Conference Scheduled for April 13-15, Redwood City, CA
SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The 2011 Global Philanthropy Forum conference marks the tenth annual convening of some of the world’s most influential philanthropists and social investors, who will gather to discuss the latest challenges and innovations in global giving. The conference will feature leaders from business, government and some of the world’s best-known foundations, along with technology visionaries and social entrepreneurs. –snip–
Among the more than 100 speakers confirmed to address the 500 conference participants are: Ben Affleck, Founder, Eastern Congo Initiative; Brizio Biondi-Morra, President, Fundacion AVINA; …. Mirza Jahani, CEO, Aga Khan Foundation;
Participants at the 2011 conference will consider “turning points”, underscoring those moments of inflection when an established physical or social order gives way to the new. Conference speakers and participants will identify and discuss the many opportunities that turning points provide, if the right choices are made, focusing on finding new directions in challenging times.