A Vital Gathering in a Time of Change | March 13, 2025
The landscape of international development is shifting rapidly, with the freeze in U.S. foreign assistance funding putting jobs, organizations, and life-saving aid at risk worldwide. Now more than ever, we need to come together to navigate these challenges.
To address these uncertainties, the 2025 Posner Symposium will now be a one-day event on March 13th with a renewed focus on the future of international development—from diversifying funding sources to leading through uncertainty.
Key Updates:
🔹 Keynote Speaker: Former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack
🔹 Chatham House Rule: Open, inclusive, and solution-driven discussions
🔹 New Ticket Model: Pay-What-You-Can to ensure accessibility ($150 suggested)
🔹 Refunds Available: If you’ve purchased a ticket and are facing financial hardship, contact Brooke O’Neill () for a full or partial refund.
Agenda:
8:30 – Registration and Morning Coffee
9:30 – Welcome and Opening Remarks
10:00 – Keynote Speech by Former US Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack
11:00 – Funding the Future: Navigating New Landscapes with Mike Shanley (Konektid), Sara Shoff (GARI Group), & Alexandra Fiorillo (GRID Impact)
12:15 – Lunch
1:15 – Leadership Amidst Growing Challenges: A CEO Roundtable with Lizz Welch(iDE), Keith Ives(Causal Design), Boris Martin (EWB-USA), & Ben Fowler (MarketShare Associates)
2:30 – The Impact of Federal Policies on Local, Community-Based Nonprofits with Soccer Without Borders
3:00 – Closing Remarks
3:15 – Networking Happy Hour
6:00 – Event End
The need for collaboration, shared resources, and collective action has never been greater. Join us at the 2025 Posner Symposium as we shape the future together.
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