NextBillion - An Initiative of the William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan

The WILD Forum connects visionary people from across the global development sector to exchange ideas, tools, and perspectives, empowering you to become the best leader you can be.

You’ll gain transformative insights to be more effective in the work that you do, and to foster a culture of inclusive leadership within your own organization and across the sector.

Join 1,300 women and men from 125+ countries. Together, we’re building a global community of people committed to multiplying their own impact – so we can address the world’s toughest problems, faster.

How you’ll learn, share and connect

The WILD Forum brings you content and speakers that offer concrete and transferable learning in fun, inspiring formats.

Another advantage? You’ll connect with others in an authentic way – which makes the WILD Forum one of the best networking events of the year.

Thank you to the global community who shapes our program. More than 75 speakers bring their knowledge, lived experience and research to refine the WILD Forum conversation.

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