Past Events

Our Goalkeepers events take place around the globe. These events are an opportunity to celebrate progress toward the Global Goals, hear from world leaders and local advocates, and take stock of the work we still need to do. To learn more, you can explore the highlights, featured speakers, and award winners from our past events.

Goalkeepers 2024

September 23, 2024 | New York City

In 2024, Goalkeepers gathered to discuss the world’s worst health crisis for children: malnutrition. New and emerging leaders shared strategies for how to address this crisis in the face of climate change. Through solutions like micronutrients, global health funding, and increased access to nutrient rich crops, the world can help to ensure that everyone can reach their full potential.

Watch 2024 video highlights
Read the 2024 report
2024 New York City Goalkeepers Event 

2024 NYC Event Highlight Gallery

  • Adriana Diaz speaks on stage during the 2024 Goalkeepers NYC event. ©Gates Archive/Mike Lawrence
  • Musicians perform during the 2024 Goalkeepers NYC event. ©Gates Archive/Mike Lawrence
  • Luíz Inácio Lula da Silva, President of Brazil speaks on stage during the 2024 Goalkeepers NYC event. ©Gates Archive/Mike Lawrence
  • Billo Tall speaks on stage during the 2024 Goalkeepers NYC event. ©Gates Archive/Mike Lawrence
  • Guests attend the 2024 Goalkeepers NYC event. ©Gates Archive/Roy Rochlan

2024 Award Winners

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, recognized for Bolsa Familia

Brazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

Global Goalkeeper Award

Brazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

Global Goalkeeper Award

Dr. Tahmeed Ahmed, Executive Director, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b)

Dr. Tahmeed Ahmed

Champion

Dr. Tahmeed Ahmed

Champion

Ladidi Kuluwa Bako-Aiyegbusi,mni, Director and Head, Nutrition Department, Nigeria Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare

Ladidi Kuluwa Bako-Aiyegbusi,mni

Champion

Ladidi Kuluwa Bako-Aiyegbusi,mni

Champion

Lilian dos Santos Rahal

Secretary Lilian dos Santos Rahal

Champion

Secretary Lilian dos Santos Rahal

Champion

Beza Beshah Haile, Founder and Executive Director, HOPE-Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus

Beza Beshah Haile

Champion

Beza Beshah Haile

Champion

Dr. Zahra Hoodbhoy, Associate Professor, Pediatrics and Child Health, Aga Khan University

Dr. Zahra Hoodbhoy

Champion

Dr. Zahra Hoodbhoy

Champion

Dr. Nancy Krebs, Professor of Pediatrics, Nutrition, University of Colorado School of Medicine

Dr. Nancy Krebs

Champion

Dr. Nancy Krebs

Champion

Dr. Jemimah Njuki, Chief, Economic Empowerment at UN Women

Dr. Jemimah Njuki

Champion

Dr. Jemimah Njuki

Champion

Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana, Minister of Health, Rwanda

Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana

Champion

Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana

Champion

Dr. Bhavani Shankar, Professorial Research Fellow in Food Systems, Nutrition and Sustainability, University of Sheffield

Dr. Bhavani Shankar

Champion

Dr. Bhavani Shankar

Champion

Ratan N. Tata, Chairman, Tata Trusts

Ratan N. Tata

Champion

Ratan N. Tata

Champion

Goalkeepers 2023

September 19-20, 2023 | New York City

In 2023, Goalkeepers brought urgent attention to the stalling progress of maternal and child health. From women’s economic power to low-cost health innovations, these solutions can save the lives of millions of mothers and children each year.

Watch 2023 video highlights
Read the 2023 report
Goalkeepers panel

2023 NYC Event Highlight Gallery

  • Abby Phillip attends Goalkeepers 2023. ©Gates Archive/Kevin Hagen
  • Alexander De Croo attends Goalkeepers 2023. ©Gates Archive/Mike Lawrence
  • Guests watch Jon Batiste perform during Goalkeepers 2023 ©Gates Archive/Mike Lawrence
  • Guests watch the Hot 8 Brass Band perform during Goalkeepers 2023. ©Gates Archive/Kevin Hagen
  • A view of the atmosphere at the Goalkeepers 2023 Global Goals Awards event. ©Gates Archive/Kevin Hagen

