22 - 23 October 2025
Palexpo, Geneva

Agenda 2024

Agenda 2024

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23 Oct 2024
  1. AidEx Stage
  2. AidEx Stage
  3. Duty of Care Pavilion Stage
  4. Development2030 Stage
  5. Duty of Care Pavilion Stage
    2023 presented many challenges for the aid and development sector with multiple concurrent humanitarian crises demanding a response. Looking back at the year, what did we learn about our ability to de …
  6. AidEx Stage
  7. Case Study Room
  8. Development2030 Stage
  9. Discussion Room
  10. Workshop Room 1
  11. Workshop Room 2
  12. Workshop Room 3
  13. Workshop Room 4
  14. Development2030 Stage
    In our pursuit of the UN SDGs, the crucial role of grassroots organisations cannot be overstated. However, effectively leveraging direct funding and establishing long-term partnerships with these acto …
  15. Duty of Care Pavilion Stage
    Protect Aid Workers is a new initiative that supports humanitarian workers of national and international NGOs across the Middle East that have experienced a critical incident. The session will examine …
  16. Case Study Room
  17. Workshop Room 3
  18. AidEx Stage
  19. Discussion Room
  20. Workshop Room 1
  21. Workshop Room 2
  22. Workshop Room 4
    This panel discussion will focus on the unprecedented international support to Ukraine, focusing on humanitarian needs and economic development. It will address the diverging objectives between humani …
  23. Duty of Care Pavilion Stage
    Accessing appropriate and affordable insurance in conflict effected contexts can be challenging. In this masterclass, we will look at some case studies from ongoing crises in Ukraine and Sudan.
  24. Development2030 Stage
    This session aims to bring together decision-makers and leaders in the international development sphere who are working with and through partners to achieve their sustainable development goals. This s …
  25. Workshop Room 3
  26. AidEx Stage
  27. Case Study Room
  28. Workshop Room 3
    The humanitarian sector is grappling with a significant funding gap, with 67% of humanitarian needs - approximately $41 billion – left unfunded in 2023. Additionally, 88% of all humanitarian funding c …
  29. Duty of Care Pavilion Stage
    A review of the safeguarding considerations, challenges and best practices when working in partnership and in different global context.
  30. Discussion Room
  31. Workshop Room 1
  32. Workshop Room 2
  33. Workshop Room 4
    In this session, our experts will discuss community development and sustainable growth projects, drawing on our experience since 2013. We will focus on qualifying individuals and integrating them into …
  34. Case Study Room
    Crises created by conflicts and disasters influence the prevalence and nature of violence faced by communities and individuals. In those contexts, breakdown of social order, resource scarcity, forced …
  35. Development2030 Stage
  36. AidEx Stage
  37. Workshop Room 3
    The success of humanitarian action relies heavily on the situational knowledge and ‘boots on the ground’ of humanitarian organisations. However, the growing complexity of climate change, migration, an …
  38. Duty of Care Pavilion Stage
    A discussion on the effects of stress, trauma, and cultural dynamics on mental health and problem-solving abilities and how psychological safety is critical to destigmatising psychosocial support. The …
  39. Workshop Room 2
    This session will explore how blockchain technology, including the Stellar network, can provide financial services to underserved and unbanked populations. It will highlight real-world case studies, d …
  40. Case Study Room
    Ohana Hope Village: In partnership with local non-profits, national NGOs, the Hungarian Government, and NATO, Continest provided 160 CN20 units as a rapid rehousing solution for those affected by the …
  41. Workshop Room 1
  42. Workshop Room 4
    Introduction to the Legal Framework of the International Law of Catastrophes Catastrophe modality armed conflict and the interconnections with environmental transversal elements (with remarks on Inter …
  43. Development2030 Stage
    The session will offer an honest and transparent examination of AI's role in global development. Led by Yvan Cognasse, a renowned expert in digital & AI transformation in Switzerland, and featuring di …
  44. Discussion Room
    With limited funds available and more people in need of humanitarian assistance, what services do you prioritise? Is our priority ‘Life-saving’ or about saving lives? or about dignity? This session ai …
  45. Workshop Room 3
    Showcase of new financing initiatives leveraging private capital for future rapidly growing humanitarian needs in fragile contexts.
  46. AidEx Stage
  47. Duty of Care Pavilion Stage
    The ability to effectively manage a crisis or a critical incident is central to any international organisation’s duty of care. In the age of rolling news and widespread social media adoption, it is es …
  48. Case Study Room
