{"id":74,"date":"2025-09-11T15:21:32","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T15:21:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web-projects.net\/global-institute\/?page_id=74"},"modified":"2026-04-07T16:29:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T16:29:24","slug":"events","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web-projects.net\/global-institute\/events\/","title":{"rendered":"Events &amp; Summits"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/web-projects.net\/global-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2025-global-solutions-summit-hero.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web-projects.net\/global-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2025-global-solutions-summit-hero.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web-projects.net\/global-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2025-global-solutions-summit-hero-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web-projects.net\/global-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2025-global-solutions-summit-hero-768x404.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"featured-subtitle\">Finding better ways to spread new solutions worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Past Events &amp; Summits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"376\" src=\"https:\/\/web-projects.net\/global-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/future-food.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web-projects.net\/global-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/future-food.jpg 600w, https:\/\/web-projects.net\/global-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/future-food-300x188.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Global Solutions Summit: The Future of Food &#8211; Impact of Technology and Innovation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/web-projects.net\/global-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mark-in-action-edited.jpg\" alt=\"Global Solutions Institute Chairperson Mark Grobmyer speaking at the Global Solutions Summit: The Future of Food\" class=\"wp-image-1359\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7500232536508232;object-fit:cover;width:250px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web-projects.net\/global-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mark-in-action-edited.jpg 450w, https:\/\/web-projects.net\/global-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mark-in-action-edited-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Dec 16, 2025 &#8211; Fayetteville, AR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This flagship summit brought together global leaders, innovators, and researchers to explore how technology can drive a more sustainable and equitable food system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discussions focused on reducing environmental strain, improving food security, and scaling agricultural innovation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The program featured:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Expert panels on sustainable farming and food system innovation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Roundtables connecting policymakers, scientists, and entrepreneurs <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Solution showcases and technology demonstrations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Networking sessions to foster global collaboration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"407\" data-id=\"1343\" src=\"https:\/\/web-projects.net\/global-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2025-global-solutions-summit-marla-johnson.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web-projects.net\/global-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2025-global-solutions-summit-marla-johnson.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web-projects.net\/global-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2025-global-solutions-summit-marla-johnson-300x244.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"362\" data-id=\"1341\" src=\"https:\/\/web-projects.net\/global-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2025-global-solutions-summit-221-web.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web-projects.net\/global-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2025-global-solutions-summit-221-web.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web-projects.net\/global-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2025-global-solutions-summit-221-web-300x217.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"327\" data-id=\"1342\" src=\"https:\/\/web-projects.net\/global-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2025-global-solutions-summit-speaker-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web-projects.net\/global-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2025-global-solutions-summit-speaker-2.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web-projects.net\/global-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2025-global-solutions-summit-speaker-2-300x196.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"421\" height=\"480\" data-id=\"1338\" src=\"https:\/\/web-projects.net\/global-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2025-global-solutions-summit-hallie-shoffner.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web-projects.net\/global-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2025-global-solutions-summit-hallie-shoffner.jpg 421w, https:\/\/web-projects.net\/global-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2025-global-solutions-summit-hallie-shoffner-263x300.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 421px) 100vw, 421px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"433\" data-id=\"1360\" src=\"https:\/\/web-projects.net\/global-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2025-global-solutions-summit-speaker.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web-projects.net\/global-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2025-global-solutions-summit-speaker.jpg 600w, https:\/\/web-projects.net\/global-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2025-global-solutions-summit-speaker-300x217.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" data-id=\"1336\" src=\"https:\/\/web-projects.net\/global-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2025-global-solutions-summit-speakers-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web-projects.net\/global-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2025-global-solutions-summit-speakers-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web-projects.net\/global-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2025-global-solutions-summit-speakers-1-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"285\" data-id=\"1337\" src=\"https:\/\/web-projects.net\/global-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2025-global-solutions-summit-speaker-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web-projects.net\/global-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2025-global-solutions-summit-speaker-3.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web-projects.net\/global-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2025-global-solutions-summit-speaker-3-300x171.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"615\" height=\"460\" data-id=\"1339\" src=\"https:\/\/web-projects.net\/global-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/speaker-gsi-food-summit.