The world's largest annual gathering on business and human rights is held in Geneva in 23-25 November 2026. Here's all Finnish business needs to know.
Strengthen positioning as an active actor on human rights
Understand global direction, emerging issues, and cross-regional comparisons
Gain and share insights and build international networks across business, finance, and public sector
Showcase Finnish human rights related best practices internationally
Are you interested in joining us? Or do you just want to know more about the Forum? Please fill our this short form to let us know! Filling in the form does not commit you or your company to anything.
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23-25 Nov
UN Forum on Business & Human Rights
The world's largest annual gathering for business and human rights themes.
Let us know that you're interested. This does not commit you or your company to anything. However, it will you keep in the loop as we start sending relevant updates to Finnish companies.
Book your accommodation. If you need any hotel recommendations, we are happy to help.
Expect regular updates from us, more frequently as November approaches.
Feel free to get in touch with us if you have programme or collaboration ideas or updates to share or would like to discuss more.
We strongly recommend to booking accommodation as soon as possible if you are considering attending since hotels in Geneva fill up quickly.
It is worth making a reservation with a free cancellation option if your participation is not yet confirmed.
Each participant covers travel and accommodation.
There is no cost for being part of the delegation.
Both forums are highly valuable. The best choice depends on your goals, availability, and scope of interest. Importantly, these are complementary events rather than alternatives. If possible, it is worth attending both.
We're listed down some key differences:
UN Forum on Business & Human Rights (Geneva):
The largest international gathering on business and human rights
Covers a wide range of themes, sectors, and regions
Focuses on global frameworks, trends, and multilateral dialogue
Regional Forum (Strasbourg):
Regional lens, more tailored to European (and neighboring) contexts
Focuses on region-specific regulatory developments, challenges, and best practices
Smaller, more regionally concentrated audience.
Please don't hesitate to reach out to Sophia (sophia.lawsonhellu@globalcompact.fi) with any questions you may have!
Please don't hesitate to reach out!
Sophia Lawson Hellu
Programme Manager, Social Sustainability & Human Rights
sophia.lawsonhellu@globalcompact.fi
+358 50 313 1351