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__April 21-24, 2026, Nairobi, Kenya__

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Organised by the Alliance for Rural Electrification, The [ARE Energy Access Investment Forum (EAIF)](https://www.eaif.energy/) is the top annual investment event, fostering partnerships for the purpose of renewable electrification, including energy access, productive use, commercial and industrial uses of power and the green energy transition. With a track-record since 2016, ARE aims to mobilize 500 people in-person and over 1,000 people virtually for a total of more than 1,500 participants. This special EAIF edition will bring together private and public investors, industry leaders from both the energy and related sectors, utilities and government officials, for an exclusive EAIF experience. 

Convergence is a supporting partner of EAIF 2026.

ARE Energy Access Investment Forum 2026

Don’t miss the ARE Energy Access Investment Forum (EAIF) in Nairobi!

ARE Energy Access Investment Forum

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__Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 8:30AM - 12:00PM/mardi 31 mars 2026, 8 h 30 à 12 h 00__

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Convergence, with support from [Global Affairs Canada](https://www.international.gc.ca/global-affairs-affaires-mondiales/home-accueil.aspx?lang=eng), is proud to introduce a new skill-building initiative under its [Blended Finance Accelerator for Fund Managers (A4FM)](https://www.convergence.finance/accelerator/a4fm). Blended finance—using catalytic capital from public or philanthropic sources to attract private sector investment—is a key approach to mobilizing investment in emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs). This initiative aims to enhance the skills of Canadian fund and asset managers in designing and structuring blended finance vehicles for EMDEs, enabling both diversification and market-adjusted risk-return, while meeting the growing demand for sustainable investments.

This session will bring together participants from the Canadian sustainable finance space, equipping them with practical, hands-on knowledge through Convergence’s proprietary training materials and real-world case study presentations from leading fund and asset managers. It will also offer insights from mainstream asset managers and impact fund managers on scoping, launching, and deploying blended finance vehicles to attract concessional and commercial investors, thereby unlocking new opportunities and expanding their reach in EMDEs.

This training will be delivered in English, but French versions of all resources will be provided.

We previously held a version of this training in Toronto on October 25, 2025. This session will cover the same material as the Fall session.

*Registration is subject to pre-approval. You will be notified of your approval status shortly after submission.*

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Convergence, avec le soutien [Affaires mondiales Canada](https://www.international.gc.ca/global-affairs-affaires-mondiales/home-accueil.aspx?lang=eng), est fière de présenter une nouvelle initiative de renforcement des compétences dans le cadre de son programme [Accélérateur de financement mixte pour les gestionnaires de fonds (A4FM)](https://www.convergence.finance/accelerator/a4fm). Le financement mixte, qui consiste à utiliser des capitaux catalytiques provenant de sources publiques ou philanthropiques pour attirer les investissements du secteur privé, est une approche clé pour mobiliser les investissements dans les marchés émergents et les économies en développement (EMDEs). Cette initiative vise à améliorer les compétences des gestionnaires de fonds et d'actifs canadiens dans la conception et la structuration de véhicules de financement mixte pour les EMDEs, permettant à la fois la diversification et un rapport risque-rendement ajusté au marché, tout en répondant à la demande croissante d'investissements durables.

Cette session réunira des participants issus du secteur canadien de la finance durable et leur permettra d'acquérir des connaissances pratiques grâce au matériel de formation exclusif de Convergence et à des présentations d'études de cas réels par des gestionnaires de fonds et d'actifs de premier plan. Elle offrira également des informations provenant de gestionnaires d'actifs traditionnels et de gestionnaires de fonds d'impact sur la définition, le lancement et le déploiement de véhicules de financement mixte afin d'attirer des investisseurs concessionnels et commerciaux, ouvrant ainsi de nouvelles opportunités et élargissant leur portée dans les EMDEs.

Cette formation sera offerte en anglais, mais des versions françaises de toutes les ressources seront fournies.

Nous avons déjà organisé une version de cette formation à Toronto le 25 octobre 2025. Cette session couvrira les mêmes thèmes que la session d'automne.

*L'inscription est soumise à une pré-approbation. Vous serez informé de l'état de votre demande peu après l'avoir soumise.*

Blended Finance Training for Canadian Fund and Asset Managers (Montréal)

Join us for a training on blended finance for Canadian Fund and Asset Managers in Montréal.

Blended Finance Training for Canadian Fund & Asset Managers

Member Training: An Introduction to Blended Finance

__Friday, March 27, 2026 from 8:30AM to 12:30PM__

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Join us in La Paz, Bolivia for a training on blended finance on Friday, March 27 at 8:30am.