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web-projects.net\/global-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/speaker-gsi-food-summit.jpg 615w, https:\/\/web-projects.net\/global-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/speaker-gsi-food-summit-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"899\" height=\"551\" data-id=\"1344\" src=\"https:\/\/web-projects.net\/global-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2025-global-solutions-summit-jason-davis.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web-projects.net\/global-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2025-global-solutions-summit-jason-davis.jpg 899w, https:\/\/web-projects.net\/global-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2025-global-solutions-summit-jason-davis-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web-projects.net\/global-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2025-global-solutions-summit-jason-davis-768x471.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 899px) 100vw, 899px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Hosted by the Global Solutions Institute, the summit furthered GSI\u2019s mission to bridge innovation and real-world impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/web-projects.net\/global-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GSI-report-of-the-proceedings.pdf\">Download Findings<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Building Impact Over Time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the years, we&#8217;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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline Cool-Content-Timeline timeline-resize\"><div class=\"cool-timeline-block-51c308fc-4d3c-4eb3-a8f2-a7d1aaaf7b03\"><style>.cool-timeline-block-51c308fc-4d3c-4eb3-a8f2-a7d1aaaf7b03 .cool-vertical-timeline-body{--ctlb-icon-color: #ffffff;--ctlb-date-fontsize: 24px;--ctlb-head-font-size: 1.1em;--ctlb-heading-color: #000000;--ctlb-titile-bt-spacing: 15px;--ctlb-desc-bt-spacing: 10px;--ctlb-sub-head-font-size: 0.9em;--ctlb-line-color: #000000;--ctlb-icon-bg: #6f747c;--ctlb-story-border-color: #4196be;--ctlb-middle-line-size: 3px;}<\/style><div class=\"cool-vertical-timeline-body ctlb-wrapper both-sided left\"><div class=\"cool-timeline-block-list\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide timeline-start-resize\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><p><strong>2025<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><strong>Fulbright Finance &amp; Trade in Africa Programs<\/strong> <strong> (continued)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">In partnership with The George Washington University (Senator Fulbright\u2019s Law School), focusing on the future of finance, trade, and digital transformation in Africa. Partners include NVIDIA, AWS, and the Fulbright Network.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-left\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><p><strong>2024<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><strong>Fulbright Finance &amp; Trade in Africa Programs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Collaborative planning for the Clearing House for the Digital Transformation of Africa.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><p><strong>2023<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><strong>Nobel Prize Summit 2023<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><strong>Theme:<\/strong>&nbsp;<em>From Results in the Lab to Results on the Ground \u2014 Part II<\/em><br>GSI continued its leadership in advancing the deployment of science-driven solutions at scale, contributing to global discussions on sustainability, innovation, and accessibility.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-left\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><p><strong>2022<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><strong>Global Solutions Summit 2022<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><strong>Location:<\/strong>&nbsp;Washington, D.C.<br>The summit brought together global leaders, innovators, and investors to accelerate the deployment of proven technologies addressing energy, water, food, and health challenges.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><p><strong>2021<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><strong>Nobel Prize Summit 2021<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><strong>Theme:<\/strong><em>From Results in the Lab to Results on the Ground \u2014 Part I<\/em><br>Hosted by GSI, this panel explored how cutting-edge scientific results can be embedded into sustainable, accessible, and scalable solutions that improve lives worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalacademies.org\/event\/04-28-2021\/nobel-prize-summit-2021-event-from-results-in-the-lab-to-results-on-the-ground\">Watch video here<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-left\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><p><strong>2019<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><strong>Global Solutions Summit 2019: Inclusive Disruptive Innovation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Addressed the 2030 Agenda and examined how inclusive innovation can tackle global poverty, with a focus on technology deployment at scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/np5f0AVLFtU?si=3Jb410YFRks661pF\">Watch video here<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><p><strong>2018<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><strong>Global Solutions Summit 2018<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><strong>Location:<\/strong>&nbsp;Washington, D.C.<br>This summit focused on building partnerships between innovators and investors, emphasizing scalable deployment strategies for global problem-solving technologies.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-left\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><p><strong>2016<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><strong>GSI Roundtable with Clinton School of Public Service<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><strong>Location:<\/strong>&nbsp;Little Rock, Arkansas<br>An early GSI roundtable convening that explored technology deployment strategies and global collaboration. This event helped lay the groundwork for GSI\u2019s future programming and partnerships.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How We Bring People Together<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"538\" data-id=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/web-projects.net\/global-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/event-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web-projects.net\/global-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/event-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/web-projects.net\/global-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/event-1-300x269.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"538\" data-id=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/web-projects.net\/global-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/event-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web-projects.net\/global-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/event-3.jpg 600w, https:\/\/web-projects.net\/global-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/event-3-300x269.