Tuesday, June 2, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.
As America celebrates 250 years of independence, join USGLC in Washington, D.C. for a dynamic gathering of top political and policy leaders — alongside senior representatives from the business, nonprofit, faith, agriculture, civic, and national security communities across the country — to demonstrate how America wins when it leads on the world stage.
FEATURED SPEAKERS
FEATURED SPEAKERS

Sasha Baker
Head of National Security Policy
OpenAI

THE HONORABLE
Michael Baumgartner
U.S. House of Representatives
(R-WA-05)

THE HONORABLE
Sharice Davids
U.S. House of Representatives
(D-KS-03)

Maggie Dougherty
Vice President
North American Advocacy
Eleanor Crook Foundation

Suzanne Ehlers
Executive Director & CEO
USA for UNHCR

Adrienne Elrod
Democratic Strategist and Co-Founder
The Elrod Gifford Group

Thomas Flahive
Co-Founder & Managing Director
CrossBoundary

Kendra Gaither
President
U.S.-Africa Business Center
U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Thomas Hardy
Acting Director
U.S. Trade & Development Agency

Heather Kulp
Vice President
Government Affairs
Chevron

Mark Lagon
Chief Policy Officer
Friends of the Global Fight Against AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria

Paul Marin
Director for Public Affairs
USTDA

RIGHT HONOURABLE
David Miliband
President & CEO
International Rescue Committee

VICE ADMIRAL
John "Fozzie" Miller
U.S. Navy (Ret.)

THE HONORABLE
Nathaniel Moran
U.S. House of Representatives
(R-TX-01)

LIEUTENANT GENERAL
Michael K. Nagata
U.S. Army (Ret.)

Matt Nims
Director, Washington Office
World Food Programme

Eric Reading
Senior Vice President
Abt Global

THE HONORABLE
Kim Reed
President & Chairman
Export-Import Bank of the U.S. (2019-2021)

Liz Schrayer
President & CEO
USGLC

THE HONORABLE
Andrea Thompson
CEO
DSU Applied Research Corporation

Dr. Bill Steiger
CEO
Malaria No More

2026 IMPACT FORUM AGENDA
2026 IMPACT FORUM AGENDA
Monday, June 1 |
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WELCOME RECEPTION |
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. |
Tuesday, June 2 |
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REGISTRATION OPENS |
7:00 a.m. |
SPECIALTY PROGRAMMING BREAKFASTS (BY INVITATION ONLY) |
8:00 – 9:30 a.m. |
BALLROOM DOORS OPEN |
9:30 a.m. |
MORNING PLENARY SESSION |
10:00 – 11:45 a.m. |
LUNCHEON PLENARY SESSION |
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. |
INTERACTIVE SEMINAR SESSIONS |
1:15 – 4:00 p.m. |
Impact Forum Seminar Sessions are designed to be interactive conversations that bring together 75–100 participants for meaningful dialogue. Each session features a panel of three leaders from across the U.S. government and industry, offering diverse perspectives on key global challenges and opportunities for American leadership. Participants select from five concurrent sessions across two time blocks.
Discussing the Administration’s Global Health Strategy, its implementation, and what it means for the U.S. to remain the global leader in public health. Key topics to cover include sustaining progress against infectious diseases; investing in innovative health systems and delivery; and strengthening partnerships that benefit the U.S. and our partners with a safer and healthier world.
Exploring how the United States and its partners are addressing today’s most pressing global challenges and what more can be done to strengthen response. From the continuation of long-running crises in places like Ukraine and Sudan to new tensions rising in the Middle East, the session will explore how recent changes to how the U.S. delivers humanitarian aid are being put to the test across the world.
Discussing how the United States is strengthening its economic edge amid growing global competition across key sectors including AI, semiconductors, and critical minerals. This session will explore how U.S. economic tools and international assistance can reinforce our competitiveness—supporting stronger partnerships, more resilient markets, and long-term economic security.
Walking through how key U.S. government agencies help American companies expand into global markets. Export specialists from EXIM, USTDA, and the Department of Commerce—alongside private sector partners—will share tools, financing options, and real-world strategies to help businesses navigate exporting, mitigate risk, and unlock new growth opportunities abroad.
Combining strategic messaging and impact storytelling to help participants make a compelling, relevant case for international assistance in today’s evolving political environment. We will equip state leaders with the tools to craft persuasive narratives that resonate with decision-makers—linking global engagement to local priorities, economic opportunity, and national security. Participants will learn how to clearly articulate both the tangible benefits of international assistance for states and communities, as well as the real consequences of funding cuts, while building confidence in delivering messages that drive action.
This interactive “activation” session will give participants hands-on experience translating their expertise and passion into compelling, camera-ready messages that resonate with key audiences. Through guided exercises, real-time feedback, and practical tips from communications experts, attendees will learn how to distill complex ideas into concise soundbites, project confidence on camera, and tailor their message for social media and other digital platforms. Whether you’re new to video or looking to sharpen your presence, this session will equip you with the tools to show up with clarity, credibility, and impact—every time the camera is rolling.
AFTERNOON PLENARY SESSIONS |
4:15 – 5:30 p.m. |
NETWORKING & IMPACT EXPO RECEPTION |
5:30 – 7:00 p.m. |
LOOK BACK AT HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE 2025 IMPACT FORUM
LOOK BACK AT HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE 2025 IMPACT FORUM
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS






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