List of G20 summits

Summits of state leaders

G20 Summits: The G20 Summits are the highest level of meetings, where heads of state or government from member countries come together to discuss key global issues. These summits usually take place annually and are hosted by different member countries. They provide an opportunity for leaders to engage in high-level discussions, negotiate agreements, and set priorities for international cooperation.

Ministerial-level meetings

In addition to the summits, the G20 holds ministerial-level meetings on specific topics such as finance, trade, agriculture, affordable and accessible healthcare, pharma, tech series, technology advancements, health, and energy. These meetings involve ministers or high-level representatives from member countries who deliberate on policy matters, share experiences, and explore opportunities for collaboration majorly G20 finance and economy ministers, and central bank governors lead the meetings.

Locations in bold text indicate the meeting was concurrent with a G20 summit. Ministerial meetings are not always held in the summit host's country.

Finance Track meetings

The G20 Finance Track includes meetings of finance ministers and central bank governors from member countries. They discuss global economic and financial issues, review the progress of ongoing initiatives, and coordinate policies to foster economic stability and growth.

Working Group meetings

G20 Working Groups are specialized task forces that focus on specific areas of interest. They work on policy development, research, and coordination to support the discussions and decisions made at higher-level meetings. These groups bring together experts and officials to exchange knowledge and develop practical recommendations.

Foreign ministers

Trade ministers

Labor and Employment ministers

Pre-conference meetings

G20 engagement groups and pre-conferences are meetings with various stakeholders. These groups make policy recommendations to G20 leaders and help shape the summit agenda.

Sherpas are senior officials who represent their respective countries and play a crucial role in preparing the agenda and negotiating outcomes for G20 meetings. Sherpa meetings allow for in-depth discussions on technical and policy matters before they are presented at higher-level meetings.

Engagement Group meetings

There are up to 13 engagement groups around presidency of G20 in every year. They usually include non-(vice)ministerial officers, company and non-governmental organization leaders, coordinate with Finance Track participants.

B20 summits

Business 20 (B20) summits are summits of business leaders from the G20 countries.

C20 summits

Civil 20 (C20) summits are summits of civil society delegates from the G20 countries.

J20 summits

Judiciary 20 (J20) summits are summits to gather the supreme and constitutional courts of the G20 countries.

• 2018: Argentina
• 2024: Brazil
• 2025: ZAF unspecified

L20 summits

Labor 20 (L20) summits are summits of labor and employment leaders from the G20 countries. It's coordinated by the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC).

O20 summits

Ocean 20 (O20) summits are summits to discuss the ocean agenda with the civil society of the G20 countries.

P20 summits

Parliament 20 (P20) Engagement Group, started during Canada's Presidency in 2010, is led by Speakers from Parliaments of G20 countries.

S20 summits

Science 20 (S20) meetings and summits draw together academics and civil society delegates from the G20 countries.

SAI20 summits

Supreme Audit Institutions 20 (SAI20) is an Engagement Group introduced by the Indonesian Presidency in 2022. It is a forum to discuss the important role played by SAIs globally in ensuring transparency and accountability, and in promoting cooperation among the G20 members.

SU20 summits

Startup 20 (SU20) Engagement Group has been initiated under G20 India presidency of 2023 which aspires to create a global narrative for supporting startups and enabling synergies between startups, corporates, investors, innovation agencies and other key ecosystem stakeholders.

T20 summits

Think tank 20 (T20) summits are summits of think tanks from the G20 countries.

U20 summits

Urban 20 (U20) summits are summits of cities from the G20 countries.

W20 summits

First Women 20 (W20) summit organized by German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

Y20 summits

Youth 20 (Y20) summits are summits of young leaders and changemakers from 18 to 30 years old from the G20 countries.

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