Tomeka B. Scales, Ph.D.
Director, Media Engagement & Communications
703.875.8974
media@pscouncil.org

PSC Development Conference to Highlight Key Insights on International Development, Aid, and Accountability

Arlington, Va. (November 26, 2024) -- The 12^th Annual Development Conference, presented by the Professional Services Council (PSC), will be held at the Westin Arlington Gateway in Arlington, VA (in addition to being live-streamed) on Tuesday, December 10, 2024.

Why Attend?
This half-day event will explore international capacity building, shared government and development company objectives, and the critical role of international development companies (IDCs) in supporting U.S. government missions.

“PSC’s Development Conference provides a unique platform for the international development community to engage with key government and industry leaders,” said Paul Foldi, Vice President for International Development Affairs. “We look forward to discussions that will shape the future of capacity building and support U.S. missions worldwide. Our shared efforts will continue to drive global progress and innovation in development.”

Conference Highlights

Keynote Speakers

• Alice Albright – CEO, the Millenium Challenge Corporation (MCC). Albright provides strategic leadership and vision to MCC, helping deliver on programmatic priorities. Ms. Albright has more than 30 years of international experience in the private, non-profit and public sectors.
• Scott Nathan – CEO, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC). Nathan was appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate on February 9th, 2022. He has extensive experience in the public and private sectors. Most recently, he served as the Senior Advisor to the White House Office of Presidential Personnel.
• Michelle Sumilas - Acting Deputy Administrator, USAID. Sumilas’ previous roles include serving as the Assistant to the Administrator of the Bureau for Planning, Learning and Resource Management (PLR) and Executive Director of Bread for the World.

Sessions

• Update on Ukraine: Countering Russian Aggression
• USAID Inspector General: Keeping Foreign Assistance Accountable
• Acting US Director to the International Monetary Fund: The Leading Edge of Development
• Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Officials: New Business Opportunities
• Small Business Successes and Challenges: NASA, USAID, Department of State

View the conference agenda and speakers at https://development.pscouncil.org/.  

Reporters

To request a press pass for this event, please email Tomeka B. Scales, Ph.D. at media@pscouncil.org by 3 p.m. on Monday, December 9, 2024, ET. In-person and virtual access is available. 

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