In-person | May 6, 2026 | Washington DC
leadership for
Social Impact
Theme: Uplift! others & Yourself
2026 In-person
Leadership for Social Impact Forum
May 6, 2026 | In Person | Washington, D.C.
One day. The right room. The leaders who will shape what comes next.
What shifts things is being in a room where the people around you match your ambition, where the research is current, and where the conversations go further than most professional events allow.
That is what May 6 is.
The WILD Network's Leadership for Social Impact Forum brings together 100+ purpose-driven women working in global development, humanitarian assistance, and social impact for a hands-on day built around research-backed sessions, practical tools, and a peer network that stays with you long after the day ends.
Who you'll be with. Senior leaders and changemakers from across the Greater Washington DC region, the U.S. and beyond. Come with your colleagues and make it a team building event.
What you'll do. Engage with current research, learn from experts at the top of their fields, bring your toughest leadership questions, and walk away with a sharper sense of where you are going and who can help you get there.
How you'll leave. Equipped. Connected. Inspired.
Continuing Education: The Leadership for Social Impact Forum is an official ICF approved CCE event. Participants can earn 4 core competencies hours and 5 resource development hours on May 6.
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Day-Long networking
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Interactive Workshops
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Thought-provoking plenaries
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Roundtable Discussions
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Author Signings
Choose your learning track based on where you are in your leadership journey.
Each track offers sessions designed to meet you where you are and equip you with practical tools you can apply immediately.
program
Pre Forum leadership masterclasses - Get ready to take advantage of the WILD Forum!
April 8: 9 - 10am ET Leadership Communications: Online Presence Hilary Blair, CEO, ARTiculate
April 15: 9 - 10am ET Networking as Relationship Building Fiona Macaulay, CEO The WILD Network
April 22: 9 - 10am ET Building Impactful Mentoring Relationships Lauren Eimers, Manager, The WILD Network
Ticket holders, please register for pre-sessions via the link provided in your confirmation email.
YOUR 3-MONTH
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT JOURNEY
More than a one day event, your ticket unlocks three months of leadership development for lasting impact.
SECURE YOUR SPOT
All this for just $595.00
Limited to 200 attendees. Your ticket includes two months of leadership development and networking:
Three pre-forum masterclasses (online, April)
Full-day in-person forum (May 6, Washington D.C.)
Post-forum workshop on turning intentions into action (online, June 3)
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Who you’ll meet
Join women and men at all stages of their careers, from seasoned executives to emerging leaders, who work in the global development and social impact sectors. This is a community senior enough to have real influence, diverse enough to spark fresh thinking, and committed enough to show up in person.
Who benefits from attending:
CEOs and Executive Team Members
Vice-Presidents and Directors
Managers and Technical Specialists
New Business Development and Human Resources professionals
100
Attendees
40
organizations
15
countries
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network with leading organizations
Join past participating organizations such as these
AAUW
AB InBev Foundation
Abella Consulting
Abt Associates
Accenture
Accion
ACDI/VOCA
Africa Experts Incorporated
Aga Khan Foundation
American Business School of Paris
American Leprosy Missions
American Red Cross
APCO Worldwide
Arizona State University
Ashoka
Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs
Authentic Influence Group
Banyan Global
Cardno
Catholic Relief Services
Chemonics International
Citi Bank
Clinica de Psicologia SB
Clinton & Associates, PC
CoachDiversity Institute
Cognaction, LLC
Conservation International
Cook Ross
Coptic Orphans
Creative Associates International
Creative People Solutions
Counterpart International
DAI
Deloitte
Development Gateway
Development Transformations
Dexis Consulting Group
Diversity & Flexibility Alliance
Doha Debates
Double L Consulting
Duke University
EDGE Certified Foundation (Switzerland)
Education Development Center
EDUSINLI
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation
EngenderHealth
Enlightened Learning
Feed the Future Uganda Youth Leadership for Agriculture Activity
FHI 360
FinEquity
Food for the Hungry
Frontwood Strategies
Fueling Women
Geopolitical Futures
Georgetown University
Global Affairs Canada
Global Communities
Grassroots Capital Management - Public Benefit Corporation
Grupo LAFISE
GSMA Mobile for Development Foundation
Happy Healthy Human
Harvard Kennedy School
Health Resources and Services Administration
Humentum
IMA World Health
Institute for Transportation and Development Policy
Inter-American Development Bank
International Finance Corporation
Ipas
IREX
John Snow Inc.
