We live in turbulent and unprecedented times—a pivotal moment to reimagine democratic institutions, a reshaped global order, and a future we want to live in. This conversation brings together two unique perspectives: a writer who envisions the future and a practitioner dedicated to addressing pressing social challenges. Together, they will explore the interplay between fiction and reality, pragmatism and visionary utopianism.
Join us for a dynamic fireside chat blending imaginative visions of the future with bold, practical approaches in a year critical for multilaterlaism and international cooperation. Our speakers will examine the "logic of the past" versus the "logic of the future," offering valuable insights for policymakers, philanthropists, and multi-sector leaders working to shape a better tomorrow.
What will you learn?
- 10 recommendations for understanding the logic of the future for international foreign relationships
- An approach which uses future thinking for solving complex public policy issues
Speakers
- Stephen Heintz, President and Chief Executive Officer, Rockefeller Brothers Fund
- Kim Stanley Robinson, Author, The Ministry for the Future
- Ayad Akhtar (Moderator), Playwright and Author, Homeland Elegies
Who should attend?
All interested members, regardless of roles. What to expect: fireside chat, followed by Q&A.
Registration
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Check-in and Networking Breakfast
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Program
How do I sign up?
Members: Please log in and click the Register Now link above (no fee).
Registration is required by April 23rd.
Please email register@philanthropynewyork.org with questions or for further information on this program or on eligibility.
In Collaboration With
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Ford Foundation
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The Center on International Cooperation (CIC) at New York University (NYU)
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The George H. Heyman, Jr. Program for Philanthropy and Fundraising at NYUSPS Center for Global Affairs
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Rockefeller Brothers Fund