ited Nations Headquarters, New York City — September 22, 2024: Diplomatic Courier and Circle present Circle’s “Unlocking Impact Solutions Pitch Competition” at the SDG Media Zone in the United Nations Headquarters during the 2024 UN General Assembly Meetings and alongside the UN Summit of the Future in New York City. Experts—among them Diplomatic Courier CEO Ana C. Rold, who will serve as one of the judges—from the humanitarian, corporate, and tech sectors will hear from finalists who will present solutions that harness decentralized technologies to expand access, foster trust, and chart a defined course towards achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
In a world facing extraordinary and complex challenges, the urgency to create a fairer, more just, and resilient future has never been greater. As we face climate change, environmental degradation, and economic instability, achieving the SDGs is paramount. The mission is to uncover transformative solutions that rapidly accelerate progress towards the SDGs. By harnessing the power of decentralized systems, Circle is revolutionizing remittance corridors and catalyzing the transition to sustainability—empowering individuals and communities around the world to thrive.
This year’s judges include:
- Dante Disparte | Chief Strategy Officer & Head of Policy, Circle
- Ana Rold | Founder & CEO, Diplomatic Courier
- Bernhard Kowatsch | Head of the Innovation Accelerator, UN World Food Programme
- Taha Bawa | Co-Founder & CEO, Goodwall
- Timothy Rann | Managing Partner, MercyCorps
- Erica Moret | Director, UN Affairs & International Organisations, Microsoft
- Amina Tirana | Adjunct Assistant Professor of Public Service, NYU
- Ruben Galindo Steckel | CEO, Airtm
- Raunak Mittal | Director, Technology & Innovation Lab at World Bank Group
This event is part of Diplomatic Courier’s annual high-level series: “Global Goals in Action Forum” held alongside UNGA.
To learn more about the Unlocking Impact Solutions Pitch Competition, visit the website here.
For questions on this media advisory please contact us at press@diplomaticourier.org.
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Diplomatic Courier and Circle to Host Impact Solutions Pitch Competition at UNGA 79
September 22, 2024
Diplomatic Courier and Circle present Circle’s “Unlocking Impact Solutions Pitch Competition” at the SDG Media Zone in the United Nations Headquarters during the 2024 UN General Assembly Meetings.
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ited Nations Headquarters, New York City — September 22, 2024: Diplomatic Courier and Circle present Circle’s “Unlocking Impact Solutions Pitch Competition” at the SDG Media Zone in the United Nations Headquarters during the 2024 UN General Assembly Meetings and alongside the UN Summit of the Future in New York City. Experts—among them Diplomatic Courier CEO Ana C. Rold, who will serve as one of the judges—from the humanitarian, corporate, and tech sectors will hear from finalists who will present solutions that harness decentralized technologies to expand access, foster trust, and chart a defined course towards achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
In a world facing extraordinary and complex challenges, the urgency to create a fairer, more just, and resilient future has never been greater. As we face climate change, environmental degradation, and economic instability, achieving the SDGs is paramount. The mission is to uncover transformative solutions that rapidly accelerate progress towards the SDGs. By harnessing the power of decentralized systems, Circle is revolutionizing remittance corridors and catalyzing the transition to sustainability—empowering individuals and communities around the world to thrive.
This year’s judges include:
- Dante Disparte | Chief Strategy Officer & Head of Policy, Circle
- Ana Rold | Founder & CEO, Diplomatic Courier
- Bernhard Kowatsch | Head of the Innovation Accelerator, UN World Food Programme
- Taha Bawa | Co-Founder & CEO, Goodwall
- Timothy Rann | Managing Partner, MercyCorps
- Erica Moret | Director, UN Affairs & International Organisations, Microsoft
- Amina Tirana | Adjunct Assistant Professor of Public Service, NYU
- Ruben Galindo Steckel | CEO, Airtm
- Raunak Mittal | Director, Technology & Innovation Lab at World Bank Group
This event is part of Diplomatic Courier’s annual high-level series: “Global Goals in Action Forum” held alongside UNGA.
To learn more about the Unlocking Impact Solutions Pitch Competition, visit the website here.
For questions on this media advisory please contact us at press@diplomaticourier.org.
