🌍 Major Global Summits in 2025
1. COP30 – UN Climate Change Conference
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Dates: November 10–21, 2025
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Location: Belém, Brazil
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Focus: Climate action, deforestation, and Amazon protection
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Highlights: This summit will emphasize the Amazon's role in global climate health. Brazil's top climate diplomat, Ambassador André Corrêa do Lago, will lead the conference. Wikipedia+1Observer Diplomat+1Wikipedia+2Observer Diplomat+2Financial Times+2Reuters+1Observer Diplomat+1
2. G20 Summit
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Dates: November 22–23, 2025
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Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
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Theme: “Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability”
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Focus: Global economic recovery, trade reform, and digital transformation
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Participants: Leaders from 19 countries and the European Union Wikipedia+2Observer Diplomat+2Wikipedia+2Wikipedia
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Dates: June 24–26, 2025
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Location: The Hague, Netherlands
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Focus: Defense funding, membership expansion, and NATO's future direction
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Significance: First summit led by new NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte Wikipedia
4. The Hague Summit
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Dates: June 24–26, 2025
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Location: The Hague, Netherlands
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Focus: NATO's future plans, defense capabilities, and membership status
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Context: Held alongside the NATO Summit, this conference will discuss NATO's strategic direction and defense initiatives Wikipedia
5. World Government Summit
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Dates: February 11–13, 2025
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Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Theme: “Shaping Future Governments”
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Focus: Governance innovation, digital transformation, and policy reforms
6. Global Innovation Summit
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Dates: April 1–2, 2025
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Location: Hannover Messe, Germany
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Focus: Technological advancements, startup ecosystems, and innovation strategiesB2Match
7. AI for Good Global Summit
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Dates: May 2025 (exact dates TBD)
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Location: Geneva, Switzerland
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Focus: Ethical AI development, digital inclusion, and global cooperation
8. Global Ethics Summit
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Dates: April 6–8, 2025
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Location: New York City, USA
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Focus: Corporate ethics, ESG practices, and responsible business conductWikipedia
9. Sagarmatha Sambaad
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Dates: May 16–18, 2025
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Location: Kathmandu, Nepal
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Theme: “Climate Change, Mountains, and the Future of Humanity”
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Focus: Global dialogue on climate change impacts on mountainous regions Wikipedia
10. World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS)
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Dates: March 5–7, 2025
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Location: New Delhi, India
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Theme: “Partnerships for Accelerating Sustainable Development and Climate Solutions”
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Focus: Sustainable development practices and climate solutions Wikipedia
đź—“️ Upcoming Summits to Watch
Summit | Date | Location | Focus Area |
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COP30 (Climate Change) | Nov 10–21, 2025 | BelĂ©m, Brazil | Climate action and Amazon protection |
G20 Summit | Nov 22–23, 2025 | Johannesburg, South Africa | Global economic stability and trade |
NATO Summit | Jun 24–26, 2025 | The Hague, Netherlands | NATO's future direction and defense |
World Government Summit | Feb 11–13, 2025 | Dubai, UAE | Governance innovation and policy reforms |
Global Innovation Summit | Apr 1–2, 2025 | Hannover, Germany | Technological advancements and innovation |
AI for Good Global Summit | May 2025 (TBD) | Geneva, Switzerland | Ethical AI development and global cooperation |
Global Ethics Summit | Apr 6–8, 2025 | New York City, USA | Corporate ethics and responsible business |
Sagarmatha Sambaad | May 16–18, 2025 | Kathmandu, Nepal | Climate change impacts on mountainous regions |
World Sustainable Development Summit | Mar 5–7, 2025 | New Delhi, India | Sustainable development and climate solutions |