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Why should I attend SDC2022?
Step out of your daily routine and experience another world. We believe that only when we expand our comfort zones do we truly learn and grow. SDC2023 offers an opportunity to meet people we would normally not meet and spend 3 days with; An opportunity to hear stories we might otherwise not hear; And, being away from the noice of our daily lives, we are given a rare and precious opportunity to reflect on what we have already learned on our journey.

SDC2023 offers knowledge, inspiration and opportunities. We promise:

  • Multicultural environment: We typically host delegates from 40+ countries, each one carefully selected to ensure that diversity of cultures, thoughts and perspectives are represented at the conference. We believe in sharing information and learning from each other and we believe that the ability to understand different cultures and perspectives is what the true education should be.
  • Inspiring speakers and dynamic panel discussions: We believe that every story matters. Therefore, we give equal opportunities to carefully selected speakers from across the world to present their research, share their experience and tell their stories. We also invite all delegates to take part in themed discussions on global issues.
  • Professional diversity: We host global stakeholders from academic, corporate, governmental and non for profit realms. This diversity of perspectives provides an opportunity to learn and understand how to create sustainable solutions that would work for all.
  • All ages and genders: We believe we can all learn from each other and that every experience and perspective matters. We are proud to host at SDC both young professionals and graduate students as well as distinguished scholars and  leaders in their fields.
  • Meaningful and lasting connections: Dynamic program, intimate groups and numerous networking opportunities guarantee new contacts and friendships established at SDC, with other distinguished delegates from across the world.
  • Safe, fun and vibrant location: Safety and well being of our delegates is our first priority. We make sure to choose not only some of the safest places on Earth but some of the most inspiring and exciting ones as well.
Reflecting on past conferences, we are proud to learn that numerous projects have been developed and implemented as a result of knowledge, inspiration and contacts gained at SDC. It makes us even more proud to learn of many international collaborations and friendships that started at the SDC as it is at the core of who we are. 
​May our journey together successfully continue!