Global Sustainability Experience

Sustainability is essential for shaping our future. In 2016, global leaders adopted the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at a historic UN Summit, marking a universal commitment to ending poverty, combating inequality, and addressing climate change—ensuring that no one is left behind.

The 2024 Global Sustainability Experience (GSE) at UT Dallas will inspire and engage the community by serving as a dynamic forum where academic and industry leaders converge to explore sustainability trends, generate actionable business ideas, and involve students in crafting innovative solutions to pressing global challenges. This year, our focus will be on six key SDGs:

• Affordable and Clean Energy
• Decent Work and Economic Growth
• Reduced Inequalities
• Sustainable Cities and Communities
• Climate Action
• Life on Land

The GSE is a catalyst for change, driving meaningful dialogue and action toward a sustainable future.

Competition:

This competition invites student teams to present innovative sustainable business ideas to a panel of judges, with a focus on the six selected Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Participants will have the opportunity to channel their passion for environmental preservation, while networking with industry professionals, attending exclusive workshops, and competing for the chance to win prize money.

Team Requirements:

• 3-5 students
• All majors welcome
• Can be graduate or undergraduate
• Must be a full-time student
• You do not need to have a team to register