Swiss Impact Week 2026

SwissImpactWeek2026:GenevaStructuringAfrica'sInfrastructureFuture

From 5–9 October 2026, LCPA convenes governmental delegates, Heads of Kingdoms from more than 20 African countries, sovereign wealth funds, DFIs, institutional investors and family offices in Geneva — positioning the city as a trusted gateway for catalytic capital mobilization aligned with international best practices.

Geneva skyline with the Jet d'Eau fountain

Why Geneva, Why Now

Africa's infrastructure financing gap calls for bankable, de-risked pipelines brought directly to institutional capital. Geneva's diplomatic and financial ecosystem — LBMA-certified refineries, secure freeports, established private banking, and a legal framework built on the Swiss Code of Obligations and the Financial Market Infrastructure Act — gives African governments a neutral, regulated bridge to international capital markets.

Within this framework, the 'Geneva Gateway' model allows the collateralization of non-liquid sovereign assets such as gold, artwork and gemstones under fully compliant Swiss regulations, enabling liquidity through instruments like Lombard financing.

Geneva financial district near the lake

The Week at a Glance

Day 1 — 5 October
1
Collaborate
Forge strategic synergies for effective partnerships across the LCPA ecosystem.
8:00–17:00EN/FR
Days 2–4 — 6–8 October
2
Invest
Catalyse global capital for the infrastructure financing gap through panels, masterclasses, workshops and pitching sessions, with access to Building Bridges 2026.
8:00–17:00EN/FR
Day 5 — 9 October
3
Envision
Plan the future with local communities — co-creating actionable roadmaps with governments, NGOs, businesses and investors.
8:00–17:00EN (FR interpretation)
20+
African countries
150-200
participants
5
thematic workshops
10
day engagement window
People-First PPP
A People-First Public-Private-Partnership approach guiding every project structure.
Lombard Collateralization
Non-liquid sovereign assets — gold, artwork, gemstones — collateralized under Swiss regulation to generate liquidity.
IMPPPACT-Vetted Pipelines
Projects follow IMPPPACT's structured preparation process and align with MAPS, FAST-Infra and UN PIERS methodology before reaching investors.
African Kingdoms as Guests of Honor
African Kingdoms are honored as distinguished guests, with DRC and the Philippines presenting community development work.

Who's in the Room

Directors General of Ministries, sovereign wealth funds, DFIs, institutional investors, pension funds, family offices, structuring partners, academia, community representatives and cooperatives — alongside international experts spanning agriculture, blended finance, energy, PPP infrastructure, urban planning and holistic health.

Reserve Your Place at Swiss Impact Week 2026

Choose a single-day pass, the 2-Event Pack, or the Full Access Pack to attend all five days in Geneva, 5–9 October 2026.