The upcoming Global Disability Summit (GDS) 2025, co-hosted by Germany, Jordan, and the International Disability Alliance, aims to drive disability inclusion globally.

The Global Disability Summit is an international platform that brings together governments, civil society, and the private sector. During the GDS, they present commitments to promote the rights and inclusion of people with disabilities.

Previous GDS were in 2018 and 2022. The next one will be in Germany in April 2025.

GDS Registration & Side Events

Registrations for the GDS and applications for side events and the larger programme are now open.

Registrations are required for anyone who is planning to attend.

Register for the GDS

The GDS programme is now available. Details and ways to contribute have not yet been shared, but we will keep our membership informed as we learn more.

GDS Programme

Side events at the GDS will focus on international cooperation in connection to the GDS themes and pillars.

You can submit proposals for Side Events, secure an Exhibition Booth, or host a Fireside Chat to engage with attendees on key thematic pillars of the GDS. The deadline for proposals is December 5, 2024.

Side Event Submissions

Understanding the Global Disability Summit

In October, Inclusion International hosted an event on the Global Disability Summit (GDS) that focused on promoting the rights and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities and their families within global development strategies.

You can watch the webinar below!

Global Disability Inclusion Report

As part of the Global Disability Summit 2025, a global report on disability inclusion will be launched.

The report will bring an analysis and call to action to accelerate the inclusion of all people with disabilities by 2030 in a diverse and changing world. 

To make sure the global report includes the perspective of people with intellectual disabilities, we are collecting quotes and testimonies that highlight the current situation and priorities of people with intellectual disabilities. These will be included in the global report.

Please email Manel at manel@inclusion-international.org if you would like to contribute.