Seville Spain

International Business Forum


The International Business Forum will be held alongside FFD4 on 30 June – 3 July 2025 in Seville, Spain. Organized by the FFD4 Business Steering Committee, it will bring together Heads of State, Ministers, CEOs, and prominent global business leaders to drive solutions that unlock private finance and investments for sustainable development.

As part of the programme of the Forum, a special landmark 10th edition of the SDG Investment Fair will offer additional opportunities for business and government leaders network, build impactful partnerships, and co-create solutions for mobilizing sustainable investments.

SDG Investment Fair

 

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Highlights of the International Business Forum

The International Business Forum will feature:

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Who will be attending?

The International Business Forum will bring together:

  • Institutional investors
  • Commercial banks
  • Corporates
  • SMEs
  • FinTech
  • Stock exchanges
  • Credit Rating Agencies
  • Standard-setters and regulators
  • Senior government officials
  • Development finance institutions - including multilateral and public development banks
  • UN partners

Accreditation and Registration Process for Private Sector Participation

Organizations that have received special accreditation will be invited to register individuals to attend the FFD4 Conference and the International Business Forum soon.

Options to participate for non-accredited organizations:

1. Participating under the umbrella of an accredited organization 
To determine which organization to apply under, please reach out to UNDESA by contacting desa-ffd4-business@un.org for guidance. 

Umbrella organizations collect and register names of individuals.

2. Participating with a courtesy badge  
This process is designed for senior business leaders who were unable to secure accreditation. To participate, your business must first indicate interest to UN DESA by contacting desa-ffd4-business@un.org. Once submitted, you will receive a unique registration link for your invitees. 

Each applicant must enter their details which include first name, last name (exactly as it appears in their government issued ID), and a unique email address for successful registration. 

3. Participating as part of a country delegation 
Inclusion in the official delegation of their government.

Learn more: https://financing.desa.un.org/ffd4/businessforum 

For more information: desa-ffd4-business@un.org

About the FFD4 Business Steering Committee

The FFD4 Business Steering Committee has been established to coordinate the private sector contribution to FFD4. For the first time in the history of the FFD process, the Steering Committee is bringing together major business organizations and initiatives under one umbrella, including:

Co-Chairs

ICC         GISD

Members

UN global compact           UNEP        PRI

                                     

B20       GFANZ     WEF

     Sustainable Markets Initiative      Investor Leadership Network

                                                                                   

For questions or further information, please contact: desa-ffd4-business@un.org