Program
The GDS main program has been finalized by the co-hosts after two years of rigorous consultations with Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) and stakeholders from around the world. Their priority areas were presented to the co-hosts and have been incorporated into the program.
While some details are still being finalized, the draft agenda is now available. You can already browse the draft program below, and we will share further updates on sessions and speakers soon!
The full program including the side events, fireside chats and exhibition booths, will soon be available for online navigation and offline download. Stay tuned!
Featured speakers
They range from government officials to non-profit leaders, academics and activists, all sharing their insights, experiences and strategies to advance disability-inclusive development and humanitarian action.
-
Mired Al-Hussein
President -
Ghadeer Alhares
Assistant Secretary- General for Technical Affairs
Join the livestream
Stay tuned for more information on joining the livestream.
Daily Program
2nd April, 2025
Download day programRegistration
All day
Location:
Hall 6
Registration is possible in English, German, Arabic and Sign Language.
Accessible counters will be provided.
Exhibition Hall
All day
Location:
Hall 3
Catering
All day
Location:
Hall 3, 8
Various areas to self-cater, accessible counters and distribution, service staff.
Relaxation + Meeting Area
All day
Location:
Hall 4.1, 8, 1st floor (tbc)
Two Quiet Rooms available
Networking
All day
Location:
Hall 8
Screen Program
All day
Location:
All Halls
We will have screens projecting the daily program information.
Time:
09:00 AM – 10:00 AM
60’
Location:
Halls 1, 4.2, 7.2, 7.3
Side Events
For more details, please check the Side Events tab
Break
· Catering
· Exhibition Space
· Networking
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Location:
Hall 3, 8
Time:
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
60’
Location:
Halls 1, 4.2, 7.2, 7.3
Side Events
For more details, please check the Side Events tab
Lunch Break
· Catering
· Exhibition Space
· Networking
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
Location:
Hall 3, 8
Time:
12:15 PM – 13:30 PM
75’
Location:
Hall 7
Official Opening
Opening statements:
Nawaf Kabbara (IDA President)
Olaf Scholz (Federal Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany)
H.M. Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein (King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan)
Amina Mohammed (Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations)
Cultural performance and video
Speakers
-
Olaf Scholz, Federal Chancellor, GermanyChancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany -
Her Excellency Amina J. MohammedDeputy Secretary General of the UN
Time:
13:30 PM – 14:15 PM
45’
Location:
Hall 7
Presentation of outcomes from the Regional Pre-Summits and Civil Society Forum
Break
· Catering
· Exhibition Space
· Networking
14:15 PM – 14:45 PM
Location:
Hall 3, 8
Time:
14:45 PM – 15:45 PM
60’
Location:
Hall 7
Shaping Inclusive Labour Markets and Decent Work for Persons with Disabilities Worldwide:
Break
· Catering
· Exhibition Space
· Networking
15:45 PM – 16:15 PM
Location:
Hall 3, 8
Time:
16:15 PM – 17:15 PM
60’
Location:
Hall 7
Launch of the Resilient and Inclusive Cities Hub (RICH): Advancing Accessibility and Disability Inclusion in Urban Development
Location:
Hall 1
From Gradual Actions to Systems Change: How to Transform Education Systems to be Inclusive of and accessible to all
Location:
Halls 7.2, 7.3
Side Events
For more details, please check the Side Events tab
Break
· Catering
· Exhibition Space
· Networking
17:15 PM – 17:45 PM
Location:
Hall 3,8
Time:
17:45 PM – 18:45 PM
60’
Location:
Hall 7
Building future ready, inclusive cities – New challenges & local solutions
Location:
Hall 1
Votes and voice: Participation and representation in public life and decision making
Location:
Halls 7.2, 7.3
Side Events
For more details, please check the Side Events tab
Get-together
· Catering
· Exhibition Space
· Networking
· Cultural Program
18:45 PM – 21:00 PM
Location:
Hall 3, 8