Finding better ways to spread new solutions worldwide.
Past Events & Summits
Global Solutions Summit: The Future of Food – Impact of Technology and Innovation
Dec 16, 2025 – Fayetteville, AR
This flagship summit brought together global leaders, innovators, and researchers to explore how technology can drive a more sustainable and equitable food system.
Discussions focused on reducing environmental strain, improving food security, and scaling agricultural innovation.
The program featured:
- Expert panels on sustainable farming and food system innovation
- Roundtables connecting policymakers, scientists, and entrepreneurs
- Solution showcases and technology demonstrations
- Networking sessions to foster global collaboration
Hosted by the Global Solutions Institute, the summit furthered GSI’s mission to bridge innovation and real-world impact.
Building Impact Over Time
Over the years, we’ve convened with global leaders, innovators, and changemakers through summits, roundtables, and special programs. These events advance the deployment of sustainable technologies and foster cross-sector collaboration to address urgent global challenges.
How We Bring People Together
Global Solutions Summit (GSS): Turning Ideas Into Action
The Global Solutions Summit (GSS) is a powerful platform for turning ideas into action. It brings together global changemakers to tackle urgent challenges and scale technology deployment for sustainable impact, including:
- policymakers
- innovators
- researchers
- leaders
Why does GSS matter?
The Summit tackles the critical “deployment gap” we see. The hurdle of taking promising solutions from development to real-world impact.
It’s not just about innovation; it’s about getting it to the communities that need it most.
Creating Important Conversations
The Summit consistently zeroes in on topics like:
- Global governance and multilateralism
- Climate action, energy transitions, and sustainability
- Digital transformation, AI, and the future of work
- Health and equity
This intersectional focus draws thought leaders across sectors for dialogue and solution-building.
Learn More & Become A Part of the Global Impact
Whether you’re a policymaker, researcher, innovator, or changemaker, the summit offers a place to connect, collaborate, and catalyze change.
Visit the official Global Solutions Summit website to learn more.
Other Types of Events We Host
Beyond summits, the Global Solutions Institute offers a diverse portfolio of programs designed to bring together innovators, policymakers, investors, and community leaders to accelerate the deployment of proven technologies worldwide.
- Roundtables & Salons – Targeted conversations on issues like migration and public safety.
- Ambassador Briefings – Country- and region-specific sessions with partners like Aspen, Brookings, and Bipartisan Policy Center.
- Corporate Events – Programs such as the Fulbright Award for International Trade Development, CEO Magazine initiatives, and technology and innovation summits with the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and Bank of America.
- Fulbright & Club de Madrid Programs – Ongoing collaborations to engage Fulbright scholars and world leaders in global problem-solving.
- Regional Center Events – Fulbright-focused programming with universities such as Stanford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Columbia University, and many others.
- Partner Initiatives – Participation in major efforts like the Clearing House for the Digital Transformation of Africa with The George Washington University, NVIDIA Corporation, and Amazon Web Services.
- Multilateral Partnerships – Collaborations with organizations such as the International Finance Corporation and the United Nations.
- NGO & Foundation Collaborations – Joint initiatives with foundations like the Rockefeller Foundation, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Walton Family Foundation.
- Trade Missions & Economic Development Programs – Work with World Trade Centers Association, U.S. Department of Commerce, and Young Presidents’ Organization to advance international trade and innovation.
GSI’s track record of programs reflects a long-standing commitment to collaboration, innovation, and real-world impact.