Untapped Models of U.S. Global Engagement: Trade, Investment, and Development | 2026 Conference

SID-US 2026 Annual Conference As the international aid landscape continues to evolve, organizations are increasingly looking beyond traditional models towards infrastructure, trade, investments, and economic partnerships that drive long-term growth and prosperity. Join us for a forward-looking conversation with Thomas R. Hardy, who leads the U.S. Trade and Development Agency's efforts to develop bankable critical infrastructure projects in emerging countries, and Daniel Petrie, acting Chief of Staff of the Millennium Challenge Corporation. MCC partners with countries who share our values and are committed to democratic governance, economic freedom, and investing in their populations. MCC invests in time-limited infrastructure, policy, and institutional reforms that unlock long-term economic growth, stability, and prosperity in partner countries while furthering American interests. Fireside Chat Thomas R. Hardy, Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) Dan Petrie, Acting Chief of Staff, The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC)​ ​Moderator Keri Lowry, SID-US Board and Vice President of Global Affairs, Wilson Center