16th conference on trade and development (UNCTAD16)
In this photo: Xiaowen Fu, Head of Department & Professor in Engineering Management, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering , The Hong Kong Polytechnic University The 16th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16) runs from 20–23 October 2025 in Geneva. The conference theme is: "Shaping the future: Driving economic transformation for equitable, inclusive and sustainable development." Hosted by Switzerland and UNCTAD, it convenes global leaders, experts, changemakers, and civil society for dialogue on trade, investment, development, and the digital economy. More info, live stream & full programme: <a href="https://unctad.org/unctad16" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/unctad16</a>