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Annual Events

Our Annual Events are the culmination of what we do.

Connect with others at our Annual Dinner and our Annual Membership Meeting. Learn from experts and key figures at our twice-yearly virtual Career Fairs. Catalyze change through collaboration and innovation at our Annual Conference.

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Annual Conference

Our Annual Conference centers on a different theme each year and gathers international development professionals from across the world through plenaries, panels, keynote speakers, an Exhibit Hall, and our much-anticipated Innovation Competition and Lightning Talk Contest.

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Career Fair

Our Career Fair draws top organizations in international development to meet with jobseekers and offer career tips for those looking to grow in the field. Due to popular demand, we host our virtual Career Fair twice a year.

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Annual Membership Meeting

Our Annual Membership Meeting convenes our network to discuss the latest news at SID-US and spotlight keynote speakers to discuss important and relevant topics with the international development community.

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Annual Dinner

Our Annual Dinner recognizes and honors the recipient of the Award for Outstanding Leadership in International Development, as well as the recipient of the Andrew E. Rice Award for Leadership and Innovation by a Young Professional in International Development.