T20 U.S. Summit in New York
Under the banner of “Harnessing Knowledge and Ensuring Continuity for Better Policymaking in Uncertain Times,” the T20 U.S. will convene, in hybrid format hosted at the Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice, a large and internationally diverse T20 Summit from 18-19 November in New York.
As per custom, the gathering aspires to produce a final T20 U.S. Communiqué (combining, in a synthesized format, chief recommendations from both the Workstreams and Advisory Council) for wide public promotion in the run-up to the G20 Summit from 14-15 December 2026 in Miami.
Over two days, the Summit will gather leaders from international think tanks, leading universities, governments (including senior G20 policy-makers and UN Permanent Representatives), other civil society and private sector G20 engagement groups (from the W20, L20, F20, U20, B20, Y20, and G20 Interfaith Forum). The overarching goal of the T20 is to better inform, bridge, and sustain the varying yet significant priorities of Member States, by drawing on common principles such as sustainability, equality, and peace to guide T20 engagements.
The T20 U.S. Summit will feature insightful keynote addresses and fireside chats, engaging panel discussions featuring both T20 scholars and leading practitioners, and carefully curated, outcome-oriented small-group “deep-dive sessions,” providing opportunities for networking and robust intellectual, policy-oriented exchanges on the future of the G20 and formal multilateral institutions.
18-19 November 2026 (9 am – 6 pm EDT – New York) in hybrid format at the Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice (320 E 43rd St, New York, NY 10017).
The T20 Summit will highlight the implications of the network’s activities for the U.K.’s 2027 G20 Presidency, supporting continuity into the next G20/T20 cycle.
T20 U.S. Featured Speakers (more to be added soon)
Agenda
Time
Day 2 — Thursday, 19 November 2026
8:15-8:40 am
Guest Arrivals at the Permanent Mission of Germany to the United Nations
8:45 – 9:00 am
Welcome to Day II / Introductions & Day 1 Recap - Master of Ceremonies: Nudhara Yusuf
9:00 – 9:45 am
Special Plenary on Keeping the G20, the United Nations, and their Civil Society-led Engagement Groups Dynamic, Inclusive & Impactful
- Anne-Simmons Benton, Women 20
- Sarah Howard, Values 20
- Mark Mittelhauser, Labor 20
- Natasha Matic, Foundations 20
- Reon Van Der Merwe, WINGS
- H.E. Amb. Liberat Mfumukeko, AU G20 Sous-Sherpa
- Jennifer Feller Enríquez, Former Mexican G20 Sherpa
- Moderator: Nicolas Buchoud, ADBI and Global Solutions Initiative
9:45 – 10:30 am
Panel 4: Governing AI and other Innovative Technologies
- Anirban Sarma, Observer Research Foundation
- Syed Munir Khasru, The Institute for Policy, Advocacy, and Governance
- Sandra Tombe, Academic Council on the United Nations System
- Mauro Solano, Universidad Siglo 21
- Karoline Hassfurther, UN Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies
- Moderator: Stephanie Diepeveen, ODI Global
10:30 – 11:15 am
Coffee–Tea Break
Time
Room 1
Room 2
Room 3
Room 4
11:15 am – 12:45 pm
Deep Dive 3A: Engagement Hub G20 (EH-G20)
Deep Dive 3B: G5 Epistemic Caucus
Deep Dive 3C : From Rule-Takers to Rule-Makers: Equitable AI and Data Governance
Deep Dive 3D: Economic Governance and Political Stability: Within and Between States
12:45 – 1:45 pm
Lunch Provided
Special Luncheon – Nalanda Development Dialogue 2027 – “New Development Synergies”
The 2nd edition of the Nalanda Dialogue will take place from 16–17 March 2027 at Nalanda University.
- Opening Remarks: Sachin Chaturvedi, Vice-Chancellor, Nalanda University and former Co-Chair, T20 India and DG, RIS
- Update: Nicolas J.A. Buchoud, Co-founder and Senior Fellow, Centre for Studies on Development and Sustainability, Nalanda University
1:45 – 2:30 pm
Panel 5: Sustaining and Strengthening Global Coordination on Socioeconomic Development and Peacebuilding
- Zachary Paikin, The Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft & T20 U.S.
- Ana Célia Castro, CEBRI
- Gabor Rona, Cardozo Law School
- Florence Syevuo, SDGs Kenya Forum & Coalition for the UN We Need
- Stephen Scalet, TRENDS (virtual)
- Desire Assogbavi, Open Society Foundations (virtual)
- Moderator: Chandrima Das, Stimson Center & T20 U.S.
2:30 – 3:20 pm
Panel 6: Cross-Cutting G20/UN Themes
- Peter Middlebrook, Geopolicity Inc.
