Global Obesity Forum 2025

23 September 2025: 17:00 - 20:00 EDT, Harvard Club of New York

Global Obesity Forum 2025

About the forum

The Global Obesity Forum 2025 is an exclusive, high-level event hosted by the World Obesity Federation, in partnership with WHO and UNICEF as part of the Global Obesity Coalition. Taking place ahead of the UN Fourth High-Level Meeting on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and Mental Health, the Forum will bring together global leaders, experts, advocates, and individuals with lived experience of obesity to chart a path forward in addressing one of the world’s most urgent public health challenges.

Obesity is a major, yet under-addressed global health crisis affecting 1 billion people across the world, contributing to a range of health conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and cancer. With nearly 4 million deaths annually linked to obesity, we are at a turning point where urgent, multisectoral action is needed. The Forum will serve as a catalyst for bold, collaborative solutions - from food systems and nutrition to health equity, innovation, and human rights - and deliver a double dividend that can generate health and economic gains while targeting the root cause of multiple diseases.

What to expect

The Global Obesity Forum 2025 is more than just a meeting - it's a unique opportunity to be part of an exclusive, forward-thinking gathering that will drive meaningful change on the global stage. At this high-level event, you will have the chance to:

• Hear from influential global leaders who are committed to addressing obesity and promoting health equity.
• Participate in dynamic, solutions-focused discussions with policymakers, advocates, healthcare professionals, and experts in the field.
• Network with key stakeholders across the public health, policy, philanthropic, and industry sectors, exploring new ways to unlock action on obesity
• Engage with individuals who have lived experience of obesity, who are leading the conversation and whose voices are central to global efforts.

World Obesity invites you to rise to the challenge and play a defining role in shaping a healthier future together. We need our collective voices to reframe obesity as a complex, systemic health challenge - highlighting intersections of equity, culture, science, policy, and lived experience. The upcoming High Level Meeting on NCDs in New York is our moment to demand action.