T20 U.S. Summit

T20 U.S

T20 U.S Summit

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 by the Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice (with anticipated sessions held across the street at United Nations Headquarters), 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), and United Nations headquarters, located across the street from the main Summit venue. 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 from the Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice (320 E 43rd St, New York, NY 10017) and UN Headquarters.

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.

Agenda

Time

Day 2 — Thursday, 19 November 2026

8:30-9:00 am

Guest Arrivals / Light Breakfast & Coffee

9:00 – 9:15 am

Welcome to Day II / Introductions & Day 1 Recap

9:15 – 9:45 am

Special Plenary on Keeping the G20 and Its Engagement Groups Dynamic, Inclusive & Impactful

9:45 – 10:30 am

Panel 4: Mobilizing Finance and Tackling Debt Constraints, including through International Financial Architecture Reform

10:30 – 10:45 am

Coffee–Tea Break

Time

Room 1

Room 2

Main Room

10:45 am – 12:00 pm

Deep Dive 3A

Deep Dive 3B

Deep Dive 3C (T20 and the G20 Engagement Groups: Toward Joint Actions)

12:00 – 1:00 pm

Lunch Provided

12:45 – 1:30 pm

Begin Check-in at the United Nations (for Panels 5 & 6)

1:30 – 2:15 pm

Panel 5: Sustaining and Strengthening Global Coordination on Socioeconomic Development and Peacebuilding

2:15 – 3:00 pm

Panel 6: Cross-Cutting G20/UN Themes and the Future of the T20

3:00 – 3:30 pm

Coffee–Tea Break at Ford Foundation

Time

Room 1

Room 2

Main Room

3:30 – 4:45 pm

Deep Dive 4A (T20 Foresight Hub)

Deep Dive 4B (Security Council Reform)

Deep Dive 4C

4:45 – 5:15 pm

Fireside Chat

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 & Vote of Thanks

6:00 – 7:00 pm

Closing Networking Reception

Time

Day 1 — Wednesday, 18 November 2026

8:45 - 9:30 am

Guest Arrivals / Registration / Light Breakfast & Coffee

9:30 - 9:45 am

Welcome Remarks / Introductions

9:45 - 10:15 am

Opening Plenary: Keynote Address & Moderated Panel: The United Nations and G20: Global Governance at a Crossroads

10:15 - 11:00 am

Panel 1: Fostering Trade and People-Centered Economic Growth

11:00 - 11:15 am

Coffee-Tea Break

Time

Room 1

Room 2

Main Room

11:15 am - 12:30 pm

Deep Dive 1A (G20/T20 Implementation Roadmaps)

Deep Dive 1B (Climate Security)

Deep Dive 1C

12:30 - 1:30 pm

Lunch Provided

1:30 - 2:15 pm

Panel 2: Safeguarding Energy Security and Resilience

2:15 - 3:00 pm

Panel 3: Governing AI and other Innovative Technologies

3:00 - 3:15 pm

Coffee-Tea Break

Time

Room 1

Room 2

Main Room

3:15 - 4:30 pm

Deep Dive 2A

Deep Dive 2B

Deep Dive 2C (Energy Security for the AI Economy)

4:30 - 4:45 pm

Fireside Chat: The General Assembly and the United Nations System: Global Governance at an Inflection Point

4:45 - 5:00 pm

Fireside Chat: Iran, Nukes & Choke Points: Finding a Durable Diplomatic Solution

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 Reception

6:15 - 7:30 pm

Reception Hosted at the European Union Delegation to the United Nations

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

10:15 – 11:00 AM

Coffee–Tea Break

11:00 – 11:15 AM

Deep Dive Session 1 — 11:15 AM – 12:30 PM

Deep Dive 1A

Room 1

Deep Dive 1B

Room 2

Deep Dive 1C

Auditorium

Lunch

12:30 – 1:30 PM

Panel 2: Safeguarding Energy Security and Resilience

1:30 – 2:15 PM

Panel 3: Governing AI and other Innovative Technologies

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

Room 1

Deep Dive 2B

Room 2

Deep Dive 2C

Auditorium

Fireside Chat

4:30 – 4:45 PM

Fireside Chat

4:45 – 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 Reception

6:00 PM

Reception at a UN Mission

6:00 – 7:00 PM

Day 2 — Thursday, 19 November 2026

Guest Arrivals / Light Breakfast & Coffee

8:30 – 9:00 AM

Welcome to Day II / Introductions & Day 1 Recap

9:00 – 9:15 AM

Special Plenary on Keeping the G20 and Its Engagement Groups Dynamic, Inclusive & Impactful

9:15 – 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 – 10:45 AM

Deep Dive Session 3 — 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM

Deep Dive 3A

Room 1

Deep Dive 3B

Room 2

Deep Dive 3C

Auditorium

Lunch

12:00 – 1:00 PM

Begin Check-in at the United Nations (for Panels 5 & 6)

12:45 – 1:30 PM

Panel 5: Sustaining and Strengthening Global Coordination on Socioeconomic Development and Peacebuilding

1:30 – 2:15 PM

Panel 6: Cross-Cutting G20/UN Themes and the Future of the T20

2:15 – 3:00 PM

Coffee–Tea Break at Ford Foundation

3:00 – 3:30 PM

Deep Dive Session 4 — 3:30 – 4:45 PM

Deep Dive 4A

Room 1

Deep Dive 4B

Room 2

Deep Dive 4C

Auditorium

Fireside Chat

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

Stay Dates: November 17-20, 2026

Booking deadline: October 17, 2026

Email: [email protected]

Important Information:
● The booking deadline is approximately 30 days prior to arrival.
● Cancellations must be made at least 72 hours prior to arrival.
● Guests are responsible for making and paying for their own reservations.
Reservations are subject to availability.

Club Quarters Grand Central

Address: 128 E 45th Street, New York, NY 10017

Phone number: (212) 986-6400

Stay Dates: November 17-20, 2026

Booking deadline: October 16, 2026

Email: [email protected]

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

Stay Dates: November 17-20, 2026

Booking deadline: October 03, 2026

Email: [email protected]

Important Information/Instructions:

Guests have until October 03, 2026 to book.
Reservations made after this cut-off date would be honored at the then-prevailing rate, and based upon inventory.

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).