When? A new cycle (2024-2027) for a permanent initiative

After a one-year preparatory phase undertaken during 2023, the International Panel on Social Progress will start its new cycle with its first activities in the spring of 2024. It plans numerous activities over the next four years with the objective to set a permanent and stable organization during that period.

Beyond the key actions mentioned in the box, there will be a constant flow of IPSP activities either organized at the regional level or focused on important specific issues. Among a wide array of formats, these activities will often take the form of scientific events, implementation workshops, and dissemination conferences.

Moreover, the Panel members will take part in many events organized by IPSP partners: leading international organizations, civil societies organizations, international foundations, university networks, national, regional or local governments, business organizations, media, etc.

Provisional calendar of key actions

  • September 2023: First meeting of the IPSP Advisory Board
  • Winter 2023: Constitution of the IPSP Honorary Committee and of the IPSP Experts’ Network
  • January-March 2024: Partnerships with foundations and international organizations
  • April 2024: Start of the first IPSP activities and initial launch of the International Platform for Social Progress
  • October 2024: 1st World Social Progress Forum, meeting of the Advisory Board, attribution of the World Social Progress Awards
  • October 2025: 2nd World Social Progress Forum, meeting of the Advisory Board, launch of the World Social Progress Day
  • October 2026: 3rd World Social Progress Forum, meeting of the Advisory Board, presentation of the documentary film “Better Societies”
  • October 2027: 4th World Social Progress Forum “The Solutions Conference”