The overall theme for this year's conference is "New Strategies for a Changed Landscape", where we will address opportunities and challenges at the national level, for the community foundation field, and for foundation leaders.
The detailed agenda can be found here. The conference will be held at the Sofitel Hotel in downtown D.C.
Monday February 9: 5:30 - 7pm
Drop-in welcome reception at the hotel (optional).
Tuesday February 10: 8:30am-4:30pm
Welcome/Intro
Keynote: Scenario Planning for an A(G)I* Future: *Artificial (General) Intelligence Anton Korineck, Professor, Department of Economics and Darden School of Business, University of Virginia
Key Cultural Trends in America: Ishita Srivastava, Vice President of Cultural Strategy and Drew Volmert, Senior Vice President of Programs, Frameworks Institute
Civil Society vs. the Culture Wars: John Wood, Jr., National Ambassador & Director of Public Engagement, Braver Angels
CEO and Board Chair Breakout Sessions
Reception and Dinner at the hotel
Wednesday February 11: 8:30am - 5:30pm
Welcome/Intro
Donor Segmentation & Alignment Workshop: Mariam Mansury and Gabriel Kaspar, Monitor Institute by Deloitte
Federal Landscape: Impact, Policy, Advocacy: Kathleen Enright, CEO, Jenn Holcomb, VP Public Policy & Legal Resources, and Natalie Ross, VP Membership Development & Finance, Council on Foundations.
Community Foundation Caucus Kick-Off and Reception: featuring co-chairs Representatives Gabe Amo (D-RI-01) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01)
Reception and Dinner at George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
Thursday February 12: 8:00am - 12noon
Welcome/Intro
Performing Arts: Performance & Conversation
Levine Music (performers to be confirmed)
Benjamin Gates, Asteroid Titanium Musical Productions & Entertainment
"Last Chance Breakouts" for CEOs and Board Chairs
