On Friday, October 17, 2025, the Open Gov Hub community came together for a truly special evening, celebrating 13 years of advancing transparency, accountability, and civic engagement around the world.
The Hub came alive with energy and joy as members, partners, and friends gathered for an evening filled with connection, storytelling, and reflection. From the first cocktail clink to the final toast, the celebration was a beautiful reminder of the power of collaboration and community-driven impact.
Celebrating Open Gov Hub's 13th anniversary
A program full of stories
The night began with a vibrant cocktail hour, where changemakers from across sectors reconnected and welcomed new members into the Hub network. During the program segment, we heard powerful reflections and inspiring stories from several member organizations and partners:
Josh Powell from Development Gateway: An IREX Venture
Dr. Suzanne Le Menestrel from the Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD)
Max Ghenis from PolicyEngine
Wolf Pamphile from Haiti Policy House
Their insights captured the essence of what makes the Hub so unique: a diverse ecosystem of organizations and individuals working toward shared goals of openness, equity, and good governance.
The evening concluded with a joyful toast and community activity, raising our glasses to 13 years of shared purpose and the incredible work our members lead every day.
Thank you
We are deeply grateful to everyone who helped make this milestone possible, especially our Platinum Sponsor, Ocean Solutions, whose generous support helped bring this celebration to life.
From all of us at Open Gov Hub, we are truly overjoyed! Seeing our community come together to share ideas, stories, and inspiration fills us with immense gratitude and pride. Thank you for being part of this journey. Here's to many more years of collaboration, innovation, and impact, together at the Hub!
