New York Innovation Forum for Sustainable Development

Collaborate

Across sectors and continents, with decision makers who can move initiatives forward.

Innovate

Share ideas and scalable solutions with the people positioned to fund and deploy them.

Transform

Advance the Sustainable Development Goals together, with measurable outcomes.

About the Forum

Two days inside one of the world's most influential weeks for international cooperation.

The New York Innovation Forum is a two day, invitation-only series of high-level events held during Climate Week NYC and the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly.

The Forum convenes leaders from business, finance, technology, sustainability, government, philanthropy, civil society and the United Nations to accelerate partnerships and advance solutions to today's most pressing global challenges.

Climate Week NYC is the largest annual climate event of its kind, with more than 900 events across New York City drawing business leaders, policymakers, investors and innovators from around the world.

A powerful collaboration for global impact

Convened by Dylan Welch and Emilie McGlone

The Forum is produced jointly by Welch International and Peace Boat US. Dylan Welch and Emilie McGlone shape the Forum together, from the sessions and the private luncheons through to the delegations invited into the room.

Dylan Welch

Founder & CEO, Welch International

Founder of the Intelligence Report and host of the Forum. Dylan works with leaders across finance, technology, policy and conservation to build the partnerships that carry initiatives from conversation into execution.

Emilie McGlone

Executive Director, Peace Boat US

Emilie leads Peace Boat US in advancing education for the Sustainable Development Goals, bringing the organization's United Nations relationships and its global network of educators, youth leaders and civil society partners to the Forum.

Welch International

An international relations and strategic advisory firm specializing in strategic partnerships, communications, business development, and convening leaders across the public, private and nonprofit sectors.

Peace Boat US

An international nonprofit dedicated to advancing education for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Peace Boat holds Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).

Who will be there

Five constituencies, one room

Business

Build strategic partnerships and unlock new client opportunities.

Technology

Showcase innovations and collaborate to scale global solutions.

Finance

Meet impact investors looking for what comes next.

Conservation

Drive meaningful action aligned with the UN SDGs.

Policy

Shape policy and strengthen stakeholder collaboration.

Participation

Attendance is by invitation

The Forum brings together a limited number of delegates from business, finance, technology, government, philanthropy and the United Nations. Registration and further details are available through Peace Boat US.