UN DESA/United Nations Project Office on Governance (UNPOG).
United Nations Project on Governance (UNPOG), under the Division for Public Institutions and Digital Government (DPIDG) of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), in collaboration with the Ministry of the Interior and Safety (MOIS) and Incheon Metropolitan City, with support of the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Korea, is organizing the 9th Youth Forum on SDG Implementation under the theme “Youth as Innovators: Driving AI Solutions for Sustainable Development” virtually on 13 August 2025 at 13:30 – 17:00 Seoul, GMT+9. The Forum will serve as a platform for youth to lead discussions on AI’s role in achieving the SDGs.
The Forum aims to inspire young minds to innovate with purpose and ethics, and your encouragement could make a significant difference in amplifying youth engagement.
Key Details:
- Event: 9th Youth Forum on SDG Implementation
- Theme: Youth as Innovators: Driving AI Solutions for Sustainable Development
- Date: 13 August 2025
- Time: 13:30 – 17:00 (KST, GMT+9)
- Venue: Online (via Zoom)
Registration
- Register to attend by 8 August 2025 Click here to register
- Interested in the Ideas for Change Contest?
- Youth between 15 and 24 years old, from all backgrounds and countries, are strongly encouraged to participate in the Contest. Submit your project proposal by 27 June 2025 using the Contest Entry Form.
For more information on the Forum, please visit UNPOG's website
Highlights:
- Presentations from youth leaders and AI experts
- Ideas for Change Contest – featuring five youth-led AI projects addressing SDGs
- Capacity-building and networking among youth from Asia-Pacific, East Africa, and beyond
In alignment with global strategies such as the UN Secretary-General’s Roadmap for Digital Cooperation, UNESCO’s Recommendation on the Ethics of AI, and the UN Global Digital Compact, this Forum will emphasize the role of youth in shaping AI for public good—ensuring innovation is equitable, ethical, and inclusive.