Category Archives: Conference

Women’s Peacebuilding Strategies Panel Discussion at Conference

In addition to our three keynote speakers (Peggy Mason, Dan Smith, and Lloyd Axworthy), there will be two panel discussions during the Reinventing the Architecture for Peace Conference. The Women’s Peacebuilding Strategies: Experiences on the Ground, Lessons for Policy panel will take place the morning of Saturday October 10. The conversation will be hosted and moderated by G78… Continue Reading Women’s Peacebuilding Strategies Panel Discussion at Conference

Don’t miss it! Reinventing the Architecture for Peace Conference October 9 & 10

Join the G78 Annual Policy Conference in person or virtually to explore how citizens, coalitions, and capital can help reinvent global peacebuilding. Your ticket gives you live access to expert panels, keynotes, and discussions focused on Reinventing the Architecture for Peace. Our three keynote speakers Peggy Mason (Rideau Institute), Dan Smith (UN Institute for Disarmament Research) and former… Continue Reading Don’t miss it! Reinventing the Architecture for Peace Conference October 9 & 10

Reinventing the Architecture for Peace Conference Registration now open

Join the Group of 78 – either virtually or in person- for our 2026 Annual Policy Conference October 9 & 10, at the University of Ottawa as we strive to design a new architecture for peace in our dangerous world. There is no blueprint for peace in the world now taking shape. Perhaps it’s time we drew one. What’s at stake:Militaries. Arms… Continue Reading Reinventing the Architecture for Peace Conference Registration now open

G78 Announces its 2026 Annual Policy Conference, October 9-10, at the University of Ottawa

Reinventing the Architecture for Peace: Catalysing Citizens, Coalitions, and Capital The institutions created after World War II to maintain peace, security, and a rules-based international order are proving incapable of responding to the current polycrisis of coercive hegemons, ramped-up military spending, a new nuclear arms race, accelerating climate change, increasing migration, and inadequate ethical governance of AI. How… Continue Reading G78 Announces its 2026 Annual Policy Conference, October 9-10, at the University of Ottawa

“First class.” “Mind-popping.” “Hopeful.” G78 Conference on Redefining Development Draws 160 Participants, Much Praise

On October 10, 2025, 160 participants—100 in the room, 60 online—worked through an ambitious agenda aimed at redefining international development in today’s disordered world. Aided by an array of expert speakers, leading-edge analysis on AI, financing and the SDGs, and strong background documents, the Group of 78’s 2025 annual conference, held at the University of Ottawa and supported… Continue Reading “First class.” “Mind-popping.” “Hopeful.” G78 Conference on Redefining Development Draws 160 Participants, Much Praise

AI Background Paper Released

On October 8, 2025, the Group of 78 released Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Development Redefined, a background paper for our 2025 annual conference. The paper was prepared by researcher Leah Darbyson. Dr. Roy Culpeper, G78 Past Chair, calls the paper “an indispensable tool for learning about the potential opportunities and threats in applying AI for sustainable development.” It identifies 16… Continue Reading AI Background Paper Released

Conference Background Paper Published

On October 6, 2025, G78 Chair Ted Jackson announced the publication of the Group’s conference background paper entitled Harnessing Innovative Finance for Development Redefined. Prepared by researcher Kennisyn Longford-Daum, the paper discusses the potential and pitfalls of financing strategies in the post-USAID era, including debt relief, international tax cooperation, development banks, domestic resource mobilization, and private sector resources.  “Conference… Continue Reading Conference Background Paper Published

Susanne Ure Appointed Chief Rapporter for G78 2025 Conference

On September 19, 2025, Ted Jackson, Chair of the Group of 78, announced the appointment of senior communications specialist Susanne Ure as Chief Rapporteur for the G78 2025 annual conference, Redefining Development in a Disordered World. “We are delighted that Susanne has agreed to bring her impressive experience and skill set to this important role. Her report and… Continue Reading Susanne Ure Appointed Chief Rapporter for G78 2025 Conference

Lunch & Keynote: José Antonio Ocampo

With the significant changes to International Aid that are taking place, it is critical for developing nations to find ways to fund programs that help them prosper and provide the infrastructure needed for their people. Join us for a lunch and keynote presentation in-person or virtually as José Antonio Ocampo unpacks the outcomes and implications of the recent Financing… Continue Reading Lunch & Keynote: José Antonio Ocampo

Join us for this keynote address: Shared Prosperity in a Fractured World – Dani Rodrik

Drawing from his upcoming book Shared Prosperity in a Fractured World: A New Economics for the Middle Class, the Global Poor, and Our Climate (2025), Dani Rodrik will outline how we can create economies that redistribute wealth to create a healthier and more socially-just world. Dani Rodrik is Ford Foundation Professor of International Political Economy at the Harvard… Continue Reading Join us for this keynote address: Shared Prosperity in a Fractured World – Dani Rodrik