Concordia joins forces with The Octavian Report for 2018 Concordia Annual Summit
The partnership with The Octavian Report, the quarterly magazine of ideas covering foreign policy, finance and economics, innovation, literature, art, and culture, will bring a special collaborative issue to the 2018 Concordia Annual Summit. The publication will be distributed to all attendees of the Annual Summit and will feature a diverse range of insightful perspectives […]
Concordia and Postmates Programming Sponsorship
Concordia and Postmates, the leading on-demand marketplace delivery service, announce a 2018 Programming Sponsorship to establish cross-sector solutions and discussions to address the future of our workforce. With internet platforms and online technology creating new workforce opportunities in labor markets around the world, and with the rapid transition towards artificial intelligence and automation, traditional employment […]
Concordia and MIT Solve Programming Partnership Announcement
MIT Solve and Concordia are collaborating throughout 2018 in an aligned mission to develop an environment that supports social progress. The two organizations will create a multi-disciplinary and diverse platform at the 2018 Concordia Annual Summit by engaging their networks and communities, and will host an MIT Solve Challenge Design Workshop aimed at devising lasting […]
Richard Griffiths joins Concordia as Programming Advisor on the Good Governance & Democracy Pipeline
Today, Concordia announces that Richard Griffiths of Dentons will be joining the Concordia community as an Advisor on the Good Governance & Democracy Programming Pipeline. As a well-regarded global policy strategist and advisor, Griffiths serves as Senior Advisor for Dentons and a member of the organization’s Public Policy and Regulation practice. Griffiths’ international policy experience […]
Inclusivity for Social Impact: Q&A with Kevin Wenzel
My role at Concordia is to develop and manage partnerships and to leverage the organization’s platform and network in order to reach our partnership goals. What I have learned through my career in partnerships is the importance of setting very clear goals, as well as the need to communicate very clearly and make sure that […]
This Week in Partnership News: 3 Noteworthy Cross-Sector Partnerships
Green initiatives are too often considered a luxury rather than a given because of their price tag. A popular example is making the switch to solar energy — in Connecticut, homeowners can expect to spend thousands of dollars to have solar panels installed. However, thanks to a partnership between PosiGen, a Louisiana-based solar company, and […]
Concordia and Millions in the Middle Programming Partnership
Concordia is joining forces with Dr. Kerry Healey, Former Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts and Concordia Leadership Council Member, to bring Millions in the Middle to the 2018 Concordia Annual Summit. Convening the leading voices in the centrist space, Millions in the Middle will operate as a Summit within the larger Concordia Annual Summit to provide a […]
Concordia and Women Political Leaders Global Forum: A Deep Dive Into This Year’s Programming Partnership
We recently sat down with WPL Founder & Former Vice President of the European Parliament Silvana Koch-Mehrin and Concordia Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO Matthew Swift as they shared how the two organizations will elevate the voice of women’s expertise and leadership across sectors through action-oriented programming, starting at the 2018 Concordia Annual Summit. Partnerships […]
This Week in Partnership News: 3 Noteworthy Cross-Sector Partnerships
What do you do when no solution exists to fix your problem? You create one. Or at least, that’s what David Batstone did when he created a business, Rebbl, to partner with his non-profit Not For Sale to be able to viably achieve his initial mission. Not For Sale’s mandate is to eradicate human trafficking […]
Concordia and the Global Blockchain Business Council 2018 Programming Partnership
Concordia and the Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC) are partnering to bring Blockchain Central, the GBBC’s signature event series, to the 2018 Concordia Annual Summit for two full days of blockchain-related programming. This year-round programming partnership seeks to create a platform for leading companies and entrepreneurs to present the potential of blockchain technology in creating […]
Concordia and Americares: A Deep Dive Into This Year’s Programming Partnership
Building on a long partnering history between Concordia and Americares, this year-long programming partnership will draw on insights and expertise from across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors in order to develop a framework that translates existing global commitments on disaster preparedness to sustainable local policies. We sit down with Americares President & CEO Michael […]