In-Person Agenda
Thursday, May 26, 2022
8:00 AM - 6:30 PM (Eastern Time)
Ronald Reagan Building, Washington, DC
Please note that the schedule is subject to change.
Thursday, May 26, 2022
8:00 AM - 6:30 PM (Eastern Time)
Ronald Reagan Building, Washington, DC
Please note that the schedule is subject to change.
9:00 - 10:00 AM ET
Keynote Address by Samantha Power, Administrator of USAID
We’ll kick off the day with opening remarks by SID-Washington leadership and then a keynote address by USAID Administrator Samantha Power followed by Q & A with the audience.
Keynote:
Keynote:
- Samantha Power, Administrator of USAID
10:00 - 11:00 AM ET
Exhibit Hall Opens & Networking Break
The Exhibit Hall will feature over 50 organizations in the international development field showcasing their innovative projects and dynamic contributions to the field of international development. Check out who will be there.
Take this hour to also network with other attendees -- reconnect with old friends and colleagues and meet new ones!
Don't forget to visit the virtual booths as well.
Take this hour to also network with other attendees -- reconnect with old friends and colleagues and meet new ones!
Don't forget to visit the virtual booths as well.
11:00 - 11:50 AM ET
The Intersection of Democracy, Government, and Economic Growth: Countering Corruption to Advance a Prosperous & Resilient Planet for All
This breakout session will be a systems view in combatting corruption, featuring a panel of experts on corruption, democracy, and economic growth.
Speakers TBA
Speakers TBA
Investing in Our Planet: Partnering for Adaptation and Resilience to Climate Change
The latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) indicates that climate change’s impacts are worse than expected and warned that some of the impacts we are seeing today are irreversible. Currently, about 3.6 billion people live in countries highly vulnerable to climate impacts, creating an urgent need to immediately scale up adaptation. The IPCC states there is a large gap in adaptation efforts, with more than ninety percent of climate finance going to mitigation activities.
The U.S. Government and other donors implement climate solutions on the ground globally in countries facing the greatest threats from climate change. In addition to mitigation efforts, significant investment is needed to scale up adaptation and resilience—strengthening the capacity for communities, nations, and ecosystems to withstand the most severe impacts of climate change.
This panel will convene speakers from the government, private sector, and research sector to discuss what’s ahead for climate investment and how funding will be used to support adaptation and build the resilience of those most affected, and threatened, by climate change.
Speakers TBA
The U.S. Government and other donors implement climate solutions on the ground globally in countries facing the greatest threats from climate change. In addition to mitigation efforts, significant investment is needed to scale up adaptation and resilience—strengthening the capacity for communities, nations, and ecosystems to withstand the most severe impacts of climate change.
This panel will convene speakers from the government, private sector, and research sector to discuss what’s ahead for climate investment and how funding will be used to support adaptation and build the resilience of those most affected, and threatened, by climate change.
Speakers TBA
12:15 - 1:45 PM ET
Technology: The Great Equalizer for DEIA?
Over the past few years, we have not only witnessed a seismic shift in how we communicate globally because of the pandemic, but we have also paid much more attention to who is speaking and what it means for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA). For many, technology has enabled organizations and individuals to get things done despite the pandemic. And in some ways, it has also shed light on racial and ethnic inequities that may have been previously ignored. Voices that may have not historically been heard from the Global South and underrepresented racial and ethnic development voices are now heard through a variety of online platforms.
But, the question remains, does technology inadvertently foster diversity and support inclusion and accessibility or does it do more harm than good? And what does the future development workforce of 2030 look like? Join us for a conversation exploring the role of technology in diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
Speakers will share their own experiences and describe whether technology has helped or hindered inclusion within their organizations and lives. They will explore the challenges faced when moving the needle on DEIA and shed light on what needs to happen to ensure equitable pay, recognition, and power for the global workforce.
