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Conference and Awards 2019

The Bond Annual Conference and Awards is the biggest international development event in Europe, attracting over a thousand diverse people from across the international development and humanitarian sectors. NGOs, civil society leaders, researchers, funders, government and private sector come together to share ideas and interrogate emerging trends.

Highlights from 2019

Read our blog on the top 10 highlights from the conference.

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30 sessions divided into 6 strands

Connect: strategic partnerships across different sectors to achieve your mission

Fund: funding, alternative financing and diversifying income from donors and government

Impact: adapting to political, environmental and demographic changes

Influence: the latest issues affecting policy, advocacy and campaigning

Lead: effective leadership and strategy to drive your organisation forward

Nurture: cultivating effective workforces and inclusive organisational cultures

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Speakers

Tanya Barron

Tanya has been chief executive of Plan International UK since 2013.
Katie Fowler

Katie is the joint CEO of Chance for Childhood and has 14 years' experience in the sector.
Amy Agnew

Amy is vice president of international markets at Global Citizen.
Ruby Moshenska

Ruby is ActionAid International's global lead on safeguarding.
Jess Crombie

Jess is a senior lecturer at University of the Arts London and content consultant
Amelia Yeo

Amelia leads Restless Development's Development Alternative Consortium.
Maina Kiai

A former United Nations Special Rapporteur, Maina is a lawyer and human rights activist.
Tanni Grey-Thompson

Baroness Grey-Thompson is a former wheelchair racer and now crossbench peer.
Happy Mwende Kinyili

Happy is the director of programmes at Mama Cash.
Victoria Wickenden

Victoria oversees CARE International UK's programmes in Africa, Asia and the Middle East.
Vickie Hawkins

The executive director of MSF UK, Vickie has worked for the charity for over 20 years.
Darian Stibbe

Darian Stibbe is executive director at The Partnering Initiative.
Chris Anderson

Chris has managed Practical Action’s Floods Resilience Programme since 2014.
Jenny Hodgson

Jenny has been the executive director of the Global Fund for Community Foundations since 2006.
Sarah Ramsey

Sarah Ramsey is an experienced COO, finance director and strategic adviser.
Nasya Razavi

Nasya coordinates the CCIC-CASID Next Generation programme and is a PhD candidate in Canada.
Thomas Coombes

Thomas is the head of brand and deputy communications director at Amnesty International.
Anila Gopal

Anila is the global social mission director for Unilever’s Lifebuoy brand.
Kate Newman

Kate is co-head of research, evidence and learning at Christian Aid.
Lindsay Hamsik

Lindsay is senior manager for Humanitarian Policy & Practice at InterAction.
Mark Salway

Mark is director of sustainable finance at Cass Business School, Centre for Charity Effectiveness.
Rossella Pagliuchi-Lor

Rossella is the UNHCR's representative to the UK and has over 30 years experience in the...
Rocio Moreno Lopez

Rocio has been the executive director of Accountable Now since January 2018.
Tufail Hussain

Tufail is the interim director of Islamic Relief UK and a trustee of the Muslim Charities Forum.
Jenny Vaughan

Jenny is senior advocacy adviser at STOPAIDS.
James Rind

James is a trainer who has been empowering people to "live well" for over 20 years.
Penny Mordaunt

Penny Mordaunt is the secretary of state for international development.
Matthew Wyatt

Matthew is head of DFID CHASE.
Sue Dean

Sue is an experienced strategy and business development consultant.
Bonnie Chiu

Bonnie is the managing director of The Social Investment Consultancy (TSIC)
Naser Haghamed

Currently CEO of Islamic Relief Worldwide, Naser has worked for the charity for over 20 years.
Arabella Chichester

Arabella is a partner and head of the global non-profit practice at Perrett Laver.
Angela Crack

Angela is a senior lecturer at the University of Portsmouth.
Karl Oskar Villsaar

Karl Oskar is the advocacy officer for Estonian Roundtable for Development Cooperation.
Kathryn Gordon

Kathryn has been VSO's executive director, people and organisational development, since 2015.
Amanda Griffith

Amanda has worked for over 40 years with marginalised and vulnerable children and young people.
Jehangir Malik

Jehangir is chief executive of Muslim Aid and a trustee of ACEVO.
Adeem Younis

Adeem is an entrepreneur, community leader and founder of Penny Appeal.
Yolande Wright

