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Major Summits and Conferences 2024
Summits/conferences like G 20, BRICS, ASEAN, NAM, G7 etc. are held on a regular interval. The importance of Summit / Meetings / Conferences held in the year and Headed by are significant in the different government exams. Here we are providing a list of important summit or meetings held in 2024
Summits and Conferences March 2024
| Summit / Conference | Organized /Led by | Venue | Objectives |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit for Democracy 2024 | South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol | Seoul, South Korea | To renew democracy at home and confront autocracies abroad, Theme: Democracy for Future Generations |
| Global Summit on Extreme Heat | International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and United States Agency for International Development (USAID) | Virtual Summit | The summit was a response to the growing threat of extreme heat events, which have become more frequent and intense, resulting in increased mortality and exacerbating other climate disasters such as drought and wildfires. |
Summits and Conferences February 2024
| Summit / Conference | Organized / Led by | Venue | Objectives |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Government Summit 2024 (WGS) | Dubai Police | Dubai, United Arab Emirates. | Focus on harnessing innovation and technology to address universal challenges facing humanity. The theme is ‘Shaping Future Governments’ |
| Future Skills Summit 2024 | National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) | Guwahati | The goal is to bring together young Indians, smart thinkers, industry pros, policymakers, teachers, and tech fans to plan how to prepare talented people for the future in India and beyond. Theme: Catalysing future-ready talent for India & the World. |
| World Neem Organisation (WNO) Neem Summit 2024 | World Neem Organisation (WNO) in collaboration with ICAR-Central Agroforestry Research Institute (Jhansi) | New Delhi | To discuss and explore the diverse applications of neem and its contributions to sustainable practices. Theme: Neem for sustainable Agriculture, health and Environment. |
| INDUS-X (India-U.S. Defence Acceleration Ecosystem) Summit 2024 | Joint initiative between India and USA | New Delhi | The INDUS-X Summit aims to advance defence innovation and collaboration between India and the United States. It focuses on co-producing advanced military capabilities, strengthening defence supply chains, and enhancing U.S.-India military interoperability to address shared security challenges. |
| Africa’s first Green Game Summit 2024 | Organized by Playing for the Planet Alliance and Pan Africa Gaming Group (PAGG) | Nairobi | The summit aims to harness the power of gaming to meet the needs of environmental sustainability. It brings together the games industry, NGOs, policy makers, and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to discuss how games can deliver on climate and environmental outcomes. |
| World Police Summit 2024 | Dubai Police | Dubai | The World Government Summit 2024 aims to be a pivotal platform where global law enforcement comes together. It gathers prestigious forces including the FBI, NYPD, INTERPOL, Australian Federal Police, Korean National Police Agency, and the Metropolitan Police from over 138 countries Theme: Uniting Global Forces for a Safer Tomorrow. |
| BioAsia 2024 summit | Organized by the Government of Telangana | Hyderabad, Telangana | BioAsia 2024 will investigate how data and AI can open up new chances for life sciences firms and how they might change the future of delivering health technology in the country. Theme: Data and AI: Redefining Possibilities. |
Summits and Conferences January 2024
| Summit / Conference | Organized / Led by | Venue | Objectives |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit 2024 | Uganda | Kampala, Uganda | The summit adopted the Kampala Declaration, which called for the implementation of the UN Security Council resolution to allow humanitarian aid into the besieged Gaza Strip. Theme: Deepening Cooperation for Shared Global Affluence. |
| Global Peace Summit on Ukraine | Switzerland | Bürgenstock (Canton of Nidwalden), Switzerland | The summit aims to develop a common understanding of a path towards a just and lasting peace in Ukraine. It provides a platform for dialogue on ways towards a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace based on international law and the UN Charter. The goal is to jointly define a roadmap for involving both parties in a future peace process. |
| World Sustainable Development Summit 2024 | The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) | New Delhi, India | The summit aimed to promote environmental stewardship across all levels and spheres, recognizing that today’s challenges for attaining sustainable development are complex and interconnected. Theme: Leadership for Sustainable Development and Climate Justice. |
