With the challenges the world is facing today, we need pioneers who can pave the road and inspire others to walk the same path. The first generation of UN Global Compact Local SDG Pioneers – our gala dinner honorees – are all connected by a common thread: they are committed to accelerating the sustainable transition and they can deliver. This festive and elegant evening was framed by captivating speeches and theatrical performances, while we celebrated the Pioneers who are changing our world for the better.