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GYDA Named Strategic Partner for UN-SDGs Bootcamp & Forum in Taipei

UN-SDGs Bootcamp & Forum, Taipei
Location

Taipei Co-Space
2F, No. 12, Zhouzi St., Neihu Dist., Taipei City 114064, Taiwan

Date

August 17–18, 2025

Taipei, Taiwan — August 2025 — The Global Youth Development Alliance (GYDA) joins as a Strategic Partner of the UN-SDGs Bootcamp & Forum, taking place in Taipei on August 17–18, 2025 under the Global Youth Leadership Programme. The Forum convenes visionary youth, social entrepreneurs, and global changemakers from over 40 countries to re-imagine how startup innovation and impact investment can accelerate the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Themed “Startup for SDGs & Impact Investment”, the two-day gathering is rooted in Taipei’s dynamic entrepreneurial spirit and serves as a launchpad for youth-led ventures that align capital with values—turning bold ideas into scalable, sustainable impact.

  • Sustainable Innovation Salon — high-level dialogue on empowering youth in SDG-driven startups.
  • World Café — roundtables connecting international delegates with Taiwan solution providers.
  • 6-Minute Impacts Showcase — rapid-fire presentations of real-world SDG initiatives.
  • Idea Hack Tank — expert-guided proposals addressing priority SDGs, with follow-on mentorship.
  • Taipei Youth Declaration — a multilingual commitment to be submitted to COP30.
World Café and youth collaboration in Taipei

Agenda Highlights — August 17 (Sun): Opening Ceremony; Youth Introduction & Nairobi Forum Recap; Sustainable Innovation Salon; Taiwan Startups Solutions; World Café; Mix & Mingle; Career Development in Taiwan Panel; Talent Taiwan Employment Gold Card Office remarks; Industry Leaders Q&A.

Agenda Highlights — August 18 (Mon): 6-Minute Impacts Showcase (parallel sessions & livestream); Idea Hack Tank (International & Taiwanese Youth); Closing Ceremony; Taipei Youth Declaration relay reading; Closing Mix & Mingle.

Registration opens at 9:30 AM on both days. The Day-2 livestream link will be posted on the organizer’s LinkedIn. For inquiries, please contact marketing@youthsdgs.org.

As a strategic partner, GYDA underscores its commitment to youth empowerment, social innovation, and global collaboration—helping equip the next generation to lead with both conscience and creativity.