April 15–16, 2026
Washington, D.C.
Devex IMPACT HOUSE: The Capital Summit
April 15–16, 2026
Washington, D.C. / On-Demand
WHERE INFLUENCE, CAPITAL, AND INNOVATION CONVERGE TO
SHAPE GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT’S NEXT ERA.
A new era of global development is already taking shape — one defined by shifting power, new business models, and a rapidly evolving financial architecture. And nowhere is that transformation more visible than during the Spring Meetings of the World Bank and IMF in Washington, D.C., when the world’s most influential decision-makers converge to debate the future of development finance.
Devex — headquartered in this nexus of power, finance, and policy — is convening Devex Impact House: The Capital Summit on April 15–16, 2026, alongside the Spring Meetings. This is where the most consequential conversations will happen: bringing together ministers, CEOs, philanthropists, investors, MDB leaders, and the innovators changing the game.
The stakes — and the opportunity — have never been greater. If you want to understand and influence global development’s next era, this is the room to be in.
Capacity is limited. Request your invitation.
Program
Each day convenes leaders around the defining debates in global development, pairing live interviews with time to connect in a more informal setting. Select your preferred sessions when submitting your invitation request. Additional speakers will be announced in the coming weeks.
The Shifting Global Power Map
As emerging economies and rising powers expand their influence and global institutions face pressure to adapt, this series of conversations will explore how leadership is shifting — from U.N. reform debates to new regional alliances redefining the international system.
11:15 a.m. ET
Featuring interviews with:
Arancha González
Dean, Paris School of International Affairs at Sciences Po
Alexia Latortue
Head of secretariat, Future of Development Cooperation Coalition
Yemi Osinbajo
Cochair, Future of Development Cooperation Coalition
Shifting Power: African-Led Data for SRHR in West Africa
In partnership with the Population Institute
Marie Ba, Director, Ouagadougou Partnership Coordination Unit
Joseph Asunka, chief executive officer, Afrobarometer
More speakers announced soon.
The New Economics of Development
Development is moving from aid to capital. This series of conversations will explore how multilateral banks, private investors, climate funds, and critical mineral supply chains are redefining who pays, who profits, and who holds power in a post-ODA world.
12:15 p.m. ET
Featuring interviews with:
Jorge Moreira da Silva
Under-secretary-general at United Nations and Executive director at UNOPS
A Partner spotlight with Boston Consulting Group
Qahir Dhanani, managing director and partner, Boston Consulting Group
Paul Niehaus
Professor of Economics, University of California, San Diego
Mariana Mazzucato
Founding director, Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP)
Alexander de Croo
Administrator, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
More speakers announced soon.
Leaders’ lunch
1:00 p.m. ET
An opportunity to connect with fellow leaders over lunch and conversation.
The Global Inclusive Growth Forum
6:00 p.m. ET
Hosted by the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth
This in-person convening will bring together senior leaders from the public, private, and social sectors for a focused dialogue on how digital economies can drive resilience, opportunity, and sustainable growth. This session is invitation-only with limited capacity.
To learn more about the detailed agenda and to see a list of our confirmed speakers please visit the Global Inclusive Growth Forum website for updates.
Guests will be confirmed through a separate registration and review process. Please express your interest when requesting an invitation.
Each day convenes leaders around the defining debates in global development, pairing live interviews with time to connect in a more informal setting. Select your preferred sessions when submitting your invitation request. Additional speakers will be announced in the coming weeks.
9:30 a.m. ET
Investing in Sustainable Energy in Africa
In partnership with Africa50
Who’s Shaping What’s Next
In a more volatile and resource-constrained era, innovation is no longer optional. This series of conversations will explore how health systems, local leaders, and frontline organizations are designing smarter, leaner solutions that deliver impact despite shrinking budgets.
11:15 a.m. ET
Featuring interviews with:
Conor Coleman
Head of investments, U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC)
A partner spotlight with the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB)
Jessica Thompson, Deputy CEO, International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness
Fahad Al-Sulaiti
Director general, Qatar Fund For Development
Ingrid-Gabriela Hoven
Managing director, GIZ
Rémy Rioux
CEO of AFD and chair of the FiCS coalition
More speakers announced soon.
Building the Digital Future
Digital infrastructure is becoming as essential as roads and power grids. This series of conversations will explore how governments, tech companies, and development finance institutions are funding and shaping digital public infrastructure and artificial intelligence — and what that means for inclusion and accountability.
