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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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__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!

Africa's Green Economy Summit

__Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 2:30PM - 3:30PM CET__

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Join Convergence alongside the World Association of PPP Units & Professionals (WAPPP) for their 'Role of infrastructure funds and institutional investors in blended finance PPPs' webinar on April 17.

Some funders, including institutional investors like pension funds, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, hedge funds, and investment funds, operate at a portfolio level. This session explores the fund-based approach to financing projects and PPPs, highlighting scalable models for financing facilities, asset-based funds, and thematic investing. It also examines how these strategies evolve into impactful investments.

More details to come.

WAPPP 2025: Role of infrastructure funds and institutional investors in blended finance PPPs

Join WAPPP for this session that will explore the fund-based approach to financing projects and PPPs, highlighting scalable models for financing facilities, asset-based funds, and thematic investing.

Fund-based approach to financing projects and PPPs

Info Sessions - 2025.1 call for proposals

__April 9, 2025 | 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM (EST)__

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This webinar is an informational session for organizations interested in applying to the Catalytic Climate Finance Facility (CC Facility).

It provides an overview of the application process, eligibility criteria, and guidance on securing funding and acceleration support.

Participants will also learn about the CC Facility’s mission to scale innovative financial solutions in climate finance.

The session includes insights on strengthening applications and maximizing impact, with opportunities for attendees to ask questions.

To accommodate different time zones, the webinar is offered at two different times:
- 9 AM EST – Best for Americas, Europe, Africa, and South Asia.
- 9 PM EST – Ideal for those in Asia-Pacific and Oceania.
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Attendees should select the session that best fits their schedule.

Webinar: Learn Why and How to Apply to the CC Facility

Join one of our webinars on April 9 to learn about the CC Facility, including eligibility criteria, application process, and available resources. Register today to discover how to increase your likelihood of securing funding and scaling your impact.

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__Tuesday, April 8th, 6:00pm – 8:30pm EAT__

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Convergence, Renew Capital, and East Africa Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (EAVCA) are hosting an invite-only networking reception during the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development in Kampala. 

The event will bring together members and partners of all three organizations alongside other innovative finance stakeholders, including impact investors, institutional investors, donor agencies, development banks, and sponsors of blended finance deals. It will be an opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals/institutions engaged in blended finance, make new contacts, exchange ideas, and more.

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

If you have questions, please email Basil (basil.kandaya@convergence.finance) or Leonard (leonard@eavca.org)

Member Networking Reception in Kampala

Join us for a member networking reception in Kampala, Uganda

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__Monday, April 7th, 2:00pm – 5:00pm EAT__

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Co-led by UN Economic Commission for Africa, UN Department for Economic and Social Affairs, and Convergence Blended Finance this Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development pre-event will convene African Country representatives, UN representatives, and mobilization experts to identify best practices for blended finance solutions to mobilize private investment at higher quantity and quality (e.g., debt sustainability and sovereign loan affordability) to African countries’ priorities, aligned with the [Financing for Development 4 Outcome Document (first draft)](https://financing.desa.un.org/ffd4/outcome) and the [COP29 New Collective Quantified Goal on Climate Finance](https://unfccc.int/news/cop29-un-climate-conference-agrees-to-triple-finance-to-developing-countries-protecting-lives-and). 

This session is part of the Scale Private Investment Mobilization Project funded by the Gates Foundation, Finland, France, Luxembourg, and Switzerland.

The event will be hosted in-person at the Speke Resort Convention Centre in Kampala and virtually. To participate in-person please register for the Forum [here](https://indico.un.org/event/1016346/registrations/19555/). To participate virtually, register above.

Mobilizing Private Investment at Scale to Africa’s Priorities

Join us to discuss mobilizing private investment at scale to Africa’s priorities