The HNPW provides a unique forum for humanitarian networks and partnerships to meet and address key humanitarian issues. One of the largest humanitarian events of its kind, it gathers participants from the UN, NGOs, Member States, the private sector, the military, academia and beyond to discuss and solve common challenges in humanitarian affairs. During the event, networks and partnerships hold their annual meetings and consultations, share their expertise and collaborate on best practices to address shared problems.
The HNPW was first held in 2015, following a recommendation from Member States to hold their annual network meetings at the same venue at the same time. Between 2013 and 2014, key stakeholders of several humanitarian networks created the “Consultative Group for Emergency Preparedness and Response,” which agreed that the HNPW should be the platform for inter-network collaboration in areas of common concern to improve humanitarian preparedness and response. In 2017, the Consultative Group was renamed the “Leading Edge Programme.” Please visit the HNPW Portal at www.hnpw.org to read more.
The HNPW 2025 will be held in a hybrid format from 17 to 28 March (first week remote, second week in-person at the CICG in Geneva), according to the following schedule:
Week 1 (17-21 March): Remote
Week 2 (24-28 March): Face-to-face at the International Conference Centre (CICG) in Geneva.
HNPW sessions will be divided into different types:
Network sessions, internal network meetings that are open to observers.
Technical sessions, divided by technical topics.
Exhibitions, hosted in CICG Exhibition Area.
Further details for each session can be found on the official HNPW Programme
Session registration is now open. Please see the HNPW Event Guide for session organizers and HNPW Event Guide for participants for more information.
