2018 Winter Meeting

International

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull addresses the nation’s governors at the opening session during the 2018 Winter Meeting in Washington, DC.
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull addresses the nation’s governors at the opening session during the 2018 Winter Meeting in Washington, DC.
NGA Chair Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval and NGA Vice Chair Montana Governor Steve Bullock discuss shared goals and values with Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull at the opening ceremony of the 2018 Winter Meeting.
NGA Chair Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval and NGA Vice Chair Montana Governor Steve Bullock discuss shared goals and values with Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull at the opening ceremony of the 2018 Winter Meeting.
Premier Gladys Berejiklian of New South Wales, Australia, contributes to the discussion of best practices among her peers during the opening session at the 2018 Winter Meeting in Washington, DC.
Premier Gladys Berejiklian of New South Wales, Australia, contributes to the discussion of best practices among her peers during the opening session at the 2018 Winter Meeting in Washington, DC.
NGA Chair Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval welcomes his fellow governors to the 2018 Winter Meeting in Washington, DC.
NGA Chair Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval welcomes his fellow governors to the 2018 Winter Meeting in Washington, DC.
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk of Queensland, Australia, listens to NGA Chair Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval speak about international relationships during the opening session of the 2018 Winter Meeting.
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk of Queensland, Australia, listens to NGA Chair Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval speak about international relationships during the opening session of the 2018 Winter Meeting.
Premier Daniel Andrews of Victoria, Australia, discusses the importance of cooperation between subnational leaders during the opening session of the 2018 Winter Meeting.
Premier Daniel Andrews of Victoria, Australia, discusses the importance of cooperation between subnational leaders during the opening session of the 2018 Winter Meeting.
Premier Mark McGowan of Western Australia looks on during the opening session of the 2018 Winter Meeting in Washington, DC.
Premier Mark McGowan of Western Australia looks on during the opening session of the 2018 Winter Meeting in Washington, DC.
Chief Minister Michael Gunner, Northern Territory, Australia, listens to his fellow leaders during the opening session of the 2018 Winter Meeting in Washington, DC.
Chief Minister Michael Gunner, Northern Territory, Australia, listens to his fellow leaders during the opening session of the 2018 Winter Meeting in Washington, DC.

The Future of Food and Agriculture

Special Assistant to the President for Agriculture, Agricultural Trade, and Food Assistance, Ray Starling, discusses the economic importance of farming during the Future of Food and Agriculture plenary session at the 2018 Winter Meeting in Washington, DC.
Special Assistant to the President for Agriculture, Agricultural Trade, and Food Assistance, Ray Starling, discusses the economic importance of farming during the Future of Food and Agriculture plenary session at the 2018 Winter Meeting in Washington, DC.
American Farm Bureau Federation President, Zippy Duvall, elaborates on the intersection of education and agriculture during the Future of Food and Agriculture plenary session at the 2018 Winter Meeting in Washington, DC.
American Farm Bureau Federation President, Zippy Duvall, elaborates on the intersection of education and agriculture during the Future of Food and Agriculture plenary session at the 2018 Winter Meeting in Washington, DC.
Featured guest, Rod Snyder, President of Field to Market: The Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture, describes conservation challenges during the Future of Food and Agriculture plenary session at the 2018 Winter Meeting.
Featured guest, Rod Snyder, President of Field to Market: The Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture, describes conservation challenges during the Future of Food and Agriculture plenary session at the 2018 Winter Meeting.
NGA Vice Chair Steve Bullock delivers the opening remarks of the Future of Food and Agriculture plenary session during the 2018 Winter Meeting.
NGA Vice Chair Steve Bullock delivers the opening remarks of the Future of Food and Agriculture plenary session during the 2018 Winter Meeting.
Natural Resource Committee Chair Wyoming Governor Matt Mead looks on during the Future of Food and Agriculture plenary session at the 2018 Winter Meeting in Washington, DC.
Natural Resource Committee Chair Wyoming Governor Matt Mead looks on during the Future of Food and Agriculture plenary session at the 2018 Winter Meeting in Washington, DC.

