We’re excited to invite you to our next PDP thematic session on Social Capital & Network Architecture.
Join us on the 30th of April at 12 pm (In-person and Online)
Registration Required: Click Here
Your network is one of your most valuable career assets, but most professionals never learn how to build it strategically. That changes this Thursday.
Join us for our next PDP Thematic Session: Social Capital & Network Architecture, a panel discussion with five distinguished leaders sharing frameworks and real-world insights you can apply immediately, regardless of where you are in your career.
📅 When: Thursday, April 30, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT
📍 How: Hybrid — In-person at WB HQ or via Webex
Your Panelists:
* Helina Tirfie — International development professional, 20+ years across Africa; World Bank & UN collaborator; global health, women's empowerment & digital infrastructure.
* Jean-Antoine Bord — Pricing Manager in the satellite industry; experience navigating niche technical markets.
* Karen Vega — AI & digital policy strategist; Founder of Vega Vision Lab; former VP at Future of Internet Foundation.
* Sandipa Thapa Basnyat — Mentor coach and past WBFN President.
* Walter Guevara — Emerging-markets strategy & finance professional; Founder of Juncture Policy; leads WBFN professional development programming.
What We'll Cover:
* How to map and intentionally grow your professional network
* Turning connections into career capital across sectors and geographies
* Practical strategies for navigating transitions through community and social capital
We look forward to welcoming you for a valuable and empowering conversation.