In the current situation of deepening global inequalities, fractured geopolitics, and overlapping crises, policy leaders from across the globe will gather in Berlin for the Global Solutions Summit on May 5th and 6th, 2025.
An official side event of T20 South Africa 2025, the summit serves as a high-level platform for shaping international cooperation and influencing global governance, particularly within the G20 and G7 contexts.
Since 2017, the Global Solutions Summit—hosted by the Global Solutions Initiative Foundation gGmbH—has brought together top thinkers from research institutions, business, philanthropy, civil society, and policymaking to co-create evidence-based policy proposals addressing the world’s most pressing challenges.
What to Expect
With the theme “Bridging Divides: New Pathways for Global Prosperity,” the 2025 edition reaffirms the summit’s mission to heal rifts in global collaboration and reimagine fairer and more resilient development models.
Over two intensive days, participants can expect:
- 1,000+ delegates representing over 120 countries
- 200+ expert speakers from think tanks, academia, civil society, business, and government
- 50+ sessions focused on actionable policy ideas and breakthrough solutions
Key topics on the agenda include:
- Access, Resilience, and Prosperity: Africa’s Energy Transition
- The Changing Landscape of Multilateralism: Navigating Global Power Shifts
- Reimagining Global Collaboration
- Green Industrial Policy as a Driver of Economic Transformation
- Scaling Grassroots Solutions for Sustainable Development
- Public Interest Technologies for Democratic Digital Futures
- Economic Inequality: A Systemic Risk to Global Cooperation
Who Should Attend
The summit is tailored to leaders and institutions focused on policy innovation and sustainable global development, including:
- Government officials and policymakers
- Academics and global development researchers
- Civil society advocates for equity and inclusion
- Private sector leaders and business innovators
- Philanthropic funders and organizations seeking scalable solutions
This is particularly relevant for actors working on issues such as climate action, economic justice, digital governance, public health, and multilateral cooperation.
Why It Matters
With global trust in international institutions under pressure, the Global Solutions Summit will provide a space where forward-thinking, multi-sector dialogue can generate real momentum. By linking the work of think tanks and research institutions to G20 and G7 policy agendas, the summit would ensure that practical, collaborative, and evidence-based solutions reach the tables where key decisions are made.
Two Options for Participation
Online Participation (Open to the Public)
Everyone is welcome to join the conference virtually.
How to register:
Use the promo code ONLT25-05-X7F9 during registration to access your online ticket.
On-Site Participation (By Invitation Only)
Attendance in Berlin is reserved for guests.
How to register:
If you’ve received a personal invitation, use the individual promo code included to confirm your participation.
As global challenges multiply and intensify, the Global Solutions Summit 2025 presents a timely opportunity to rethink global priorities, restore cooperation, and build solutions that span borders.
For more information, https://global-solutions-summit.org/public/events/fb1a1fa895/pages/ee6c36e7ca
