UN Political Forum
(92 Speakers — Strategic Briefing | Moments of Influence Calendar | 6–15 July 2026)
Transformative Actions for the 2030 Agenda
From 6–15 July 2026, the UN High-level Political Forum (HLPF) convenes at the UN Headquarters in New York under the theme “Transformative, equitable, innovative and coordinated actions for the 2030 Agenda.” With the 2030 deadline rapidly approaching, this summit serves as the global diagnostic for progress on clean water (SDG 6), affordable energy (SDG 7), and resilient infrastructure (SDG 9). For the C-suite, the HLPF is the primary theatre for understanding how multi-lateral policy shifts and the "SDG Stimulus" will dictate the next four years of global market regulation.
At 92 Speakers, we provide the functional authority required to translate these high-level diplomatic negotiations into the intellectual chemistry of your corporate sustainability strategy. We connect you with the global leaders who understand that in 2026, the "just transition" is the only viable path for commercial longevity.
The 92 Selection: Architects of Global Resilience
Our selection bypasses the ephemeral nature of celebrity, focusing instead on the cognitive depth and clinical rigour necessary to recalibrate leadership in the decade of delivery:
Christiana Figueres: As the former Executive Secretary of the UNFCCC and a primary architect of the Paris Agreement, Figueres is the definitive voice on climate optimism. She provides boards with an authoritative roadmap for navigating the transition to a low-carbon economy, showing how "stubborn optimism" can drive the radical collaboration needed for global stability.
Paul Polman: The former CEO of Unilever and co-author of Net Positive, Polman is a world-leading authority on regenerative business. His presence on stage offers a strategic diagnostic for building "net positive" companies that profit by fixing the world's problems, demonstrating how the private sector must lead the implementation of the 2030 Agenda.
Helle Thorning-Schmidt: As a former Prime Minister of Denmark and co-chair of the Oversight Board, Thorning-Schmidt is an expert in global governance and social equity. She deconstructs the mechanics of "inclusive welfare" and the critical necessity of protecting fundamental rights within the digital and green transitions.
Matteo Renzi: The former Prime Minister of Italy provides a masterclass in political economy and infrastructure. He offers the strategic diagnostic required to understand how European and Mediterranean stability dictates global trade routes, and how the "NextGenerationEU" model informs sustainable investment strategies for 2026.
Angela Oguntala: A world-renowned futurist and founder of Design Fugitives, Oguntala offers a profound analysis of long-term innovation. She helps organisations look beyond the 2030 deadline, providing the intellectual chemistry to envision and build resilient systems that thrive amidst radical technological and environmental shifts.
The Sustainability Mandate: In-Depth SDG Reviews
For corporate event planners and Chief Sustainability Officers, HLPF 2026 offers a high-impact window to align with the global review of five critical goals:
SDG 7 (Affordable & Clean Energy): Navigating the scaling of renewable capacity and the "nature-positive" transition championed by Christiana Figueres.
SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure): Leveraging the futurist frameworks of Angela Oguntala to build resilient, AI-integrated industrial bases.
SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities & Communities): Implementing the urban governance models discussed by Matteo Renzi to ensure safe, inclusive human settlements.
SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals): Strengthening the private-public alliances that Paul Polman identifies as the engine of the 2030 Agenda.
In 2026, the most resilient organisations are those that treat the SDGs as a blueprint for high-performance governance, not just a social obligation.