Yolande is acting deputy director of DFID CHASE and has worked at DFID for over 15 years.
Clare Laxton

Clare is the associate director for policy and influencing at CLIC Sargent.
Ruth Lesirge

Ruth is an experienced voluntary sector leader who is chair of the Association of Chairs.
Mandeep Tiwana

Mandeep is the chief programmes officer at CIVICUS, the global civil society alliance.
Dr Ola Abu Alghaib

Ola Abu Alghaib is director - global influencing and research at Leonard Cheshire Disability.
Pradeep Narayanan

Pradeep is a rights-based researcher focusing on community mobilisation, child rights, and business...
Dave O'Carroll

Dave is the head of digital at War Child UK, overseeing comms channels and creative.
Nasra A. Ismail

Currently at the Somalia NGO Consortium, Nasra is a development practitioner who has worked in...
Roland Pearce

Roland is a director on Barclays' Corporate Banking Charities Team with lots of experience in...
Miranda Lewis

Miranda is co-director of m2 consultants and a former director at IPPR.
Susanne Schirmer

Susanne is the programme manager for the Coalition for Religious Equality and Inclusive Development
Benedict Latto

Benedict Latto is head of civil society at DFID.
Yirah Conteh

Yirah is national chair of the Federation of the Urban and Rural Poor of Sierra Leone
Dr Edward Ademolu

Edward's doctoral thesis examined how NGOs' visual communications affect identity.
Nicky Hawkins

Nicky is a senior campaign strategist and UK lead at the FrameWorks Institute.
Jesse Griffiths

Jesse heads ODI’s work on development finance.
Emily Auckland

Emily is the network director of UK Stakeholders for Sustainable Development.
Christine Allen

Previously a senior leader at Christian Aid, Christine became the director of CAFOD in March.
Sarah Marioni

Sarah's work currently focuses on Oxfam's relationship with Unilever.
Girish Menon

Girish has been the CEO of ActionAid since 2015.
Hannah Clare

Hannah is NRC’s head of PSEA and safeguarding
Sisonke Msimang

Sisonke Msimang is a South African writer whose work is focused on race, gender and democracy.
Sofeena Lalani

Sofeena is head of institutional funding at the British Red Cross.
Peter Taylor

Peter is head of DFID's Safeguarding Unit and has over 25 years' experience in the sector.
Laura Jump

Laura is CEO of On Our Radar with a broad background in development.
Solomon Mugera

Solomon is the regional editor for BBC Africa, overseeing services with a combined audience of 100m.
Penny Lawrence

Penny is an executive coach, applied researcher and consultant. She was deputy chief executive and...
Jonathan Martin

Jonathan has been the Danish Refugee Council's code of conduct adviser since 2015.
Hewete Haileselassie

Hewete is a senior journalist with BBC Africa, based in Nairobi.
Jane Cocking

Jane is the chief executive of MAG and has over 25 years' experience in the sector.
Saba Almubaslat

Saba is the chief executive officer of the Humanitarian Leadership Academy.
Karen Penney

A UK vice president at Western Union, Karen has over 15 years experience in the financial sector.
Urmila Shrestha

Urmila is the executive director of Nepal's only women's fund.
Mike Adamson

Mike Adamson has been chief executive of the British Red Cross since 2014.
Wenche Fone

Wenche is the director of civil society at Norad.
Harpinder Collacott

Harpinder is the executive director of Development Initiatives.
Rachel Shabi

Rachel is an award-winning journalist, author and broadcaster.
Abhina Aher

Abhina Aher is a trans activist who has been working in the HIV sector for 24 years.
Barbara Nöst

Barbara is CEO of the Zambian Governance Foundation for Civil Society.
Dorcas Amakobe

Dorcas is the executive director of Moving the Goalposts.
Philip Goodwin

Philip joined VSO as chief executive in March 2015.
Kiira Soini

Kiira oversees programme and proposal development for Coffey’s international development work in...
Amanda Khozi Mukwashi

Amanda is the chief executive of Christian Aid and has over 20 years' experience in the sector.
Dr Kate Wright

Previously an award-winning BBC journalist, Kate now researches NGOs’ involvement in journalism.
Eliguard Dawson

Eliguard has been the country director of Digital Opportunity Trust, Tanzania since 2014.
Cat Tully

