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CERAWeek 2026
CERAWeek is comprised of three mutually reinforcing platforms: The Executive Conference, the Innovation Agora, and Partner Programs. The industry’s foremost thought leaders convene to cultivate relationships and exchange transformative ideas. Our programs are designed to advance new ideas, insight and solutions to the biggest challenges facing the future of energy, the environment, and climate.
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21st Annual Global Microfinance & Financial Inclusion Forum
SUMMARY
After two decades under the name Global Microfinance Forum, we’ve expanded our scope to reflect where the industry is truly headed. The new name captures our evolving mission: moving beyond access and credit toward full-spectrum financial inclusion that promotes resilience, dignity, and long-term impact.
Today, financial inclusion must adapt to conflict zones, climate change, digital exclusion, and a rapidly growing informal economy. This year’s agenda brings these realities to the forefront, with sessions focused on practical innovation and cross-sector collaboration.
By bringing together practitioners, donors, investors, fintechs, and policymakers, this forum offers more than discussion — it’s a platform for real solutions in complex environments. Whether through tailored lending models, embedded insurance, or integrated e-commerce partnerships, the focus is on building inclusive systems that serve real people in real-world conditions.- Tags
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GPC Conference 2025
The Global Private Capital Conference in partnership with IFC is a unique convening which connects investors from Asia, Latin America, Africa, CEE and the Middle East to a global community of dealmakers, limited partners and entrepreneurs.
Participants include a curated group of family offices, endowments, pensions, sovereign wealth funds, development finance institutions, experienced fund managers and new investment teams active across private equity, venture capital, impact, infrastructure and credit. Program and discussion themes highlight GPCA’s focus on both sustainable, long-term investing and innovation and technology as the drivers of opportunity.
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Hybrid (in-person and virtual) - 2 DaysFriday
April 10
2026Regional Innovation & Entrepreneurship Summit for East Africa (RIESEA)
RIESEA Background
East Africa’s reputation as a burgeoning hub for innovation and entrepreneurship continues to grow, supported by a vibrant community of startups, SMEs, and ESOs. However, challenges such as fragmented ecosystems, limited funding access, and inconsistent policy frameworks pose significant hurdles. The RIESEA summit seeks to address these issues by creating a platform for regional dialogue and collaboration. By bringing together thought leaders, innovators, and enablers, the summit aims to unlock the region’s potential for inclusive growth, sustainability, and global competitiveness.
The RIESEA Golf Tournament is a premier networking event organised by ASSEK to support and foster collaboration among Entrepreneur Support Organizations, Entrepreneurs, SMEs, Investors and private sector actors. As East Africa continues to grow as a hub for innovation, challenges such as limited funding and fragmented ecosystems remain. This tournament, held at Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Club, will serve as a strategic platform to address these gaps by bringing together key stakeholders for meaningful connections and partnerships.
Players will enjoy a continental breakfast, an exclusive goody bag, and a prize-packed dinner featuring exciting raffles and surprises. Prizes will be awarded to the 1st runners up winner, 2nd runners up winner, Lady winner, Closest to the pin, Longest drive men, Longest to drive lady, Hole in 1-sponsor and Front 9 winner. A fabulous prize drawing will take place at the welcoming reception and dinner—you must be present to win!
Join us for an unforgettable day of golf, networking, and impact-driven conversations as we unlock the region’s potential for inclusive growth and sustainability. Primary objective: The RIESEA Golf Tournament aims to serve as a high-impact networking platform to foster collaboration among entrepreneur support organisation, investors, corporate leaders, and ecosystem enablers, strengthening East Africa’s position as a growing hub for innovation and enterprise.
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ASU+GSV Summit
The World’s Largest EdTech Community
GSV Summit and Bett combine forces
GSV Summit and Bett have joined forces to create the largest and most impactful education innovation community in the world. GSV Summit was founded in 2010 and in partnership with Arizona State University started the ASU+GSV Summit. The ASU+GSV Summit and The AI Show are the premier global convenings for entrepreneurs, investors, philanthropists, educators, workforce leaders, and policymakers transforming the $8 trillion education and skills sector, together convening over 15,000. GSV Summit’s mission—that ALL people deserve equal access to the future—is grounded in the belief that scaled innovations across PreK to Gray learning are critical to achieving this goal.
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The George Washington University, Washington, DC 20052 - 1 DayTuesday
April 14
2026The Future of Finance And Trade in Africa 3.0
The GW School of Business, The Growth Dialogue at the GWSB, the Institute for International Economic Policy (IIEP) at the GW Elliott School of International Affairs, the Center for Cyber Diplomacy and Leadership, the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU), GSI Fulbright, Global Impact Industries, NGSER, Graphclic, African Export–Import Bank, African Development Bank, and Africa House present:
The Future of Finance and Trade in Africa 3.0
The George Washington University is hosting its third annual high-level conference during a time of rapid technological innovation and global uncertainty, bringing together central bank governors, state governors, ministers, private sector CEOs, technology leaders, multilateral organizations, members of the African diaspora, and academics.
This third conference will examine critical challenges and opportunities facing Africa, particularly in the areas of digital transformation, food security, creative industries, trade, and infrastructure, as well as their applications in national and regional economies. We anticipate the attendance of policymakers coming to the IMF/World Bank Spring meetings as well as invited keynote speakers.
Key topics will include emerging technologies, workforce enhancement and job creation, sustainable food production, trade prospects and market entry strategies, natural resource management, and renewable energy, with a focus on innovative financial solutions to drive sustainable and inclusive growth.
The event will highlight opportunities across the African continent for American companies ready to take advantage of strong trade and investment opportunities for networking and fostering collaboration among policymakers, practitioners, and thought leaders committed to advancing the continent’s progress.
Time: 8:00 am to 11:30 pm ET
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The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, Spain - 2 DaysWednesday
April 15
2026Energy Tech Summit 2026
ABOUT ENERGY TECH SUMMIT
Get ready for the return of Europe’s top climate tech event, Energy Tech Summit 2026, in the vibrant city of Bilbao!Recognized as the #1 industry conference in Europe, Energy Tech Summit will once again bring together investors, disruptors, and government leaders for an event you won’t want to miss.
Expect a dynamic new format packed with inspiration, connections, and opportunities to amplify your impact. Be part of the solution, explore new markets, and leave with game-changing business ideas in the fight against climate change.
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Energy Tech Summit
ABOUT ENERGY TECH SUMMIT
Get ready for the return of Europe’s top climate tech event, Energy Tech Summit 2026, in the vibrant city of Bilbao!Recognized as the #1 industry conference in Europe, Energy Tech Summit will once again bring together investors, disruptors, and government leaders for an event you won’t want to miss.
Expect a dynamic new format packed with inspiration, connections, and opportunities to amplify your impact. Be part of the solution, explore new markets, and leave with game-changing business ideas in the fight against climate change.
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