SOLVING WHAT MATTERS • 2026
WICE Global Impact Summit
The WICE Global Impact Summit brings together leaders from government, business, finance, technology , philanthropy and economic develoment institutions to tackle some of the world’s most consequential challenges—and move from ideas to action.
Through a series of high-level conversations, the Summit will explore U.S. foreign policy priorities; impact investment in natural assets; new technology for security and disaster response; the most pressing global health challenges; the application of technology and AI as tools for solving complex problems; and new models for financing nature and landscape resilience.
More than a conference, WICE's Global Summit is about connecting the people who shape policy, deploy capital, develop technology, and deliver solutions to create new partnerships and turn shared priorities into action.
Ideas. Capital. Expertise. Action.
21
OCT · WED
Summit, 8:30 AM
Evening Reception, 5:00 PM
22
OCT · THU
Members' Consultant Workshop, 8:30 AM
The Penthouse, Washington Post Building
1301 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20071
REGISTRATION
Three ways to join us
Register for one event, two, or all three.
WED, OCT 21 · 8:30 AM – 4:40 PM
Global Impact Summit
A full day of keynotes, panels and fireside conversations on trade, development finance, health, technology, and natural landscapes, including the launch of The Systemic Self.
WED, OCT 21 · 5:00 – 7:30 PM
Reception
Drinks and conversation on the Penthouse Terrace above K Street with speakers, partners, funders and WICE experts. Doors open at 5:00 PM.
THU, OCT 22 · 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Members' Consultant Workshop
For WICE members and experts joining the network. Meet the team, sharpen your leadership, learn to win work with LionPro AI, and sign up for live bid teams.
Members and invited experts
ON THE PROGRAM
Five conversations on what matters most
A day of ideas, insight, and action bringing together leaders from government, business, finance, technology, philanthropy, and international development.
8:30 AM — Registration & Coffee
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Keynote: U.S. Foreign Policy Priorities
Beyond Aid: Financing the Future
How the landscape of global development is changing—and the growing role of private capital, philanthropy, investment, and new financing models.
Technology in Disaster Response
How technology, data, and innovation are transforming the way the world prepares for, responds to, and recovers from disasters.
Morning Networking Break
Global Health: Our World’s Most Pressing Needs
A conversation about the most urgent challenges facing global health—and the innovations, partnerships, and investments needed to address them.
Networking Lunch & The Systemic Self Book Launch
Technology for Good: Solving the World’s Most Complex Problems
From AI and geospatial intelligence to advanced data and cloud technologies, exploring how innovation is being applied to challenges across health, food security, disaster response, development, and the environment.
Financing Nature & Landscape Resilience
Aligning Policy, Capital & Infrastructure
Exploring how public policy, private capital, and infrastructure investment can come together to protect and restore the natural systems on which communities and economies depend.
Closing Remarks
5:00 PM — Networking Reception & Happy Hour
Special Remarks
Ideas. Capital. Expertise. Action.
Solving What Matters.
01
U.S. trade priorities
02
Blended finance models
03
Investing in mining and natural assets
04
Health and disaster relief assistance
05
Technology for good
06
Financing forested landscapes, from the Amazon to the Congo Basin
07
National security priorities
INVITED ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDE
BOOK LAUNCH
The Systemic Self
Celebrate the launch of Marco Noordeloos's new book on leadership inside complex international institutions, with a hands-on workshop for members on October 22.
THE VENUE
The Penthouse at the
Washington Post Building
1301 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20071. An indoor conference room and open-air terrace in the heart of downtown.