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Introduction to investment & partnerships

The opening session of the Investment and Partnerships Day will set the tone for a forward-looking dialogue on driving inclusive and sustainable industrial growth. Co-led by UNIDO and the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of Saudi Arabia, the session will underscore a shared commitment to advancing innovation, industrial diversification, and global collaboration.

02⁰⁰_am

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Africa Investment Roundtable

The Africa Investment Roundtable seeks to mobilize strategic investment and partnerships to accelerate Africa's industrial transformation. By showcasing investment-ready flagship projects aligned with Agenda 2063 and the AfCFTA, and by advancing innovative financing mechanisms including blended finance, co-investment platforms, and public–private partnerships, the Roundtable aims to de-risk capital flows and unlock large-scale, sustainable industrial investments.

02⁰⁰_am

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AI as a game changer: Harnessing collaboration and investing in industries of the future

Opening the Investment and Partnership Day, this high-impact session explores Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a key driver of next-generation industrial growth, setting a powerful tone for a day focused on collaboration, capital, and innovation. The session will spotlight how smart, targeted investment and capacity development in AI is unlocking competitive advantages across sectors—from manufacturing and logistics to energy, education, and clean tech.

02⁰⁰_am

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Twenty-first session of the General Conference – 3rd Plenary

The General Conference (GC) is UNIDO's supreme policymaking organ where all Member States meet once every two years. It determines the guiding principles and policies of the Organization, and approves the budget and work programme of UNIDO. Every four years, the GC appoints the Director General. The Conference also elects the members of the Industrial Development Board and the Programme and Budget Committee.

02⁰⁰_am

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Uncovering the opportunities of global and Islamic finance for economic transformation and launch of UNIDO's new programme

The event will deliver an enhanced understanding of Islamic finance as a catalyst for MSME growth and economic transformation, highlighting its ethical, asset-based principles and suitability for inclusive industrial development. It will address Islamic finance's potential, opportunities and challenges in addressing the SME financing gap, in particular across Africa and the Arab region, and its suitability as an additional and largely unmet source of development finance.

03³⁰_am

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Reshaping global value chains: Investment pathways for a new trade era

This high-level, Davos-style panel will explore how shifting global trade dynamics and rising protectionism are reshaping value chains and challenging inclusive growth in developing economies. Leaders will examine the disruptive impact of AI and technological change, sharing innovative policy, financing, and partnership solutions to build resilient, future-ready trade systems.

03³⁰_am

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Accelerating blue industry: Scaling inclusive and sustainable industrial solutions across blue sectors

With oceans and inland waters contributing an estimated USD 3-6 trillion annually to the global economy, and supporting the livelihoods of over 3 billion people, the Blue Economy represents one of the largest and most vital economic frontiers for sustainable development.

03³⁰_am

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Global best practice showcase

The Global Best Practices Showcase brings together leaders from Unilever, DHL, Festo, Elsewedy Electric, and Aramco to share insights on investment facilitation and value chain development. Through concrete, real-world examples, speakers will show how transparent rules, open public-private dialogue, and strong aftercare help attract and keep high-impact investors.

03⁴⁵_am

International Court of Justice

THE HAGUE – The International Court of Justice (ICJ) holds public hearings in the case Belize v. Honduras

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) holds public hearings on Guatemala's Application for permission to intervene in the case concerning Sovereignty over the Sapodilla Cayes/Cayos Zapotillos (Belize v. Honduras) on 24 November 2025.

04⁰⁰_am

Human Rights Council

1st Meeting (Assembly Hall) Forum on Business and Human Rights 2025

10:00am – 11:20am Recommit and Defend Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)11:40am – 1:00pm Opening Plenary

04⁰⁰_am

Human Rights Council

Consultation for 2026 Reports of Working Group (Tempus) Forum on Business and Human Rights 2025

10:00am – 11:20am Consultation for the 2026 Human rights Council and General Assembly reports of the Working Group

05⁰⁰_am

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Enabling two-way investment with the Middle East: Leveraging economic diversification for mutual growth

This session explores the pivotal role of economic diversification in fostering regional stability and driving sustainable long-term growth across the Middle East. The event will spotlight key sectors fueling this transformation – such as renewable energy, mineral mining, technology and innovation, financial services, and the critical role of the private sector – highlighting their potential to reshape the economic landscape and strengthen integration across regions.

05⁰⁰_am

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Driving sustainable industrial development in agribusiness: The coffee value chain as an innovative development model

This side event will spotlight the integration between agriculture and industry, emphasizing how coordinated action across these sectors can drive sustainable economic transformation and value addition. It will feature the flagship initiative by Italy and UNIDO, which aims to transform the African coffee value chain into a driver of sustainable industrial development. Coffee will be presented as a cross-cutting commodity linking agriculture, trade, industry, and climate action.

05⁰⁰_am

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Unlocking the potential of clean hydrogen via investment and innovation

Clean hydrogen holds transformative potential for industrial decarbonization—but scaling it requires more than ambition. This session will explore how targeted innovation and actionable investment roadmaps can accelerate clean hydrogen adoption in key sectors. It aims to generate practical insights and cross-regional cooperation to move from vision to implementation.

