New York Innovation Forum for Sustainable Innovation
About this Event
New York Innovation Forum for Sustainable Innovation
A Multi-Stakeholder engagement for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
2026 Climate Week in New York City, September 20-27, which coincides with the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81). Climate Week NYC is the largest annual climate event of its kind, bringing together over 900 events and activities across the city – in person, hybrid and online. Each year, business leaders, political change makers, local decision takers and civil society representatives of all ages and backgrounds, from all over the world, gather to drive the transition, speed up progress, and champion change that is already happening.
On September 21-22, Peace Boat US and Intelligence Report are collaborating to put together the New York Innovation Forum, uniting leaders from business, technology, finance, sustainability, the United Nations, civil society, and policy to drive solutions to create a more sustainable future.
Peace Boat is an international organization working towards education for the UN Sustainable Development Goals and holds Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations, sailing as a flagship for the SDGs. The Intelligence Report is a neutral geopolitical, business, and finance media platform dedicated to educating the average person about how they can have a positive impact on the planet. Together, we invite you to join us for a series of events to create partnerships towards ocean innovation and climate action, promoting an inclusive and sustainable future for all.
Morning session with Rise UP a Blue Call to Action including special High-Level Luncheon
* by invitation only *
14:00 - 16:00 Afternoon Program for September 21, Monday
- Keyntoes, Panel Discussions and Presentations for Multi-Stakeholder Engagement towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
The Leadership & Innovation Forum serves as the flagship program of the New York Innovation Forum, convening leaders from business, government, technology, finance, and international organizations. Through keynote presentations, executive panels, and fireside conversations, attendees will examine how innovation, entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence, sustainability, and public-private partnerships are shaping the future of global leadership. The program is designed to encourage actionable conversations that extend well beyond the event itself.
Featured Speakers
- Dylan Welch – CEO, Welch International
- Emilie McGlone – Executive Director, Peace Boat US
- Thomas Toedling – Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Foundation | Leadership, Antarctica & Patagonia Conservation
- Sarah McCue – Senior Advisor, United Nations | UN Affairs & Business
- Gregory Shepherd – CEO, Startup Science | Entrepreneurship & Innovation
- Peng Cau – Siemens for Startups | Startup Innovation & Corporate Partnerships
- Don Owens – CEO, HNO International | Clean Energy & Hydrogen Innovation
- Dylan Welch & Glenn Gaffney – Closing Conversation: Leadership Through Strategic Partnerships
- Jesse Cole – Founder & CEO, Savannah Bananas | Closing Keynote
19:00 - 22:00 Blue Networking Cocktails at Bar Lola with invitation
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