This event is intended for those involve in impact investing and blended finance who want to increase the additionality, sustainability and scale of their investments. For asset owners, it helps to guide allocation towards more impactful managers and for managers, it helps to improve sourcing, management and measurement to increase impact.

The event is hybrid. Please indicate a preference for in person or online attendance in the RSVP. In person attendance at the foreign office in London is limited and is on an invitation only basis.

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Convergence, with support from Global Affairs Canada, is proud to introduce a new skill-building initiative under its Blended Finance Accelerator for Fund Managers (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.

Convergence will additionally be hosting a second standalone training in Montreal in early 2026, for those who may find that location more convenient.

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

Convergence, avec le soutien Affaires mondiales Canada, 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). 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.

Convergence organiserons également une deuxième formation indépendante à Montréal au début de l'année 2026, pour ceux qui trouveraient cet emplacement plus pratique.

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

Join Momentus Global, Stafford Law and Samawati Capital with MEDA, in partnership with Mastercard Foundation African Growth Fund, for the exclusive launch of the groundbreaking Full Report on Fund Domiciliation in Africa.

For too long, African-focused funds have domiciled outside the continent, a practice that can increase costs and create a disconnect from the very communities they aim to serve. This pioneering report offers a deep dive into the opportunities, challenges, and strategic advantages of establishing a fund directly on the African continent.

This is a critical conversation for anyone committed to building resilient and self-sufficient African-led investment vehicles. Our expert panelists, including leading fund managers and legal specialists, will provide a detailed breakdown of the report's key findings, covering:

• The compelling financial and strategic case for domiciling funds in Africa.

• Key legal frameworks and regulatory considerations across different jurisdictions.

• Case studies of successful funds that have chosen an African domicile.

• Actionable recommendations for policymakers to create a more enabling environment.

Hosted by the Africa Impact Investing Group (AIIG), this webinar serves as a crucial pre-event to the Africa Impact Summit (AIS) 2026 in Zambia, setting the stage for deeper discussions on how to build a robust and impactful financial ecosystem for the continent.

Who Should Attend?

This event is a must for fund managers, institutional and angel investors, policymakers, financial regulators, venture capitalists, and anyone interested in the future of African finance.