Reminder: Register Today for IVECA’s 2026 HLPF Side Event at the United Nations!

We are getting closer to our High-Level Political Forum side event, “Humanity at the Center: Global Citizenship, Ethical AI, and the Water–Energy–Food Nexus for Transformative SDG Action,” at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.

This international gathering will bring together youth innovators, Member States, UN entities, educators, and global partners to discuss how values-based education, responsible use of emerging technologies, integrated approaches, and multi-stakeholder partnerships can strengthen inclusive and locally grounded solutions for sustainable development.

Youth from around the world will present innovative projects developed through virtual exchange and intercultural collaboration, showcasing practical solutions for sustainable development, digital inclusion, and resilient communities.

🗓️ Date: July 10, 2026

👉 Register for Part 1: bit.ly/iHLPF-reg 

⏰ Time: 1:15 ~ 2:30 pm EDT (New York)

📍Location: Conference Room 3, United Nations Headquarters 

👉 RSVP for Part 2: bit.ly/iHLPF-rsvp 

⏰ Time: 2:45 ~ 4:00 pm EDT (New York)

📍Location: Ban Ki-Moon Hall, the Republic of Korea Mission to the United Nations

We look forward to welcoming you!

✨ Registration is open through June 30 and may be extended until July 5 (11:59 PM EDT) if seats remain available. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with youth leaders and global stakeholders shaping sustainable development. 🌍🤖✨

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[Registration is OPEN!] Humanity at the Centre: Global Citizenship, Ethical AI, and the Water–Energy–Food Nexus for Transformative SDG Action

We are delighted to invite you to register for our side event of the 2026 High-Level Political Forum, titled  Humanity at the Centre: Global Citizenship, Ethical AI, and the Water–Energy–Food Nexus for Transformative SDG Action. The side event will be held on July 10, 2026, in two parts. The event will convene at the United Nations Headquarters (Part 1, 1:15 ~ 2:30 pm), followed by light refreshments, networking, and expert presentations at the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Korea to the United Nations (Part 2, 2:45 ~ 4:00 pm). 

Led by the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Korea to the United Nations, this event is co-hosted by IVECA International Virtual Schooling, Incheon East Asia Global Education Institute (IEGI), the United Nations Office for Sustainable Development (UNOSD) of UNDESA, in collaboration with CoNGO, GNEC, and UNESCO NY Office, bringing together youth, policymakers, educators, civil society leaders, and private-sector representatives to explore human-centered approaches to accelerating SDG implementation.

During the event, student presenters from South Korea, Cameroon, China, and the United States will share local challenges and actionable solutions with policy recommendations driven by youth perspectives, interdisciplinary approaches, and STEAM-based methodologies. Developed through virtual exchange and intercultural collaboration, their projects enabled students to compare international cases and create impactful solutions. The presentations will demonstrate how artificial intelligence (AI) can be applied critically, responsibly, and ethically to address global issues. 

Following the youth presentations, representatives from UN Member States, academia, the private sector, and civil society organizations will reflect on how youth-led innovation and projects connected to SDGs 6, 7, 9, 11, and 17 can be feasibly implemented, adapted, and scaled across diverse global contexts. The discussion will explore how human-centered solutions can be integrated with AI and advanced technologies to advance the Sustainable Development Goals, while fostering multi-stakeholder partnerships that contribute to a more inclusive and sustainable future for all.

To join this timely exchange on the responsible application of AI and global youth leadership, we warmly encourage you to register for Part 1, Part 2, or both using the links below by July 5 to secure your seat and participate in these meaningful discussions. We look forward to welcoming you as part of a growing global community advancing ethical AI, youth leadership, and collective action for sustainable development.

• 🗓️ Date & Time: July 10 (Friday), 2026

  • Part 1 - 1:15 pm~2:30 pm

  • Part 2 - 2:45 pm~4:00 pm EDT (New York) 

• 🏛️ Location: 

  • Part 1 - Conference Room 3 at the United Nations HQ

  • Part 2 - Ban Ki-Moon Hall at the Republic of Korea Mission to the United Nations

• ✅ Registration: 

  • Part 1 registration link: bit.ly/iHLPF-reg

  • Part 2 registration link: bit.ly/iHLPF-rsvp

• 📄 Concept note: bit.ly/iHLPF-pg

**Registration is available on a first-come, first-served basis and will close once all seats are filled. If seating remains, registration will continue through July 5, 11:59 pm EDT.

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🇺🇳 [UN HLPF Side Event: Save the Date!] Humanity at the Center: Ethical AI, the Water–Energy–Food Nexus, and Global Partnerships for Transformative SDG Action

📆 Date: July 10 (Friday), 2026

⏰ Time: 13:15 - 14:30 EDT

🏛 Location: Conference Room 3, United Nations HQ, New York (Light Refreshments and Networking, followed by Part 2 at the ROK Mission to the UN, 14:45 - 16:00 EDT)

As the international community enters the final stretch of the 2030 Agenda, artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing faster than governance systems can adapt, while climate disruption, inequality, displacement, and widening digital divides continue to intensify worldwide. Yet AI also presents significant opportunities to accelerate sustainable development through innovations in water management, clean energy, sustainable infrastructure, and integrated water–energy–food (WEF) nexus planning. Building on the 2026 High-Level Political Forum theme, this side event will examine how ethical AI, global citizenship, and WEF nexus approaches can help drive transformative, equitable, and coordinated action toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Convened by Member States, UN entities, civil society, private-sector innovators, educators, researchers, and youth leaders, the event will showcase concrete and scalable solutions already being implemented across diverse contexts. Youth innovators will present AI-enabled, locally grounded projects addressing water efficiency, clean energy, urban resilience, food security, and digital inclusion through intercultural collaboration and global exchange. Private-sector leaders and technical experts will demonstrate practical applications of AI, including smart systems, machine learning, digital twins, vertical farming, circular energy solutions, and integrated resource governance that support progress on SDGs 6, 7, 9, and 11 while generating broader development benefits.

The session will explore both the opportunities and risks associated with AI, emphasizing the need for ethical governance, inclusive education, digital and AI literacy, and cross-sector collaboration. Featuring youth alongside ambassadors, UN officials, academic experts, and industry leaders, the event will highlight how global citizenship values and innovative partnerships can ensure technology serves human dignity and sustainable development. By fostering dialogue, demonstrating real-world solutions, and strengthening multi-stakeholder cooperation, the event aims to generate actionable recommendations and partnerships that support scalable, values-centered SDG implementation as the 2030 deadline approaches.

More details coming soon!

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