21 NOVEMBER 2025
Sandton Convention Centre
About
Global Citizen NOW is coming to Johannesburg on the eve of the G20 leaders’ summit, the event marks the first-ever Global Citizen NOW summit on the African continent. The Global Citizen NOW: Johannesburg action summit will serve as the catalytic moment of the year-long Scaling Up Renewables in Africa (SURA) campaign, convening government leaders, private sector investors, philanthropies, and grassroots advocates to accelerate investments in renewable energy and drive bold, measurable action ahead of the G20 Meetings.
Why Attend
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 changemakers and action takers, united in the mission to create a more sustainable and equitable future.
Drive Impact
NOW is more than just conversations—it's about turning ideas into urgent action. Be part of the biggest advocacy moments and help shape the future today.
Our Partners
Want to Attend?
Be in the room where urgent action happens. Global Citizen NOW is not only an opportunity for you to be in the room for the biggest moments in advocacy, but offers you the opportunity to be an active part of them.
A limited number of tickets are available—secure yours today and join the movement driving real impact for the next generation.
Be in the Room
Want to attend Global Citizen NOW: Detroit? Register your interest and we’ll be in touch if additional tickets go on sale.
What is Global Citizen NOW?
Global Citizen NOW is Global Citizen’s premier thought leadership summit that convenes world leaders, innovators, advocates, and the biggest names in pop culture to collectively drive action to end extreme poverty — not someday, but now.
Global Citizen democratizes these catalytic conversations between the brightest minds and most influential decision makers by making these moments available online to Global Citizens everywhere.
Global Citizen NOW events dive into what’s working and what isn’t, and uncover what is needed NOW to build a prosperous and sustainable future for all.
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.
