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2017 Concordia Annual Summit

SEPTEMBER 18TH & 19TH  |  NEW YORK CITY 

The 2017 Concordia Annual Summit was a 2-day convening of over 2,000 leaders, influencers and decision makers working to drive transformative action by building partnerships for social impact. 

Together, heads of state, U.S. administration officials, Fortune 500 CEOs, non-profit leaders and our esteemed Leadership Council lead discussions on how to partner to address the most pressing issues impacting the U.S. and the world at large.

 

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THE 2017 CONCORDIA ANNUAL SUMMIT REPORT

Concordia’s seventh Annual Summit, held on September 18th & 19th at the Grand Hyatt New York, was the largest nonpartisan forum on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, bringing together over 2,600 of the world’s preeminent thought leaders, influencers, and decision-makers from across all sectors and levels. The goal: to spark dialogue and fuel debate around today’s most pressing global challenges, and to build lasting cross-sector partnerships. The report features summaries of all Plenary and Strategic Dialogue sessions, including key takeaways and quotes, as well as highlighting overall figures for attendees, speakers, press, and more.

 

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CONCORDIA MEMBERSHIP

At the 2017 Annual Summit, Members heard first hand from prominent world leaders on efforts and best practices in establishing and driving successful public-private partnerships for social impact. They witnessed critical discussions that are now propelling action for social change and impact, and received insight into the current partnership landscape from top practitioners. They also had access to a vast network of speakers and attendees, enabling them to build new partnerships of their own.

Members received an exclusive all-access Summit experience across Plenary Sessions, Strategic Dialogues, Roundtables, and Working Lunches. They also had the opportunity to schedule office hours and/or private meetings with distinguished Summit guests and speakers.

“Concordia provides a collaborative platform that allows me to tap into my core passions of foreign policy, sustainability, entrepreneurship, and education.”
– Jon, Concordia Member

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Programming

The 2017 Annual Summit focused on advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with programming reflecting global issues such as the mounting refugee crisis, the rise of populism, the need for investment in sustainable infrastructure, and the evolution of domestic health policy, among many others.

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ANNUAL SUMMIT SESSION FORMATS

PLENARY SESSIONS

Our plenary stage has featured the foremost thought-leaders on public-private partnerships in business, government, and the nonprofit sector. From topic-driven panel discussions and exclusive interviews with policy influencers to exclusive partnership announcements and inspirational addresses by world leaders, the Summit’s featured plenary sessions offer attendees valuable insight into the world’s most pressing issues.

*Members, Sponsors, and Programming Partners will receive preferred seating

 

STRATEGIC DIALOGUES

Strategic Dialogues feature 30-40 select individuals, including current and former heads of state, Chairs, and CEOs of leading corporations and multi-lateral organizations, who discuss particularly pressing global problems in-depth. These curated, interactive discussions, where everyone around the table is encouraged to participate, will serve as high-level working groups. The aim of these discussions is to produce deliverables such as policy recommendations, collections of challenge opportunities, and repositories of best practices.

*Open only to Members, Sponsors, Programming Partners, and Speakers

 

ROUNDTABLES

Roundtable presentations allow for extended discussion among a small group of 15-20 experts and practitioners on a specific topic in industry, public policy, or of regional concern. These roundtable conversations allow for more granular, deep-dive discussions that may result in a more analytical framework for assessing large-scale global problems. These sessions are typically curated by Programming Partners and attended by members of the Concordia community.

*Open only to Members, Sponsors, Programming Partners, and Speakers

 

OFFICE HOURS

Office Hours is a series of exclusive, closed-door meetings that allow Concordia Members to engage on a more intimate level with Members of the Leadership Council, former world leaders, and select Summit speakers. These private conversations offer a unique opportunity for members to receive insight from top thought-leaders working to promote public-private partnerships today.

*Open only to Members, Sponsors, Programming Partners, and Speakers

  

PRIVATE MEETINGS

As part of the event space, private meeting rooms are available to select members of the Concordia community to host high-level conversations with Summit attendees as well as non-Summit attendees who may be in the NYC area for the U.N. General Assembly.

*Open only to Members, Sponsors, Programming Partners, and Speakers

OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE

SPONSORSHIP

Benefits include extensive branding exposure and increased visibility through the live webcast. Additionally, sponsors are granted access to the Members Lounge, exclusive roundtable discussions, private meetings, and Office Hours.

 

MEMBERSHIP

Concordia Members are leading experts at the intersection of the public, private, and nonprofit arenas. Through Concordia, individual and organizational Members alike have a platform to pursue their areas of interest. Members join to stay informed on the latest P3 developments, connect with an immense network of global leaders, and find opportunities for creating partnerships that align with their expertise.

Each year, Concordia brings together hundreds of public, private, and nonprofit leaders by organizing various regional events, private meetings, briefings, and its annual Summit. Concordia Members are afforded unique opportunities such as Office Hours, an exclusive conversation with a Leadership Council member or select speaker to receive insight from today’s top thought leaders.

 

PROGRAMMING PARTNERSHIP

Concordia partners with leading think tanks, innovative government bureaus, and international nonprofit institutions to develop its action-oriented year-round programming. Through a collaborative and iterative process, Concordia and its Programming Partners curate topical content and develop event objectives around timely global challenges.

For more information on these year-round engagement opportunities, please contact Concordia’s Senior Director of Strategic Engagement, María Paula Correa at mcorrea@concordia.net or 1 (646) 568-1248.

MEDIA

For press inquiries, please contact media@concordia.net.