Join us on 6 May 10:30am CET for the global launch event of the 2025 Human Development Report (HDR) titled “A matter of choice: People and possibilities in the age of AI.” The event will take place in a hybrid format in Brussels, Belgium.
Co-hosted by the UNDP, the European Commission, and the Kingdom of Belgium, the event will begin with opening remarks from:
- Ursula von der Leyen, President of European Commission (video message)
- Maxime Prévot, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Belgium
- Achim Steiner, Administrator of UNDP
Pedro Conceição, Director and Lead Author of the Human Development Report Office, UNDP will present the key findings of the report, followed by a high-level fireside chat featuring:
- Achim Steiner, Administrator of UNDP
- Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General of the UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) – joining virtually
- Koen Doens, Director General for International Partnerships, European Commission
Attendees will then explore the report’s themes further during the "Choices" panel discussion and live Q&A featuring these distinguished speakers:
- Esther Dweck, Minister of Management and Innovation in Public Services, Brazil (virtual)
- A. Michael Spence, Nobel Laureate and Professor Emeritus of Management at Stanford University
- Urvashi Aneja, Founder & Director of Digital Futures Lab (virtual)
- Rapelang Rabana, Co-CEO of Imagine Worldwide (virtual)
- Rose Mutiso, Research Director of Energy for Growth Hub
The event will be hosted and moderated by Esther Paniagua, Award-winning Journalist and Author. In-person attendees are invited to join a light reception following the launch.
Register to attend online via Zoom, where French and Spanish interpretations will be available: Register Here
Or watch the livestream on YouTube: YouTube Livestream
About the 2025 HDR:
The 2025 Human Development Report explores the implications of artificial intelligence for human development and the choices we can make to ensure that it enhances human capabilities. Rather than attempting to predict the future, the report argues that we must shape it—by making bold decisions so that AI augments what people can do.
This is the second report in a trilogy examining key dimensions of uncertainty: addressing polarization (2023-24), shaping our shared digital future (2025), and navigating the Anthropocene through human aspirations (2026).