Cat is the managing director of the School of International Futures.
Iara Pietricovsky

Iara is a Brazilian anthropologist and co-director of INESC.
Tanya Steele

Tanya is the chief executive of WWF UK.
Chris Manion

Chris manages the design and delivery of the East Africa Disability Fund.
Rachel Hayman

Rachel advises INTRAC’s consultants and trainers on research methods and trends affecting the...
Simon O'Connell

Simon is executive director of Mercy Corps Europe, overseeing a global portfolio of programmes.
Emma Davies

Emma is the technical manager, social innovation and technology at Palladium International.
Glynnis Cummings-John

Glynnis is the head of hub at Restless Development Sierra Leone.
Jessie Macneil-Brown

As head of global activism, Jessie leads The Body Shop’s global campaigns.
Lord McConnell

Lord Jack McConnell is co-chair of the APPG for the UN Global Goals for Sustainable Development.
Liz May

Liz is head of policy and advocacy at Traidcraft Exchange.
Aneeta Williams

Aneeta Williams is a former lawyer turned international development and humanitarian practitioner....
Caesar Ngule

Caesar is the programmes director at the Kenya Community Development Foundation.
Ailbhe Smyth

Ailbhe Smyth is a long-time activist and campaigner on feminist, LGBTI and socialist issues.
John Firth

John has over 25 years’ experience working on climate change and environmental issues.
Jonathan Cohen

Jonathan is executive director of Conciliation Resources and a commentator on the Caucasus.
Caroline Harper

Caroline has been CEO at Sightsavers since 2005.
Angela O'Neill de Guilio

Angela is the head of global partnerships and funding at Trócaire
Abha Thorat-Shah

Abha is responsible for The British Asian Trust's programmes and partnerships in South Asia.
Clare Shakya

Clare leads the Climate Change research group at IIED.
Joëlle Jenny

Joëlle heads the Joint Funds Unit which oversees the Prosperity and CSSF funds.
Farhana Yamin

Farhana is an environmental lawyer, climate change expert and Extinction Rebellion activist.
Claudine Lim

Claudine works at DIAL on engagement and support with the Digital Principles.
Frances Longley

Frances is executive director of programmes and policy at CARE International UK.
Louisa Casson

Louisa is an oceans campaigner at Greenpeace UK who led on the Protect the Antarctic work.
Daryl Burnaby

Daryl is the director of frontline healthworker programmes at GSK Global Health Programmes.
Sietse Wouters

Sietse is responsible for Social Finance programmes at UBS Optimus Foundation.
Sue Wicks

Sue joined Comic Relief in 2009 and is currently the head of investments and grants.
Gabriella Pinto

Gabriella is a gender specialist with extensive experience in girl-centred programming.
Andrea Solomon

Andrea is Concern Worldwide’s programme director for Somalia.
André Clarke

André supports Bond members to tackle challenges in monitoring, evaluation, research and learning.
Miranda Brown

Miranda is an expert on sexual exploitation and abuse in the UN context.
Jude Fransman

Jude is an Open University research fellow and co-convenor of the Rethinking Research Collaborative.
Jennie Richmond

Jennie has over 20 years' experience in the international development sector.

Sessions

Monday afternoon plenary: state of the sector

This will be a chance to hear from the secretary of state for international development, 18 months into her role.

Hewete Haileselassie

Penny Mordaunt

Mon, 03/18/2019 - 15:30 to 16:15

Learning from the global south

Despite our commitment to local development, we have still not redressed the imbalance of power, resources and funds between northern and southern

Tue, 03/19/2019 - 10:45 to 12:15

Rewriting the media’s tale of aid

Have NGOs done the public a disservice by oversimplifying the complexity of development and aid via the media?

Mon, 03/18/2019 - 14:15 to 15:30

New routes to financing your programmes

As traditional grants dry up, NGOs need to find innovative ways to fund their programmes.

Mon, 03/18/2019 - 14:15 to 15:30

Building trust with communities and beyond

INGOs connect with local people in different ways, whether directly on the ground, through national offices or with local partners.

Yirah Conteh

Glynnis Cummings-John

Rocio Moreno Lopez

Angela Crack

Tue, 03/19/2019 - 15:15 to 16:15

What's the future of large NGOs?

