UN Trade and Development convenes world leaders, ministers and experts to tackle today’s pressing issues, strengthen cooperation and build a brighter future.
From 20 to 23 October 2025, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) will welcome to Geneva, Switzerland leaders from governments, business, academia and civil society for its sixteenth ministerial session – UNCTAD16.
The conference comes at a time when trade, investment and technology are reshaping economies at high speed. For developing countries, the stakes are clear: to secure access to finance, markets and innovation while building resilience against shocks.
