About the Convergence Blended Finance Forum
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 take place as the Sustainable Development Goals also reach their decade mark. With five years to go, the world is at a critical juncture in the race to finance sustainable development, even as we saw unprecedented cuts in development aid in 2024 in countries such as the Netherlands and Germany. Private sector buy-in will be more critical than ever to mainstream investing in emerging markets for sustainable development.
"What’s unique about this Forum is the diversity of the participants. We want Convergence’s inaugural Forum to give voice to the different institutions active in blended finance, from across the public, private, and philanthropic sectors and emerging and developed markets,” says Joan M. Larrea, CEO at Convergence. “This Forum will crystallize what we’ve been doing for the last decade, bringing all these different players together in one room and having them speak to each other to accelerate action.”
Joan M. Larrea
CEO
Convergence Blended Finance
Speakers
Additional speakers will be announced and added as they are confirmed.
Agenda
Monday, November 3rd - Pre-Forum Events
Convergence will host several pre-forum events to allow participants to deepen their understanding of the current blended finance market and network with the other attendees.
Session |
Time |
Location |
|---|---|---|
State of Blended Finance Launch Event |
9:30 - 11:30 |
Fairmont Hotel |
Blended Finance Primer Course (Additional USD 250) |
12:30 - 15:30 |
Fairmont Hotel |
Member-Only Cocktail Reception |
16:00 - 19:00 |
Off-site |
Tuesday, November 4th - Full Day Conference
The full day Global Forum will include a variety of engaging sessions including keynotes, high-level panels and interactive presentations on a diverse selection of critical topics related to blended finance.
Session |
Time |
Location |
|---|---|---|
All Day Conference |
8:30 - 17:00 |
Fairmont Hotel |
Evening Cocktail & Dinner |
18:00 - 21:00 |
Off-site |
Wednesday, November 5th - Morning Roundtables & Thematic Sessions
The Global Forum will wrap up with a morning of dynamic, curated roundtables and thematic sessions.
Session |
Time |
Location |
|---|---|---|
3-4 Curated roundtables and thematic sessions, participants to select preferred session to attend |
10:15 - 12:15 |
Fairmont Hotel |
Forum End |
Book Your Stay in Washington, DC
Enjoy exclusive room rates at our partner hotel and the venue for the Global Blended Finance Forum, the Fairmont Hotel Georgetown. Located in the West End, the Fairmont borders Georgetown, a D.C. neighborhood renowned for historic architecture, shopping, and restaurants. Please book your accommodation before October 1st to take advantage of the event discount.
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For questions, comments or to learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact globalforum2025@convergence.finance