05.06.2007

Geneva

Global Compact Leader’s Summit

On 5-6 July in Geneva, Switzerland the United Nations will convene history's largest and most significant event on the topic of leadership and corporate citizenship.

The Global Compact Leader’s Summit will focus exclusively on the business sustainability agenda, helping CEOs and other leaders to develop strategies that deliver maximum economic, commercial and social value in partnership with governments, civil society and labour.

The Summit - a private, invitation-only event - will be chaired by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and will gather approximately 1,000 leaders from business, governments, civil society and labour, including nearly 700 chief executives, several heads of State or Government, as well as more than 40 Government ministers. Dozens of journalists representing broadcast, print and online media from around the world will also be attending the Summit.

The Global Compact's entire international network - spanning 100 countries - will be on display at the Leaders Summit. THe official theme - Facing Realities: Getting Down to Business - will be addressed within the initiative's unique multi-stakeholder orientation, and anchored in the Global Compact's ten universal principles.

Under the umbrella of the United Nations, the Summit will provide a platform for leaders from all sectors to work collectively to ensure that globalization delivers the widest possible benefits to all. For more information about the Global Compact Leader’s Summit and how to register visit: www.globalcompactsummit.org.