22 - 23 October 2025
Palexpo, Geneva

Webinars - 2024

Webinars - 2024

AidEx has been held in Geneva since 2023. View the webinars we held in the run up to the event in 2024

USAID Funding Event - How to Enter and Grow in the USAID Market

Join us on 23rd July (16:00 BST / 11:00 EDT) for an insightful webinar on partnering with USAID, one of the world's largest development funders distributing more than $38 billion last year. With growing interest in USAID funding from new partners, including many European organizations looking to diversify their funding sources, this webinar will provide valuable insights on effectively entering and expanding in the USAID market. Leading the discussion is USAID funding expert Mike Shanley, CEO of Konektid and AidKonekt, firms that support clients partnering with USAID. He will share the insight from his two decades of work in the USAID funding market.

We will also hear from d.light an organization that went through the process of getting started in the USAID market, providing a real-world perspective on the journey. Learn best practices for starting and growing your work with USAID, how to build your organization's USAID market strategy, ways to get started as a subcontractor by connecting with established USAID primes, AidKonekt's "3-P" process for growing in the USAID market, changes under the Biden Administration and the New Partnerships Initiative, USAID's direction under Administrator Samantha Power and how to prepare for 2024 US Elections. This webinar is for international development and aid organizations interested in USAID funding. There will be ample time for Q&A, so please bring your questions on USAID partnering and funding.

aidkonekt

 

Panellists include:

Mike Shanley

Mike Shanley

Host of the Aid Market Podcast, CEO of Konektid International and AidKonekt Data

Dominique Friedl

Dominique Friedl

Director Global Partnerships, d.light


 

Advancing Circularity in Humanitarian Aid - Turning Theory into Practice

Join us for our upcoming AidEx webinar on June 20th at 14:00 (GMT) / 15:00 (CET), co-hosted by Alpinter and Closed Loop Fashion, as we explore the journey from theory to action in advancing circularity within humanitarian aid.

In this session, AidEx welcomes different stakeholders to address the topic of sustainable initiatives. The webinar is part of Closed Loop Fashion’s research project titled "Circular Economy for humanitarian aid products: A sustainable transition for Pakistan manufacturing and packaging of disaster relief blankets". Together with UNHCR, private sector partner Alpinter and research institute Closed Loop Fashion, we uncover inspirational and benchmarking ideas, and practical measures taken to bring sustainability and circularity into practice by rethinking humanitarian products, their production processes and packaging.

Discover the latest standard requirements and industry targets designed to combat climate change and reduce carbon emissions at the product level. Gain valuable insights from best practice examples showcasing sustainability and circularity in action.

Whether you're seeking to improve your understanding of circular principles or looking for actionable tips to implement within your organisation, this webinar provides you with the knowledge and tools needed to drive meaningful change. Join us as we navigate the path from concept to applied implementation, unlocking the potential of circularity in humanitarian aid.

This webinar is organised in partnership with:

Alpinter, Closed Loop Fashion, Nizam

 

Panellists include:

Fem Mulier

Fem Mulier

Director, Alpinter

Marina Chahboune

Marina Chahboune

Founder and Sustainability Specialist, Closed Loop Fashion

Tatyana Ageyeva

Tatyana Ageyeva

Category Manager (Plastic & Textile), UNHCR


 

Introduction to procurement in international aid and development organisations

Join us for an insightful webinar on 28 February at 15:00 (GMT) / 16:00 (CET) / 10:00 (EST) dissecting the complexities of procurement in international aid and development organizations. Discover the vital role it plays in creating positive change and learn how you can actively contribute to delivering essential supplies and services to support those in need.

This webinar will delve into the challenges and opportunities in procuring with international aid and development organisations, shedding light on its global impact, particularly with NGOs and UN Agencies. Explore the significance of procurement with NGOs and UN Agencies and its global impact, and identify key sectors where your expertise can make a difference. Learn practical access steps to engage in procurement processes and contribute to global initiatives effectively. Learn to navigate the UNGM (UN Global Marketplace) effectively, explore major procurement hubs, and the sectors of activity for key organizations within those hubs.

Understand how to introduce ground breaking products and services to the sector, and grasp the key attributes that contribute to a supplier's success in partnering with the UN and NGOs. This webinar aims to uncover the core attributes and approaches that set successful suppliers apart and learn how to position yourself to increase the chances of success in the future procurement/bidding processes.

Panellists include:

Eleanor Baha

Eleanor Baha

Former Deputy Director UK Department of International Trade

 

As Deputy Director of the Department of International Trade at the British Embassy in Switzerland for over 20 years, Eleanor Baha acquired a vast knowledge of procurement by international organisations. She now advises companies on how to navigate the different routes to procurement in order to introduce their products and services.


 

The State of Aid and Development in Iraq and Kurdistan

In partnership with SEED Foundation, a local NGO based in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, this webinar aims to shed light on the state of aid and development in Iraq, one year following the transition from a humanitarian designation to development, and the surrounding shifts in donor funding, changing activities, and broadening areas of focus. During this one-hour session 17th January at 11:00PM (GMT) / 14:00PM (AST), we will explore the experience and insights of local and international NGOs, donor organisations, and the government. Join us for an engaging exchange, and come prepared with your questions for our panelists.

This webinar is organised in partnership with:

Seed Foundation

 

 

Panellists include:

Sherri Kraham Talabany

Sherri Kraham Talabany

President and Executive Director, SEED Foundation

Samar Abboud

Samar Abboud

Country Director Iraq, International Rescue Committee

Garik Hayrapetyan

Garik Hayrapetyan

Deputy Representative Iraq, UNFPA

Dr. Kanar Hidayat

Dr. Kanar Hidayat

Director General, Kurdistan Regional Government Ministry of Planning

Rolinde Roijers

Rolinde Roijers

Policy Officer Stabilization and Security Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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