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Call for Participation: The 5th International Forum on Big Data for Sustainable Development Goals | September 6-8, 2025

21 March 2025

The year 2025 marks the 10th anniversary of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Digital technologies, represented by Earth, big data, and artificial inteligence, are capable of bringing abour innovative changes in multiple aspects of SDG monitoring and evaluation. They also drive the formulation and implementation of integrated solutions to sustainable development challenges across sectors and regions.

The 5th International Forum on Big Data for Sustainable Development Goald (FBAS 2025) will be held from 6 to 8 September 2025 in Beijing. This forum will bring top scientists, policy makers, industry leaders, and practitioners from around the globe to explore how to innovatively leverage digital technologies to accelerate the achievement of the SDGs, injecting new momentum and wisdom into global sustainable development.

Please see the attachment for how to register and more information about the forum.

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