Organised by the United Nations Global Compact in collaboration with Global Compact Country Networks across the Asia-Pacific and locally hosted by the Global Compact Network Sri Lanka, Forward Faster Now | APAC 2026 is a UN Global Compact regional flagship event taking place from 11-12 August 2026 in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
As the regional flagship event, Forward Faster Now | APAC 2026 aims to convene senior executives and decision-makers from the private sector, Government, corporate sustainability and sustainable development practitioners and experts and Global Compact Country Networks from the APAC region to drive action in key sustainability areas. The event will emphasise leadership in sustainability, targeted action, and regional challenges and opportunities. The format will blend high-level leadership dialogue with action-oriented sessions and include practical learning, workshops and networking opportunities.
The event will challenge businesses to move Forward Faster Now and set ambitious targets in key sustainability areas.