- Florencia Rubiolo, Universidad Siglo 21
- Héctor Cárdenas, COMEXI
- Gustavo de Carvalho, South African Institute of International Affairs
- Hidetoshi Nishimura, Musashino University
- Moderator: Rebecca Snyder, Stimson Center & T20 U.S.
Future of the G20/T20
- Dennis Snower, The New Alignment (UCL)
- Vidisha Mishra, Global Solutions Initiative
- Wonhyuk Lim, Korean Development Institute
- Philani Mthembu, Institute for Global Dialogue
- Luanda Mphonse, South African Institute of International Affairs
- Moderator: Neermala Persaud, Stimson Center & T20 U.S.
3:20 – 3:30 pm
Coffee–Tea Break at Ford Foundation
Time
Room 1
Room 2
Room 3
Room 4
3:30 – 4:45 pm
Deep Dive 4A: T20/G20 Foresight Network
Deep Dive 4B: Security Council Reform
Deep Dive 4C: From Consensus to Coalitions: Navigating the New Alignment
Deep Dive 4D: Fixing Trade: WTO Reform and Inclusive Economic Security
4:45 – 5:15 pm
Fireside Chat: Iran, Nukes & Choke Points: Finding a Durable Diplomatic Solution
- Mohamed Chihi, Global Institute for Strategic Research
- Zeynep Alemdar, Centre for Economics and Foreign Policy Studies
- Aisha Al-Ammari, Qatar University School of Law
- Moderator: Trita Parsi, The Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft & T20 U.S.
5:15 – 5:50 pm
Report Backs from Deep Dives 3 & 4, Discussion, and T20 U.S. Communiqué Design
5:50 – 6:00 pm
Closing T20 Summit Remarks, Handover to the T20 UK, & Vote of Thanks
6:00 – 7:00 pm
Closing Networking Reception & More Vote of Thanks
Time
Day 1 — Wednesday, 18 November 2026
8:45 - 9:30 am
Guest Arrivals / Registration / Light Breakfast & Coffee
9:30 - 9:45 am
Welcome to Day II / Introductions & Day 1 Recap
- Sarita Gupta, Vice President, U.S. Programs, Ford Foundation
- Richard Ponzio, Stimson Center and Co-Chair, T20 U.S.
- Trita Parsi, The Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft and Co-Chair, T20 U.S.
- Homi Kharas, The Brookings Institution and Co-Chair, T20 U.S.
- Master of Ceremonies: Nudhara Yusuf, Member, South-North Commission on Development
9:45 - 10:15 am
Opening Plenary: Keynote Address & Panel: The United Nations and G20: Global Governance at a Crossroads
- Special Guest (to be announced soon)
- Alexia Latortue, Future of Development Cooperation Coalition
- Moderator: Maria João Rodrigues, ReImagine Europa
10:15 - 11:00 am
Panel 1: Fostering Trade and People-Centered Economic Growth
- Bambang Brodjonegoro, Asian Development Bank Institute
- Edna Ramirez Robles, Universidad de Guadalajara
- Pep Bardouille, Bridgetown Initiative (virtual)
- Axel Berger, German Institute of Development and Sustainability (virtual)
- Moderator: Homi Kharas, The Brookings Institution & T20 U.S.
11:00 - 11:15 am
Coffee-Tea Break
Time
Room 1
Room 2
Room 3
Room 4
11:15 am - 12:30 pm
Deep Dive 1A: T20/G20 Multi-Year Implementation Roadmaps
Deep Dive 1B: Strengthening the implementation of Climate Commitments through the G20, UK, and beyond
Deep Dive 1C: Governing Agentic AI: Shared Principles, Enforceable Safeguards, and Harmonized Global Governance
Deep Dive 1D: Rewiring Value Chains for Resilience and Global South Growth
12:30 - 1:30 pm
G20 Book Launch & Lunch
“G20 Global South Presidencies (2022–25): Indonesia, India, Brazil, and South Africa.” Published by the Institute for Policy, Advocacy and Governance (IPAG) in Bangladesh and the U.S.
- Dima Al-Khatib, United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC); Samba Thiam, United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC); Minerva Novero, United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC); Tahmina Anvarova, United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC); Mohammad Niamat Elahee, Quinnipiac University; and Amitabh Kant, G20 India Sherpa (virtual)
- Moderator: Syed Munir Khasru, The Institute for Policy, Advocacy, and Governance
1:30 - 2:15 pm
Panel 2: Safeguarding Energy Security and Resilience
- Mariana Rondon, Plataforma CIPÓ
- Paul Samson, Centre for International Governance Innovation
- Lydia Powell, Observer Research Foundation (virtual)
- Victoria Panova, BRICS Expert Council-Russia (virtual)
- Moderator: Sarang Shidore, The Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft & T20 U.S.
