11th Multi-stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the Sustainable Development Goals
Venue: UNHQ, New York (In-Person Only)
Date: 6-7 May 2026
*A limited number of side events will be held on 5 May.
Background
The eleventh annual Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the SDGs (STI Forum) will be held from 6 - 7 May 2026. The theme for the STI Forum 2026 is: “Transformative, equitable and coordinated science, technology and innovation for the 2030 Agenda and a sustainable future for all.”
Every year, the STI Forum brings together high-level policy makers and senior government officials with scientists, engineers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and representatives of organized science and technology communities, the UN system and international organizations. The Forum is a venue for facilitating the establishment of networks, knowledge sharing and the development, transfer, and dissemination of relevant technologies for the SDGs.
A limited number of side events will be organized in connection with the Forum on 5-7 May 2026.
Participation
The STI Forum is open to all holders of a valid UN Grounds Pass (Blue Badge) for the UNHQ in New York or a Special Event Ticket (SET) issued for the Forum.
Please, use this form to register for a Special Event Ticket (SET) to attend the 11th STI Forum.
Please note, if you have a valid UN Grounds Pass (blue badge) for the UNHQ, New York, including members of official government delegations, UN Entities, IGOs, media, affiliates, retirees and civil society representatives, you DO NOT NEED TO REGISTER to attend the Forum.
- Registration deadline is 21 April 2026 (23:59 pm EDT).
Please Note
- Each organization will be allowed to request registration for up to 3 (three) representatives each. Each profile has to be submitted individually.
- Submitting registration doesn't guarantee your in-person participation. If your registration is approved, you will receive an approval letter confirming your in-person participation.
- Registration requests will be reviewed and approved on a rolling basis. Please, allow at least 5 working days for the review of registration requests.
- Participants are responsible for all necessary arrangements related to their in-person participation, including travel, visa and others, as appropriate. The Secretariat will not follow up on individual requests for visa letters neither will liaise with the host country on visa issues.
- The deadline for registration is 21 April 2026 (23:59 pm EDT).
- For guidance on the registration process please check:
- FAQs for Indico registrations | Department of Economic and Social Affairs
- For more information on the 2025 STI Forum, please check: 11th STI Forum | Department of Economic and Social Affairs (un.org)