Can the largest NGOs in our sector truly be international, multi-mandate and agile?

Amanda Griffith

Saba Almubaslat

Penny Lawrence

Tue, 03/19/2019 - 13:45 to 14:45

Building trust with communities and beyond

INGOs connect with local people in different ways, whether directly on the ground, through national offices or with local partners.

Yirah Conteh

Glynnis Cummings-John

Rocio Moreno Lopez

Angela Crack

Tue, 03/19/2019 - 15:15 to 16:15

Innovative partnerships for business and NGOs

NGOs and private sector companies are working together to deliver more innovative and sustainable development impact for all.

Chris Anderson

Sarah Marioni

Anila Gopal

Darian Stibbe

Mon, 03/18/2019 - 14:15 to 15:30

The pros and cons of consortia

Speakers from the private sector, civil society and academia talk about their experiences of forming consortia and delivering programmes together with multiple partners.

Amelia Yeo

Angela O'Neill de Guilio

Kiira Soini

Susanne Schirmer

Jonathan Cohen

Daryl Burnaby

Tue, 03/19/2019 - 10:45 to 12:15

Using research for real impact

This session explores the ways that INGOs can engage with research, from accessing and adapting existing research to commissioning and collaborating on new research, as well as conducting research in-house and providing research training.

Kate Newman

Tue, 03/19/2019 - 13:45 to 14:45

Where environment meets development

Sector leaders discuss how they're facing environment and development challenges head on within their own organisations, in the political sphere and through new types of partnerships.

John Firth

Mon, 03/18/2019 - 11:15 to 12:45

New routes to financing your programmes

As traditional grants dry up, NGOs need to find innovative ways to fund their programmes.

Mon, 03/18/2019 - 14:15 to 15:30

Getting funds into conflict zones

Getting funds and resources to people in places experiencing violent conflict can be far from straightforward.

Tue, 03/19/2019 - 15:15 to 16:15

Designing truly inclusive programmes

NGOs need to mainstream gender, disability, age and sexuality across their organisations for truly inclusive programming that goes beyond donor che

Gabriella Pinto

Abhina Aher

Sue Dean

Dr Ola Abu Alghaib

Tue, 03/19/2019 - 13:45 to 14:45

The power of donors beyond money

What is the role of donors beyond giving money and does it hinder international development?

Tue, 03/19/2019 - 10:45 to 12:15

What funders really want

Cut through donor rhetoric to understand funding priorities and identify the right opportunities for your organisation.

Chris Manion

Wenche Fone

Sue Wicks

Tanya Barron

Mon, 03/18/2019 - 11:15 to 12:45

What's the future of large NGOs?

Can the largest NGOs in our sector truly be international, multi-mandate and agile?

Amanda Griffith

Saba Almubaslat

Penny Lawrence

Tue, 03/19/2019 - 13:45 to 14:45

Breaking stereotypes to tell authentic stories

NGO communications can inadvertently perpetuate stereotypes about the developing world and portray people in an undignified way.

Tue, 03/19/2019 - 10:45 to 12:15

Claiming the impact of our advocacy

We know that NGO advocacy plays a vital role in influencing policy-makers, but it’s difficult to prove when our efforts contribute to a government

Liz May

Miranda Lewis

Clare Laxton

Jenny Vaughan

Mon, 03/18/2019 - 14:15 to 15:30

Delivering inclusive digital development

What does good inclusive digital development look like for organisations who are embedding digital technology into their programmes?

Claudine Lim

Emma Davies

Eliguard Dawson

Tue, 03/19/2019 - 15:15 to 16:15

Campaigning wins across the globe

With charities facing increasing scrutiny on how they campaign and what they can say publicly, it’s easy to assume that campaigning breakthroughs a

Louisa Casson

Amy Agnew

Ailbhe Smyth

Abhina Aher

Mon, 03/18/2019 - 11:15 to 12:45

Rewriting the media’s tale of aid

Have NGOs done the public a disservice by oversimplifying the complexity of development and aid via the media?

Mon, 03/18/2019 - 14:15 to 15:30

SDGs: Advocating for real change

As the UK approaches its progress report on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in June, civil society and other partners need to advocate for

Tue, 03/19/2019 - 15:15 to 16:15

Strengthening fragile states

Protracted crises are the most difficult, complex humanitarian crises for NGOs to operate in.

