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The Goalmakers annual conference – now in its 14th year – is the premier event for global development practitioners, funders, companies, and partners on the West Coast.

Global Washington’s annual conference gathers top international development practitioners, business executives, corporate social responsibility leaders, academic researchers, philanthropists and others who are seeking ways to tackle immense challenges.

The theme of our conference this year is Advancing Transformative Philanthropy. This reflects recent trends in funding for global development to create more equity and stronger partnerships in philanthropy. We will examine the funder and recipient relationship, and test our theory that co-creation creates stronger, more effective partnerships and yields better outcomes.

Examples to be discussed at the conference include U.S. based foundations that support community-based organizations in a low- or middle-income countries, U.S. NGOs that subcontract to other organizations, and giving circles that give to grassroots organizations outside the U.S.

We will unpack the inherent power dynamics between funder and recipient and then apply our co-creation process to determine better, more equitable relationships. This builds on last year’s theme of co-creation – a timely and relevant issue applicable to all who work in global development.

The conference is two days, with a virtual day on Nov. 30 and an in-person day in Seattle on Dec. 7. You can register for one or both days; see below.

Global Washington will convene “Goalmakers” whose work is critical to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Goalmakers are those who are singularly focused on building a more equitable, healthy, and prosperous world for everyone.

We look forward to seeing you, and look forward to your participation and viewpoints in these important discussions!

Join us for a day of discussions, celebration and connection with Tech Connect Africa in Johannesburg, Where Tech Meets culture

This tech festival and conference will welcome tech founders, business leaders, startups, and investors, key players in South African innovation.

We will be celebrating the innovation, progress and resilience of the African tech scene.

Hosted in the city of Johannesburg, South Africa has a rapidly emerging tech ecosystem. According to the startup Genome, Joburg’s startup scene is worth $962 million with more than 70% of South African companies located in Johannesburg.

We’ve gathered a tremendous lineup of speakers who will share their insights on the latest trends, innovation, challenges, and opportunities on the continent.

We want you to join us for party after party, networking, discussions led by professionals paving the way in tech, and the chance to connect with recruiters from global tech companies and local startups.

Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to connect and networking with like-minded individuals

Dress code:

Celebrating African Excellence! We invite you to wear your best African Attire / Business Casual

Who is Tech Connect Africa?

Tech Connect Africa is a global social enterprise. Our mission is to unify the global African diaspora and build a future of tech that embodies our culture, connection, and community. We are creating a world where the African diaspora is leading technological innovations in their communities. We welcome you to our flagship conference in Johannesburg

To join our community and for more info: https://techconnectafrica.com/

Please note, this ticket provides you with access to the location and dinner

Note: By attending our event, you acknowledge and consent to the potential sharing of non-personal data with our sponsors and partners for analytical and promotional purposes.

Time: 3 – 8pm SAST