The OECD Local Development Forum 2025 will explore how places can remain competitive amid technological, ecological, and economic shifts. Discussions will focus on emerging sectors like green energy and the care economy, as well as strategies for local marketing and hosting global events. Topics such as labor inclusion, AI, the night-time economy, and women's leadership will also be addressed. Barranquilla, the host city, will share its experience in economic and social transformation. The Forum will feature workshops, site visits, and dynamic discussions with leaders driving local change.

The 2025 High-Level Political Forum (HLPF), under the auspices of the UN Economic and Social Council, will focus on promoting sustainable, inclusive, science- and evidence-based solutions to advance the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It will include in-depth reviews of SDGs 3, 5, 8, 14, and 17. Thirty-seven countries will present their Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs) on progress in implementing the SDGs. The forum will bring together government representatives, experts, UN agencies, and key stakeholders. Side events, VNR Labs, special activities, and exhibitions will also be organized.

The 16th Regional Conference on Women, organized by ECLAC and UN Women, is the main intergovernmental forum in Latin America and the Caribbean for promoting women’s rights and gender equality. The central theme is “transformations in political, economic, social, cultural, and environmental areas to advance the care society and gender equality.” During the event, member states will approve the Regional Gender Agenda, which guides public policies to guarantee the autonomy and rights of women, adolescents, and girls. The Gender Equality Observatory will be relaunched, and the 50th anniversary of the First World Conference on Women will be commemorated. Participants include governments, international organizations, academia, and feminist movements.

The 40th Anniversary Metropolis Seoul World Congress invites participants to reimagine the future of cities and metropolitan areas amid global challenges. Seoul, known for its innovation, will host this milestone event celebrating four decades of collaboration. The congress will focus on future metropolitan actions rather than the past. It offers high-level discussions, technical visits, and cultural presentations. The event is an exceptional opportunity for exchange, networking, and visibility.

CEPAL and RAGA International are organizing the 2nd International Congress on Open State and Governance. The event brings together academics, governments, civil society, and the private sector to discuss open state and new governance approaches. It will be held both in-person and online, coinciding with the Global Open Government Summit. The conference will cover key topics such as public integrity, technology and governance, and democratic crises. The congress aims to foster multidisciplinary dialogue and connect academia with public policy makers.

The 6th Edition of the International Technical Mission offers sustainable solutions to improve municipal management in Latin America, in collaboration with Fira de Lleida and the Ibero-American Union of Municipalists. The event takes place within the framework of the 23rd Municipalia Fair 2025, promoting experiences, best practices, and business solutions through conferences, dialogues, and visits. The mission is part of the UIMEMPRESA Program and highlights the practical application of sustainable solutions. Activities include sectoral conferences, networking spaces, and observation visits. Scholarships are available for mayors, councilors, public administration leaders, and businesspeople from the region interested in the topic.

The 2025 Ministerial Summit will focus on rebuilding citizen trust through integrity, quality infrastructure, and the optimization of public services with artificial intelligence. The event aims to strengthen governance in Latin America and the Caribbean by addressing anti-corruption efforts, digital transformation, and administrative efficiency. It will promote the implementation of the Action Plan on Integrity for Good Governance, advancing policies that enhance transparency and citizen participation. The Summit will bring together leaders and experts to drive innovative solutions that reinforce institutions and sustainable development in the region.