Rossella Pagliuchi-Lor

Tue, 03/19/2019 - 10:45 to 12:15

Challenging the vilification of civil society

Governments and other powerful actors use different narratives that stigmatise and undermine the work of civil society to restrict basic human righ

Mandeep Tiwana

Thomas Coombes

Nicky Hawkins

Maina Kiai

Tue, 03/19/2019 - 13:45 to 14:45

Life after Brexit

With Brexit looming, the UK needs to rethink its approaches to forming new partnerships with the EU.

Jesse Griffiths

Harpinder Collacott

Mon, 03/18/2019 - 11:15 to 12:45

Where are our female leaders?

In this session, we’ll examine the data on gender inequality and interrogate the barriers we need to overcome for a more equal balance in our sector’s leadership.

Arabella Chichester

Nasra A. Ismail

Penny Lawrence

Tue, 03/19/2019 - 15:15 to 16:15

Alternative futures for INGOs

Global movements, funding vehicles or service deliverers - what will the role of UK-based INGOs be in the future?

Laura Jump

Adeem Younis

Jane Cocking

Amanda Khozi Mukwashi

Girish Menon

Mon, 03/18/2019 - 11:15 to 12:45

The evolving role of trustees

2018’s safeguarding crisis threw the role of trustee boards into sharp relief.

Cat Tully

Jehangir Malik

Philip Goodwin

Ruth Lesirge

Tue, 03/19/2019 - 13:45 to 14:45

Global leadership for difficult times

The last year has highlighted how challenging the responsibility and burden of leading a complex organisation is.

Girish Menon

Frances Longley

Mike Adamson

Tue, 03/19/2019 - 10:45 to 12:15

What have we learnt about safeguarding?

After the media shone a spotlight on our sector’s safeguarding practices in February 2018, NGOs have been challenged on how they keep their program

Mon, 03/18/2019 - 14:15 to 15:30

Learning from the global south

Despite our commitment to local development, we have still not redressed the imbalance of power, resources and funds between northern and southern

Tue, 03/19/2019 - 10:45 to 12:15

Nurturing a culture of equality

The recent safeguarding revelations have highlighted questions of how our organisations are led and the cultures that exist within them.

Vickie Hawkins

Saba Almubaslat

Frances Longley

Mon, 03/18/2019 - 14:15 to 15:30

Building morale, boosting performance

This session looks at the importance of investing in your staff’s talents and wellbeing.

James Rind

Tue, 03/19/2019 - 15:15 to 16:15

Rethinking your organisational model

In today’s challenging world, NGOs need to become more agile and resilient to ensure their sustainability, growth and impact.

Bonnie Chiu

Sarah Ramsey

Mark Salway

Tue, 03/19/2019 - 13:45 to 14:45

Cultivating good safeguarding practice

Over the last year, many civil society organisations have worked to improve their safeguarding policies and practice.

Mon, 03/18/2019 - 11:15 to 12:45

Monday afternoon plenary: state of the sector

This will be a chance to hear from the secretary of state for international development, 18 months into her role.

Hewete Haileselassie

Penny Mordaunt

Mon, 03/18/2019 - 15:30 to 16:15

Tuesday morning plenary: human rights and development

Hear a global perspective on development, with a particular focus on human rights.

Barbara Nöst

Maina Kiai

Tue, 03/19/2019 - 09:15 to 10:15

Monday morning plenary: civil society and inclusivity

In the opening session of the whole conference, hear from two passionate activists on development and inclusivity.

Abhina Aher

Tanni Grey-Thompson

Hewete Haileselassie

Mon, 03/18/2019 - 09:30 to 10:45

Tuesday afternoon plenary: inspirational narrative

The closing session of the conference will discuss development, exploring how we can work together and reminding us why we do what we do.

Sisonke Msimang

Tue, 03/19/2019 - 16:15 to 17:00

Monday afternoon plenary: state of the sector

This will be a chance to hear from the secretary of state for international development, 18 months into her role.

Hewete Haileselassie

Penny Mordaunt

Mon, 03/18/2019 - 15:30 to 16:15

Rewriting the media’s tale of aid

Have NGOs done the public a disservice by oversimplifying the complexity of development and aid via the media?

Mon, 03/18/2019 - 14:15 to 15:30

New routes to financing your programmes

As traditional grants dry up, NGOs need to find innovative ways to fund their programmes.

