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01⁰⁰_am

Conferences

Twenty-first session of the General Conference – 7th 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.

01³⁰_am

Conferences

A Vision for Skills Transformation

As industries transform at record speed, this session explores how young people can gain the skills, creativity, and adaptability needed for the economies of the future. Leaders from government and industry will discuss how public–private partnerships can align training systems with evolving industrial needs and empower youth. Showcasing initiatives like Saudi Arabia's AI-powered National Skills Platform and global best practices, the session connects to UNIDO's Youth Framework pillars.

01³⁰_am

Conferences

Youth Parliament - Youth as Drivers in Shaping Future-Ready Industrial Policies

The Youth Parliament is a global debate platform organized jointly by UNIDO and Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, empowering young leaders to shape forward-looking industrial policies. It brings together youth delegates from diverse regions to exchange perspectives, debate innovative solutions and develop tangible policy recommendations.

02⁰⁰_am

Economic and Social Council

Committee on Disaster Risk Reduction, Ninth Session (Day 1 - Afternoon)

The Ninth Session of the ESCAP Committee on Disaster Risk Reduction will be held from 26 to 28 November 2025 at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok.

02³⁰_am

Conferences

Future Ready – Unlocking the Global Talent Pool

As global industries transform, unlocking the full potential of youth talent has become a defining challenge and opportunity of our time. This session explores how to harness the creativity, innovation, and skills of young people to shape the industries of the future and accelerate progress toward inclusive and sustainable industrial development.

03³⁰_am

Conferences

Bridging Innovation Gaps: Fostering Entrepreneurship

As the day opens, this dynamic session sets the tone for Generation Future by exploring entrepreneurship as a cornerstone of industrial transformation. It will inspire participants to see how young innovators can shape inclusive and sustainable industrial growth through creativity, collaboration, and bold action.

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 26 November 2025.

04⁰⁰_am

Human Rights Treaty Bodies

3180th Meeting, 116th Session, Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD)

Consideration of New Zealand (cont'd)

04⁰⁰_am

Human Rights Council

5th Meeting (Assembly Hall) Forum on Business and Human Rights 2025

10:00am – 11:20am Labour Migration, Business and Human Rights in Times of Transformation11:40am – 1:00pm The critical role of human rights defenders in seeking solutions to environmental and social harms

04⁰⁰_am

Human Rights Council

5th Meeting (Tempus) Forum on Business and Human Rights 2025

10:00am – 11:20am Navigating Crises by Strengthening Business and Human Rights in MENA / 11:40am – 1:00pm Accelerating Business and Human Rights in Africa Amidst Crises and Transformations

05⁰⁰_am

Conferences

Igniting the Future: Supporting Global Youth in Industry

High-level launch of the Generation Future Day of the 21st session of the UNIDO General Conference.

05³⁰_am

Conferences

A Framework for Future-Makers: Inspiring the Next Generation of Industry Leaders

As the UNIDO Youth Framework officially launches, this flagship session sets the stage for Generation Future Day by turning vision into action. It explores how youth can be empowered to drive industrial transformation and innovation, and how governments, private sector leaders, and global advocates can work together to make this transformation inclusive, sustainable, and future-oriented.

06⁰⁰_am

Conferences

Bridge for Cities: Fostering smart and inclusive cities in the Asia-Pacific region

This 90-minute regional event will explore how cities across Asia and the Pacific are advancing inclusive industrialization, smart infrastructure, and climate-resilient growth. Featuring the launch of UNIDO's Sustainable Cities white paper, the session aligns with UNIDO's expertise and tools for sustainable urban-industrial development.

06³⁰_am

Conferences

NextGen Missions Lab

This session aims to showcase how young innovators developing moonshot prototypes to address critical industrial, technological, and sustainability challenges can accelerate their journey from concept or MVP to market through the UNIDO Open Innovation Program (ScaleX). The discussion will demonstrate how mentorship, expert guidance, access to global networks, and investment can foster cross-disciplinary and cross-border collaboration.

