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Assembly Hall

23 October, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. (CET)

Closing plenary and closing ceremony

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The 16th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16) will take place from 20 to 23 October 2025 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, with the theme “Shaping the future: Driving economic transformation for equitable, inclusive and sustainable development”. Hosted by Switzerland and UNCTAD, the conference will convene ministers of trade and economy, leaders of international organizations, representatives of civil society, the private sector, youth and renowned experts to engage in high-level dialogue on global trends and policy perspectives on trade, finance and debt, investment, development and the digital economy. Website: https://unctad.org/unctad16…
The 16th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16) takes place from 20 to 23 October 2025 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, with the theme “Shaping the future: Driving economic transformation for equitable, inclusive and sustainable development”. Find out more: https://unctad.org/unctad16/leaders-dialogue #UNCTAD16: https://unctad.org/unctad16…
Video message from His Excellency Ian Borg, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism of Malta, at the opening of the 16th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development – #UNCTAD16. The conference opens on Monday, 20 October, at the Palais des Nations in Geneva under the theme: “Shaping the future: Driving economic transformation for equitable, inclusive and sustainable development”. Hosted by Switzerland and UNCTAD, the conference will convene Ministers of Trade and Economy, leaders of international organizations, representatives of civil society, private sector, youth, and renowned experts to engage in high-level dialogue on global trends and policy perspectives on trade, finance and debt, investment, development and the digital economy. Find out more: https://unctad.org/unctad16/opening-plenary-and-ceremony…
Investment is the spark that turns ambition into action. From renewable energy to digital networks and new industries — leaders, ministers & changemakers unite at #UNCTAD16 to direct capital to what matters most, unlocking growth and opportunities for the next generation. ▶️ Be part of it & follow live from 20–23 Oct: https://unctad.org/unctad16…
Video message from His Excellency José Ramos-Horta, President of Timor Leste, at the opening of the 16th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development – #UNCTAD16. The conference opens on Monday, 20 October, at the Palais des Nations in Geneva under the theme: “Shaping the future: Driving economic transformation for equitable, inclusive and sustainable development”. Hosted by Switzerland and UNCTAD, the conference will convene Ministers of Trade and Economy, leaders of international organizations, representatives of civil society, private sector, youth, and renowned experts to engage in high-level dialogue on global trends and policy perspectives on trade, finance and debt, investment, development and the digital economy. Find out more: https://unctad.org/unctad16/opening-plenary-and-ceremony…