International Business Forum

The International Business Forum will be held alongside FFD4 on 30 June – 3 July 2025 in Sevilla, 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 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.

Latest Updates

View the Draft Programme for the International Business Forum
Logistics for the International Business Forum (coming soon)

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Key Links

Important Dates

28-29 April 2025:
FfD Forum
30 April-1 May 2025:
Fourth PrepCom Session
30 June – 3 July 2025:
FfD4 Conference in Sevilla, Spain

Highlights of the International Business Forum

The International Business Forum will feature:

communities of best practice and innovation

Side Events

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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

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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: