WINGS Forum 2026

Time to act

The theme of WINGSForum 2026 is "ACT" - reflecting the urgent need for philanthropy to move from intention to practical action in response to the profound challenges facing people and the planet.

There is have no shortage of analysis, dialogue, or evidence but what is need now is coordinated and practical action. If we want to see change in our economic, governance, cultural, and ecological systems, philanthropy must also change.

It is time philanthropists were aligning resources with purpose; committing to long-term, holistic approaches; working across sectors with ambition and humility; addressing root causes rather than symptoms; and strengthening the networks and relationships that make collective action possible.

Building on the work of past WINGSForums, this year’s edition will support participants in identifying practical levers for individual and collective action, and in strengthening their ability to shape organisations, practices, and partnerships toward the change we want to see.

The programme will offer inspiration and practical tools, create space for honest dialogue, encourage concrete commitments, strengthen relationships, and advance shared priorities.

Access the full programme details here.

Speakers

The full list of speakers and sessions is available here.

• Heba Aly
  Director Article 109 (formerly UN Charter Reform Coalition)
• Maria Ressa
  Co-Founder and CEO, Rappler 2021 Nobel Prize Recipient
• Binaifer Nowrojee
  President, Open Society Foundations
• Chris Worman
  Chief Global Strategy & Partnership Officer, GivingTuesday
• Noorain Khan
  Vice President & Chief Innovation Officer, Ford Foundation
• Valeria Scorza
  CEO, Fundación Avina

Notes

WING Forum 2026 is taking place 28th-30th September in Montreal, Canada. Registration (paid) details here.