At a moment of profound global and domestic transition, in response to the changing landscape, SID-US presents the theme of our 2026 Annual Conference:
Strengthening America: New Strategies for Global Engagement
This theme reflects months of thoughtful discussion about where the international development community stands today—and what new approaches are needed for the future.
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Why This Theme—and Why Now?
The global development and foreign policy landscape is shifting rapidly. Longstanding models are evolving, new actors are entering the space, and organizations across sectors are being challenged to rethink how they engage internationally to achieve impact.
This moment calls for more than reflection—it calls for strategy.
The global development and foreign policy landscape is shifting rapidly. Longstanding models are evolving, new actors are entering the space, and organizations across sectors are being challenged to rethink how they engage internationally to achieve impact.
This moment calls for more than reflection—it calls for strategy.
Strengthening America: New Strategies for Global Engagement captures the urgent need to look forward: to explore how global partnerships, smart investments, and innovative tools can drive more effective international development and directly advance prosperity, security, and leadership.
This theme:
We are planning the Annual Conference to connect our members with the people and conversations shaping this generational shift with our work. The result is a clear and compelling focus that we hope will resonate with you, our members, and with leaders across government, philanthropy, multilateral institutions, the private sector, and civil society. Join us!
This theme:
- Speaks to today’s policy and geopolitical realities
- Broadens the conversation beyond traditional development into trade, finance, and security
- Emphasizes practical solutions and future-oriented engagement
We are planning the Annual Conference to connect our members with the people and conversations shaping this generational shift with our work. The result is a clear and compelling focus that we hope will resonate with you, our members, and with leaders across government, philanthropy, multilateral institutions, the private sector, and civil society. Join us!