Future of Philanthropy: Reflections + Salon Conversations with GPF

​About the session
Following its 2026 Leaders Summit, the Global Philanthropy Forum is bringing the energy, insights, and connections from that gathering into Skoll Week, in partnership with The Sidebar, with the aim of sustaining momentum and advancing the next chapter of global philanthropy.

​The Summit convened a highly senior and globally diverse group of philanthropic leaders, representing 45 countries and institutions with a combined charitable budget of $23.7 billion. With the majority of participants in C-suite roles and holding direct funding authority, the conversations created space for bold thinking, cross-sector collaboration, and action-oriented dialogue.

​This session builds on that foundation.

​It is designed as a continuation, not a recap, creating space to deepen engagement, connect new and returning participants, and explore how the ideas and relationships emerging from the Summit can translate into concrete next steps.

​Through dialogue and exchange, participants will reflect on how philanthropy can operate more strategically and collaboratively in a world defined by complexity and interdependence.

​Who this is for
This session is for philanthropic leaders, funders, and partners interested in shaping more coordinated, strategic approaches to global philanthropy.

​What you will get out of it

• ​Insight into key themes emerging from the 2026 GPF Leaders Summit

• ​Opportunities to connect with a global network of philanthropic leaders

• ​Space to explore how ideas can translate into action

• ​New perspectives on collaboration and coordination across the field

​Hosted by
Global Philanthropy Forum

​This session is part of a broader set of engagements across Skoll Week and The Sidebar, designed to extend conversation into action and build stronger alignment across the philanthropic ecosystem.