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TheWeek,Plainly

There is no conference to sit through. Emergence runs across three overlapping windows during UNGA 81 — a week when the network is in town, a core gathering built around real conversations, and an evening to keep talking — so you can plan your days around what matters to you.

New York City · 20–28 September 2026. Core gathering · 23–24 September at the Lowenstein Building, Fordham Lincoln Center.

The Week at a Glance

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20–28 September
People from the Emergence network will be in New York throughout the week, with opportunities for conversations and introductions.
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23–24 September — Core Emergence gathering
Lowenstein Building, Fordham Lincoln Center, 113 W 60th Street.
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25 September — Evening gathering
An informal opportunity to meet peers and continue conversations at Fordham's Rose Hill campus.
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Devex Impact House · UNGA 81
Several members of our team will also be attending events at Devex Impact House during UNGA 81.

The Core Gathering

On 23–24 September, the core Emergence gathering takes place at the Lowenstein Building, Fordham Lincoln Center, 113 W 60th Street. No stage. No plenaries. No pitch decks.

Instead, the two days are shaped around what you are working on, what you want to explore and who you should meet.

Small-group conversations
One-to-one meetings
Working sessions
Demonstrations and exchanges
Introductions between people who should probably have met already
Two people in a working conversation over a table

The Evening Gathering

On 25 September, an informal evening gathering at Fordham's Rose Hill campus offers a chance to meet peers and continue conversations from the core gathering. Tell us on the application if you'd like to join.

While You're in Town

Several members of our team will also be attending events at Devex Impact House during UNGA 81, bringing together leaders and practitioners working across development, climate, finance, humanitarian action and related fields. If you're going to be there too, tell us.

And if getting to Fordham on 23 or 24 September isn't convenient, we're happy to arrange a meeting with you around Devex instead.

You don't have to figure out whether Emergence is relevant to you on your own. Our AI agent can answer questions about the people involved, the organisations, the week, the different conversations, KAITHA, coOwn and how to participate.

Plan to Be There

Emergence is free to attend, but places are limited. Apply to join, or meet the people who'll be there this week.

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