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Convergence 2026: Global Practitioners Forum on Investment, Philanthropy, Development, and Trade
March 11–12, 2026, America University, Washington, D.C.

Convergence 2026 convenes 200 senior practitioners from philanthropy, global development, trade, investment, academia, and social innovation for two days of high-level dialogue and cross-sector collaboration.

Hosted by The Meridian Guild, the Forum is a direct response  to a rapidly shifting global landscape – one in which collective action, shared values, and integrated solutions are more essential than ever. .

The conference includes keynote conversations, practitioner-led workshops, policy and investment roundtables, curated networking sessions, and an invitation-only Impact Dinner.  Each  element is designed to foster partnerships and accelerate solutions for frontier and emerging markets.

Convergence 2026 is where ideas, capital, expertise, and purpose converge.

Registration

Early-Bird Registration — $300

Available until: January 30, 2026

Includes:

  • Full 2-day conference access

  • Priority seating for keynotes sessions

  • Access to the Convergence Networking Hub

  • Participation in workshops and roundtables

  • Digital session recordings

  • Conference materials & delegate kit

  • Access to pre-conference virtual briefings

    Why Attend?

  • Engage with leaders shaping global investment, philanthropy, and development

  • Build partnerships across sectors and geographies

  • Access curated networking with 200+ practitioners

  • Learn from real-world solutions emerging from frontier markets

  • Connect with The Meridian Guild’s global community of experts

Hosted By: The Meridian Guild

The Meridian Guild operates through a two-engine model:

The Guild — a global learning and collaboration community with 500+ experts across 70+ countries.

Meridian — a consulting and delivery engine supporting high-impact initiatives in frontier and emerging markets.

Together, they create a unique environment where global practitioners can learn, collaborate, and transform ideas into action.

Be Part of Convergence 2026

Join us in Washington, D.C. for a solutions-driven gathering shaping the future of global development, investment, and philanthropy.