Rebuilding a Global Community
Concordia is known for hosting some of the most critical convenings around the world. As such, we’re acutely aware of the impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having, especially around the concept of people coming together. While the unprecedented nature of the virus is calling for a temporary increase in physical distance, it doesn’t mean we […]
Reconstruyendo una comunidad global
Concordia es reconocida por organizar algunas de las convenciones más críticas del mundo. Como tal, somos muy conscientes del impacto que está teniendo la pandemia del COVID-19, especialmente en torno al concepto de personas uniéndose entre sí. Si bien la naturaleza sin precedentes del virus exige un aumento temporal de la distancia física, no significa […]
Cancellation of 2020 Concordia Europe – AmChamSpain Summit in Madrid
After diligently monitoring the global spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, AmChamSpain and Concordia have made the difficult decision to cancel the upcoming Concordia Europe – AmChamSpain Summit, initially scheduled to take place on March 24, 2020, in Madrid, Spain. As organizers, we believe a more connected world is a better world, but we have a […]
Un mensaje sobre el COVID-19
Vivimos en tiempos sin precedentes. Apenas ocho semanas después del brote del COVID-19, aún queda mucho por saber. La situación se desarrolla a un ritmo acelerado, con expertos en salud que emiten las últimas investigaciones constantemente, gobiernos que cierran ciudades enteras y las pautas de viaje siendo revisadas constantemente. En Concordia, creemos que el mundo […]
An Update on COVID-19
We’re living in unprecedented times. Just eight weeks into the COVID-19 outbreak, still so much remains unknown. The situation is unfolding at a rapid rate, with health experts issuing the latest research by the hour, governments putting entire cities on lockdown, and travel guidelines being continually revised. At Concordia, we believe the world needs to […]
Spain on the Global Stage: 2020 Concordia Europe – AmChamSpain Summit
Following a period of prolonged uncertainty, domestic instability, and political deadlock, Spain has a new government in place—and it marks the country’s first coalition government since democracy was restored in 1978. In a Europe dominated by shifting alliances, Spain has the power to not only shape the outlook for the European Union (EU), but to […]
2019 Annual Report
2019 was a year of unparalleled action. Companies are continuing to look beyond shareholder value, demonstrating corporate purpose in unprecedented ways and joining forces with one another in so doing. Organizations across sectors, industries, and geographies are coming together to deliver services to underserved populations, advocate for the causes they hold dear, and confront the […]
This CEO Supports Diverse Entrepreneurs. Here’s His Advice.
There’s a certain amount of risk involved in supporting any idea or a young entrepreneur –– what makes the untapped potential of aspiring entrepreneurs so special? When we reflect on our history here in America, what we come to realize is some of our greatest achievements of the past have been the result of new […]
How a Work-First Culture Harms Fathers & Prevents Gender Equality
Josh, what are the most important ways the #MeToo era is shaping the future of the modern workplace? The #MeToo era provides a tremendous opportunity to reduce sexual harassment in the workplace, and potentially across society at large. It’s great to see some people who have misused their power be brought to account and at […]
2019 Annual Summit Report
As the leading non-partisan global affairs forum alongside the UN General Assembly, the 2019 Concordia Annual Summit took place at the Grand Hyatt, New York from September 22-24, 2019. Bringing together over 3,500 individuals from across the globe, including current and former heads of state, global C-suite and nonprofit executives, distinctive thought leaders, and budding […]
Ambassador Nancy G. Brinker On a Lifetime of Breast Cancer Advocacy
You launched the foundation in 1981 in honor of your sister, Susan, who died from breast cancer. What was it like trying to raise awareness at the time? In the early 1980s women didn’t have the place to talk about their diagnosis or share their feelings. It was almost taboo, even among their loved ones. […]