We invite you to join us virtually for the launch of the 6th edition of the State of Blended Finance on Wednesday, October 26th at 9:00 am EST. The State of Blended Finance is Convergence’s annual report on blended finance trends, opportunities, and challenges.

Given the growing urgency for climate action, this year's report will focus on blended finance for climate, with an in-depth look at blended finance for mitigation and adaptation. The report will also explore challenges to and recommendations for scaling blended finance for climate, with expert commentary from Swiss Re, the Nature Conservancy, Shell Foundation, and much more.

While you wait for the launch, you can explore last year's report here.

Agenda

9:00-9:05AM - Opening remarks, Joan Larrea, CEO, Convergence

9:05-9:25AM - Report highlights, Convergence Content Team

9:25-9:35AM - Q&A

9:35-10:05AM - Panel discussion, featuring:

• Leticia Ferreras Astorqui, Vice President, Development Finance, Allianz
• Lauren Ferstandig, Managing Director, NatureVest, The Nature Conservancy
• Kruskaia Sierra-Escalante, Senior Manager, Blended Finance, International Finance Corporation
• Tanya Kothari, Regional Manager, India, Shell Foundation

10:05-10:25AM - Q&A

10:25-10:30AM - Closing remarks