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  • Capetown, South Africa - 3 Days
    Tuesday
    October 7
    2025

    Gender in Food, Land and Water Systems Conference 2025

    The 2025 biennial CGIAR gender research conference will be held from 7-9 October 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa. The theme for the conference is ‘Accelerating equality in food, land, and water systems: Driving solutions through evidence and learning’

    The year 2025 marks the beginning of the final five years of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the SDGs. Achieving SDG 5—gender equality and empowerment of all women and girls—seems out of reach by 2030. Yet, greater gender equality and inclusion are essential for attaining all other SDGs.

    The poly-crises of COVID-19, climate change, conflict, and food crises have not only halted but, in many cases, reversed progress toward gender equality. In agri-food systems, unequal gender and social relations undermine responses to these crises and hinder the resilience of rural communities and landscapes. A 2023 estimate suggests that an extra $360 billion per year is needed to achieve gender equality and empower women by 2030.

    The international conference  “Accelerating Equality in Food, Land, and Water Systems: Driving solutions through Evidence and Learning” follows the tradition of the biennial CGIAR GENDER conferences. It will bring together researchers from various organizations (academia, NARES, NGOs, and CSOs) and knowledge users (policymakers, practitioners, private sector actors, local and indigenous communities and others) who work toward creating innovations and generating evidence to transform food systems.

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  • Augsburg, Germany - 3 Days
    Wednesday
    October 29
    2025

    Off-Grid Expo + Conference 2025

    What is behind the OFF-GRID Expo + Conference?

    The OFF-GRID Expo + Conference (OEC) in Augsburg is the only neutral congress trade fair in Europe for off-grid energy supply and utilisation technologies. The practice-oriented format with an English-speaking conference, trade fair and community networking event takes place every two years. With its know-how transfer, the OEC contributes directly to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In addition to affordable and clean energy (SDG 7) and access to clean drinking water (SDG 6), the goals of economic growth (SDG 8), sustainable consumption (SDG 12) and climate protection (SDG 13) are also on the agenda.

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  • Washington, DC at the Fairmont Georgetown Hotel - 3 Days
    Monday
    November 3
    2025

    Global Blended Finance Forum

    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.

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  • The Netherlands - 1 Day
    Tuesday
    November 11
    2025

    Impact Investor Conference 2025

    Through keynote speeches, presentations and panel discussions led by leading voices in impact investing, attendees will explore innovative strategies, collaborative efforts, and practical steps to advance the SDGs.

    The event is aimed at asset owners – including institutional investors, family offices and foundations – and impact ecosystem builders. It will balance educational content, practical insights, and networking opportunities, ensuring attendees leave with valuable knowledge and connections.

    Demonstrate your thought leadership and contribute your expertise to the Impact Investor community.

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