The Opioid Crisis: What’s Working And Where Do We Go Next

Noam Levey of the Los Angeles Times moderates a roundtable of governors during the opioid crisis plenary session at 2018 Winter Meeting.
Noam Levey of the Los Angeles Times moderates a roundtable of governors during the opioid crisis plenary session at 2018 Winter Meeting.
Secretary of Health and Human Services, Alex Azar, explains the challenges of combatting the opioid epidemic during the opioid crisis plenary session at the 2018 Winter Meeting in Washington, DC.
Secretary of Health and Human Services, Alex Azar, explains the challenges of combatting the opioid epidemic during the opioid crisis plenary session at the 2018 Winter Meeting in Washington, DC.
Health and Human Services Committee Vice Chair Oregon Governor Kate Brown addresses governors during the opioid crisis session during the 2018 Winter Meeting.
Health and Human Services Committee Vice Chair Oregon Governor Kate Brown addresses governors during the opioid crisis session during the 2018 Winter Meeting.
Health and Human Services Committee Chair Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker delivers opening remarks during the opioid crisis plenary session at the 2018 Winter Meeting in Washington, DC.
Health and Human Services Committee Chair Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker delivers opening remarks during the opioid crisis plenary session at the 2018 Winter Meeting in Washington, DC.

Ahead of the Curve: Innovation Governors and Addressing the Skills Gap

NGA Chair Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval speaks to his fellow governors during the Ahead of the Curve: Innovation Governors and Addressing the Skills Gap plenary session at the 2018 Winter Meeting in Washington, DC.
NGA Chair Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval speaks to his fellow governors during the Ahead of the Curve: Innovation Governors and Addressing the Skills Gap plenary session at the 2018 Winter Meeting in Washington, DC.
IBM CEO Ginni Rometty sits down with NGA Chair Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval to discuss the importance of training a workforce to adapt to new technologies during the Ahead of the Curve: Innovation Governors and Addressing the Skills Gap plenary session during 2018 Winter Meeting.
IBM CEO Ginni Rometty sits down with NGA Chair Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval to discuss the importance of training a workforce to adapt to new technologies during the Ahead of the Curve: Innovation Governors and Addressing the Skills Gap plenary session during 2018 Winter Meeting.
Alaska Governor Bill Walker looks on during the Ahead of the Curve: Innovation Governors and Addressing the Skills Gap plenary session at the 2018 Winter Meeting.
Alaska Governor Bill Walker looks on during the Ahead of the Curve: Innovation Governors and Addressing the Skills Gap plenary session at the 2018 Winter Meeting.
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum participates in a Q&A with IBM CEO Ginni Rometty during the during the Ahead of the Curve: Innovation Governors and Addressing the Skills Gap plenary session at the 2018 Winter Meeting in Washington, DC.
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum participates in a Q&A with IBM CEO Ginni Rometty during the during the Ahead of the Curve: Innovation Governors and Addressing the Skills Gap plenary session at the 2018 Winter Meeting in Washington, DC.

International Keynote

NGA Chair Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval speaks to his fellow governors during the Ahead of the Curve: Innovation Governors and Addressing the Skills Gap plenary session at the 2018 Winter Meeting in Washington, DC.
NGA Chair Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval speaks to his fellow governors during the Ahead of the Curve: Innovation Governors and Addressing the Skills Gap plenary session at the 2018 Winter Meeting in Washington, DC.
Ghana President Nana Afuko-Addo discusses U.S.-Ghana relations and opportunities for future collaboration at the 2018 Winter Meeting.
Ghana President Nana Afuko-Addo discusses U.S.-Ghana relations and opportunities for future collaboration at the 2018 Winter Meeting.