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"538\" data-id=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/web-projects.net\/global-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/event-2016.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web-projects.net\/global-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/event-2016.jpg 600w, https:\/\/web-projects.net\/global-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/event-2016-300x269.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"538\" data-id=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/web-projects.net\/global-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/event-e.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web-projects.net\/global-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/event-e.jpg 600w, https:\/\/web-projects.net\/global-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/event-e-300x269.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"538\" data-id=\"772\" src=\"https:\/\/web-projects.net\/global-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/internet-in-a-box.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-772\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web-projects.net\/global-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/internet-in-a-box.jpg 600w, https:\/\/web-projects.net\/global-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/internet-in-a-box-300x269.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Global Solutions Summit (GSS): Turning Ideas Into Action<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"305\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/web-projects.net\/global-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/gss-logo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-943\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web-projects.net\/global-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/gss-logo.jpg 305w, https:\/\/web-projects.net\/global-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/gss-logo-300x98.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 305px) 100vw, 305px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>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:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>policymakers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>innovators<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>researchers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>leaders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why does GSS matter?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Summit tackles the critical \u201cdeployment gap\u201d we see. The hurdle of taking promising solutions from development to real-world impact. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover aligncenter\" style=\"min-height:453px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1327\" alt=\"woman sitting outside shack in third world country\" src=\"https:\/\/web-projects.net\/global-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/developing-world-2.jpg\" style=\"object-position:38% 13%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"38% 13%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web-projects.net\/global-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/developing-world-2.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web-projects.net\/global-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/developing-world-2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-30 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">It\u2019s not just about innovation; it\u2019s about getting it to the communities that need it most.<br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Creating Important Conversations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Summit consistently zeroes in on topics like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Global governance and multilateralism<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Climate action, energy transitions, and sustainability<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital transformation, AI, and the future of work<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health and equity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This intersectional focus draws thought leaders across sectors for dialogue and solution-building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn More &amp; Become A Part of the Global Impact<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a policymaker, researcher, innovator, or changemaker, the summit offers a place to connect, collaborate, and catalyze change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/web-projects.net\/global-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/summit-agenda.pdf\">download Ex Agenda<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit the official <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalsolutionssummit.com\/\">Global Solutions Summit website to learn more.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Types of Events We Host<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/web-projects.net\/global-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/presentation-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1331\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.7777777777777777;object-fit:cover;width:485px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web-projects.net\/global-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/presentation-edited.jpg 550w, https:\/\/web-projects.net\/global-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/presentation-edited-300x165.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"338\" src=\"https:\/\/web-projects.net\/global-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/networking-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1049\" style=\"width:278px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web-projects.net\/global-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/networking-edited.jpg 450w, https:\/\/web-projects.net\/global-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/networking-edited-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Roundtables &amp; Salons<\/strong> \u2013 Targeted conversations on issues like migration and public safety.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ambassador Briefings<\/strong> \u2013 Country- and region-specific sessions with partners like Aspen, Brookings, and Bipartisan Policy Center.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Corporate Events<\/strong> \u2013 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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fulbright &amp; Club de Madrid Programs<\/strong> \u2013 Ongoing collaborations to engage Fulbright scholars and world leaders in global problem-solving.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Regional Center Events<\/strong> \u2013 Fulbright-focused programming with universities such as Stanford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Columbia University, and many others.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Partner Initiatives<\/strong> \u2013 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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Multilateral Partnerships<\/strong> \u2013 Collaborations with organizations such as the International Finance Corporation and the United Nations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>NGO &amp; 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