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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

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Wednesday, July 2, 9am – 10am ET

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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 (July 2025)

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

Navigating Convergence’s Member Platform

CONSULTATION SESSION: Convergence’s Scale Private Investment Mobilization Project  

Convergence and Singapore Sustainable Finance Association (SSFA) invite you to a 90-minute consultation session on Convergence’s Scale Private Investment Mobilization Project — a global initiative conducted in collaboration with UN DESA, UN ECA, OECD DAC members, the Gates Foundation, and others.
This project seeks to identify and advance the most effective models to mobilize private investment at scale, in alignment with the forthcoming Financing for Development (FfD) 4 Outcome Document. 
 
__Session Objectives__ 
Participants will:
- Gain insights into the project's objectives and current status
- Review and provide feedback on proposed Private Investment Mobilization Models (PIMMs)
- Contribute to shaping an Action Plan to improve the effectiveness and fairness of catalytic and concessional capital deployment for sustainable development 
 

__Session Agenda__ 
- 09:30 – 09:35 Welcome by SSFA – by Kavitha Menon, Director. SSFA
- 09:35 – 09:40 Opening Remarks – by Ritesh Thakkar, Senior Advisor and Head of Asia Pacific, Convergence
- 09:40 – 10:30 Presentation: Overview of PIMMs – by Chris Clubb, Managing Director, Convergence
- 10:30 – 11:00 Open Discussion and Feedback

 

We look forward to your attendance!

Join Convergence and SSFA for a 90-minute consultation session on Convergence’s Scale Private Investment Mobilization Project.

Scale Private Investment Mobilization Project consultation

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__Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 2:30PM - 3:30PM CET__

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Join the World Association of PPP Units & Professionals (WAPPP) for a dynamic session exploring how subnational governments and entities (such as municipalities and SOEs) are leveraging blended finance to deliver community-focused infrastructure through PPPs. Building on WAPPP’s 2024 theme of small-scale PPPs and linking it to the 2025 focus on blended finance, this session will feature case studies, insights from local governments, and trends from Convergence—highlighting innovative financing models that address the unique challenges and opportunities at the subnational level.

WAPPP 2025: Local Governments-led Blended Financing in PPPs

Join WAPPP for session exploring how subnational governments and entities (such as municipalities and SOEs) are leveraging blended finance to deliver community-focused infrastructure through PPPs.

Local Governments-led Blended Financing in PPPs

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Wednesday, June 18, 11:00am – 12:00pm SGT

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Convergence is working on the __Scale Private Investment Mobilization Project__ - with UN DESA, UN ECA, OECD DAC members, Gates Foundation and others – to identify the best solutions that will mobilize private investment at scale, fully aligned to the upcoming Financing for Development 4 (Ff4D) Outcome Document. The solutions will use MDB and DFI capital optimally and as little ODA/ODA-like money as possible to mobilize private debt and equity investment to significantly higher volumes to fund private sector and public sector projects in emerging markets. This can only be achieved with high alignment with the developing countries' priorities/ownership and debt sustainability.

We believe that we do not have a monopoly on the best solutions to mobilize private investment at scale, nor to simplify and standardize blended finance. In this regard, Convergence invites all those interested to participate in a 60-minute Consultation Session to: i) learn more about and get a status update on the Scale Private Investment Mobilization Project, ii) engage in open discussion and provide feedback on the list of Private Investment Mobilization Models proposed by Convergence; and iii) help inform the creation of an overall Action Plan for more effective, efficient, and fair deployment of catalytic and concessional capital in developing countries for scaled mobilization.

We encourage all participants to visit the [home page](https://www.convergence.finance/standardization) for the Scale Private Investment Mobilization Project and familiarize themselves with the core project documents prior to the session.

Information Session and Consultation on Convergence Scale Private Investment Mobilization Project (Asia)

Convergence invites all those interested to participate in a Consultation Session on the Scale Private Investment Mobilization Project.

Convergence Scale Private Investment Mobilization Project

Blended Finance in Fragile Settings

Fragile countries present some of the most challenging environments for private capital to invest in. Blended finance offers a structured approach that can help mitigate these risks and attract private capital into sectors critical for the development and stability of these countries.

This session will feature two Convergence members, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and KIVA, who have successfully deployed blended finance structures in fragile contexts to enable impactful investments in areas such as essential infrastructure and refugee services. These organizations will share their experiences structuring and executing transactions, including how they approached risk, ensured conflict-sensitivity, and engaged local stakeholders.

The session will begin with a short presentation of Convergence’s latest data brief on blended finance in fragile and conflict-affected states, followed by a case study presentation from each speaker organization. Participants will gain insights into practical structuring strategies, key challenges and solutions, and real-world examples from fragile and conflict-affected regions.

Member Training: Blended Finance in Fragile Settings

Join us as we explore innovations in blended finance from fragile settings.

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Tuesday, June 17, 8:00am – 9:00am ET

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Convergence is working on the __Scale Private Investment Mobilization Project__ - with UN DESA, UN ECA, OECD DAC members, Gates Foundation and others – to identify the best solutions that will mobilize private investment at scale, fully aligned to the upcoming Financing for Development 4 (Ff4D) Outcome Document. The solutions will use MDB and DFI capital optimally and as little ODA/ODA-like money as possible to mobilize private debt and equity investment to significantly higher volumes to fund private sector and public sector projects in emerging markets. This can only be achieved with high alignment with the developing countries' priorities/ownership and debt sustainability.

We believe that we do not have a monopoly on the best solutions to mobilize private investment at scale, nor to simplify and standardize blended finance. In this regard, Convergence invites all those interested to participate in a 60-minute Consultation Session to: i) learn more about and get a status update on the Scale Private Investment Mobilization Project, ii) engage in open discussion and provide feedback on the list of Private Investment Mobilization Models proposed by Convergence; and iii) help inform the creation of an overall Action Plan for more effective, efficient, and fair deployment of catalytic and concessional capital in developing countries for scaled mobilization.

We encourage all participants to visit the [home page](https://www.convergence.finance/standardization) for the Scale Private Investment Mobilization Project and familiarize themselves with the core project documents prior to the session.

Information Session and Consultation on Convergence Scale Private Investment Mobilization Project (North America/Europe)

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__Thursday, June 12, 11:45am – 1:00pm CST__

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Convergence invites you to a networking event with members and partners in Mexico City during [Pro Mujer's GLI Forum Latam 2025](https://gliforumlatam.com/en/). The session will bring together Convergence's members, partners, and other innovative finance stakeholders to connect with like-minded individuals and institutions engaged in blended finance, make new contacts, exchange ideas, and more.

*Registration is open on a first come, first served basis.*

Member Networking Reception in Mexico City

Join us for a member networking reception in Mexico City, Mexico.

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__Wednesday, June 11, 5:30pm – 6:30pm GMT__

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UNCDF and Convergence are hosting an official reception during the [Africa Impact Summit](https://africaimpactsummit.org/) in Accra, Ghana, from 11 – 13 June 2025. The session will bring together various stakeholders within the innovative finance ecosystem to connect with like-minded individuals and institutions engaged in innovative finance, including blended finance, make new contacts, exchange ideas, and more.

*Attendance is limited to conference participants only.*

Member Networking Reception in Accra

Join us for a member networking reception in Accra, Ghana.

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.