Description
The high-level opening session looks ahead to the future of industrial development by
spotlighting women’s leadership in shaping competitiveness, driving green and digital
transitions, and navigating the opportunities and risks posed by AI and the future of work,
and to showcase innovative policies, programmes and partnerships that advance gender
equality in transforming industrial ecosystems.
It provides a flagship platform for amplifying policy priorities, future-oriented success
stories, and commitments toward gender-responsive industrial development. A ceremonial
highlight will be the UNIDO Gender Equality Mobilization (GEM) Award, recognizing
excellence by UNIDO personnel and external partners.