The IOI was represented by Ms Liliana Rodriguez Cortes (Delegate of the IOI to the United Nations) at the Opening, Plenary and Interactive Dialogue of the Summit of the Future in New York.

The IOI supports the Summit of the Future and the planned outcomes, and engages with the preparatory process as a Non-governmental Organisation in Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council since 2007. IOI Representatives report on the meetings attended in preparation for the UN Summit of the Future.