GDI Hub at the 18th Session Of The Conference Of States Parties To The CRPD (COSP18)
The Global Disability Innovation Hub (GDI Hub) is thrilled to participate in the upcoming COSP18, the UN’s annual meeting where governments, civil society, and other stakeholders review progress and share ideas on implementing disability rights under the CRPD.
Taking place at the UN’s headquarters in New York City from the 9th to the 12th, this year’s COSP will focus on innovative financing to strengthen inclusive policies, the role of AI in enhancing participation, and recognising the rights of Indigenous persons with disabilities in advancing disability inclusion.
GDI Hub will lead and contribute to a series of impactful sessions throughout the week, spotlighting the role of inclusive finance ecosystems and policies, as well as AI and locally driven innovation.
We will be speaking at the following events:
June 9th, 2025
- 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM: Empowering Persons with Disabilities and Enhancing Social Development Policies Through Innovative Financing. Location: Conference Room 4
- 3:00 PM – 4:15 PM: A Look Ahead: AI and Innovative Inclusive Communication. (Co-hosted by GDI Hub and FCDO). Location: Conference Room 11
June 10th, 2025
- 10:00 AM: Opening Ceremony. Location: General Assembly
- 11:30 AM – 12:45 PM: Global Disability Economic Alliance: Advancing Disability-Inclusive Economic Growth. (Side event by Enable India). Location: Conference Room 12
- 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM: The Future of Financial Inclusion – Reception + Panel. (Outside of COSP, co-hosted by GDI Hub, SEAF, and UNCDF). You can find out more about the event here.
June 11th, 2025
- 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM: Roundtable on Innovative Financing
June 12th, 2025
- 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM: Global Voices, Local Impact: Future of Women Leaders with Disabilities in Advancing Disability Rights. Location: UN Women Offices