SDC

SDC is the official app of the 29th Sustainable Development Conference (SDC), organised by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI). The conference takes place from 2 to 5 November 2026 at Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad.

Everything you need for the conference is in one place:

• Full agenda – browse every day, session and panel, with topics, timings, venues and write-ups.
• My Planner – bookmark the sessions you want to attend and get a reminder before they start.
• Live sessions – see what is happening now and join sessions live on Zoom, SDTV or Facebook with one tap.
• AI session summaries – read a short summary of each session in English and Urdu.
• AI assistant – ask questions about the conference, sessions and speakers.
• Delegates – view delegate profiles and the sessions they are speaking in.
• Chat – send a chat request to a delegate and continue the conversation once they accept.
• Announcements – receive important conference updates as notifications.
• Conference resources – research, policy recommendations, SDC Anthology, news bulletins, pictures and media coverage.
• Expo – explore the 4th Sustainability Investment Expo.
• Conference guide – venue information, FAQs and contact details.
• Feedback – rate sessions and report an issue.
• Profile – manage your account and profile photo, or delete your account at any time.

Whether you are attending in person in Islamabad or following online, SDC helps you plan your conference, stay updated and connect with researchers, policymakers and practitioners working on sustainable development.

About SDPI
The Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) is an independent think tank in Islamabad, Pakistan, working on policy research and advocacy for sustainable development.