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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• 21st session, 23–27 November 2025
• 20th session, 27 November–1 December 2023
• 19th session, 29 November–3 December 2021
• 18th session, 3–7 November 2019
• 3rd special session, 30 November 2018
• Resumed 17th session, 29 November 2018
• 17th session, 27 November–1 December 2017
• 16th session, 30 November–4 December 2015
• 15th session, 2 December–6 December 2013
• 2nd special session, 28 June 2013
• 14th session, 28 November–2 December 2011
• 3rd session, 7–11 December 2009
• 12th session, 3–7 December 2007
• 11th session, 28 November–2 December 2005
• 10th session, 1–5 December 2003
• 9th session, 3–7 December 2001
• 8th session, 29 November–3 December 1999
• 7th session, 1–5 December 1997
• 6th session, 4–8 December 1995
• 5th session, 6–10 December 1993
• 1st special session, 30 March 1993
• 4th session, 18–22 November 1991
• 3rd session, 20–24 November 1989
• 2nd session, 9–13 November 1987
• 1st session (Part 2), 9–13 December 1985
• 1st session (Part 1), 12–17 August 1985