The Pathway to 17 Summit is a global virtual event focused on bringing together thought leaders, problem solvers, innovators, industry experts and practitioners working to solve the world’s greatest challenges.

There are many global challenges which the SDGs seek to solve. The Pathway to 17 Summit was established to bring focus to some of the important strides that are being made to solve these challenges and to share the learnings and best practices which are being used. It is crucial that we find collaborative spaces, such as the summit, to share the challenges experienced, and solutions found and implemented to create sustainable, inclusive, and scalable interventions.

This year the 4-day Pathway to 17 Summit spanned from 11 to 14 November 2024 and incorporated four key thematic areas. These thematic areas had a strong emphasis on inclusivity and innovation and included Gender Equality: Empowering Changemakers, Innovative and Inclusive Fintech, Job-creating Innovations in SDGs and Building Africa’s Digital Public Infrastructure.

This year’s Summit offered a unique opportunity for participants to engage with experts and peers, fostering an environment of knowledge exchange, dialogue, and collaboration. By bringing together diverse perspectives and experiences, we strive to broaden understanding, inspire innovation, and forge a collaborative path towards solving the world’s greatest challenges.