IDEAS FOR URGENT ACTION

MAY 1-2 | Spring Studios, New York City

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Global Citizen NOW is the space for the biggest moments of action in advocacy. The two-day event will bring together a diverse group of leaders from both private and public sectors, alongside artists and advocates, to urgently address and work towards ending extreme poverty.

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Experience Groundbreaking Panels

Brilliance is unlocked when ideas from public sectors, private sectors, and the arts are combined.

Connect

Be in the room with likeminded change-makers and action takers who all want one thing: to achieve the end of extreme poverty. 

Drive Impact

NOW is so much more than listening to panels. Come prepared to take action and be part of the biggest moments in advocacy.

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It's not called Local Citizen. It's not called County Citizen. It's called Global Citizen, because we are all in this together. - Bill Nye

To fight climate change, end hunger and empower girls and women, the world needs our leadership; we all have the duty to act NOW. ― Ursula von der Leyen

I am thrilled to be part of Global Citizen NOW, which is assembling global change-makers, listening to young people and grassroots activists, and driving an agenda of urgent action the world desperately needs. ― Mia Mottley

It’s critical that corporations, the public sector, and thought leaders come together to work toward ending extreme poverty. - Chuck Robbins

Previous Attendees

Past Global Citizen NOW events have had representatives across the public, private, foundation and civil society sectors. Come ready to network and create new relationships with like-minded people.

What is Global Citizen NOW?

Global Citizen NOW brings together the brightest minds, influential decision makers, and the biggest names in pop culture to create a global agenda for urgent action. The summit is about more than talking about the world’s biggest challenges, it is about taking action to solve them. 

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All Participants

H.E. Paul Kagame

President of Rwanda

Hans Vestberg

Chairman & CEO, Verizon

Nir Bar Dea

CEO, Bridgewater Associates

H.E. Mokgweetsi Masisi

President of Botswana

H.E. Gaston Browne

Prime Minster of the Antigua and Barbuda

Hon. Philip Davis

Prime Minster of the Bahamas

Hugh Jackman

Global Citizen Ambassador

Anitta

Artist & Advocate

Danai Gurira

Global Citizen & UN Women Goodwill Ambassador

Fran Katsoudas

EVP and Chief People, Policy & Purpose Officer, Cisco

Dakota Johnson

Actor, Producer & Advocate

Michelle Yeoh

Actress & UNDP Goodwill Ambassador

Tim Mapes

SVP & Chief Communications Officer, Delta Air Lines

Tshepo Mahloele

Founder & Chairman, Harith General Partners

Senait Fisseha

VP of Global Programs, Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation

GLOBAL BOARD MEMBERS

Chris Stadler · Chris Anderson· Michele Anthony· Mark Campana ·Kelly Curtis· Leon Kalvaria· Randall Lane ·Jane Rosenthal· Charlotte Santo Domingo· Diego Scotti· Harvey Spevak ·Erna Solberg

ALSO FEATURING

Helder Barbalho · Dana Canedy· Alain-Richard Donwahi· Gargee Ghosh ·Gilbert F. Houngbo· Stefan Löfven ·Dr. Sania Nishtar· Janja Lula da Silva· Brian Tippens ·Volker Türk

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Global Citizen NOW?

The summit driving action to end extreme poverty, returns to New York City for a third year, on May 1 and 2. Leaders from the worlds of public policy, media, entertainment, philanthropy, advocacy, and the private sector will convene for two dynamic days focused on taking action today to save tomorrow. 

The 2024 edition of the summit will focus on ideas for urgent action to achieve a world where everyone’s basic needs are fulfilled, including access for all people to food, energy, healthcare and education; advocate for the flourishing of our planet by pushing for increased climate financing and the phase out of fossil fuels; and drive toward a future where every person and country can prosper through economic development, access to finance, innovation and job creation. 

Global Citizen NOW is the only place where the brightest minds from the private sector, public sector, and artist community come together to share tangible ideas for taking action today, so that we can save tomorrow. 

We are bringing together 400 of the best minds in advocacy, the private sector, and philanthropy to build a roadmap together to achieve the end of extreme poverty and protect the planet, so that we can take action today, to save tomorrow. Virtually, millions will have the chance to tune-in, watch the discussions, and contribute ideas in real time.

What is the history of Global Citizen NOW? 

The summit driving action to end extreme poverty, returns to New York City for a third year, on May 1 and 2. Leaders from the worlds of public policy, media, entertainment, philanthropy, advocacy, and the private sector will convene for two dynamic days focused on taking action today to save tomorrow. 

The 2024 edition of the summit will focus on ideas for urgent action to achieve a world where everyone’s basic needs are fulfilled, including access for all people to food, energy, healthcare and education; advocate for the flourishing of our planet by pushing for increased climate financing and the phase out of fossil fuels; and drive toward a future where every person and country can prosper through economic development, access to finance, innovation and job creation. 

Global Citizen NOW is the only place where the brightest minds from the private sector, public sector, and artist community come together to share tangible ideas for taking action today, so that we can save tomorrow. 

We are bringing together 400 of the best minds in advocacy, the private sector, and philanthropy to build a roadmap together to achieve the end of extreme poverty and protect the planet, so that we can take action today, to save tomorrow. Virtually, millions will have the chance to tune-in, watch the discussions, and contribute ideas in real time.