InterAction Forum

Forum 2012 is open for registration! [1]

The annual InterAction Forum is one of the largest gatherings of international development and humanitarian professionals in the country. Representatives from InterAction member organizations, foundations, partner NGOs, corporations and the U.S. government attend the annual event in Washington, D.C. They learn about new trends, hear from U.S. administration officials and policymakers on key issues related to development and humanitarian work, while at the same time strengthening their networks.

InterAction Forum 2011 focused on a wide variety of topics, including the shifting working environment for NGOs and how failing states can evolve into stable nations. Speakers included UN Under-Secretary-General Valerie Amos [2], USAID Deputy Administrator Donald Steinberg [3], the National Security Council's Gayle Smith [4], and Grameen Bank Founder Muhammad Yunus [5].

Forum 2011 highlights [6]

InterAction Forum 2010 focused on how rapidly changing technology is both a challenge and opportunity to the development community. Speakers included U.S. President Bill Clinton, World Bank President Bob Zoellick, USAID Administrator Rajiv Shah and Cheryl Mills, counselor and chief of staff to U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. 

Forum 2010 highlights [7]