Event description

This year, 1,000 thinkers, doers, change-makers, and expert practitioners will once again converge in person for Devex World in Washington. Attendees to the fourth edition of this unique global development event can expect a full day of inspiring, interactive, and collaborative sessions with one focus: turning ideas into action.

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the increasing impacts of climate change, and conflicts creating ripple effects across the globe, no one sector, function, or professional can afford to miss the opportunity for transformation.

GFI Founder and CEO Bruce Friedrich will speak on the panel “Food Systems and the SDGs: A status report.”

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Bruce friedrich

Bruce Friedrich

FOUNDER & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Bruce oversees GFI’s global strategy, working with the U.S. leadership team and international managing directors to ensure that GFI is maximally effective at implementing programs that deliver mission-focused results. 

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1101 6th St SW
Washington, District of Columbia 20024 United States
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