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The Global Development Conference 2026 brings together researchers, innovators, policymakers, development practitioners and technical experts to co-create science, technology and innovation-driven solutions to global development challenges.
At the heart of the conference are the Co-Creation Labs, where Global South innovators will collaborate with international partners to develop scalable solutions.This edition also celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Global Development Awards Competition (GDAC), recognising a legacy of supporting locally led research and innovation across the Global South.
GDC 2026 will be organised in partnership with the Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Japan, the Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI), World Bank Group Tokyo Development Learning Center, and the Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPF).
