The Global Festival of Ideas for Sustainable Development is organised the UN SDG Action campaign and the Overseas Development Institute (ODI), together with the City of Bonn, Cepei, Data-Pop Alliance, Engagement Global, Plan International, Salzburg Global Seminar, UNDP, the World Food Programme (WFP) and the World Resources Institute (WRI).

New partners are welcomed – the organisers are committed to working with many organisations from different regions and sectors to produce an event that is dynamic and innovative, and built on the best knowledge and experience.