Join public and private actors in La Paz, Bolivia for an inspiring, interactive, and practice-driven training on blended finance. This beginner-level session will combine insights from Convergence experts, notable speakers from major organizations, and technical experts in the field. Hosted in collaboration with Capital+ SAFI, this training is an opportunity for Convergence members and non-members to gather in-person to share insights and experiences and tackle difficult questions around innovative approaches to mobilize private capital at scale.

Speaker details and agenda to follow.

The training is complimentary for members (one seat for Standard Membership, two seats for Market Builder Membership), USD 50 for additional member seats, and USD 100 for non-members. Please contact your relationship manager for more details or questions on your membership type.

*Registration is on a first come, first served basis and capacity is limited. We encourage registering early to reserve your seat.*

Inside the Deal: MicroBuild Fund

__Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 9:00AM-10:00AM ET__

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Explore the inner workings of real blended finance transactions through Convergence's "Inside the Deal" webinar series. Each quarter, we delve into a successful deal, inviting the deal sponsor and key stakeholders to share candid insights on structuring these intricate transactions.

Our upcoming webinar will spotlight the MicroBuild Fund which is the first housing-focused microfinance investment vehicle dedicated to helping low-income families. The fund lends to microfinance institutions, which in turn provide small loans to families to build safe, decent and durable homes as their finances allow.

During this one-hour session, Habitat for Humanity will take us through the fund’s design, structuring process, and fundraising journey. We will also engage in in-depth discussions with key stakeholders to explore practical insights and lessons learned along the way. The webinar will conclude with an interactive Q&A for all participants.

*This webinar is open to Convergence members only.*

 Inside the Deal: MicroBuild Fund

Join Convergence for our next "Inside the Deal" webinar, which will spotlight the MicroBuild Fund which is the first housing-focused microfinance investment vehicle dedicated to helping low-income families.

FoE summit

__March 24-25, 2026, Amsterdam, Netherlands__

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This high-level event unites a global mix of top project developers, financial institutions, investors, service providers, and asset owners to tackle the critical strategic challenges and opportunities related to accelerating the renewable energy transition in emerging markets.

This edition’s theme — “Navigating change in the energy transition” — highlights the need to adapt to evolving global dynamics, shifting policies, and emerging technologies that redefine how renewable energy projects are financed and developed worldwide.

Convergence will be attending and participating in the Summit.

Future of Energy Summit 2026

Don’t miss the Future of Energy Summit in Amsterdam!

Future of Energy Summit

__Monday, March 23, 2026, 6:00PM – 8:00PM CET__

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Convergence and Climate Fund Managers invite you to a networking reception on the sidelines of the Future of Energy Conference in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Join us to mingle with other impact investors, institutional investors, donors, development banks, and sponsors of blended finance deals. Climate Fund Managers and Convergence will present the latest trends and developments in the blended finance market, and attendees will have ample time to exchange ideas and discuss blended finance initiatives.

*You do not need to be registered for the Future of Energy Conference to attend our reception. Snacks and drinks will be served.*

*This event is at full capacity. If you'd like to join the waitlist, please contact your relationship manager.*

Blended Finance Networking Reception in Amsterdam

Join Convergence and Climate Fund Managers for a networking reception on the sidelines of the Future of Energy Conference in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Convergence Blended Finance Training for Members in Asia

__March 17-18, 2026 in Singapore__

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Convergence, along with WWF, is hosting a blended finance training for members in Asia, a two-day, in-person convening from March 17-18 in Singapore, designed to advance blended finance collaboration and market-building across Asia and the broader Asia-Pacific region.

The Asia-Pacific faces significant financing gaps across climate mitigation, adaptation, resilience, and nature-positive development. Blended finance has a critical role to play in mobilizing private capital at scale, strengthening market capacity, and enabling innovative investment structures tailored to regional needs.

This regional member event will bring together Convergence members, investors, development finance institutions, philanthropies, insurers, corporates, and ecosystem partners to:
- Share data-driven insights on regional blended finance trends and capital flows
- Deepen understanding of sector-specific opportunities and barriers
- Foster peer learning and capacity building
- Identify collaboration opportunities among members and partners in Asia
 

*__Registration for this training is now closed.__*

Convergence is pleased to invite expressions of interest from members and strategic partners to participate in the Convergence Asia Regional Member Event, a two-day, in-person convening designed to advance blended finance collaboration and market-building across Asia and the broader Asia-Pacific region.