2:15 - 3:00 pm
Panel 3: Mobilizing Finance and Tackling Debt Constraints, incl through International Financial Architecture Reform
- Mikatekiso Kubayi, University of Johannesburg
- R. Sudarshan, O.P. Jindal University
- Laura Chappell, Institute for Public Policy Research
- Hans Peter Lankes, ODI Global
- Navid Hanif, UN DESA & G20 Sous-Sherpa (invited)
- Moderator: Amar Bhattacharya, The Brookings Institution & T20 U.S.
3:00 - 3:15 pm
Coffee-Tea Break
Time
Room 1
Room 2
Room 3
Room 4
3:15 - 4:30 pm
Deep Dive 2A: T20 Troika Plus
Deep Dive 2B: From Local Voices to Global Action: Closing the Implementation Gap
Deep Dive 2C: Energy security for the AI economy: Powering the next era of growth
Deep Dive 2D: Building a Cohesive Global Order: Promoting Interregionalism between G20 and other international organizations
4:30 - 5:00 pm
Fireside Chat: Back to the Future for the G20 & Global Order? Findings of the Global Commission on Democracy and Multilateralism
- María Elena Agüero, Secretary-General, Club de Madrid
- H.E. Francisca Tatchouop Belobe, African Union Commissioner for ETTIM & AU G20 Sherpa
- Sachin Chaturvedi, Vice-Chancellor, Nalanda University & T20 India Co-Chair
- Philipp Schönrock, Founder and Director, Cepei
- Moderator: Richard Ponzio, Stimson Center & T20 U.S.
5:00 - 6:00 pm
Report Backs from Deep Dives 1 and 2, Discussion, and T20 U.S. Communiqué Design
6:00 pm
Guests Depart for Dinner and Enjoy Brief Reception
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Dinner Program: “The United Nations and G20: Toward Strengthened Partnerships for the Post-2030 Development Agenda and a Just, Stable & Prosperous Global Economy”
- Co-Facilitators: Aude Darnal, Global South Policy Hub, and Enrique Mendizabal, On Think Tanks
- Co-Sponsors: Missions of Germany, Zambia, Australia, African Union and Canada to the United Nations and UN University Centre for Policy Research
Day 1 — Wednesday, 18 November 2026
Guest Arrivals / Registration / Light Breakfast & Coffee
8:45 – 9:30 AM
Welcome Remarks / Introductions
9:30 – 9:45 AM
Opening Plenary: Keynote Address & Moderated Panel: The United Nations and G20: Global Governance at a Crossroads
9:45 – 10:15 AM
Panel 1: Fostering Trade and People-Centered Economic Growth
10:20 – 11:00 AM
Coffee–Tea Break
11:00 – 11:15 AM
Deep Dive Session 1 — 11:15 AM – 12:30 PM
Deep Dive 1A: T20/G20 Multi-Year Implementation Roadmaps
Room 1
Deep Dive 1B: Implementing Climate Commitments and Preventing Adverse Security Outcomes
Room 2
Deep Dive 1C: Governing Agentic AI: Shared Principles, Enforceable Safeguards, & Harmonized Global Gov.
Room 3
Deep Dive 1D: Rewiring Value Chains for Resilience and Global South Growth
Room 4
G20 Book Launch & Lunch
12:30 – 1:30 PM
Panel 2: Safeguarding Energy Security and Resilience
1:30 – 2:15 PM
Panel 3: Mobilizing Finance and Tackling Debt Constraints, including through International Financial Architecture Reform
2:15 – 3:00 PM
Coffee–Tea Break
3:00 – 3:15 PM
Deep Dive Session 2 — 3:15 – 4:30 PM
Deep Dive 2A: T20 Troika Plus
Room 1
Deep Dive 2B: From Local Voices to Global Action: Closing the Implementation Gap
Room 2
Deep Dive 2C: Energy security for the AI economy: Powering the next era of growth
Room 3
Deep Dive 2D: Building a Cohesive Global Order: Promoting Interregionalism between G20 & other int’l orgs.
