Global Development Conference (GDC) 2025: Inclusive Digital Transformation

October 28, 2025 > October 30, 2025, Clermont-Ferrand

The Global Development Conference 2025 (GDC 2025) organised by the Global Development Network will take place in Clermont-Ferrand, France from October 28 to 30, 2025.
It will be co-hosted by the Fondation pour les Études et Recherches sur le Développement International (FERDI) and the Centre d’Études et de Recherches sur le Développement International (CERDI) as part of their collaboration under the Pôle Clermontois de Développement International (PCDI).

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The GDC 2025: Theme and Objectives

The GDC 2025  will explore the multifaceted dimensions of inclusive digital transformation and its role in shaping sustainable development outcomes through the theme – ‘Inclusive Digital Transformation: Social Impacts and Technological Innovations’. 

As digital technologies continue to revolutionise economies and societies worldwide, it is crucial to examine their social impacts and ensure that technological innovations benefit all segments of society, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). 

The conference will examine the social implications of this change, debate novel solutions, and discuss digital inclusion policies. It will also explore how technology can advance the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly focused on digital inclusion, equality, and sustainable development, while bringing stakeholders together to leverage digital technologies for social and economic progress.

Call for Projects

We invite you to contribute to the development of the conference program. This is a unique opportunity to propose topics and activities that will be presented during the conference.

We are looking for ideas for a wide range of conference segments: plenary and parallel sessions, opening speeches, interactive workshops, or training sessions.

INFORMATION ON THE CONFERENCE WEBSITE 

Call for Papers

The organizing committee of the Global Development Conference 2025 invites participants to submit innovative papers addressing the following topics:

  • Digital transformation and the economy
  • Digital transformation and governance
  • Digital transformation and the environment

 ↪ INFORMATION ON THE CONFERENCE WEBSITE 

A partnership event

The GDC 2025 is organized by the GDN in partnership with FERDI and the Center for Studies and Research on International Development (CERDI) as part of their collaboration within the Clermont-Ferrand International Development Hub (PCDI). 

Partners

  • Fondation pour les Études et recherches sur le développement international (Ferdi)
  • Global Development Network
  • Agence française de développement (AFD)
  • Centre d'études et de recherches sur le développement international (CERDI)