The EWB 2013 conference planning is halfway complete. The preliminary budget has been finished and approved, the overall schedule is finalized, and content development is underway. The vision for how the conference can help African programs and initiatives meet their goals is also being developed. A framework has been created to help programs consider how the conference can provide direct impact, indirect impact, influence opportunities, and space for skill building. Venture teams will meet with conference planners to discuss how the conference can support their strategic plans and goals for 2013.