Online | International Year of Quantum Science and Technology Conference | The International Year of Quantum Science and Technology Conference promotes the future of quantum science through public engagement, media collaboration, and science storytelling. It’s a meeting point for communicators and quantum leaders aiming to translate complex research into global awareness and funding. Register here. |
| Friday, September 19, 2025 – Tuesday, September 23, 2025 ——— Microsoft (11 Times Square New York, NY 10036) | Culture, Health, Trade & the Role of Artificial Intelligence | The Culture, Health, Trade & the Role of Artificial Intelligence event examines how AI is reshaping policy and innovation across three global pillars—culture, healthcare, and trade. The agenda emphasizes ethical AI adoption, brand influence, and inclusive design, offering cross-sector insights for storytellers and strategists. Register here. |
| Monday, September 22, 2025 ——— Berkeley College New York City Midtown Campus 3 East 43rd Street New York, NY 10017 | Ideas to Infrastructure: Youth as Agents in Harnessing AI for Development | Ideas to Infrastructure: Youth as Agents in Harnessing AI for Development centers on how youth are building and leading AI development pipelines in emerging economies. It offers a fresh look at how generational voices are shaping future-ready narratives through design, governance, and innovation. Register here. |
| Monday, September 22, 2025 ——— Studio Gather, 45 Rockefeller Plaza, New York City | Her Power Forum @ UNGA80 | Her Power spotlights women transforming tech, policy, and media. With bold discussions around leadership, branding, and public trust, this is a high-impact event for those shaping reputation at the intersection of influence and innovation. Register here. |
| Monday, September 22, 2025 – Wednesday, September 24, 2025 ——— Midtown, New York City | Social Innovation Summit @ UNGA 2025 | The Social Innovation Summit is an invite-only summit that brings together tech founders, social impact leaders, and investors to explore breakthrough innovation. Sessions spotlight how storytelling, brand strategy, and AI integration can accelerate solutions that drive social change at scale. Register here. |
| Tuesday, September 23, 2025 ——— Studio Gather, 45 Rockefeller Plaza, New York City | Energy Forum @ UNGA80 | The energy forum addresses the evolving energy narrative—from decarbonization and investor confidence to geopolitical perception. A key event for strategists working on sustainability positioning, risk comms, and global partnership storytelling.’ Register here. |
| Tuesday, September 23, 2025 ——— Studio Gather, 45 Rockefeller Plaza, New York City | Tech and AI Forum @ UNGA80 | The Tech and AI Forum is one of the most anticipated UNGA side events, this forum explores AI ethics, tech policy, and global platform responsibility. Sessions focus on how governments, brands, and institutions are preparing for a future defined by intelligent systems and public trust. Register here. |
| Tuesday, September 23, 2025 ——— Fordham University School of Law 150 West 62nd Street New York, NY 10023 | Ghana Tech Summit | The Ghana Tech Summit brings together diaspora leaders across fintech, AI, and social innovation. It’s a showcase of cross-border thought leadership and an essential stop for communicators working on global expansion and culturally fluent storytelling. Register here. |
| Wednesday, September 24, 2025 ——— Nippon Club5F Sakura Room | Refugee and AI Reskilling for Future Workforce Development | The Refugee and AI Reskilling for Future Workforce Development session highlights digital reskilling models designed for refugee and displaced populations. With an emphasis on AI tools and workforce access, the event is relevant for organizations developing inclusive talent pipelines and future-of-work campaigns. Register here. |
| Wednesday, September 24, 2025 ——— Studio Gather, 45 Rockefeller Plaza, New York City | Health Forum at UNGA80 | The Health Forum at UNGA80 focuses on shaping public dialogue around global health investment, disease narratives, and equitable care, featuring insight-driven sessions, multi-sector partnerships, and narrative-critical framing. Register here. |
| Wednesday, September 24, 2025 ——— Studio Gather, 45 Rockefeller Plaza, New York City | FP: Health Forum – Renewed Investment for Maximum Impact | The FP: Health Forum is a full-day event that covers investment strategies for global health impact, with sessions focused on narrative alignment, innovation framing, and the role of public-private partnerships in shaping trust across borders. Register here. |
| Thursday, September 25, 2025 ——— Studio Gather, 45 Rockefeller Plaza, New York City | The Power of Purpose @ UNGA80 | The Power of Purpose session dives into how brands define, defend, and deliver purpose in a rapidly changing world. From stakeholder alignment to global messaging, it’s a vital forum for reputation leaders refining their positioning playbook. Register here. |
| Friday, September 26, 2025 ——— 307 West 38th Street New York, NY 10018 | Powering Possibilities: The Future of Work through Strategic Collaboration | The Powering Possibilities session explores how tech and collaboration are rewriting the rules of workforce strategy. The agenda includes themes like distributed teams, AI integration, and cross-border reputation—all through a lens of long-term impact. Register here. |
Ready to Build Influence Where It Matters?
From AI policy to purpose-driven storytelling, UNGA 2025 is a proving ground for bold ideas—and the brands behind them. If you’re showing up this year, make sure your digital presence is doing the same.
At Avenue Z, we help brands and organizations lead the conversation, online and on the ground. Whether you’re launching a campaign, rethinking your web visibility, or aligning your communications strategy with global narratives, we’re here to help you show up with impact.
