Issues will include, among others: economic progress, empowerment, and inclusiveness; science and technology for sustainable development; human security and sustainable human development; gender equality; metrics and accountability; governance, citizenship, participation and new social contracts; and the shifting roles of the state, markets, and civil society.

Over three days, attendees will hear from senior leaders from the Obama Administration, political leaders from developing countries, senior leaders from multilateral and bilateral donor agencies and organizations, business leaders and small business owners, non-governmental organizations, civil society representatives and participants in other major development-oriented networks such as The World Economic Forum and The World Social Forum.