Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Week (HNPW) is one of the largest gatherings for Member States, UN agencies, NGOs, the private sector, academia, and others to share expertise, hold consultations and collaborate on challenges - spanning both humanitarian action and development solutions in crisis contexts. 

The 2026 HNPW will take place online from 2–6 March 2026, followed by a hybrid segment from 10-12 March 2026. 

Wednesday 11 March is Community Day, focused on the theme of the "humanitarian reset", a proposed overhaul of the humanitarian aid system aimed at improving efficiency and effectiveness of the humanitarian system. The day will feature in-person sessions led by the Areas of Common Concern (AOCCs), including on the Humanitarian, Development and Peace Nexus, as well as Collaborative sessions coordinated by UNDP. 

UNDP is supporting seven sessions throughout HNPW 2026.  

To attend UNDP sessions:  

1) Register for HNPW through the official registration page  (a confirmation email will be sent upon registration), 

2) Search for the specific session titles listed below and register individually. A confirmation email will be sent for each registered session. 

Tuesday, 3 March [online only]  

14:00-15:30 (CET), HDP Nexus, ten years since the World Humanitarian Summit 

16:00-17:30 (CET), Locally-led Recovery: Effective Foundation for Longer Term Development  

Wednesday, 11 March [online and at the International Conference Center Geneva, Rue de Varembé 17)] 

11:00-12:30 (CET), Humanitarian Transitions in Practice: From Emergency Response to Nationally Led Systems 

11:00-12:30 (CET), Unpacking What it Takes: Country Case Study on Collaborative Locally Led Resilience 

14:00-15:30 (CET), Resilient Gateways in Times of Crisis: Partnerships for Enhanced Airport and Seaport Preparedness  

14:00-15:30 (CET), From Stewardship to Sustainability: Enabling a Credible Transfer of Power to Governments 

14:00-15:30 (CET), Financing and Scaling Long-Term Resilience at Community Level: What Works, What Doesn’t, and What’s Missing