Room 4
Perspectives from the U.S. Congress: G20 Miami Summit: Toward Greater Prosperity & Stability for All
4:30 – 4:40 PM
Fireside Chat: Back to the Future for the G20 & Global Order? Findings of the Global Commission on Democracy and Multilateralism
4:40 – 5:00 PM
Report Backs from Deep Dives 1 and 2, Discussion, and T20 U.S. Communiqué Design
5:00 – 6:00 PM
Guests Depart for Dinner
6:00 PM
Dinner Program: “The United Nations and G20: Toward Strengthened Partnerships for the Post-2030 Development Agenda and a Just, Stable & Prosperous Global Economy”
6:30 – 7:30 PM
Day 2 — Thursday, 19 November 2026
Guest Arrivals at UN Headquarters
8:15 – 8:40 AM
Welcome to Day II / Introductions & Day 1 Recap
8:45 – 9:00 AM
Special Plenary on Keeping the G20 and Its Engagement Groups Dynamic, Inclusive & Impactful
9:00 – 9:45 AM
Panel 4: Mobilizing Finance and Tackling Debt Constraints, including through International Financial Architecture Reform
9:45 – 10:30 AM
Coffee–Tea Break
10:30 – 11:15 AM
Deep Dive Session 3 — 11:15 AM – 12:45 PM
Deep Dive 3A: Engagement Hub G20 (EH-G20)
Room 1
Deep Dive 3B: G5 Epistemic Caucus
Room 2
Deep Dive 3C: From Rule-Takers to Rule-Makers: Equitable AI and Data Governance
Room 3
Deep Dive 3D: People-Centered, Place-Based Policies to Enhance Productivity and Cohesion on Both Sides of the Atlantic
Room 4
Lunch
12:45 – 1:45 PM
Panel 5: Sustaining and Strengthening Global Coordination on Socioeconomic Development and Peacebuilding
1:45 – 2:30 PM
Panel 6: Cross-Cutting G20/UN Themes and the Future of the T20
2:30 – 3:20 PM
Coffee–Tea Break at Ford Foundation
3:20 – 3:30 PM
Deep Dive Session 4 — 3:30 – 4:45 PM
Deep Dive 4A: T20/G20 Foresight Network
Room 1
Deep Dive 4B: Security Council Reform
Room 2
Deep Dive 4C: From Consensus to Coalitions: Navigating the New Alignment
Room 3
Deep Dive 4D: Fixing Trade: WTO Reform and Inclusive Economic Security
Room 4
Fireside Chat Fireside Chat: Iran, Nukes & Choke Points: Finding a Durable Diplomatic Solution
4:45 – 5:15 PM
Report Backs from Deep Dives 3 and 4, Discussion, and T20 U.S. Communiqué Design
5:15 – 5:50 PM
Closing T20 Summit Remarks & Vote of Thanks
5:50 – 6:00 PM
Closing Networking Reception
6:00 – 7:00 PM
Hotel Accommodations & Room Booking Information
To assist attendees with their travel planning for the T20 U.S. Summit, taking place in New York City on November 18–19, 2026, we have compiled two types of hotel accommodation options below.
First, we have secured discounted room blocks at select hotels, which offer designated group rates and booking links for Summit attendees. We encourage guests to book these accommodations as early as possible, as availability and group rates are subject to booking deadlines and hotel inventory.
We have also included a list of alternative hotels located conveniently near the Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice. These hotels do not have a confirmed T20 Summit room block or dedicated group rate but may provide additional accommodation options based on individual availability and pricing.
We encourage attendees to book accommodations as early as possible, as room availability and group rates are subject to availability.
Reserved Hotel Room Blocks
Even Hotel
Address: 221 E 44th Street, New York, NY 10017
Phone number: (212) 239-0002
Club Quarters Grand Central
Address: 128 E 45th Street, New York, NY 10017
Phone number: (212) 986-6400
When using the reservation tool online, please follow these instructions:
- Click on the “Check-in” icon
- Click the desired check-in date within the Calendar itself
- Click the desired check-out date within the Calendar itself (not the Check-out icon)
Important Information/Instructions:
- Guests have until October 16, 2026 to book.
- Reservations made after this cut-off date would be honored at the then-prevailing rate, and based upon inventory.
- Reservations can also be made by individuals calling Reservations directly at 203-905-2100, or via email at [email protected].
Millennium Hilton New York One UN Plaza
Address: One Un Plaza, New York, NY 10017
Phone number: (212) 758-1234
Alternative Hotels
The following hotels were researched as potential accommodation options due to their proximity to the Ford Foundation but do not currently have a confirmed T20 Summit room block or dedicated group booking link. Please view the rates available here (Link).
Welcome Kit
The Stimson Center, Quincy Institute, and the Brookings Institution will convene the T20 U.S. Summit in New York on 18-19 November 2026. The Summit will be hosted in a hybrid format at the Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice.
Over two days, the Summit will gather leaders from international think tanks, leading universities, and governments, including senior G20 policy-makers and UN Permanent Representatives. It will also bring together other civil society and private sector G20 engagement groups. Our collective purpose is to deliberate on the critical policy recommendations formulated by the T20 engagement group throughout the year, and to produce a final T20 U.S. Communiqué for wide public promotion ahead of the G20 U.S. Leaders' Summit on 14-15 December 2026 in Miami. The event will feature insightful keynote addresses and fireside chats, engaging panel discussions, and curated deep-dive sessions, providing ample opportunities for networking and robust intellectual exchange.
T20 U.S. Organizing Team
T20 Partners
T20 Network Contributors to the T20 U.S. Summit