Mon, 03/18/2019 - 14:15 to 15:30

Alternative futures for INGOs

Global movements, funding vehicles or service deliverers - what will the role of UK-based INGOs be in the future?

Laura Jump

Adeem Younis

Jane Cocking

Amanda Khozi Mukwashi

Girish Menon

Mon, 03/18/2019 - 11:15 to 12:45

Innovative partnerships for business and NGOs

NGOs and private sector companies are working together to deliver more innovative and sustainable development impact for all.

Chris Anderson

Sarah Marioni

Anila Gopal

Darian Stibbe

Mon, 03/18/2019 - 14:15 to 15:30

Claiming the impact of our advocacy

We know that NGO advocacy plays a vital role in influencing policy-makers, but it’s difficult to prove when our efforts contribute to a government

Liz May

Miranda Lewis

Clare Laxton

Jenny Vaughan

Mon, 03/18/2019 - 14:15 to 15:30

Learning from the global south

Despite our commitment to local development, we have still not redressed the imbalance of power, resources and funds between northern and southern

Tue, 03/19/2019 - 10:45 to 12:15

Building trust with communities and beyond

INGOs connect with local people in different ways, whether directly on the ground, through national offices or with local partners.

Yirah Conteh

Glynnis Cummings-John

Rocio Moreno Lopez

Angela Crack

Tue, 03/19/2019 - 15:15 to 16:15

What's the future of large NGOs?

Can the largest NGOs in our sector truly be international, multi-mandate and agile?

Amanda Griffith

Saba Almubaslat

Penny Lawrence

Tue, 03/19/2019 - 13:45 to 14:45

Where are our female leaders?

In this session, we’ll examine the data on gender inequality and interrogate the barriers we need to overcome for a more equal balance in our sector’s leadership.

Arabella Chichester

Nasra A. Ismail

Penny Lawrence

Tue, 03/19/2019 - 15:15 to 16:15

SDGs: Advocating for real change

As the UK approaches its progress report on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in June, civil society and other partners need to advocate for

Tue, 03/19/2019 - 15:15 to 16:15

Breaking stereotypes to tell authentic stories

NGO communications can inadvertently perpetuate stereotypes about the developing world and portray people in an undignified way.

Tue, 03/19/2019 - 10:45 to 12:15

Main sponsors

Al-Khair Foundation (AKF) is a UK-based international NGO that provides humanitarian aid and disaster relief to those in the world’s most deprived areas.

INTL FCStone Ltd (IFL) specialises in transferring funds to the emerging markets and complex countries.

Western Union Business Solutions partners with customers to offer solutions that help organisations improve cross-border cash flow and international growth

Main sponsor

Other sponsors and partners

Founded in 1975, Chemonics is an international development consulting firm working in 70 countries around the globe.

Networking zone sponsor

Devex is the media platform for the global development community.

Diversity Travel is a travel management company that provides unparalleled service, unique technology and specialist fares to the charity and not-for-profit communities.

Refreshments sponsor

Islamic Relief is an independent NGO that responds to disasters and emergencies, promoting sustainable economic and social development by working with local communities.

Small member sponsor

Key Travel is a global Travel Management Company specialising in the humanitarian, faith and education sectors.

Established in 2009, Penny Appeal is a humanitarian charity, working in over 30 countries worldwide. The charity provides aid to support nations crippled by on-going crises.

Conference sponsor

Exhibitors

Team Planet is a limited company established in Malawi in 2015. We are experts in solar installations of all sizes from small-holder farmer to utility scale.

Unit4 has specialised in software for service organisations since the early 1980s.

Utmost Corporate Solutions is a market-leading provider of employee benefits and group risk solutions.

Brooke is a global animal welfare organisation which uses international development approaches to improve the lives of working livestock and the people who rely on them.

Every1Mobile is a digital and mobile services provider dedicated to improving lives through digital solutions - at scale.

Pragya is an international non-profit organisation working for the sustainable development of remote and marginalised communities living in challenging environments on the fringes of society.

Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) was the first institution in the world dedicated to research and teaching in the field of tropical med

haysmacintyre are a leading top 25 firm of chartered accountants and tax advisers in central London, providing advice to entrepreneurs, fast-growing and owner-managed businesses, charities and not for profit organisations across the UK and internationally.