Moderator:
Speakers:
But, the question remains, does technology inadvertently foster diversity and support inclusion and accessibility or does it do more harm than good? And what does the future development workforce of 2030 look like? Join us for a conversation exploring the role of technology in diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
Speakers will share their own experiences and describe whether technology has helped or hindered inclusion within their organizations and lives. They will explore the challenges faced when moving the needle on DEIA and shed light on what needs to happen to ensure equitable pay, recognition, and power for the global workforce.
Moderator:
- Bobby Jefferson, Vice President, Global Head of Diversity, Equity, Engagement, and Inclusion, DAI and Chair, SID-Washington Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee, Moderator
Speakers:
- Agnes Binagwaho, Vice Chancellor, University of Global Health Equity (UGHE)
- Jason A. Corning, Founder and CEO, Three Monkeys Communication
- Tracey L. France, Chief Diversity Officer, Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC)
- Additional Speakers TBA
2:00 - 2:50 PM ET
The Evolving Crisis in Ukraine - How Different Parts of the US Government are Reacting in Real Time
The United States Government has many tools to use to help Ukraine. What are the options, sequencing help and the best way to use them to help Ukraine? This panel will bring speakers versed in both the diplomatic and development lens and with experience in both Ukraine and Russia to discuss this evolving situation.
Global Health Panel Discussion
More details on this panel discussion to come!
3:00 - 3:50 PM ET
Exhibit Hall & Networking Break
The Exhibit Hall will feature over 50 organizations in the international development field showcasing their innovative projects and dynamic contributions to the field of international development. Check out who will be there.
Take this hour to also network with other attendees -- reconnect with old friends and colleagues and meet new ones!
Don't forget to visit the virtual booths as well.
Take this hour to also network with other attendees -- reconnect with old friends and colleagues and meet new ones!
Don't forget to visit the virtual booths as well.
4:00 - 5:30 PM ET
Conversations with DFC and MCC Leadership
We’ll end the day with a plenary session that will include announcement of our Innovation Competition winners and conversations with the leaders of two key agencies providing support to international development, both recently appointed by President Biden and both bringing new perspectives and experience to their roles. We'll start with a conversation with Development Finance Corporation (DFC) CEO Scott Nathan, and conclude with a fireside chat with Alice Albright, CEO of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC).
Conversation with DFC CEO Scott Nathan
Scott Nathan joined the MCC in February, 2022. We'll hear about his plans for the DFC, how the DFC is using its new authorities and tools to tackle current global challenges, its role in addressing climate change, food security and energy crises resulting from the conflict in Ukraine, and more.
Moderator:
Speaker:
Fireside Chat with MCC CEO Alice Albright
Alice Albright brings thirty years of nonprofit, public and private experience to her role leading the MCC. Appointed by President Biden earlier this year, she will share her vision for the agency after three months as CEO, discuss the new MCC inclusion and gender strategy, its candidate country pool, and other thoughts on the MCC's goals and priorities as it approaches its 20th anniversary.
Moderator:
Speaker:
Conversation with DFC CEO Scott Nathan
Scott Nathan joined the MCC in February, 2022. We'll hear about his plans for the DFC, how the DFC is using its new authorities and tools to tackle current global challenges, its role in addressing climate change, food security and energy crises resulting from the conflict in Ukraine, and more.
Moderator:
- Gloria Steele, SID-Washington Board Member, Chief Operating Officer for CARE and former Acting Administrator, USAID
Speaker:
- Scott Nathan, CEO of Development Finance Corporation
Fireside Chat with MCC CEO Alice Albright
Alice Albright brings thirty years of nonprofit, public and private experience to her role leading the MCC. Appointed by President Biden earlier this year, she will share her vision for the agency after three months as CEO, discuss the new MCC inclusion and gender strategy, its candidate country pool, and other thoughts on the MCC's goals and priorities as it approaches its 20th anniversary.
Moderator:
- Wade Warren, Board Chair, SID-Washington, Chief Strategy Officer for International Development, Deloitte Consulting and former Acting Administrator, USAID
Speaker:
- Alice Albright, CEO of Millennium Challenge Corporation
5:30 - 6:30 PM ET
Wrap up the day by joining us for a networking reception immediately following the Conference.
