UN High Commissioner Michelle Bachelet tells 802 students from 78 countries: “By looking to construct and advance—rather than to destroy—you will be shaping a life for yourself that holds steady to your principles.”

This year’s event raised more than $875,000 to provide critical fellowship support for SIPA students.

The pioneering philanthropist and venture capitalist says tying investment to social challenges will lead to better solutions.

Under the broad theme of "Navigating Digital Transformations: Survive or Thrive?", the 2019 Niejelow Rodin Global Digital Futures Policy Forum examined the growing impact of digital technology and data in critical areas.

The program was organized by SIPA’s Center on Global Economic Governance in partnership with the School’s Picker Center for Executive Education.