SIDS Global Business Network Forum

Bringing the voice of the private sector
into the Fourth International Conference on SIDS
May 25-26, Sandals Grande Antigua, St John's, Antigua & Barbuda

The SIDS Global Business Network (SIDS-GBN) Forum 2024 will be held from May 25-26, 2024 in St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, as the premier event that bridges the private sector and Small Island Developing States to forge partnerships for the next decade of action for SIDS.

To bring the voice of the private sector into the Fourth International Conference on SIDS (SIDS4), the Outcomes of the Forum will feature in discussions at a dedicated private sector roundtable during SIDS4.

The Forum will explore key themes such as blue-green growth, community empowerment, the enabling business environment, as well as financing and investment.

Participants will have the chance to network with leaders and experts from various sectors, showcase partnerships achievements and insights, and learn from best practices and success stories from around the world.

Whether you are a business owner, an investor, a policy maker, or a researcher, you will find valuable insights and connections at the Forum. 

Registration and Participation

The SIDS-GBN Forum 2024 will be held as a special event to the SIDS4 Conference. Participants do not need special accreditation to attend the SIDS-GBN Forum. However, special accreditation is required to attend the SIDS4 Conference.

Please register for the SIDS-GBN Forum here. The deadline for registration is 30 April 2024.

Format

This event is hybrid. You can attend in person or virtually. We will share the link to join virtually after registration.

Partners

The Forum is organized by UN-OHRLLS with support from the Government of Antigua & Barbuda, the Government of Denmark, and the Government of Ireland. Supporting partners include Caribbean Export Development Agency (CEDA), Commonwealth Secretariat (ComSec), International Trade Centre (ITC), UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), UN Global Compact (UNGC), UN Fashion and Lifestyle Network, UN Foundation, and World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism).