Upcoming Events

Ongoing
Synergos, New York, New York
Event Series of Featured Speakers
Synergos hosts featured speakers in a series of informal discussions and online webinars to spotlight dynamic leadership and trends in international development and philanthropy. Invitations will be sent out as events are scheduled.

July 21-28, 2009
J Bar L Ranch, Montana
Exploring and Deepening Our Social Engagement
This retreat will allow GPC Members to explore their personal purposes as global leaders working for social justice. Special exercises plus a three-day wilderness immersion will provide space for participants to deepen and clarify their understanding of, and commitment to, their work in the world.

August 26, 2009
Johannesburg, South Africa
Southern Africa University For A Night
This gathering will bring together GPC Members, Synergos Senior Fellows and other leaders working across sectors to exchange ideas and experiences on inclusive partnerships and innovations for systems change and social justice in Africa.

September 21, 2009
New York City
Networks Meeting on Bridging Leadership
Circle Members and members of Synergos´ Senior Fellows and Arab World Social Innovators networks will discuss the concept of bridging leadership as a way to foster collaborative action and sustainable social change.

September 21, 2009
David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center, New York City
University for a Night
Leaders from business, civil society and government will discuss innovative approaches to addressing some of the most pressing global problems. Kofi Annan, Seventh Secretary-General of the United Nations, and Sheela Patel, Founder of the Society for the Promotion of Area Resource Centres, will receive the David Rockefeller Bridging Leadership Awards. For more information, visit www.universityforanight.org.

September 22, 2009
The Rockefeller University, New York City
GPC Annual Meeting
More than 100 philanthropists from around the world will come together to exchange successful approaches and challenges to poverty alleviation, increase their knowledge and capacity to act effectively, find inspiration, and explore possibilities for collaboration. Smaller group discussions will allow deep interaction among participants. Get more information.

September 23-24, 2009
Tarrytown, New York
Montana Alumni Reflection Retreat
This gathering is for those who took part in past retreats at Peggy Dulany´s ranch in Montana. Participants will gather at Peggy´s Tarrytown home to further connect with each other and to explore how they might deepen the Montana experience to increase their philanthropic effectiveness.

October 7, 2009
Mexico City, Mexico
Mexico Philanthropy Forum
In partnership with the Inter-American Development Bank and the Americas Business Council, this meeting will bring together some of Mexico´s most innovative philanthropists and civil society leaders to exchange ideas and opportunities on Mexico´s way forward in a time of crisis and renewal.

October 2009
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Arab World Social Innovators Gathering
The GPC will host a reception and dinner highlighting Synergos´ Arab World Social Innovators Program. Several of the Social Innovators will be with us to share their extraordinary work in addressing poverty and social inequality in the Arab World.

November 2009 (Tentative)
London/Paris
GPC Workshop on Issues for European Philanthropists
Circle members and guests will interact with leading experts on current topics affecting the developing world and the practice of philanthropy. Presentations and discussions on the most recent insights on selected issues will enable attendees to leverage and increase the impact of their social change efforts. nThe meeting will also serve as a venue to share approaches, meet others with similar interests, and identify areas of common interest and potential collaboration.

December 2009
New York City
Next Generation Meeting
Our Next Generation group brings together young philanthropists to guide and inspire their work. This meeting will be an opportunity for peer advising and discussions on key issues.

RELATED EVENT
September 22-25, 2009
New York City
Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting
Each year, GPC members are welcome to participate in this invitation-only event.

FUTURE SYNERGOS EVENTS
Synergos will periodically host focused learning journeys to highlight innovative strategies for development and poverty alleviation. Potential locations for 2010 include Mozambique, Namibia and Turkey.