John,

In an era marked by geopolitical shifts, economic fragmentation, and evolving power dynamics, we need leaders from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to work together.

Tomorrow, they'll convene at the Bloomberg Philanthropies Global Forum to strengthen collaborations and drive change through partnerships.

Tune in September 24 for our two-part livestream, as experts share their insights and discuss real solutions:

🌍 At 9:15 a.m. ET, watch the plenary of the Bloomberg Philanthropies Global Forum →

💡 Then at 11:30 a.m. ET, watch a special session on Mission 300, an ambitious effort to provide electricity to 300 million people across Africa by 2030 →

Find more information on each livestream session below:

The Plenary

At 9:15 a.m. ET, Mike will kick off the plenary, which features an incredible line-up of speakers and presenters.

Dr. Jane Goodall, UN Messenger of Peace and Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, will discuss the importance of investing in nature. Ruth Porat, President and Chief Investment Officer of Alphabet and Google will discuss harnessing the power of AI. Bill Gates, Chair of the Gates Foundation, will share insights on partnerships in Africa. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver will outline the NBA's global game plan. And many more.

Here's the list of speakers:

Michael R. Bloomberg Founder, Bloomberg Philanthropies and Bloomberg L.P.
Ajay Banga, President, World Bank Group
Mo Abudu, Founder and CEO, EbonyLife Group
Bruce Flatt, CEO, Brookfield
Bill Gates, Chair, Gates Foundation
Dr. Jane Goodall, Founder, The Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace
Djimon Hounsou, Actor and Founder, Djimon Hounsou Foundation
David Lammy, Deputy Prime Minister, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Roberta Metsola, President, European Parliament
Adebayo Ogunlesi, Chairman and CEO, Global Infrastructure Partners
Chiney Ogwumike, Two-Time WNBA All-Star and Multi-Platform Host and Analyst
Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, President, African Development Bank Group
Henry M. Paulson, Former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury and Chair, Paulson Institute
Ruth Porat, President and Chief Investment Officer, Alphabet and Google
Adam Silver, NBA Commissioner
Masai Ujiri, Co-Founder, Giants of Africa and Zaria Group
Shemara Wikramanayake, Managing Director and CEO, Macquarie Group

And here's where you can tune-in at 9:15 a.m. ET:

https://www.bloomberg.org/global-forum/

Mission 300: Energizing Africa

As part of the Forum, a dedicated session will spotlight Mission 300 starting at 11:30 a.m. ET.

Mission 300 is an initiative by the World Bank and African Development Bank to provide electricity to 300 million people in Africa by 2030. By bringing together African governments, the private sector, and development partners, Mission 300 aims to deliver reliable, affordable, and sustainable power that creates jobs and powers prosperity.

Mike will join World Bank Group President Ajay Banga, African Development Bank Group President Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana, other Heads of State, and leaders from the private sector to highlight the progress, growth, and opportunities that Mission 300 is catalyzing.