As technology, human needs and the pace and internationalization of commerce continues to evolve, so must the aid industry itself to truly benefit those affected and to maximize the resources and efforts of both the local and international aid community. Sam Bloch, Founder and Executive Director of Communitere, a relief organization currently operating Resource Centers in Haiti, the Philippines and Nepal, will offer insights into how the disaster relief and aid industry operates and how grassroots organizations can bring their “bottom up” brand of innovation to influence the pace and structure of change to ensure that meaningful aid and relief is brought to human populations in great need, including emerging populations experiencing displacement and the effects of disaster. In addition, he will show how offering a collaborative, on the ground space provides the opportunity for safe failure and why that space is essential for innovation to take place.