From 22–25 June 2026, the global higher education community will gather at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE) in Jakarta for the fifth annual Global Sustainable Development Congress (GSDC). Hosted by Times Higher Education (THE) in partnership with the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organisation (SEAMEO), the congress serves as a vital platform for university leaders, researchers, and sustainability professionals to exchange ideas and forge the partnerships necessary to achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
This year congress bringing together a powerful alliance of over 5,000 global changemakers. This landmark event serves as a collaborative laboratory to transform commitments into measurable action for the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Who is GSDC For?
The congress is a cross-sector platform designed for those leading the transition to a sustainable future:
- Higher Education Community: University leaders, researchers, and sustainability professionals exchanging ideas and collaborating with global peers.
- Business Leaders: Executives driving sustainable transformation, innovation, and long-term business value.
- Policymakers: Ministers and advisers shaping green innovation and inclusive economies.
- Civil Society: NGOs and social enterprises advancing equality, inclusion, and environmental justice.
- Specialized Leadership: CFOs spearheading responsible investment and HR leaders exploring workforce transformation.
A Focused Agenda
The four-day program addresses the most urgent pillars of the 2030 Agenda through two core streams.
| Main Congress | Business Summit |
| • Cities and communities | • Circular economy and materials |
| • Education, gender, and inequality | • Decarbonisation and energy |
| • Environment | • Supply chain and resources |
Featured Summits
The event also features high-level summits, including the APAC Sustainable Business Summit, Sustainable Trade and Economic Development Summit and the Sustainability Skills Summit, ensuring a deep dive into the economic and professional shifts required for a sustainable future.
The Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026
A definitive highlight of the event is the live reveal of the THE Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026. As the world’s only performance table assessing universities against the SDGs, this session offers essential benchmarking data, accompanied by a dedicated data masterclass and a live Q&A for institutional leaders.
Join the Movement
We invite you to join this global alliance in Jakarta to accelerate our collective progress toward a fairer and more sustainable world.
Member universities of WDEA are eligible for an exclusive 25% discount on registration.
- Dates: 22–25 June 2026
- Location: Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE), Jakarta
- Promo Code: PARTNER-25
- Register Here: Click here to book your pass with 25% off
- Official Website:www.gsdcongress.com/2026