CARE Global Impact Forum

April 30 – May 1, 2026

The St. Regis
923 16th Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20006

CARE is hosting its Inaugural Global Impact Forum in Washington, D.C., bringing together experts, global leaders, and fellow changemakers for in-depth discussions and dialogues that will inspire new ideas and action.

Together we'll explore how to meet the challenges of this moment and shape solutions that will define global progress.

To facilitate meaningful dialogue and deep connection, we are keeping this small and invitation-only.

 

Schedule Overview

Wednesday, April 29
Opening Reception

Thursday, April 30
Program: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Dinner: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Friday, May 1
Breakfast and Closing Program: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Optional Lunch: 12:00 – 2:00 PM

 

How to RSVP

RSVP by Friday, April 17, 2026

For questions, please contact Diane Lee, Donor Engagement & Stewardship Manager, at Diane.Lee@care.org.

There is a contribution of $1,000 to support the Forum. We thank you for helping us build and sustain our community.

Featured Speakers

Elliot Ackerman

Award-winning author, columnist (The Free Press), contributor (CBS News)

Kurt Campbell

Chairman and Co-Founder, The Asia Group

Elisabeth Carpenter

Chief Strategic Engagement Officer, Circle

Adanna Chukwuma

AVP, Economic Growth & Private Sector Engagement, CARE

Reiza Dejito

Country Director, Philippines, CARE

Michèle Flournoy

Co-Founder and Managing Partner, WestExec Advisors

Kate Guy

Senior Fellow & Managing Director, Geopolitics of Climate Change and the Energy Transition, Columbia University, School of International & Public Affairs

Walter Isaacson

Author, Professor of History at Tulane University

Seema Jayachandran

Professor of Economics and Public Affairs, Princeton University

Admiral Michael G. Mullen

17th Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff; 28th Chief of Naval Operations; President, MGM Consulting

Jacqueline Novogratz

Founder & CEO, Acumen

Michelle Nunn

President & CEO, CARE

Una Osili

Executive Director, Philanthropy, Strategy and Operations, Eli Lilly and Company Foundation

Christian Pennotti

Managing Director, Digital Impact Hub, CARE

James Richardson

Executive Director to the 70th Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo; Executive Chairman, The Pompeo Foundation

English Sall

Industrial-Organization Psychologist and Researcher

Ritu Sharma

Chief Global Policy Officer, CARE

Mona Sherpa

Country Director, Nepal, CARE

Anne-Marie Slaughter

CEO, New America

Rick Stengel

Former Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs; Former Editor, TIME

Judy Woodruff

Senior Correspondent, PBS News Hour