2023 Award Winners

Prime Minister of Japan Kishida Fumio

Prime Minister of Japan Kishida Fumio

Global Goalkeeper Award

Prime Minister of Japan Kishida Fumio

Global Goalkeeper Award

Rosalyn and Jimmy Carter

President Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter

Lifetime Achievement Award

President Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter

Lifetime Achievement Award

Bono

Bono

Voice Award

Bono

Voice Award

Eden Tadesse

Eden Tadesse

Progress Award

Eden Tadesse

Progress Award

Farmlink: Aidan Reilly, Ben Collier, and James Kanoff

The Farmlink Project

Campaign Award

The Farmlink Project

Campaign Award

Ashu Martha Agbornyenty

Ashu Martha Agbornyenty

Changemaker Award

Ashu Martha Agbornyenty

Changemaker Award

Goalkeepers 2022

September 20-21 | New York City

After a two-year hiatus, Goalkeepers returned to the stage right as the world reached the halfway mark towards the 17 Global Goals. To address large setbacks in food security and gender equality, Goalkeepers discussed ways to change their approach through women’s economic power and investments in agriculture.

Watch 2022 video highlights
Read the 2022 report
The Goalkeepers hosted world leaders for the 79th UN General Assembly.

2022 NYC Event Highlight Gallery

  • Helena Andrews-Dyer speaks onstage at Goalkeepers 2022. ©Gates Archive/Mike Lawrence
  • Blessing Omakwu speaks onstage at Goalkeepers 2022. ©Gates Archive/Mike Lawrence
  • Attendees at Goalkeepers 2022 ©Gates Archive/Mike Lawrence
  • Chef Pierre Thiam speaks onstage at Goalkeepers 2022. ©Gates Archive/Mike Lawrence
  • Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie speaks onstage during Goalkeepers 2022. ©Gates Archive/Kevin Hagen

2022 Award Winners

Ursula von der Leyen

Ursula von der Leyen

2022 Global Goalkeeper Award

Ursula von der Leyen

2022 Global Goalkeeper Award

Dr. Radhika Batra Progress Award

Dr. Radhika Batra

Progress Award

Dr. Radhika Batra

Progress Award

Vanessa Nakate

Vanessa Nakate

Campaign Award

Vanessa Nakate

Campaign Award

Zahra Joya

Zahra Joya

Changemaker Award

Zahra Joya

Changemaker Award

Goalkeepers 2021

In the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, Goalkeepers were unable to come together in person. In lieu of the event, we explored virtual platforms to connect with the community and the world at large. These discussions highlighted global innovative breakthroughs that emerged despite the challenges of the previous year.

Watch 2021 video highlights
Read the 2021 report
Dr. Onyimbo Kerama, Lead Consultant and Executive Director at Motire Occupational Health and Safety Solutions uses the LumiraDx diagnostic instrument to test for COVID-19 in Thika, Kenya. (August 28, 2021)

2021 Award Winners

An image of Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka

Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka

Global Goalkeeper Award

Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka

Global Goalkeeper Award

An image of Jenifer Colpas

Jenifer Colpas

Progress Award

Jenifer Colpas

Progress Award

An image of Fairooz Faizah Beether

Fairooz Faizah Beether

Changemaker Award

Fairooz Faizah Beether

Changemaker Award

An image of Satta Sheriff

Satta Sheriff

Campaign Award

Satta Sheriff

Campaign Award

Goalkeepers 2020

In light of the pandemic, 2020 marked the first year that Goalkeepers were unable to host their annual event. It was also the first year that progress toward the Global Goals regressed. Through video content and the annual report, Goalkeepers advocated for equitable and global solutions to help get the world back on track.

Watch 2020 video highlights
Read the 2020 report
A child in a mask

2020 Award Winners

Hauwa Ojeifo

Hauwa<br/>Ojeifo

Changemaker Award

Hauwa
Ojeifo

Changemaker Award

MASH Project Foundation members

MASH Project<br/>Foundation

Campaign Award

MASH Project
Foundation

Campaign Award

Bonita Sharma

Bonita <br/>Sharma

Progress Award

Bonita
Sharma

Progress Award

Dr. John Nkengasong

Dr. John<br/>Nkengasong

Global Goalkeeper Award

Dr. John
Nkengasong

Global Goalkeeper Award

Goalkeepers 2019

September 24–25, 2019 | New York City

The third annual Goalkeepers event engaged speakers around the world to fight global inequality. Together, the Goalkeepers community explored how gender inequality, bias, and geography play an unfair role in your ability to achieve a healthy and productive life.

