The “UN Town Hall: The Next Secretary-General” features six candidates seeking to serve as the next United Nations Secretary-General for a discussion on the future of the organization and global leadership. The event comes one week before the formal start of a selection process that is especially consequential for an organization facing significant global challenges.
Organized by the Office of the President of the UN General Assembly with support from Bloomberg, the Town Hall features journalist-moderated conversations with the nominated candidates.
Nominees:
Rafael Mariano Grossi (nominated November 26, 2025)
Michelle Bachelet Jeria (nominated February 2, 2026)
Macky Sall (nominated March 2, 2026)
Rebeca Grynspan Mayufis (nominated March 3, 2026)
María Fernanda Espinosa (nominated May 11, 2026)
Carolyn Rodrigues Birkett (nominated June 15, 2026)
The discussion marks an important milestone in the selection and appointment process and gives Member States, civil society representatives, UN staff and the public an opportunity to hear directly from the candidates about their visions for the future of the United Nations.
Watch the UN Town Hall on UN Web TV
Organized by the Office of the President of the UN General Assembly with support from Bloomberg, the Town Hall features journalist-moderated conversations with the nominated candidates.
Nominees:
Rafael Mariano Grossi (nominated November 26, 2025)
Michelle Bachelet Jeria (nominated February 2, 2026)
Macky Sall (nominated March 2, 2026)
Rebeca Grynspan Mayufis (nominated March 3, 2026)
María Fernanda Espinosa (nominated May 11, 2026)
Carolyn Rodrigues Birkett (nominated June 15, 2026)
The discussion marks an important milestone in the selection and appointment process and gives Member States, civil society representatives, UN staff and the public an opportunity to hear directly from the candidates about their visions for the future of the United Nations.
Watch the UN Town Hall on UN Web TV
