The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) will participate in the Geneva Peace Forum (GPF), which brings together policymakers, practitioners, researchers, and peacebuilding experts from around the world. Under the 2026 theme, “Choose Peace,” the Forum will take place from 12 to 15 October 2026 at the International Conference Centre Geneva (CICG) and in a hybrid format, combining in-person events with online participation opportunities.

Throughout the Forum, UNDP, together with local and international partners, will convene and contribute to a series of events highlighting innovative approaches to peacebuilding, conflict prevention, social cohesion, and governance. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in discussions and gain practical insights, tools, and recommendations to address some of today's most pressing peacebuilding challenges.

UNDP Panels

UNDP will contribute to the following interactive panel discussions, which will include opportunities for audience engagement and exchange:

• Thursday, 15 October | 09:00-10:30 CEST | Plenary C & online
  Financing Women's Economic Empowerment as a Peace Dividend: From National Budgets to Community Recovery [to the event]
• Thursday, 15 October | 09:00-10:30 CEST | Plenary B & online
  Choosing Prevention: Evidence-Based Pathways to Sustaining Peace [to the event]
• Thursday, 15 October | 11:00-12:30 CEST | Plenary B & online
  Building Peace-Positive Finance Ecosystems [to the event]

UNDP Workshops

In addition, UNDP and its partners will host workshops designed to foster interactive dialogue, peer learning, and hands-on exchange:

• Thursday, 15 October | 09:00-10:30 CEST | Room 6
  Choosing Peace Under Pressure: Women's Leadership in Conflict and Digital Crisis Environments [to the event]
• Thursday, 15 October | 09:00-10:30 CEST | online
  Advancing Regional Cooperation for Social Cohesion in Eastern Europe, the Western Balkans and the South Caucasus [to the event]
• Thursday, 15 October | 13:00-14:30 CEST | online
  Choosing Peace Through Culture, Dialogue and Youth-Led Reconciliation in Africa [to the event]

Visit the UNDP Marketplace Stand

Beyond the formal programme, UNDP will host a Marketplace Stand in Espace Dreifuss on Tuesday, 13 October, providing a welcoming space for informal exchange throughout the day. Meet & Greet at our Stand:

We look forward to welcoming you to the discussions and to meeting you at the UNDP Marketplace Stand at Geneva Peace Forum.

Join us to exchange ideas, discover innovative peacebuilding initiatives, and connect with  partners working to advance peace and development worldwide.

Please contact Ms. Ira Ronzheimer for any related questions.