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of positioning knowledge as a tool for empowerment, nurturing generations, and shaping a

prosperous future. Announcing this year’s edition from New York underscores the Summit’s

global stature and its role in advancing innovative solutions to shared challenges, promoting

sustainable development, and establishing knowledge as a fundamental human right and a

cornerstone for empowering individuals and communities.”

Dr. Abdallah Al Dardari, UN Assistant Secretary-General and Director of UNDP’s Regional

Bureau for Arab States, said: “This year’s Knowledge Summit reiterates that knowledge is the

foundation for building just, inclusive, and sustainable economies and societies. At UNDP, we see

knowledge markets as powerful drivers to empower people, bridge divides, and help countries

navigate global challenges, from climate change to digital transformation. Through our long-

standing partnership with MBRF, we are working to turn knowledge into a catalyst for inclusive

and sustainable development, shaping a fairer and more prosperous future for all.”

This year’s Summit will feature over 45 dialogue sessions with around 130 speakers, including
senior government officials, international experts, and leading figures in business, academia, and

development. The program will also include interactive side events such as the Authors’ Corner,

the Knowledge Markets Exhibition, and the Knowledge Café, in addition to a Policy Roundtable.

The Summit will also host the launch of the 2025 edition of the Global Knowledge Index (GKI),

which provides insight into trends and opportunities in knowledge economies and societies

worldwide, supporting evidence-based policymaking.

Dr. Hany Torky, Chief Technical Adviser and Knowledge Project Lead at UNDP, said: “The GKI

has served as a pioneering knowledge instrument since 2017. It has been undergoing extensive

review since last year, with the support of experts from diverse domains to ensure that it stays
aligned with rapid global shifts, including those in technology, the digital economy, and climate

change, ensuring a collaborative and multidisciplinary approach. Moreover, the latest edition of