07³⁰_am

Conferences

Spotlight: Inspiring Generation Future

This spotlight session aims to motivate youth across the world to pursue excellence, embrace lifelong learning, and contribute with confidence to their nation's progress and global development.

07³⁰_am

Conferences

Building Bridges: University-Industry Partnerships for Workforce Transformation: Insights from Saudi Experience

This highly interactive session explores how stronger connections between universities and industries can unlock new pathways for youth employability, innovation, and sustainable industrial growth. Drawing on Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and its leadership in education–industry collaboration, the session will highlight how partnerships between academia and the private sector can equip young people with the skills, experiences, and opportunities needed to succeed in the industries of the future.

08⁰⁰_am

Conferences

Preparing for the future of industrialization: UNIDO's Vision 2050 and launch of the Industrial Development Report 2026

This session will present UNIDO's Vision 2050, The Future of Industries for Development, and launch the Industrial Development Report 2026, the analytical foundation of the vision. Against a backdrop of global transformation, the session will highlight the role of sustainable industrialization in driving jobs, income, and inclusive prosperity while integrating social, environmental, and cultural priorities.

08⁰⁰_am

Conferences

Youth Success Stories - Voices of Impact: Youth Shaping Industry in Saudi Arabia and Beyond

The event will introduce the Enterprise Development and Investment Promotion (EDIP) Modality, highlighting its Incubation Management Systems as a framework for nurturing entrepreneurship and innovation. The session will spotlight young entrepreneurs / innovators driving industrial transformation in Saudi Arabia and globally.

09⁰⁰_am

Human Rights Treaty Bodies

3181st Meeting, 116th Session, Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD)

Consideration of Tunisia

09⁰⁰_am

Human Rights Council

6th Meeting (Assembly Hall) Forum on Business and Human Rights 2025

3:00pm – 4:20pm Innovating Pathways to Justice and Effective Remedy4:40pm – 6:00pm Closing Plenary

09⁰⁰_am

Human Rights Council

Beyond Compliance (Tempus) Forum on Business and Human Rights 2025

Tempus 15:00 - 16:40 : Beyond Compliance: Addressing Implementation Gaps in Mandatory Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence in Western Europe and Others Group States

09³⁰_am

Conferences

Twenty-first session of the General Conference – 7th Plenary continued

09⁴⁵_am

International Court of Justice

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

10⁰⁰_am

General Assembly

Second Committee, 22nd plenary meeting - General Assembly, 80th session

Economic and Financial Committee.

10⁰⁰_am

General Assembly

Fifth Committee, 14th plenary meeting - General Assembly, 80th session

Administrative and Budgetary Committee.

10⁰⁰_am

General Assembly

General Assembly: 51st plenary meeting, 80th session

General Assembly: 51st plenary meeting, 80th session.

10⁰⁰_am

Security Council

Peacebuilding and sustaining peace - Security Council, 10054th meeting

12⁰⁰_pm

Press Conferences

Guinea-Bissau, UN University, Ukraine & other topics - Daily Press Briefing

Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

12⁰⁰_pm

Press Conferences

Press Conference: Assistant Secretary-General for Peacebuilding Support Elizabeth Spehar and the Chair of the Peacebuilding Fund's Advisory Group, Ambassador Macharia Kamau on the Peacebuilding Fund's recent activities

Remarks to the media by Assistant Secretary-General for Peacebuilding Support Elizabeth Spehar and the Chair of the Peacebuilding Fund's Advisory Group, Ambassador Macharia Kamau on the Peacebuilding Fund's recent activities.

10⁰⁰_pm

Economic and Social Council

Committee on Disaster Risk Reduction, Ninth Session (Day 2 - Morning)

The Ninth Session of the ESCAP Committee on Disaster Risk Reduction will be held from 26 to 28 November 2025 at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok.