Agenda

Thursday, ​May 26, 2022
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8:00 AM - 6:30 PM (Eastern Time)

Check out the full agenda as we will be offering in-person and virtual programming at the same time.
Please note that the schedule is subject to change. 

  • What to Expect
  •    In-Person Agenda   
  •    Virtual Agenda   
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What to Expect
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Check out the detailed in-person and virtual agenda! 

Plenaries with keynote speakers from USAID and the MCC, and a high level session on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility and Technology.

Breakout Sessions: More than 20 breakout sessions on a range of topics, including Health, Climate, Democracy & Governance, Economic Development,  Development Finance, Peace & Security, Locally Led Development, and so much more!

Lightning Talks on cross-cutting issues at the forefront of International Development. 

Innovation Competition featuring the latest innovations from International Development practitioners.  

Exhibit Hall with more than 50 organizations sharing knowledge, best practices, and advancements.  

Networking with hundreds of international development professionals in-person at the Ronald Reagan Building and virtually in our networking lounge.

Virtual Library of all the conference resources and recordings available after the event. ​

​And more! 
In-Person Agenda
Ronald Reagan Building, Washington, DC
Click here for the detailed in-person Agenda.
​8:30-9:00 am
Registration
Atrium
9:00-10:00 am
Opening Plenary:
Keynote Address by Samantha Power, Administrator of USAID
Atrium Hall
10:00-10:50 am
​Exhibit Hall &
Networking
Atrium
11:00-11:50 am
Breakout Sessions
Atrium Ballroom
12:15-1:45 pm
Lunch Plenary: 
Technology: The Great Equalizer for DEIA?
Atrium Hall
​2:00-2:50 pm
Breakout Sessions
​Atrium Ballroom
3:00-3:50 pm
​Exhibit Hall & Networking 
Atrium
4:00-5:30 pm
Closing Plenary:
Fireside Chat with Alice Albright, CEO of MCC; Additional speakers TBA
Atrium Hall
​5:30-7:00 pm
Reception
​​Atrium Ballroom

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Virtual Agenda
Online via TechChange platform
Click here for the detailed virtual Agenda.
​8:00-8:50 am
Virtual Networking 
9:00-10:00 am
Opening Plenary:
Keynote Address by Samantha Power, Administrator of USAID
10:00-10:50 am
Concurrent Breakout Sessions & Learning Lab
11:00-11:50 am
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
12:15-1:45 pm
Lunch Plenary: 
Technology: The Great Equalizer for DEIA?
​2:00-2:50 pm
Concurrent Breakout Sessions & Learning Lab
3:00-3:50 pm
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
4:00-5:30 pm
Closing Plenary:
Fireside Chat with Alice Albright, CEO of MCC; Additional speakers TBA
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​SID-Washington’s annual conference has become a ‘must attend’ event for anyone involved in or associated with the international development community. Year after year, SID attracts and engages a unique mix of individuals from government, business, NGOs and academia to address and consider current issues and evolving trends. It should not be missed!
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Susan Chodakewitz, President & CEO, Nathan Associates​