Project Redwood 2026 Annual Meeting
New York City, October 16th to 18th, 2026
You're invited to the Project Redwood 2026 Annual Meeting in New York City!
Join us for an inspiring weekend as we celebrate 20 years of impact and look ahead to what's next. Hear from our remarkable grantees, connect with Stanford GSB alumni from across generations, and experience the power of a community working together to support social entrepreneurs fighting poverty. Whether you're a longtime supporter of Project Redwood or attending for the first time, we hope you'll join us.
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Can’t join in person? We have a virtual attendance option.
Agenda
Friday, October 16th
Morning (10:00 - 11:00 AM)
Grantee tour: Cristo Rey New York High School, a Project Redwood Grantee
Evening (6:30 - 8:30 PM)
Welcome social to kickoff the Annual Meeting. Join us for a fiesta at an upscale Mexican Restaurant in Midtown East!
Saturday, October 17th - Annual Meeting
Location: Mintz Law Office, 919 3rd Avenue, New York, NY
Morning Session (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
This morning session is great for anyone curious to learn more about Project Redwood!Â
- Fireside chat with Yasmina Zaidman (MBA ‘03), Chief Development and Partnerships Officer at AcumenÂ
- Panel discussion featuring leaders of Project Redwood Grantee organizations
Featured Speaker for the Morning Session:
Yasmina Zaidman (GSB ’03) is Chief Development & Partnerships Officer at Acumen, where she has worked alongside Jacqueline Novogratz to build a leading platform for philanthropy, partnerships, and innovation focused on tackling poverty. A longtime advocate for social entrepreneurs, Yasmina has mobilized global philanthropic and corporate partnerships and frequently speaks and writes on philanthropy, innovation, and collective action to address global challenges. She welcomes the opportunity to engage with fellow GSB alumni through Project Redwood to explore the evolving role of philanthropy and how collective action can support social entrepreneurs addressing the world’s toughest challenges.
Lunch – all meeting attendees are welcome!
Afternoon Session (1:00 PM - 3:30 PM)
This afternoon session invites us to look ahead, explore new possibilities, and imagine the next 20 years of Project Redwood.Â
- Explore the future of philanthropy
- Imagine Project Redwood’s next 20 years
- Connect, reflect, and challenge our thinking
Evening (6:00 PM - 8:30 PM)
Casual social at a neighborhood Italian restaurant
Sunday, October 18th
Location: Courtyard by Marriott Midtown East 866 Third Ave at 52nd Street
Morning Session (9:30 AM - 11:30 AM)
This session will build on the ideas and possibilities explored the previous day and focus on how we can turn our shared vision for Project Redwood into meaningful action.Â
- Prioritize our most promising opportunities
- Identify what we need to succeed
Fees
Early registration is encouraged and will support our planning.Â
Meeting Attendees:
$230 in-person attendee registration. Includes:
- Friday: Grantee tour, dinner
- Saturday: Morning and afternoon sessions, Lunch
- Sunday: Morning session
$110 Saturday night social
$15 Virtual attendanceÂ
Guests:
Guests of alumni registrants are welcome to attend the meeting and social events. If your guest is attending the meeting, please register them as an attendee. If your guest is only attending the Friday night or Saturday night social, you can select tickets for just the socials on the registration page.
$125 Friday night social
$110 Saturday night social
All GSB alumni are welcome at the Annual Meeting and social events. Project Redwood does not want the cost of registration to prevent anyone from attending. If you would like to join us in person and need financial assistance, please email Greta directly at [email protected].
Recommended Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Midtown East is the recommended hotel. Please register for the Project Redwood Room Block at the Marriott to secure your stay. Book by September 14, 2026.
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Questions? Direct Inquiries to [email protected]
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Let’s Talk!
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