SDIM26 takes place at a pivotal moment, between UN General Assembly, Climate Week and COP31, as global leaders shift from setting sustainability ambitions to delivering solutions that are financially viable, politically feasible and scalable. In this high-trust forum, UpLink will bring the perspectives of early-stage innovators directly into conversations with business leaders, policymakers and investors, connecting on-the-ground ecosystem intelligence with the partnerships, investment and policy needed to overcome systemic barriers, accelerate deployment and turn transition priorities into coordinated, real-world impact.