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Twenty-first session of the General Conference – 4th Plenary

06³⁰_am

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Synergy and scale: Driving sustainable development through private sector-led Centres of Excellence - The Saudi model

This dynamic session explores how Saudi Arabia is harnessing private-sector leadership to develop Centres of Excellence (CoEs) that accelerate innovation, close skills gaps, and drive sustainable industrial transformation. Featuring a TED-style talk and a high-level panel, it highlights how Saudi CoEs, anchored by partnerships between government, industry and investors, are shaping future-ready economies.

06³⁰_am

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Shaping industrial futures: Investment and technology promotion as engines of transformation

Shaping Industrial Futures: Investment and Technology Promotion as Engines of Transformation brings together leaders from the UNIDO Investment and Technology Promotion Network (ITP Network) and Saudi Arabia's industrial sector to showcase innovations advancing inclusive and sustainable industrial development (ISID).

08⁰⁰_am

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Mobilizing finance for industrial development in middle income countries

Organized by UNIDO, this side event gathers representatives from MICs, financial institutions, policymakers, and industry leaders to discuss "Mobilizing Finance for Industrial Development in Middle-Income Countries." Building on the Rabat and Makati Declarations and the Seville Commitment, the event advances UNIDO's strategic framework supporting MICs' sustainable industrialization and SDG achievement. As a technical partner and convener, UNIDO ensures MIC priorities shape global development policy.

08⁰⁰_am

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The transformative power of just energy transitions for industrial development

The energy transition offers unprecedented opportunities to advance green industrialization, foster inclusive growth, and build resilient economies. A just transition can drive innovation and sustainable industries in developing and emerging economies utilizing the increasing demand for minerals vital to clean technologies.

08⁰⁰_am

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Towards a world without hunger: Scaling sustainable agribusiness through public-private partnerships

This session explores innovative public-private partnership (PPP) models that drive investment and sustainable agribusiness development, focusing on replicable strategies across regions and commodities. The panel discussion will build the case for a PPP approach and showcase emerging and successful models to enhance collaboration between governments, private sector actors, international finance institutions and development partners to foster resilient and climate-smart agribusiness ecosystems.

09⁰⁰_am

Human Rights Treaty Bodies

3177th Meeting, 116th Session, Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD)

Consideration of Burundi

09⁰⁰_am

Human Rights Council

2nd Meeting (Assembly Hall) Forum on Business and Human Rights 2025

3:00pm – 4:20pm Putting People First 4:40pm – 6:00pm Strengthening accountability for environmental harm

09⁰⁰_am

Human Rights Council

2nd Meeting (Tempus) Forum on Business and Human Rights 2025

3:00pm – 4:20pm Human Rights Due Diligence in SMEs in Challenging Times / 4:40pm – 6:00pm Safeguarding Human Rights in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

09⁰⁰_am

Conferences

Innovators Meet Investors

A fast-paced showcase where award-winning innovations meet strategic investors - driving the Future of Industry.

09⁰⁰_am

Meetings & Events

Angola National Assembly Special Session to hear an address by the Secretary-General

09³⁰_am

Conferences

Industrial Recovery for Resilience: UNIDO Industrial Recovery Programmes

The high-level side event "Industrial Recovery for Resilience: UNIDO Industrial Recovery Programmes" aims to demonstrate UNIDO's role in supporting industrial recovery in conflict- and crisis-affected countries and to reinforce the role of inclusive and sustainable industrial development in building peaceful and prosperous societies. It will end in a call to action for UNIDO's partners to support industrial recovery in countries affected by conflict or crisis.

09³⁰_am

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Launch of Fairshare: UNIDO's programmatic framework on sustainable supply chains

This high-level session marks the official launch of UNIDO's Fair Share Programme, introduced by a short film contrasting fashion's global allure with its social and environmental costs. The film features collaborations with OTB Group in Tunisia and Versace in Egypt, demonstrating how circular, inclusive, and ethical production can unite creativity with responsibility.

09³⁰_am

Media Stakeouts

Danny Danon (Israel) on the Middle East - Security Council Media Stakeout

Informal comments to the media by Danny Danon, Permanent Representative of Israel to the United Nations, on the Middle East.

09⁴⁵_am

Media Stakeouts

Joint Press Encounter on "Combating Technology-Facilitated Trafficking in Persons" - Security council Media Stakeout

Joint statement delivered by Ambassador CHA Jihoon, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Korea to the United Nations, Combating Technology-Facilitated Trafficking in Persons

10⁰⁰_am

Human Rights Treaty Bodies

2228th Meeting, 83rd Session, Committee against Torture (CAT)

Follow-up to arts. 19 and 22 and reprisals

10⁰⁰_am

General Assembly

General Assembly: 48th plenary meeting, 80th session

In accordance with General Assembly resolution 79/286 entitled "Modalities, format and organization of the high-level meeting of the General Assembly on the appraisal of the United Nations Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Persons", a High-level Meeting of the plenary of the General Assembly will be convened on 24 and 25 November 2025 to appraise progress achieved in the implementation of the Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Persons (resolution 64/293), in order to assess

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