12:30 p.m. ET
Featuring:
Digital Sovereignty: Choosing your Future in a Competitive World
In partnership with Public Digital Lauren Kahn, Senior director and head of global impact, Public Digital James Stewart, Partner, Public Digital
Kate Kallot
Founder and CEO, Amini
Bosun Tijani
Minister of communications, innovation and digital economy, Federal Republic of Nigeria
Dr. Mariana Dahan
Senior adviser, World Bank
More speakers announced soon.
Leaders’ Lunch
2:00 p.m. ET
An opportunity to connect with fellow leaders over lunch, with breakout discussions designed to deepen conversation and spark new collaborations.
Innovating Through Uncertainty
Development isn’t being shaped by the usual players alone. This series of conversations will highlight the entrepreneurs, investors, youth leaders, and unconventional voices challenging old assumptions and what global progress looks like.
3:15 p.m. ET
Featuring interviews with:
Sasha Gallant
CEO, DIV Fund
Mark Green
President Emeritus, The Wilson Center
Pepukaye Bardouille
Director, Bridgetown Initiative
Avinash Persaud
Special adviser to the president on climate change, Inter-American Development Bank
Mafalda Duarte
Executive director, Green Climate Fund
A partner spotlight with McKinsey Health Institute
Dr. Pooja Kumar, senior partner, McKinsey Health Institute
More speakers announced soon.
Beyond the Aid Narrative
As political support for aid shifts, development is being reframed around shared interests and measurable results. This series of conversations examines how impact is defined and communicated — and how leaders are telling a story that resonates beyond the traditional aid community.
5:00 p.m. ET
Featuring interviews with:
Nidhi Sahni
Partner, head of US Advisory, Bridgespan
Annie Wong
Co-founder, 2over10 Media
Beyond the Aid Narrative: Scaling New Models of Sustainable Health Financing for NCDs and Mental Health
In partnership with Access Accelerated
Herb Riband, executive director, Access Accelerated
Dr. James Mwangi
Group managing director and CEO of Equity Group Holdings
Dr. Frannie Leautier
CEO and senior partner, SouthBridge Investment
Leslie Maasdorp
CEO, British International Investment
More speakers announced soon.
Closing Reception
6:00 p.m. ET
Close the day with drinks and conversation alongside peers and speakers.
Speakers
Fahad Al-Sulaiti
Director general, Qatar Fund For Development
Dr. Joseph Asunka
Chief executive officer, Afrobarometer
Marie Ba
Director, Ouagadougou Partnership Coordination Unit
Pepukaye Bardouille
Director, Bridgetown Initiative and special advisor on climate resilience, Prime Minister’s Office of Barbados
Prof Andrew Bastawrous
Co-founder of Vision Catalyst Fund / co-founder and CEO Peek Vision / professor of global eye health at LSHTM, VCF / Peek Vision
Nadia Calviño
President, European Investment Bank
Conor Coleman
Head of investments and chief of staff, U.S. International Development Finance Corporation
Dr. Mariana Dahan
Senior adviser, World Bank
Qahir Dhanani
Managing director and partner, Boston Consulting Group
Alexander De Croo
Administrator, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Mafalda Duarte
Executive director, Green Climate Fund
Sasha Gallant
CEO, DIV Fund
Arancha González
Dean, Paris School of International Affairs at Sciences Po
Mark Green
President emeritus, The Wilson Center
Javier Guzmán
Chief of the health, nutrition, and population division, Inter-American Development Bank
Ingrid-Gabriela Hoven
Managing director, GIZ
Lauren Kahn
Senior director and head of global impact, Public Digital
Kate Kallot
Founder & CEO, Amini
Dr. Pooja Kumar
Senior partner, McKinsey Health Institute
Alexia Latortue
Head of secretariat, Future of Development Cooperation Coalition
Dr Frannie Leautier
CEO and Senior Partner, Southbridge Investments
Leslie Maasdorp
CEO, British International Investment
Mariana Mazzucato
Founding director, Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP)
Jorge Moreira da Silva
Under-secretary-general, United Nations, and executive director, UNOPS
James Mwangi
Group managing director and CEO of Equity Group Holdings
Paul Niehaus
Professor of Economics, University of California, San Diego
Yemi Osinbajo
Co-chair, Future of Development Cooperation Coalition
Avinash Persaud
Special adviser to the president on climate change, Inter-American Development Bank
Dr. Jirair Ratevosian
Senior fellow, Duke Global Health Institute
Herb Riband
Executive director, Access Accelerated
Rémy Rioux
CEO of AFD and chair of the FiCS coalition, AFD & FiCS
Nidhi Sahni
Partner, Head of US Advisory, Bridgespan
Joseph Sali Ssentongo
CEO, Global Innovation Fund
James Stewart
Partner, Public Digital
Annie Wong
Co-founder, 2over10 Media
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