JULY 6 – 9, 2009
ARLINGTON, VA
MARRIOTT CRYSTAL GATEWAY

John Dau, President, John Dau Sudan Foundation (Photo by Gina Meola)
Anthony Edwards, Chairman, Shoe4Africa
Susan Smith Ellis, CEO, (RED)

Forum 2009: "The Next 25 Years Start Today" will feature NGO, corporate and government leaders to celebrate the accomplishments of the development and humanitarian communities and look to the future to find opportunities with improved and increased collaboration among nonprofits, corporations, government and foundations.

Featured speakers and panelists at Forum 2009 include human rights activist John Dau, one of the “Lost Boys of Sudan”; award-winning actor Anthony Edwards, best known from the series ER and Chairman of Shoe4Africa; and Susan Smith Ellis, CEO of (RED), the brand partnership to raise support for the fight against AIDS. This year’s Honoring Champions Gala Banquet will be an evening of reflection and celebration as we recognize the achievements of individuals and organizations within our community and enjoy a rich array of live entertainment, including a special performance by the Capitol Steps.

Join over 800 leaders from the nonprofit community, corporations, think tanks, universities, government and foundations for an engaging lineup of thought-provoking sessions, interactive workshops, prominent keynote speakers and many new conference features.

Learn more about this year's workshops and plenary sessions!

Exhibitors participating in both
the InterAction Forum and the
Aid & Trade Event receive
a 15% discount.

Forum 2009 Sponsors