This registration page is ONLY for UN staff members from the UN Secretariat, Funds, Programmes and Regional Commissions, who have been nominated by their United Nations Department or Organization to attend the Summit.
Please note that staff from specialized agencies (FAO, ICAO, IFAD, ILO, IMF, IMO, ITU, UNESCO, UNIDO, UNWTO, UPU, WHO, World Bank, WIPO and WMO, and related organizations include Preparatory Commission for the CTBTO, IAEA, OPCW and WTO.) must register through the UN Protocol and Liaison Service (eRegistration platform), further information is available here.
Venue: Qatar National Convention Centre, Doha (https://www.qncc.qa/)
Dates: 4 - 6 November 2025. Pre-Summit events will take place on 3 November 2025.
Background
The United Nations General Assembly, through Resolutions 78/261 and 78/318, decided to convene the World Social Summit, under the title “Second World Summit for Social Development”.
Thirty years after the landmark 1995 World Summit for Social Development in Copenhagen, the global community will gather once again — this time in Doha, Qatar, from 4 to 6 November 2025 — for the Second World Summit for Social Development. In a world facing growing inequalities, demographic shifts, and rapid technological transformation, the need for a renewed commitment to social progress has never been more urgent.
Building on the 10 Commitments of the 1995 Summit and the Copenhagen Declaration, the Second Summit will accelerate action on poverty eradication, the promotion of full employment and decent work, and social inclusion, ensuring that no one is left behind in an increasingly complex and interconnected world. It aims to address persistent gaps, reaffirm global commitment to social development, and give new momentum to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
In Doha, world leaders will come together to redefine strategies for social progress, strengthen global partnerships, and promote inclusive policies that foster equitable opportunities for all. The goal: to build societies that are more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable.
The Summit will serve as a pivotal platform for dialogue, cooperation, and joint solutions, convening governments, international organizations, the UN system, civil society, cooperatives, academia, the private sector, and experts to strengthen international cooperation for inclusive social development.
Registration period: 1 September - 1 October 2025 (23:59 EST).
Please Note
- Set up an account on INDICO
- Each staff member must have an account on the INDICO platform to register to attend the Summit.
- Check here for details: https://indico.un.org/
- Set up your profile, including photo, documents, etc – it will speed up the registration process.
- For technical issues, please, reach out to: Indico Helpdesk at support.accreditation@un.org
- Each staff registration must be submitted individually.
- You will need a copy of your UNLP/passport, photo, and a letter signed by the Head of your Entity or Department nominating you to attend the Summit.
- If your registration is successful, you will receive an approval letter via email.
- For general inquiries related to your registration, please email summit-logistics@un.org with subject line [WSSD2 UN Staff Registration]
- For more information on the 2025 Second World Summit for Social Development, please visit: https://social.desa.un.org/world-summit-2025
Important information about Hayya e-Visa, a host country requirement
- All Summit participants, including United Nations staff, must register with the Host Country and hold a valid Hayya e-Visa.
- Upon registration in INDICO, you will receive an automated email confirming receipt by the Summit Secretariat staff. After your registration has been reviewed and approved, you will receive an approval email, which will also provide the link and instructions to obtain a Hayya e-Visa. The total processing time is around 1 week.
- Following the registration and approval from the Host, each staff member will receive the Hayya e-Visa by email. The Hayya e-Visa is free of charge and will also facilitate entry to Qatar for international staff. Please ensure you travel with the same passport used for the issuance of your Hayya e-Visa to enter the country.
