2019
High-level networking, foreign policy briefings, and meetings with your Members of Congress. Shape the future of American foreign policy.
With Special Thanks To Our Sponsors:
2019 Speakers
Michelle Bekkering
U.S. Agency for International Development
Senior Advisor, Office of the Administrator
Myron Brilliant
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Executive Vice President and Head of International Affairs
Edward Burrier
Overseas Private Investment Corporation
Vice President, Office of External Affairs
Sean Callahan
Catholic Relief Services
President & CEO
Senator Norm Coleman
U.S. Senate (R-MN)
(2003-2009)
Greg Collins
U.S. Agency for International Development
Deputy Assistant Administrator and Resilience Coordinator
John Ellenberger
Land O’Lakes
Senior Vice President, International Development
Kirsten Evans
U.S. Agency for International Development
Director, Center for Faith and Opportunity Initiative
John Finnigan
Citi
Managing Director
Sarah Glass
U.S. Agency for International Development
Director, Center for Transformational Partnership
Governor Jennifer Granholm
Governor of Michigan (2003-2011)
C.J. Hall
ACDI/VOCA
President & CEO
Ambassador Karl Hofmann
PSI
President & CEO
Selina Jackson
Procter & Gamble
Vice President, Global Government Relations and Public Policy
Gary Knell
National Geographic Partners
Chairman
Laura Lane
UPS
President, Global Public Affairs
Nancy Lindborg
U.S. Institute of Peace
President
Kristin Lord
IREX
President & CEO
Carolyn Miles
Save the Children
President & CEO
Mayor Blair Milo
Mayor of Laporte, IN (2012-2017)
Secretary of Career Connections and Talent, State of Indiana
Under Secretary Patrick J. Murphy
U.S. Under Secretary of the Army (2016-2017)
U.S. House of Representatives (D-PA) (2007-2011)
Dr. Denise Natali
U.S. Department of State
Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations
Representative Joe Neguse (D-CO)
U.S. House of Representatives
Senator Rick Santorum
U.S. Senate (R-PA) (1995-2007)
Nancy Schlegel
International Government Affairs, Lockheed Martin
Vice President
Frank Sesno
The George Washington University
Director, School of Media and Public Affairs
Ambassador Barbara Stephenson
American Foreign Service Association
President
2019 Agenda
Monday, June 17th
9:00 a.m.
Registration Opens
Check in and network with other leaders from your state delegation and around the country.
10:00 a.m.
MORNING PLENARIES
Welcome & Open Panel Conversation
Capitol Hill Briefing
12:30 p.m.
LUNCH & LEARN LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SEMINARS
Participants may select one of four concurrent seminars, which will address topical issues covered by U.S. international affairs programs.
A NEW ERA OF PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP
In recent years, the U.S. government has expanded its partnerships with the private sector to help catalyze new resources for international development. Learn about the unique role these partnerships play in tackling the world’s greatest development challenges.
AMERICA’S GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS: KEEPING PACE IN A CHANGING WORLD
Population growth, technological advancement, geopolitical competition, and increasing economic interdependence are just a few of the ways our world has changed in the 21st century. Join us as we explore about how development and diplomacy help keep America competitive in a changing world.
FAITH AND HUMANITARIAN VALUES: CATALYZING GLOBAL ACTION
Faith and humanitarian values play a pivotal role in addressing the world’s worst global crises. Learn about the challenges facing religious communities around the world and the role faith-based groups play in humanitarian response.
BUILDING RESILIENCE IN THE FACE OF CLIMATE CHANGE
From natural disasters to weather volatility, the effects of climate change are already being felt across the globe, especially in the developing world. Join us for a conversation about how American diplomacy and development programs are helping to build resilient communities around the world.
2:00 p.m.
AFTERNOON PLENARIES
Keynote and Panel Conversations
Foreign Policy, Politics & Election 2020
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
NETWORKING RECEPTION & GLOBAL IMPACT EXPO
Special opportunity for participants to network with other state leaders from across the country, while exploring the USGLC’s Global Impact Project Expo, featuring the latest innovations in global development.
Tuesday, June 18th
7:15 a.m.
BREAKFAST BRIEFING: TAKING OUR MESSAGE TO THE HILL
Hear from prominent officials about the political landscape on Capitol Hill. Transportation will be provided from the hotel to the Hill for all Summit attendees.
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
CONGRESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS
Join with other members of your state delegation for a day of meetings on Capitol Hill to discuss the importance of U.S. foreign assistance and diplomatic programs. Lunch will be provided for all participants.
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
CLOSING RECEPTION WITH CONGRESSIONAL CHAMPIONS
Close out the Summit hearing from some of our Congressional champions and networking with fellow participants.
Experiences
It's such a diverse group of people. It takes me out of my usual world of Miami and brings me together with leaders from all across the United States from all different fields. It's a fantastic group of people.
Brian Siegal Florida
I'm very engaged with business and industry and politics. Besides that, there are folks here that work on diplomacy every single day in different areas than I usually engage with. So networking is everything.
Catherine Glover Tennessee
Our engagement with the international community is inextricably tied to our economics here…as well as the safety of our country. I support that, and that's why I'm here.
Michael Tucker Arizona
This is the third conference that I have attended. For me, just personally, it's a very important mission. If you look at what's happening in the world today, never has the ability of the United States to lead been more important.
Scott Flegal New Hampshire
We get to network with everybody else who's doing similar work to us. It's really helpful in terms of finding partners for programs and learning more about international relations and development…so that we can do our job even better in the future.
Wynona Heim Arizona
Free Registration
Washington Grand Hyatt
Day One of the Summit will take place at the Washington Grand Hyatt at 1000 H St NW, Washington, DC 20001.
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