Applications are now open for the 2025 Global Development Conference. This fully funded international conference will be held in Clermont-Ferrand, France, from October 28 to 30, 2025. The 2025 Global Development Conference will last for three days, and candidates from all over the world are eligible to attend the 2025 Global Development Conference in France. Selected applicants will receive a conference sponsorship that will cover airfare, accommodation, and conference access. GlobalDev invites science journalists to attend GDC 2025, participate in academic research activities, and contribute to the discussion on global development challenges. This fully funded conference is organized by the Global Development Network. More details are below.
Details about the 2025 World Development Conference in France
- Host country: France
- Location: Clermont-Ferrand
- Duration: 3 days
- Dates: October 28 to October 30, 2025
- Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: July 27, 2025
Financial benefits
The program covers:
- travel expenses
- stay
- Access to the conference
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Program objective
This program aims to explore digital transformation and its impact on sustainable development outcomes. The theme of the World Digital Developers Conference 2025 is "Inclusive Digital Transformation: Social Impacts and Technological Innovations." The program also focuses on how technology and digital transformation impact humanity socially.
- Participants will interact with researchers, academics, policymakers, and development practitioners.
- Participants will attend workshops and engage in effective networking.
Eligibility criteria
- We welcome applications from journalists from all countries, but priority will be given to
- female journalists
- Journalists from low- and middle-income countries
- Individuals representing marginalized or underrepresented communities
- Must be available to attend the event from October 28-30, 2025.
Required documents
- the biography
- passport
- Link to published work
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How to apply to the 2025 World Development Conference (GDC France)?
Applicants must apply online. The link to the online application form is available on the official website. The link is below.