GENERAL CONFERENCE
The General Conference (GC) is UNIDO’s supreme policymaking organ where all Member States meet once every two years. It determines the guiding principles and policies of the Organization, and approves the budget and work programme of UNIDO. Every four years, the GC appoints the Director General. The Conference also elects the members of the Industrial Development Board and the Programme and Budget Committee.
Current President of the General Conference: Her Excellency Ms. Debora Lepre (Italy) - Biography
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- Twenty-first session, 23–27 November 2025
- Twentieth session, 27 November–1 December 2023
- Nineteenth session, 29 November–3 December 2021
- Eighteenth session, 3–7 November 2019
- Third special session, 30 November 2018
- Resumed seventeenth session, 29 November 2018
- Seventeenth session, 27 November–1 December 2017
- Sixteenth session, 30 November–4 December 2015
- Fifteenth session, 2 December–6 December 2013
- Second special session, 28 June 2013
- Fourteenth session, 28 November–2 December 2011
- Thirteenth session, 7–11 December 2009
- Twelfth session, 3–7 December 2007
- Eleventh session, 28 November–2 December 2005
- Tenth session, 1–5 December 2003
- Ninth session, 3–7 December 2001
- Eighth session, 29 November–3 December 1999
- Seventh session, 1–5 December 1997
- Sixth session, 4–8 December 1995
- Fifth session, 6–10 December 1993
- First special session, 30 March 1993
- Fourth session, 18–22 November 1991
- Third session, 20–24 November 1989
- Second session, 9–13 November 1987
- First session (part two), 9–13 December 1985
- First session (part one), 12–17 August 1985