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__Thursday, March 5, 2026, 9:00AM - 4:00PM EAT, Nairobi, Kenya__

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Convergence is organizing an in-person blended finance training in Nairobi for public, private, and philanthropic actors. This interactive, practice-driven training on blended finance is designed for intermediate-level staff and will combine insights from Convergence experts and blended finance practitioners in the field. The training will offer Convergence members and partners the opportunity to gather, share insights and experiences, and tackle difficult questions around innovative approaches to mobilize private capital for the Sustainable Development Goals.

The agenda will include:
- Blended finance market trends
- A deep dive into an innovative blended transaction
- Practitioner-led peer exchange discussions 
- An interactive group discussion based on a simulated case study

 
This training is complimentary for members (one seat for Standard Membership, two seats for Market Builder Membership), USD 150 for additional member seats, and USD 250 for non-members. Please contact your relationship manager for more details or questions about your membership type.
 

*Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis, and capacity is limited. We encourage registering early to reserve your seat.*

In-Person Convergence Blended Finance Training in Nairobi - March 2026

Join us in Nairobi, Kenya for a full-day training combining insights from Convergence experts and blended finance practitioners in the field.

Blended Finance Training in Nairobi, Kenya

Transformative capital: The role of blended finance in shaping the trajectories of gender- and climate focused impact funds in Sub-Saharan Africa

__March 3, 2026, 8:00AM-9:00AM EST__

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Join the Catalytic Climate Finance (CC Facility) Facility for a virtual webinar on March 3rd, 2026 from 8:00AM-9:00AM EST.

This 1-hour virtual session will review key findings from the CC Facility  Learning Hub's latest "[Transformative capital: The role of blended finance in shaping the trajectories of gender- and climate focused impact funds in Sub-Saharan Africa" report](https://www.convergence.finance/resource/transformative-capital-the-role-of-blended-finance-in-shaping-the/view) written by I&P Ecosystems. The session will also include a panel discussion with African-led fund managers and investors sharing their experiences using blended finance at the gender-climate nexus.

Webinar: Transformative capital Report 

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__Thursday, February 26th, 6:00pm – 8:00pm EAT__

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Convergence and CrossBoundary invite you to a networking reception on the sidelines of Sankalp Africa Summit in Nairobi. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with other Convergence members, including impact investors, institutional investors, donors, development banks, sponsors of blended finance deals, and other ecosystem actors. Join us to exchange ideas and discuss blended finance initiatives.

Snacks and drinks will be served.

*Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis, with a maximum of 2 people per organization. To register please log in to your Convergence account.*

Member Networking Reception in Nairobi - February 2026

Join us for a member networking reception in Nairobi, Kenya

Member Networking Reception in Nairobi

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__February 24-27, 2026, Cape Town, South Africa__

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Don’t miss [Africa's Green Economy Summit](https://wearevuka.com/green-economy/ages/) in Cape Town from February 24-27, 2025. The Summit will bring together the global investor community, project owners and business executives focused on green transport, renewable energy and clean technologies, African governments, cities, and policy makers to pave the way for an inclusive green economy and a sustainable future.

Convergence is a supporting partner of the Summit.

Africa's Green Economy Summit 2026

Don’t miss Africa's Green Economy Summit in Cape Town!

Africa's Green Economy Summit

Rethinking urban adaptation and mobilizing finance at scale for resilient cities in India

__Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 2:00PM - 3:30PM IST in Mumbai, India__

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Convergence, along with the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER), WRI India, is hosting a session on rethinking urban adaptation and mobilizing finance at scale for resilient cities in India, on the sidelines of Mumbai Climate Week.

The session brings together perspectives from public finance, urban governance, blended finance and climate-finance innovation with a particular focus on how concessional capital, risk-sharing instruments, and public balance sheets can be used to mobilise private investment. Additionally, the session positions blended finance not as a standalone solution, but as an instrument that must be anchored within stronger municipal and state public finance systems. It speaks directly to the actors who ultimately determine scale and sustainability, such as finance departments, finance commissions, and state governments, while remaining grounded in the lived fiscal constraints of Indian cities.
 

*Due to limited capacity, this is an invite-only event. For further information, please reach out to asia@convergence.finance*

Rethinking Urban Adaptation and Mobilizing Finance at Scale for Resilient Cities in India

Convergence, along with the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER), WRI India, is hosting a session on rethinking urban adaptation and mobilizing finance at scale for resilient cities in India, on the sidelines of Mumbai Climate Week.