Reall is building an affordable homes movement which will improve the life chances of 100 million people in urban Africa and Asia by 2030.

Agenda Consulting is a research consultancy, helping not-for-profit organisations develop and sustain the highest levels of employee and volunteer engagement.

The Mauve Group is a leading provider of Global Mobility Business Solutions and Consultancy Services.

The Hague Business Agency is a government funded organisation specialised in economic development, investment promotion and Foreign Direct Investment in The Hague.

Robin Heller International assist non-profit organisations in creating accountable, valued relationships with partners and donors to raise funds and thrive.

Unit4 has specialised in software for service organisations since the early 1980s.

Every1Mobile is a digital and mobile services provider dedicated to improving lives through digital solutions - at scale.

NGO Online is a cloud-based program, project and grant management IT solution specifically designed for international humanitarian and development NGOs.

The Donor Tracker is an independent website that seeks to advance sustainable development by providing advocates with easy access to high-quality quantitative and qualitative strategic information on 14 major OECD donors (including UK), covering over 80% of the world’s official development assistance.

We are a not-for-profit IT consultancy delivering digital services for international development.

Western Union Business Solutions partners with customers to offer solutions that help organisations improve cross-border cash flow and international growth.

INTL FCStone Ltd is an industry leader in providing cross-border payments solutions in exotic currencies.

Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) was the first institution in the world dedicated to research and teaching in the field of tropical med

Cigna is a global health insurance provider dedicated to helping people improve their health, well-being and sense of security.

Utmost Corporate Solutions is a market-leading provider of employee benefits and group risk solutions.

The Humanitarian Academy for Development (HAD), a centre of global excellence, serves the Leadership, Research and Talent Development needs of the International Development and Humanitarian sector.

The Humanitarian Leadership Academy is a global learning initiative set up to facilitate partnerships and collaborative opportunities to enable people to prepare for and respond to crises in their own countries.

The Open University (OU), the UK’s largest university, has been committed to international development for over twenty years.

Established in 2001, Reelmedia Film is an award-winning production studio, working to produce innovative content for clients, primarily in the deve

Strategic Agenda specialises in helping development organisations communicate more effectively across different languages.

Brooke is a global animal welfare organisation which uses international development approaches to improve the lives of working livestock and the people who rely on them.

Pragya is an international non-profit organisation working for the sustainable development of remote and marginalised communities living in challenging environments on the fringes of society.

Reall is building an affordable homes movement which will improve the life chances of 100 million people in urban Africa and Asia by 2030.

Trócaire provides humanitarian assistance and long-term support to communities in over 20 countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East.

The Charity Commission for England and Wales are the regulator of charities in England and Wales and maintain the charity register.

Established in 2009, Penny Appeal is a humanitarian charity, working in over 30 countries worldwide. The charity provides aid to support nations crippled by on-going crises.

Practical Action is an amazing, unconventional, change-making organisation. We put ingenious ideas to work so people in poverty can change their world.

Oxfam is an international NGO that works with others to overcome poverty and suffering.

Al-Khair Foundation is a UK-based international NGO that provides humanitarian aid and disaster relief to those in the world’s most deprived areas.

GeoPoll is a leader in providing fast, high quality research from areas that are difficult to access using traditional methods, conducting over 10 million surveys per year through the mobile phone.

The University of Bath is a leading UK centre for research and postgraduate study in Development Studies, and is ranked in the top 50 in the world for Development Studies in the QS rankings.

Evenproducts Ltd is a UK manufacturer of steel water tanks and water, sanitation and hygiene equipment.

ILS is committed to the safety and security of international development and humanitarian relief professionals though the delivery of advice, support, equipment and training.

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Securewest International provide travel risk management services which enable organisations to prepare, safeguard and respond in line with their travel policy and insurance requirements.

TGS are Toyota Motor Corporation’s official suppliers of ex-stock Toyota vehicles and parts to aid and humanitarian agencies working in emergency and development projects worldwide.

Key Travel is an award-winning international travel management company, specialising in the humanitarian, faith and education sectors since 1980.

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10 highlights from Bond Conference 2019

Conference and Awards 2019

Highlights from 2019

30 sessions divided into 6 strands

Speakers

Sessions

Main sponsors

Other sponsors and partners

Exhibitors