The HLA Webinar Series is an online initiative designed to connect, inform and inspire humanitarians from around the world. We promote information sharing and knowledge exchange on topical issues facing the sector. The next Humanitarian Tech series webinar will be in partnership with NetHope: What will it take to accelerate collective action on localised humanitarian AI?  Join for a candid panel discussion identifying practical priorities and pathways for coordinated action across the humanitarian ecosystem.  

The Global Somali Diaspora International Conference (GSDIC) 2026, taking place 4–6 September 2026 in Queensland, Australia, will convene global Somali diaspora leaders, governments, development partners and investors to strengthen diaspora engagement in Somalia’s development, stability and climate resilience agenda.  The conference builds on the outcomes of GSDIC 2024, translating diaspora commitments into actionable partnerships and investment pathways. Conference Purpose Driving economic growth and investment Strengthening governance and peacebuilding Advancing climate resilience and sustainability Promoting self-reliance and reducing aid dependency Mobilising global expertise and partnerships Core Thematic Priorities Diaspora Investment & Economic Development Governance & Institutional Strengthening Climate Change & Environmental Resilience Knowledge Transfer & Capacity Development Humanitarian Response & Social Development Self-Reliance & Reducing Aid Dependency Programme Day 1 (4 Sept): Arrival, registration, and high-level networking reception Day 2 (5 Sept): Strategic dialogue, policy engagement, and diaspora investment forum Day 3 (6 Sept): Climate resilience, innovation, partnerships, and adoption of global declaration

The world's leading humanitarian aid and disaster relief event returns to Geneva on 21-22 October 2026. AidExexplores solution-oriented and innovative approaches, as well as systemic changes needed for a sustainable and effective crisis response in the conference agenda and exhibition. The humanitarian system is creaking, overwhelmed by overlapping crises and funding shortages exacerbated by the USAID dissolution and cuts to other public donor funding, making adaptation critical to address today’s challenges. AidEx is co-located with Development2030, a global event uniting international development actors in pursuit of sustainable development goals. The two events bring humanitarian aid and international development professionals under one roof to explore the latest innovations, meet new suppliers, share experiences with peers, build meaningful relationships and collaborate in new projects. Participants include UN agencies, Red Cross and Red Crescent societies, local and international NGOs, donors, DFIs, IFIs, impact investors, MDBs, foundations, government, and many different businesses with an interest in A&D from the private sector.

The humanitarian world is facing its biggest funding challenge ever. Millions of people in need are losing lifesaving support, while international aid itself is experiencing its deepest crisis yet. After years of reform efforts, the aid sector still relies on an uncoordinated and rapidly shrinking patchwork of bilateral grants, philanthropic donations, and increasingly politicised engagements. On 25 and 26 November 2026, we aim to discuss what it would take to fix the money, and in doing so, profoundly reform international aid: - What role can new funding models play?- Can pooled funds, mutual aid or the private sector be game changers?- How can financing enable rather than hinder local leadership?- What is the future role of international NGOs in an increasingly competitive environment? And how can aid organisations navigate donor pressure to advance national interests while remaining focused on solidarity and responding to the greatest needs? At CHA26, we will discuss these challenges, explore much-needed visionary reforms and examine what really works. Join us in Berlin & Online! Warande Advisory Centre is our collaboration partner for the conference this year.The CHA Conference will take place at Publix in Berlin Neukölln.An in-person ticket allows you to participate in all panels and workshops as well as the evening get-together. Online participation of selected sessions is free of charge.Information about the programme and speakers, as well as details on accomodation and travel will be published continuously on the conference website.