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Starting in September, the Shifting Food Systems Collaborative Community is launching the Catalytic Finance Learning Series. This online learning series will feature architects of catalytic financing that the community believes represent what is needed, and will provide learnings to this community and the broader ecosystem. The Shifting Food Systems collaborative community is made up of global lea

We're pleased to share this interesting conversation that recently came across our radar. We believe this is a valuable resource for anyone in our community interested in inner work or learning more about it. -The Synergos TeamAdela Warkentin, a sought-after mindset and executive coach, sits down with athletes, entrepreneurs, scientists, and thought leaders for conversations that reach past the ré

AI.SU holds space to inquiry into what it means to remain human amid accelerating technological change. Rather than treating AI as a subject to explain, it stages encounters between disciplines—science, philosophy, art, business, psychology, and design—to reveal emerging patterns in how knowledge, identity, and creativity evolve. Conversations functions both in the physical (as discussion groups)

Committee of 100’s Conversations—“Recollections, Pioneers and Heroes,” featured Calvin Tsao, who reflected on his journey in architecture, his interdisciplinary approach to design, and his commitment to advancing the arts and culture through philanthropy and leadership.Committee of 100 is a leading organization for Chinese Americans on civic engagement, public policy, arts, culture and philanthrop

Written by Jamie Webb, Managing Director of the GPCOne of the most striking aspects of this year's India Philanthropy Forum was the consistency of the conversations. Although speakers came from different sectors, generations and disciplines, many returned to the same fundamental question: what role should philanthropy play in an increasingly complex world? The Forum opened with thoughtful reflecti

Conceived by Dr. Leila Mezian Benjelloun and dedicated to her memory, the Berber Space was inaugurated at Carmen de Los Porcel, in the heart of Alhambra, Granada on June 13, 2026.  The space realizes her vision that culture is the strongest bridge between people. The Berber Space is Europe's first museum space devoted to Berber culture, honoring the Zirid dynasty, founders of Granada in 1013. Next

GPC member Nancy Mannix, through the Palix Foundation, funds the work of Oxford Brain Story (OBS). In partnership with the Alberta Family Wellness Initiative (AFWI), the Oxford Brain Story shares the well-established science of brain development, highlighting how early experiences influence lifelong health, behaviour, and resilience.  The Brain Story uses metaphors to create a shared language and

GPC Member Shruti Shibulal recently shared her perspective on India’s unique opportunity to shape the future of intelligent hospitality. Drawing on her experience as Executive Vice Chair of Tamara Leisure Experiences and Director of Anticipatory, Shruti explores how AI can strengthen — rather than replace — the human connection at the heart of hospitality. She highlights India’s potential to build

GPC Member Jill Wong recently introduced The Legacy Circle (TLC), a platform inspired by her own personal journey and designed to help families steward high-value tangible assets — from watches and jewelry to historical fashion — with greater intention. TLC addresses what Jill describes as the “Invisible Loss”: the hidden erosion of value that can occur when meaningful collections are transitioned

GPC Member Melisa Sabancı Tapan was recently featured in IMD’s Innovating Tradition: Why Redefining Values Keeps Family Legacy Alive, where she reflects on how families can honor the wisdom of previous generations while creating space for renewal and innovation. Drawing from the Sabancı family’s journey, Melisa shares how values are not simply inherited, but continuously reinterpreted by each gene

Written by European Philanthropy Partner, Juliet ValdingerI had the pleasure of returning to Malta to speak at the SIGEF Women Summit for the second year running this past June. Bringing together more than 100 women from across the world, the summit explored topics as diverse as science, entrepreneurship, AI, finance, healthcare, philanthropy and faith. Although every speaker brought a different p

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) appointed GPC Member, Joy Lo Cheung, as an Honorary Fellow during its 24th Honorary Fellowship Presentation Ceremony on June 1, 2026. She was recognized for her outstanding contributions to philanthropy and her longstanding support for the university.As Chairwoman of the Lo Kwee Seong Foundation’s Donations Committee and a third-generation steward of the

Global Network Week opened in New York City on May 12 with the 2026 Bridging Leadership Awards, convening philanthropists, changemakers, and partners from around the world under the theme of “United for Collective Impact”. The New York Historical came alive with vibrant imagery and natural soundscapes, with the evening’s signature cocktail, The Canopy, all inspired by this year’s honorees and thei

The Spiritual Civilization Community Day was a space of reconnection, conversation, and reflection on inner work and why it matters, the diverse contexts of practice, and what we can learn from the work among our Global Philanthropic Circle members and partners.Centering the Synergos Global Gathering theme, United for Collective Action, the Spiritual Civilization Programme exists to deepen and amp

Written by Theodora Kalessi, Senior Manager, Program Curator of the GPC Uniting for Collective Impact — Reflections from the Synergos Global Network Week, New York 2026There are gatherings that end when people leave the room. And then there are gatherings that continue unfolding quietly inside us long afterward. A couple of weeks have passed since the Synergos community came together in New York f

Joy Lo Cheung is the Chairwoman of the Lo Kwee Seong Foundation, a role she was elected to in August 2025. The foundation, founded by her grandfather, Dr. Lo Kwee Seong, focuses on initiatives in Hong Kong related to sustainable agriculture, art and museum, education, career, entrepreneurship and community. She continues her family's legacy of entrepreneurial and philanthropic work.  Shalina Wadhw

Manisha Shah shares updates from GPC members based in Asia Ajay Piramal — At the intersection of technology and inclusion, Ajay Piramal reflected on how AI is expanding access to credit and public services for underserved communities across India, while also warning that it could deepen inequality if education and skills gaps are not addressed. Through the Piramal Foundation, AI-powered tools are

Written by Asia Philanthropy Partner, Manisha ShahAt the GPC Gathering in New York, a powerful conversation unfolded around a growing but often invisible crisis: the erosion of social connectedness. A panel discussion featuring Amy Yotopoulos and Lily Zhou explored loneliness, ageism, and belonging not as isolated personal experiences, but as systemic challenges shaping the health and resilience o

Written by Asia Philanthropy Partner, Manisha ShahThe conversation that unfolded at the GPC Gathering in New York following a presentation on Brazil was not simply about improving schools. It was about questioning the foundations of education itself — and what it means to prepare children and communities for a rapidly changing world.The discussion began with a practical but important question: how

On May 19, 2026, leaders from philanthropy, academia, and education gathered at the Harvard Club of New York City for Bridging Research and Practice: Education Reform in São Paulo and Beyond, a breakfast conversation hosted Parceiros da Educação and Harvard’s Education Lab for Latin America (ELLA) in partnership with Synergos.The event featured Dr. Emiliana Vegas, Director of ELLA at the Harvard G