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To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Convergence will host the first ever Global Blended Finance Forum in Washington, DC at the Fairmont Georgetown Hotel from November 3-5, 2025.

This first of its kind gathering will bring together a wide spectrum of blended finance practitioners to share insights, discuss market trends, and break down silos, with an aim towards defining the next decade of blended finance.

The Forum will offer a variety of programming focused on the most urgent blended finance issues including private sector and local capital mobilization, data transparency, and standardization. Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in multiple networking opportunities designed to foster collaboration and inspire and galvanize them to shape the future of blended finance.

Convergence members get access to preferred pricing. Early bird member tickets are $500 (compared to $750 for non-members). To get the discounted rate, reach out to your relationship manager.

*Early bird registration is currently open. Follow the [event LinkedIn page](https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/global-blended-finance-forum/) for up to date information, including newly announced speakers, agenda items, and themes.*

Global Blended Finance Forum

To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Convergence will host the first ever Global Blended Finance Forum in Washington, DC from November 3-5, 2025.

Convergence Global Blended Finance Forum

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__Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 9:30AM - 4:30PM CET, Paris, France__

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As an intermediate-level programme, the full-day training will combine blended finance and mobilization data, information and cases, insights from Convergence experts, notable speakers from major organizations, and technical experts in the field. Convergence members will participate in an inspiring, interactive, and practice-driven day of learning and knowledge sharing around blended finance as an approach to mobilize more private capital for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and Paris Agreement.

The agenda will feature:
- The State of Blended Finance 2025 – Market trends
- Blended Finance for Biodiversity – Deep dive
- Group exercise: Analyzing a Blended Finance Transaction
- Fundraising Deal Marketplace
 

This training is complimentary for members (one seat for Standard Membership, two seats for Market Builder Membership), USD 500 for additional member seats, and USD 750 for non-members. Please contact your relationship manager for more details or questions on your membership type.
 

*Register by June 18th to reserve your seat.*

In-Person Convergence Training for Blended Finance Practitioners in Europe (Paris, France)

Join us in Paris, France for a full-day training combining blended finance and mobilization data, information and cases, insights from Convergence experts, notable speakers from major organizations, and technical experts in the field.

Blended Finance Training in Paris, France

Inside the Deal: responsAbility Climate Smart Food Systems Fund

__Inside the Deal: responsAbility Climate Smart Food Systems Fund, June 3, 2025, 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 offer candid insights on structuring these intricate transactions.

In our upcoming webinar, we will feature responsAbility Climate Smart Food Systems Fund—This fund provides long-term expansion debt to innovative agribusinesses in Asia Pacific, Latin America and Africa with the goal of mitigating climate change, reducing food loss and promoting climate change resilience across the agricultural value chain.

During this hour-long webinar, responsAbility will walk us through the structure of the fund and their fundraising journey. We will also engage in, in-depth interviews with key stakeholders, uncovering valuable lessons learned along the way. The webinar will conclude with an open Q&A for all participants.

*This webinar is open to Convergence members only.*

Join us to learn about responsAbility Climate Smart Food Systems Fund.

Inside the Deal: responsAbility Climate Smart Food Systems

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Monday, May 26, 3pm – 4pm SGT (9am – 10am CET)

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Are you new to the Convergence platform? Join us for this interactive session to learn how to navigate Convergence’s blended finance data, deal flow, and events calendar. A team member will walk you through the different functions on our website using real world case examples. Together we will search the historical deals database for a particular transaction type, navigate the investor database to find the top 10 impact investors for a particular sector, and much more.

This session will use an interactive format to answer members’ frequently asked questions. Join us to discover how to use Convergence’s blended finance data in your day-to-day work.

This session is open to all Convergence members.

Member Q&A Session: How to Navigate Convergence’s Member Platform

Join us to discover how to use Convergence’s blended finance data in your day-to-day work.

