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As we reflect on a dynamic thirty-second season of engagement and dialogue, the Institute for Education has had the privilege of convening thought leaders, diplomats, and innovators to address some of the most critical issues of our time. From post-election insights at Making Meaning of the Election to exploring blockchain’s impact on policy at the DC DeFi Week Luncheon, IFE continues to foster conversations that matter. With the generous support of our hosts and partners, including the Ambassadors of Singapore, Estonia, Lithuania, Belgium, and Luxembourg, Q4 gatherings have offered unique perspectives on the political and technological forces shaping our future.
Thank you for being part of our journey—we are excited to share more highlights from these impactful events below!
Cheers,
Coach
Inside IFE’s Post-Election Panel discussion
The Institute for Education organized an exclusive panel discussion, “Making Meaning of the Election,” hosted by the Ambassador of Singapore to the United States, LUI Tuck Yew and Madam Soo Fen Teng, and Coach Kathy Kemper, CEO and Founder of the Institute for Education. The event, held on November 19, was scheduled for two weeks following Election Day in case the results were still in doubt. As was the case, however, the results of the 2024 election were very clear. Read more | Event Photos
Who Will Win and Will We Be Okay?
On Wednesday, October 30th, the Institute for Education (IFE) presented “Finish Line: The Political Landscape at the End of a Historic Campaign.” The event was co-hosted by Sophie Karlshausen, Chargée d’Affaires of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Belgium to the United States, and IFE Founder and CEO Coach Kathy Kemper as part of IFE’s Media & Technology roundtable series. The night brought together 15 leaders from media, business, and the nonprofit sector, with special guests Jerry Seib, former Wall Street Journal executive Washington editor and current visiting fellow at the Dole Institute of Politics, and Damian Paletta, Wall Street Journal Washington Coverage Chief. Read more | Event Photos
Politico Out and About — The Institute for Education and the Kingdom of Belgium held a dinner and discussion, “Finish Line: The Political Landscape at the End of a Historic Campaign,” hosted by Sophie Karlshausen and Kathy “Coach” Kemper last night, where Jerry Seib and Damian Paletta were honored as special guests. The cuisine was provided by Chef Wout Sabbe. SPOTTED: R. David Edelman, David Fenstermaker, Matt Lira, Shaun Modi, Marci Robinson, Barbara Rosewicz, Jennifer Rudy, Kaivan Shroff, David Spence, and Kelsey Kemper Valentine.
IFE hosts Crypto lunch during DC DiFi week
On October 22nd, on the sidelines of DC DeFi Week, the Ambassador of Luxembourg to the United States and Institute for Education (IFE) Diplomatic Blockchain Steward, H.E. Nicole Bintner-Bakshian, together with IFE Founder and CEO Coach Kathy Kemper, Journey to Lead Fellow Lule Demmissie, Cleve Mesidor, Executive Director of the Blockchain Foundation, and Tiffany Smith, Partner at WilmerHale, hosted a compelling luncheon focused on how crypto is reshaping the political agenda. Read more.
SPOTTED — H.E. Nicole Bintner-Bakshian, Coach Kathy Kemper, Commissioner Kristin N. Johnson, Lule Demmissie, Cleve Mesidor, Tiffany Smith, Dr. R. David Edelman, John Paul Farmer, Sulolit “Raj” Mukherjee, J.D., Christopher Kuiper, Nicole Trudeau, Ms. Clémence Igot, and DCM Mr. Gilles Bauer.
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IFE is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization committed to engaging the global community to harness the power of data, innovation, and soft diplomacy. We partner with diplomats, entrepreneurs, technologists, journalists, and leaders across the political spectrum to promote bipartisanship, foster Washington, D.C. culture, and encourage #civictech. IFE also works to educate students of all backgrounds in computer science through our CS@SC coding camp. Basic CS skills are integral to ensuring that every child has equal access to future opportunities.