Watch 2019 event videos
Read the 2019 report
A group of people sit and listen to Goalkeepers speakers

2019 NYC Event Highlight Gallery

  • Mo Ibrahim, Zeinab Bedawi, Kay James, and John Fugelsang speak at Goalkeepers 2019. ©Gates Archive/Kevin Hagen
  • Tumelo Mothotoane speaks onstage at Goalkeepers 2019. ©Gates Archive/Mike Lawrence
  • Mr. Aliko Dangote, President, Dangote Group attends Goalkeepers 2019. ©Gates Archive/Christopher Farber
  • A view of the audience at Goalkeepers 2019. ©Gates Archive/Kevin Hagen
  • Payal Jangid speaks onstage at the Goalkeepers 2019 Global Goals Awards event. ©Gates Archive/Mike Lawrence

2019 Award Winners

Payal Jangid

Payal Jangid

Changemaker Award

Payal Jangid

Changemaker Award

Aya Chebbi

Aya Chebbi

Campaign Award

Aya Chebbi

Campaign Award

Gregory Rockson

Gregory Rockson

Progress Award

Gregory Rockson

Progress Award

Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Global Goalkeeper Award

Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Global Goalkeeper Award

Goalkeepers 2018

September 25–26 | New York City

At its second annual gathering, the Goalkeepers event posed a bold question: is poverty inevitable? The answer is no. The event spotlighted how young leaders of the Goalkeepers community are catalysts for the future, while the children of today will be the ones to help the world reach the Global Goals.

Watch 2018 event videos
Read the 2018 report
A group of people sit and listen to Goalkeepers 2018 speakers

2018 Event Highlight Gallery

  • Guests attend a reception after the 2018 Goalkeepers event in Berlin, Germany. ©Gates Archive/Jacobia Dahm
  • Cornelia Röper of Wefugees, recipient of the first German Goalkeepers Changemaker Award, speaks on stage at the 2018 Goalkeepers event in Berlin, Germany. ©Gates Archive/Jacobia Dahm
  • Anja Langenbucher, director, Europe Office, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation speaks on stage at the Goalkeepers 2018 event in Berlin, Germany. ©Gates Archive/Jacobia Dahm
  • Audience members applaud during the 2018 Goalkeepers event in Johannesburg, South Africa. ©Gates Archive/Ilan Godfrey
  • Moky Makura presents the Goalkeepers Changemaker award to Christine Ghati who accepted on behalf of Natalie Robi Tingo during the 2018 Goalkeepers event in Johannesburg, South. ©Gates Archive/Ilan Godfrey

2018 Award Winners

Dysmus Kisilu

Dysmus Kisilu, Kenya

Progress Award

Dysmus Kisilu, Kenya

Progress Award

Amika George

Amika George, United Kingdom

Campaign Award

Amika George, United Kingdom

Campaign Award

Nadia Murad

Nadia Murad, Iraq

Changemaker Award

Nadia Murad, Iraq

Changemaker Award

Cornelia Röper

Cornelia Röper, Germany

Changemaker Award

Cornelia Röper, Germany

Changemaker Award

Natalie Robi

Natalie Robi Tingo, Kenya

Changemaker Award

Natalie Robi Tingo, Kenya

Changemaker Award

Goalkeepers 2017

September 19–20, 2017 | New York City

The first annual Goalkeepers event focused on inspiring innovation in key areas such as global health, women’s movements, education, and technology. Speakers from around the world shared stories of bold leadership and innovative solutions driving progress on the Global Goals.

Watch 2017 event videos
Read the 2017 report
Goalkeepers 2017 speakers

2017 Award Winners

Laura Ulloa

Laura Ulloa, Colombia

Young Goalkeeper Award

Laura Ulloa, Colombia

Young Goalkeeper Award

Felix Manyogote

Felix Manyogote, Tanzania

Leave No-One Behind Award

Felix Manyogote, Tanzania

Leave No-One Behind Award

Marieme Jamme

Marieme Jamme, Senegal/UK

Innovation Award

Marieme Jamme, Senegal/UK

Innovation Award

Bernard Coubaily

Bernard Coubaily, Mali

Healthy Not Hungry Award

Bernard Coubaily, Mali

Healthy Not Hungry Award

Ria Sharma

Ria Sharma, New Delhi

Leadership Award

Ria Sharma, New Delhi

Leadership Award

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

Global Goalkeeper Award

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

Global Goalkeeper Award