2025 Goalkeepers Events
Watch the 2025 Goalkeepers NYC Event
Goalkeepers hosted world leaders in New York City to reimagine a future without preventable child deaths.
Goalkeepers New York City 2025
The Goalkeepers event returned to New York City as world leaders gathered for the 80th UN General Assembly. This year, Goalkeepers focused on ending preventable child deaths—protecting past progress, championing leaders, and unlocking the next wave of breakthroughs for the world’s children. We can’t stop at almost.
2025 Speakers and Performers
- Dr. Opeyemi Rebecca Akinajo
- Dr. Hellen Barsosio
- Jon Batiste
- Rajaonarivelo Mamisoa Fiderana (Fy)
- Alessandra Galloni
- Bill Gates
- Krystal Birungi
- Latif Nasser
- Margaret Odera
- PS22 Chorus
- Budi Gunadi Sadikin
- Muhammad Sanusi II, Emir of Kano
- Ingrid Silva
- Krista Tippett
- Pastor Rick Warren
- Olivia Wilde
Why I’m Still Optimistic About Global Health
Over the last 25 years, we cut child deaths in half—from 10 million to less than 5 million. It’s an amazing success story, but the story isn’t over yet. I am betting on humanity to continue progress so more children can reach their 5th birthday.
Goalkeepers Abu Dhabi 2025
This year, Goalkeepers will host its first-ever event in the Middle East, uniting leaders, global partners, and scientists who are driving health innovations towards reducing child deaths. This historic gathering will showcase diverse voices across the Middle East, Africa, South Asia, and other regions around the world. Together, they will share their stories, expertise, and advancements that are driving progress towards zero preventable child deaths and the eradication of polio over the next two decades.
Goalkeepers Lagos 2025
The inaugural Goalkeepers event in Lagos showcased Pan-African ingenuity, elevated bold, local solutions, and sparked momentum for scaling innovation across the continent.