    To better serve areas affected by fragility, conflict and migration, humanitarian and development actors can support innovators in providing clean water, nutritious food, shelter or healthcare. The St …
  49. Workshop Room 1
    Join us for a highly informative session on how to get started with USAID funding. Attendees will gain insights into USAID funding trends, access valuable resources, and learn best practices for becom …
  50. Workshop Room 2
  51. Development2030 Stage
24 Oct 2024
  1. AidEx Stage
  2. Development2030 Stage
  3. Duty of Care Pavilion Stage
    As the power and application of artificial intelligence accelerates, this panel session with subject matter experts will examine where automation can support, and hinder, risk management operations.
  4. Workshop Room 1
    Humanitarian interventions in conflict zones are becoming increasingly complex for international organizations. Once shielded from hostilities, these organizations are now often directly targeted. How …
  5. Workshop Room 2
    Please join an exclusive workshop that promises to be both informative and inspiring. Join us for a captivating session where two industry innovators, Garmin and GINA Software, come together to share …
  6. Workshop Room 3
  7. Workshop Room 4
    Chris Brewer, Nonprofit Industry Growth Director discusses how Unit4’s nonprofit solutions help organization accelerate their mission, this session details how built for purpose back-office solutions …
  8. AidEx Stage
    This panel will delve into the urgent issue of food insecurity in conflict-affected regions, dissecting its complexities and will have a strong focus on exploring sustainable solutions. The session ai …
  9. Case Study Room
  10. Development2030 Stage
    Often, the greatest burdens of climate crises are faced by people who are already shouldering the most social and economic exclusion. Today, we see a rising number of climate shocks, natural disasters …
  11. Discussion Room
  12. Duty of Care Pavilion Stage
    Following Day 1's Crisis Management workshop, Proelium Law LLP will perform a mock cross examination of a witness in a case that arises following a claim for negligence emerging from the scenario. The …
  13. Workshop Room 3
  14. Workshop Room 1
    Intervening in war situations is becoming increasingly complex for international humanitarian organizations. At the same time, many capable local actors, both governmental and non-governmental, are ac …
  15. Workshop Room 2
  16. Workshop Room 4
  17. Case Study Room
    Ghana has maintained its reputation as a peaceful country. However, current trends have shownperiodic violence stemming from ethnic, religious, economic, and political conflicts. Recently,small-to-med …
  18. AidEx Stage
    This session will explore opportunities and challenges facing NGOs and their partners in contemporary humanitarian coordination. As the impacts of conflict increasingly challenge the humanitarian syst …
  19. Development2030 Stage
    Almost no sector is completely immune to climate risks. This has major implications for development programmes around the world, which can have one or more climate touchpoints across health, water and …
  20. Discussion Room
    The session aims to facilitate a reflective discussion on the progress, challenges, and way forward regarding the localization agenda in humanitarian action with a particular focus on the role of lead …
  21. Workshop Room 3
  22. Duty of Care Pavilion Stage
    This session will unpack key learnings from an upcoming Strategy and Policy resource developed by GISF in collaboration with ILS offering organisations practical pathways to integrate security risk ma …
  23. Workshop Room 1
  24. Case Study Room
  25. Workshop Room 2
    Are you concerned about the carbon footprint of your humanitarian deployments? Are you interested in using renewable energy but don't know how to integrate it into operations? Do you want to eliminate …
  26. Workshop Room 4
  27. Duty of Care Pavilion Stage
    Considering shifting landscapes and intensified crises, how can technologies support staff capacity and energise or supplement humanitarians without creating more risk, exposure, bias and manipulation …
  28. AidEx Stage
    Join us for an engaging session that delves into the transformative power of digital payments in humanitarian aid and development. This session will focus on how blockchain technology and digital asse …
  29. Development2030 Stage
  30. Discussion Room
  31. Workshop Room 1
    In this session, we will highlight the urgent need for accessible prosthetics and how Narayan Seva Sansthan (NSS) is playing a vital role in fulfilling this need. With our vision inspired by the India …
  32. Case Study Room
  33. Workshop Room 3
  34. Duty of Care Pavilion Stage
    Queer communities have faced unique challenges across geographies, prompting the necessary development of participatory, inclusive and innovative solutions to complex problems. Join our panel of pract …
  35. Workshop Room 2
  36. Workshop Room 4
  37. AidEx Stage
  38. Case Study Room
  39. Duty of Care Pavilion Stage

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