Navigating Convergence’s Member Platform

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Join us for the virtual launch of our flagship State of Blended Finance report on __Wednesday, May 21 at 9:00AM ET__, where we will share updated data trends on the blended finance market from 2024. 

This year's report will also evaluate the market’s progress in overcoming key challenges, including the lack of private sector mobilization strategies amongst most donors, the need for better local capital mobilization, and the urgency of transparency and standardization. In light of the significant decline in ODA, this report will also explore how the blended finance market will be affected, and outlines calls to action for the field.

In addition to presenting highlights from the report, the virtual launch will also feature a panel discussion exploring how blended finance will fare in a landscape of reduced ODA.

The panel will include:

__Marie Aimee Boury__, Head of Impact Based Finance, Société Générale 
__Iftin Fatah__, Senior Program Officer, Development Policy & Finance, Gates Foundation 
__Sarah Marchand__, Director, Capital Solutions, British International Investment 
__Nick Darrant__, Special Advisor, Ministry of Finance, Rwanda

Explore past State of Blended Finance reports [here](https://www.convergence.finance/state-of-blended-finance). Our climate-focused State of Blended Finance report will be released in Fall 2025.

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2025 State of Blended Finance Virtual Launch

Join us virtually for the launch of the 10th edition of our flagship State of Blended Finance report on Wednesday, May 21 at 9:00AM ET, where we will share data, trends, insights, and recommendations from the report.

2025 State of Blended Finance Launch

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__Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 2:30PM - 3:30PM CET__

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Join the World Association of PPP Units & Professionals (WAPPP) for an insightful discussion on Mobilizing Local Currency Financing for PPPs, where experts will explore how local currency financing can enhance the sustainability, stability, and viability of infrastructure projects. The session will highlight key benefits such as reducing foreign exchange risk, strengthening domestic financial markets, and fostering long-term economic growth.

WAPPP 2025: Mobilizing Local Currency Financing for PPPs

Join WAPPP for this session exploring how local currency financing can enhance the sustainability, stability, and viability of infrastructure projects.

Mobilizing Local Currency Financing for PPPs

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Join us for an informative webinar that will connect you to relevant blended finance investment opportunities in emerging markets. During this interactive session, Convergence members will share details about their investment opportunities that are listed on our live deals database. This is a great opportunity to explore new and unique transactions and learn from developments in the broader blended finance ecosystem. 

Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting, this webinar is tailored to everyone interested in discovering promising new ventures in emerging markets.

Save the date: __May 13, 2025, from 9:00 -9:45 AM ET.__ During the session, we will present two compelling deals from our live deals database:

- __Amazonia Impact Ventures Fund 1– Amazonia Impact Ventures__
Amazonia Impact Fund I (AIV) is a blended finance debt-vehicle, that lends to agricultural and forestry focused businesses with high impact potential, supporting vulnerable communities such as indigenous peoples in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. 

- __Cleantech Inventory Finance Facility– Offgrid.Finance__
Cleantech Inventory Finance Facility is a blended finance facility that on-lends capital to profitable solar and agricultural clean technology SMEs in East Africa. 

*This webinar series is exclusive to investors registered on the Convergence platform.*


Deal Connect: May 2025

Join us for an informative webinar that will connect you to relevant blended finance investment opportunities in emerging markets.

Blended finance solutions for Asia: Mobilizing local capital for sustainable impact

__Thursday, May 8, 2025, 9:00AM to 11:30AM SGT on the sidelines of Ecosperity Week in Singapore__

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How can blended finance help develop stable, self-sustaining projects to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals? In this event, we will delve into the latest blended finance insights  and discuss best practices for mobilizing local capital toward sustainable infrastructure and climate solutions across Asia.

Experts will demystify blended finance mechanisms beyond concessional capital, showcasing ways to crowd in private investment and how blended finance can serve as not only a catalyst, but also a transitional tool that supports the expansion of the broader sustainable finance ecosystem in the region.

