A Night of Pioneers: Leaders Dinner

On 23 June we will celebrate a new era of business innovation and action in support of the SDGs. We invite you to attend this landmark event which supports turning global goals into local business.

What would the world be without pioneers?

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.

Honouring the Local SDG Pioneers

A Highlight of the evening was the unveiling of the Local SDG Pioneers, where individuals were recognized for their work with turning SDGs to sustainable and responsible business opportunities. Learn more about the Local SDG Pioneers.

A Night of Pioneers

23 June | Cipriani 42nd Street

18:00-22:00

18:00	Reception
19:00	Musical Performance BatalaNYC Percussion Band
	Master of Ceremonies Ms. Caroline Mutoko Chief Marketing Officer, Radio Africa Group
	Welcome Lord Mark Malloch-Brown Chair, Business and Sustainable Development Commission
	Pioneers Unite! Mr. Hugh Evans CEO, Global Citizen
	Musical Performance Mr. Dana Leong Grammy Award winning cellist
	Honouring the Pioneers: The Change-maker Introduced by Ms. Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu, Founder and Executive Director, Solerebels (TBC)
	The Entrepreneur Introduced by Dr. Chang-Gyu Hwang, Chief Executive Officer, KT Corporation
	The Next 15 Years Ms. Lise Kingo Executive Director, UN Global Compact