Programme and logistics
Action Days
To generate additional opportunities for the engagement of all actors, the Secretary-General of the United Nations is convening the Summit of the Future Action Days on 20 and 21 September 2024 at UN Headquarters in New York.
Programmes for all Action Days Side Events are now available on the Action Days documentation tab
Summit Pre-Opening Segment
At 8:30 a.m., immediately before the Summit of the Future opening segment, a short video will be played in the General Assembly Hall summarizing the Summit of the Future Action Days.
Grammy winning singer Renée Fleming will then sing accompanied by a video produced by National Geographic. Performance ends by 8:50 a.m.
Delegations are urged to be in their seats by 8:30 a.m.
Letter of the President of the General Assembly on the Pre-Opening Segment
Outcome documents
and letters from the Co-facilitators
Pact for the Future
Latest documents:
Latest letter:
Declaration on Future Generations
Latest documents:
Latest letter:
Global Digital Compact
Latest documents:
Latest letter:
Action Days
The Summit of the Future Action Days (20-21 Sep.) will focus on multistakeholder partnerships and action paving a way towards the next chapter of multilateralism that is more inclusive and networked.
Towards a Pact for the Future
The Summit of the Future (22-23 Sep.) will produce an inter-governmentally negotiated, action-oriented Pact for the Future with chapters on Sustainable development and financing for development; International peace and security; Science, technology and innovation and digital cooperation; Youth and future generations; and Transforming global governance.
News and media
Summit of the Future Explainer
Is there a better way to shape our world? And how can we achieve a fairer future, in the face of so much global upheaval and conflict?
We must Act Now for #OurCommonFuture
We are at a pivotal moment in history. The choices we make today will have a profound impact on current and future generations. This is our once-in-a-generation opportunity to come together as one world and create a future worth living for.
The Summit is an opportunity for world leaders to make tough choices – to pave the way for global peace and prosperity, restore our planet, promote digital transformation and protect human rights for #OurCommonFuture.
This September, a major event at UN Headquarters is being billed as a once in a generation opportunity for the international community to grapple with important questions, and forge a new path, for the benefit of all.
Act Now for Our Common Future
We've surpassed our goal of 1 Million Actions ahead of the Summit of the Future in September. Keep the momentum going and join the challenge!
We did it! 1 Million Actions for Our Common Future
World Leaders: It’s Time to Let #YouthLead
Sign the open letter, open to both youth and allies. Learn more via the dedicated microsite.
We can't build a future for our grandchildren with a system built for our grandparents.”
ANT?NIO GUTERRES, United Nations Secretary-General