*Due to limited capacity, this is an invite-only event. If you are interested in attending, please reach out to: asia@convergence.finance*

Mobilizing Capital for Blended Finance in Asia

Moblizing Capital for Blended Finance in Asia

Scaling the Insurance Sector’s Role in Blended Finance

__Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 3:30PM to 5:00PM SGT on the sidelines of Ecosperity Week in Singapore__

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Convergence and the Global Asia Insurance Partnership (GAIP) is currently developing a practical playbook to guide the insurance sector in engaging with blended finance to mobilize resources for sustainable development and support development of innovative products and solutions which can support business growth of the insurance sector. The playbook will focus on how the sector can support the de-risking and scaling of blended finance that can fund projects that not only enhance climate resilience but also mitigate health risks, such as building climate-resilient healthcare infrastructure and other large-scale initiatives that target health vulnerabilities caused by climate change.

In light of these findings, and as part of the process to develop the playbook, this session aims to bring together senior insurance executives to:
- Raise awareness of blended finance structures and explore possibilities of new product innovation supporting business and sustainability objectives 
- Explore challenges that have hindered insurance sector involvement.
- Brainstorm opportunities to accelerate insurance participation in blended finance in supporting the climate-health nexus objectives in the Asia region.

The event will begin with an presentation on the overview of blended finance, leading into the roundtable focused on three core areas of engagement: risk advisory, underwriting and coverage and investment, followed by a collaborative open discussion.

*Due to limited capacity, this is an invite-only event. If you are interested in attending, please reach out to: asia@convergence.finance*


Australian High Commission & Convergence Ecosperity Networking: Applying a Green and Orange Lens to Investment

__Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 6:30PM to 9:00PM SGT on the sidelines of Ecosperity Week in Singapore__

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The Australian High Commission in partnership with Convergence cordially invites you to join us for a panel discussion and networking reception at the Australian High Commission Singapore.

Expanding definitions of value and risk, in addition to fundamental shifts in the real economy have ignited considerable shifts in approaches to asset allocation. This event aims to demonstrate the commercial value of applying a green (climate) and orange (gender) lens to an investment portfolio. By drawing upon case studies from Southeast Asia, it will serve to encourage greater private capital towards climate and women led enterprise.

You will have the chance to meet with like-minded ecosystem partners across the public, private, and philanthropic sectors, and exchange ideas on advancing this agenda across this region. 

*Due to limited capacity, this is an invite-only event. If you are interested in attending, please reach out to: asia@convergence.finance*


Applying a Green and Orange Lens to Investment

__Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 5:30PM ET__

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Join the Convergence community for a networking happy hour with members and partners in Washington D.C. during DC Climate Week 2025. This event is an opportunity to engage informally with like-minded professionals and institutions in blended finance, expand your network, exchange ideas, and reconnect with fellow Convergence members. Don't miss this chance to create and build valuable connections!

*Registration is open on a first-come-first-serve basis, with a limit to 2 persons per organization.*

Member Networking Reception in Washington D.C.

Convergence Member Networking Reception in Washington D.C.

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__28 April – 2 May 2025 | Lagos, Nigeria__

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The Annual AVCA Conference was established to unite investors, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and business leaders for a common purpose: to showcase investible opportunities across the African continent. As the premier private capital gathering on the continent, the conference welcomes delegates from over 50 countries, serving as a platform for critical discussions on mobilizing
capital for sustainable growth. 

This year's theme – __Bold Moves: Powering 10x in Africa__ – reflects AVCA's mandate to catalyze transformative growth amidst complex market dynamics. It acknowledges current challenges—from consolidation and currency volatility to exit constraints—while emphasizing opportunities through innovative financing structures, dynamic value-creation strategies, and enhanced collaboration between fund managers, development finance institutions, and commercial investors.

Convergence is an industry partner of the Conference.

21st Annual AVCA Conference & VC Summit

Don’t miss the 21st Annual AVCA Conference & VC Summit in Lagos!