Johns Hopkins University
Junior Achievement
Junior Achievement Nigeria
KAUR Strategies
Korn Ferry
Liberia Agriculture Commodity Regulatory Authority
Lutheran World Relief
Management Sciences for Health
Management Systems International
Marsh & McLennan Companies
McCain Institute for International Leadership
McKinsey & Company
Mercer
MetLife
Millennium Challenge Corporation
MSI, a Tetra Tech Company
National Cryptologic School
NCBA CLUSA
Netflix
Pact
Palladium Group
Pan American Development Foundation
Pathfinder International
People Biz Inc
Plan International USA
Population Services International
PSI
Relief International
RISE
Room to Read
RTI International
Save the Children US
SEGURA Consulting LLC
Society for International Development
Special Olympics International
Tanager
TechnoServe
TEDWomen
Tetra Tech
The George Washington University
The Hunger Project
The Institute for Transportation and Development Policy
The ONE Campaign
The Power of Pay
The Skoll Foundation
The World Bank
Tulane University
UN Foundation
UNICEF
UNWOMEN
United States Naval Academy
United States Naval War College
US Department of Labor
US-Saudi Arabian Business Council
USP
University of Rochester
Vital Voices Global Partnership
Vitas Group
Wallace Center at Winrock International
WD-40
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Women Impact Investing Network
Women in Global Health
Women of Color Advancing Peace, Security, & Conflict Transformation
World Learning
World Resources Institute
Keynote speakers
Engage with two visionary leaders who will challenge your thinking and equip you with frameworks to navigate today's complex challenges with clarity and courage.
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INTERACTIVE KEYNOTEnamed one of Fast Company's Most Creative People, Ayse invites you on an interactive journey to reflect on who your leadership role models have been, what is being asked of you today, and how to think differently about your leadership as you shape the life, leadership, and legacy you want into the future.
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INTERACTIVE KEYNOTE
WHERE WE'LL GATHER
The 2026 In-Person Leadership for Social Impact Forum will be held in the Dupont Circle neighborhood, Washington, D.C. near to downtown.
Address: 1526 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036
(Look forward to the garden networking reception!)
NOMINATE YOURSELF
speak in thE LEADERSHIP FAIL LAB
Watch past Leadership FailLab speakers
Have you ever faced a setback that transformed your perspective—and your leadership?
The WILD Network’s Leadership FailLab is a unique opportunity to share those moments with a community of leaders who understand the value of learning through experience. Deliver an honest, impactful talk where you can share a personal challenge and the powerful lessons that came from it.
WHAT PAST ATTENDEES SAY
“ It’s rare to find a forum where both the content and the connections are equally strong.”
“Engaging speakers. Excellent format. Am leaving with a notebook full of take-aways”
“The atmosphere WILD created was inclusive, energizing, and deeply reflective. The space reminded me that I am not alone, that there’s a global community of women leaders rising up for justice, equity, and lasting change”
Frequently Asked Questions
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Address of the conference venue is:
1526 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036. It is located in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington DC.
🏨 Hotel Information
Poppy Guest House
Boutique guest house in the Georgetown neighborhood
Walking distance to event venue: ~15 minutir
Link to book rooms held at a special rate: https://tinyurl.com/ttt769jd If you wish to book additional nights, please email the manager: john.jenkins@thepoppygeorgetown.com
You may also choose to look for other options using www.booking.com
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Venue address: 1526 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036
Metro: Dupont Circle
Public Parking Lot: TBA
Street Parking: Not recommended. Limited in this neighborhood and limited to two hours.
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Once purchased, tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
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You can reach us anytime via our contact page. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.
