Opportunities for Change and Transformation

Times of turbulence and disruption also present opportunities for change and transformation. The HSC 2026 will take place at a crucial moment for international co-operation. This year, the conference will focus on consolidating achievements and expanding its scope and outreach, recognizing the HSC’s unique role as a safe space for challenging conversations and unconventional exchanges. By addressing today’s most critical sustainability challenges, it aims to help re-envision a multilateralism that is fit for today’s world. It will bring together a diverse set of voices from different corners of the world to strengthen global trust and confidence and address current global disruptions.

Main Themes of the Hamburg Sustainability Conference 2026

HSC 2026 will revolve around the following thematic pillars: Resilient Economies, Technology and the Future of Our Planet; Risk, Uncertainty and Conflict; and Ensuring the Future of Human Collaboration: Multilateralism and Governance. By addressing the key challenges and opportunities at the intersection of economic resilience, technological innovation, and global governance, the HSC strives to offer an aspirational vision of sustainability that ensures human and planetary wellbeing, firmly grounded in co-operation, multilateralism, and investment in global goods.