*Please note, all times are Eastern Time
**We kindly ask that your camera be on for this event in order to create more meaningful global connections.
10:00 a.m. - Welcome & Global Mission Moment
Jodi Hope Grinwald - Founder, Today is the Day International Changemakers Forum, Host, Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast, Transformational & Connection Coach and Consultant
Fred C Wasiak - President & CEO, Food Bank of South Jersey & Founder/Owner - Humanics Consulting
Global Mission Moment
Steve M. Cohen - Author of Leading from Within; Cofounder & Chair, Meditation4Leadership
Inspire Change Honoree Presentation
Sylvia Morrison - Humanitarian, Author, Founder, Links Across Borders
10:30 a.m. - Panel Discussions (Pick one day of the event)
Rising Through Uncertainty: How to Lead with Resilience in Unpredictable Times
Explore how leaders across sectors have navigated instability and sustained mission-driven momentum without losing authenticity or impact.
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Becoming Who You Haven't Met Yet
Sometimes the most powerful transformation comes not from doing more, but from getting still enough to hear what's next. We will discuss mental renewal, self-compassion, and creating a space for true reinvention.
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Entrepreneurship as a Global Connector
Entrepreneurship is one of the most powerful tools for creating opportunities, breaking cycles of poverty, and sparking innovation across borders. Here we will share practical strategies for funding, collaboration, and growth that work in both developed and emerging markets.
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11:40 a.m. - Networking Session with JD Wilson, Founder Lead U
12:45 p.m. - Keynote Speaker Panel
1:30 p.m. - Meet Today is the Day. Live It! Authors
A new book is coming out January 2026. It is a global mosaic of 30+ Changemakers who share what it is like to be on the edge of comfort and find themselves in the center of incredible impact. The book is an invitation to believe in the power of one voice - your own. It all started with the Changemakers Podcast and this Forum.
1:50 p.m. - Panel Discussions (Pick one day of the event)
The Burnout Breakthrough: Rewriting the Rules of Work & Wellness
How individuals are creating sustainable success by embracing rest, boundaries, and self-awareness as tools for change.
When Fundraising Follows Purpose: Navigating Change Together
In a rapidly shifting world nonprofits, social enterprises, and donors are being called to lead with trust and relationship over transaction. This conversation explores how organizations can stay united and effective through moments of change - whether navigating mergers, mission pivots, or times of transition.
Louder Than the Scroll
With endless content flooding every feed, how do you make your business stand out without shouting. This panel will speak to how heart-led marketing, mission-aligned messaging, and genuine visibility help you rise above the noise - and actually connect with the people you're here to serve.
The last few years have been challenging and have created a lot of transition for many of us. Join Changemakers from around the globe as they share their expertise on topics that will help you reset, renew, and possibly even re-invent yourself in this ever-changing world.