Pathways to Prosperity: The Future of Innovation in Higher Education

Education and Workforce Committee Chair Washington Governor Jay Inslee speaks to his fellow governors during the Pathways to Prosperity: The Future of Innovation in Higher Education plenary session at the 2018 Winter Meeting in Washington, DC.
Education and Workforce Committee Chair Washington Governor Jay Inslee speaks to his fellow governors during the Pathways to Prosperity: The Future of Innovation in Higher Education plenary session at the 2018 Winter Meeting in Washington, DC.
Featured Guest Susana Mojica speaks about the Starbucks College Achievement Plan during the Pathways to Prosperity: The Future of Innovation in Higher Education plenary session at the 2018 Winter Meeting in Washington, DC.
Featured Guest Susana Mojica speaks about the Starbucks College Achievement Plan during the Pathways to Prosperity: The Future of Innovation in Higher Education plenary session at the 2018 Winter Meeting in Washington, DC.
Arizona State University President Michael Crow discusses best practices in educating college students during the Pathways to Prosperity: The Future of Innovation in Higher Education plenary session at the 2018 Winter Meeting.
Arizona State University President Michael Crow discusses best practices in educating college students during the Pathways to Prosperity: The Future of Innovation in Higher Education plenary session at the 2018 Winter Meeting.
Kevin Carey, Vice President at New America, discusses new models being used in classrooms and how they can be further developed during the Pathways to Prosperity: The Future of Innovation in Higher Education plenary session at the 2018 Winter Meeting in Washington, DC.
Kevin Carey, Vice President at New America, discusses new models being used in classrooms and how they can be further developed during the Pathways to Prosperity: The Future of Innovation in Higher Education plenary session at the 2018 Winter Meeting in Washington, DC.
Education and Workforce Committee Vice Chair South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard addresses governors during the Pathways to Prosperity: The Future of Innovation in Higher Education plenary session at the 2018 Winter Meeting.
Education and Workforce Committee Vice Chair South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard addresses governors during the Pathways to Prosperity: The Future of Innovation in Higher Education plenary session at the 2018 Winter Meeting.

Caring for Our Veterans Through Innovative Treatment and Rehabilitation

Secretary of Veterans Affairs Dr. David Shulkin elaborates on his department’s five priorities during the Caring for our Veterans Through Innovative Treatment and Rehabilitation plenary session at the 2018 Winter Meeting in Washington, DC.
Secretary of Veterans Affairs Dr. David Shulkin elaborates on his department’s five priorities during the Caring for our Veterans Through Innovative Treatment and Rehabilitation plenary session at the 2018 Winter Meeting in Washington, DC.
Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin addresses her fellow governors during the Caring for our Veterans Through Innovative Treatment and Rehabilitation session at the 2018 Winter Meeting.
Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin addresses her fellow governors during the Caring for our Veterans Through Innovative Treatment and Rehabilitation session at the 2018 Winter Meeting.
Homeland Security and Public Safety Committee Chair Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton delivers opening remarks during the Caring for our Veterans Through Innovative Treatment and Rehabilitation plenary session at the 2018 Winter Meeting in Washington, DC.
Homeland Security and Public Safety Committee Chair Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton delivers opening remarks during the Caring for our Veterans Through Innovative Treatment and Rehabilitation plenary session at the 2018 Winter Meeting in Washington, DC.

Economic Development and the Future of Work

Economic Development and Commerce Committee Chair Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson discusses how state policies can help prepare the future workforce during the Economic Development and the Future of Work plenary session at the 2018 Winter Meeting in Washington, DC.
Economic Development and Commerce Committee Chair Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson discusses how state policies can help prepare the future workforce during the Economic Development and the Future of Work plenary session at the 2018 Winter Meeting in Washington, DC.
Economic Development and Commerce Committee Vice Chair Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper looks on during the Economic Development and the Future of Work plenary session at the 2018 Winter Meeting.
Economic Development and Commerce Committee Vice Chair Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper looks on during the Economic Development and the Future of Work plenary session at the 2018 Winter Meeting.
Walmart Foundation President Kathleen McLaughlin contributes to the discussion on the importance of education and training helping job seekers find their place in various industries during the Economic Development and the Future of Work plenary session at the 2018 Winter Meeting.
Walmart Foundation President Kathleen McLaughlin contributes to the discussion on the importance of education and training helping job seekers find their place in various industries during the Economic Development and the Future of Work plenary session at the 2018 Winter Meeting.
Microsoft President Brad Smith discusses how private sector partnerships facilitated through states can help address industry needs during the Economic Development and the Future of Work plenary session at the 2018 Winter Meeting in Washington, D.C.
Microsoft President Brad Smith discusses how private sector partnerships facilitated through states can help address industry needs during the Economic Development and the Future of Work plenary session at the 2018 Winter Meeting in Washington, D.C.
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