The co-convenors of the Nairobi Summit (the Governments of Kenya and Denmark and UNFPA) invite you to submit an expression of interest in organizing a concurrent thematic session during the Summit.

Concurrent sessions are stakeholder-led discussions relevant to the issues of the day, relating to the emerging actions from signature sessions (learn more about the programme here). Please note that there is a limited number of concurrent thematic session slots available.

The sessions should focus on what works, presenting proven solutions and show-casing best practices that have resulted in progress within the thematic areas of the Summit and discussing how these can be scaled up.

The rooms available for the concurrent thematic sessions have a capacity of 200 to 300 participants.

These sessions have to be organized and fully funded by the session proposers. However, the proposers do not have to pay for the venue.

The slots for the sessions will be allocated based on the application submitted to the International Programme Committee. Please see details on the submission of the application and the selection process below.

1. Requirements for expressions of Interest

Expressions of interest must be submitted in English on the PDF form here.

Expressions of interest shall be submitted by email on or before 6 September 2019 11:59pm (New York time) to [email protected].

An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent to all applicants. The acknowledgement of receipt does not constitute an acceptance of the proposal.

2. Selection process (criteria)

The selection process is based on the following criteria that will be of the sole competency of the organizers. The selected applicants will receive an official confirmation of acceptance.

• The applicant’s registration for Nairobi Summit has been accepted before submitting this proposal
• The expression of interest was submitted by the deadline
• The expression of interest was completed and submitted in English
• The expression of interest is the product of a minimum of 2-3 organizations that share a common interest and reflect different geographic zones and constituencies
• The expression of interest demonstrates diversity of session speakers including: gender, region,  age, race and grassroots/community level representation
• The expression of interest demonstrates youth integration in the session plan and speakers
• The expression of interest demonstrates a strong linkage with the Nairobi Summit themes (200 words justification)
• The expression of interest contains an outline of the session with expected outcome, format, speakers and run of show (300 words)
• Applicants have adequate economic resources to cover all expenses (speakers fee, accommodation, etc.)
• The expression of interest shows innovative thinking and creativity
• The expression of interest demonstrates proven solutions and best practices that have resulted in progress in the Nairobi Summit thematic areas.