The AIDF Global Summit 2019, taking place September 4th- 5th in Washington D.C. has an agenda packed with thought-provoking discussions and opportunities which will expand its scope beyond disaster relief and will look into emerging global challenges, innovations and opportunities in the international aid and development sector. The AIDF Global Summit will present panels, keynotes and in-depth streamed sessions focusing on 4 key themes: o IT & ICT o WASH & Healthcare o Energy o Field Management With only 4 years since the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were first introduced, 2019 will be critical in terms of accelerating process in order to achieve the SDGs. Complex challenges still exist in most developing countries which require private sector solutions that are partnered with local governing bodies and societies. It is imperative that such partnerships between private and public stakeholders move forward. This must-attend event will attract over 300 senior representatives from UN and government agencies, development banks, national and international NGOs, civil societies, research institutes, and the private sector who strive to enable quicker and better response during crises and catastrophes by improving effectiveness, cost-efficiency and sustainability of aid operations.