Concordia Summit to Bring Together Top Leaders of Today’s World

The 2022 Concordia Annual Summit will convene on September 19th to September 21st in New York City alongside the UN General Assembly.

From the role of the international community in addressing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to the need for private sector solutions to advance environmental sustainability and democracy, this year’s Concordia Annual Summit will provide an essential platform to bring together leaders and decision-makers from across sectors.

The Summit will take place at the Sheraton New York Times Square. For the full list of speakers click on the link.

With over a decade of experience bringing together heads of state, leaders of the private and NGO sectors, and new and diversified perspectives to explore tangible solutions to local and global challenges, the 2022 Concordia Annual Summit will be the largest convening alongside the UN General Assembly.

The Summit will convene the top movers and shakers of today’s world to spark dialogue, promote collaboration, and collectively pave the path toward a more equitable, sustainable future.

The agenda of the Concordia Annual Summit

The topics that will be covered at the Summit include are as follows below.

Environmental sustainability is one of the topics of interest. Across the globe, investors and companies are waking up to the real physical and regulatory risks—and potential opportunities—posed by a warming climate.

Global trade, manufacturing, and supply chains will also be discussed. The COVID-19 pandemic has shifted global dynamics not only in terms of how we connect with others but also in how we exchange and produce goods. Ongoing trade wars between nations and regions, supply chains, and the economic stability of the manufacturing sector are constantly evolving with the political and social landscape.

Human Rights and social progress will also be a significant part of the Concordia Annual Summit. Integral to truly sustainable global development and positive social impact is a need for fundamental human rights to be universally protected. Today, we’re increasingly witnessing a tension between the rapid economic and technological growth of the 21st century and the rising levels of socioeconomic inequality and public distrust around the world.

Democracy, security, and geopolitical risk are also on the table. Throughout the world but especially in the U.S. the fragility of democracy has been a highly discussed topic, especially in recent months. From one of the most competitive elections in the history of the United States to the growing refugee crisis around the world, strengthening democracy and maintaining national security are top of mind for governments and citizens alike.

For a full list of topics to be discussed click on the link.

Founded in 2011 by Matthew A. Swift and Nicholas M. Logothetis

The Summit, which analyzes and provides solutions for current issues, was founded in 2011 by Matthew A. Swift and Nicholas M. Logothetis, a member of the Greek diaspora.

In 2011, the modest launch of the first Concordia Summit in New York City attracted mostly friends and business partners of the founders.

More than a decade later, the Concordia Annual Summit in New York has become one of the most important events that run in parallel to the UN general assembly, and the organization is now facilitating impactful year-round events around the globe.

In 2021, Laura Bush, the former First Lady of the United States, was awarded with the 2021 Leadership Award at the Concordia Summit.