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No matter if you are an expert or a beginner in the field, the learning track will give you the tools to better understand the impact finance landscape in Belgium through 7 sessions. No prior registrations is needed for the sessions, once you have your ticket, you're good to go!

 

11am to 12:30pm

Everything you wanted to know about the new institute, its mission, activities and governance. And how the UK and France were able to turn a similar initiative  into a major success.

 

11am to 12:30pm

The impact ecosystem has produced several innovations in the field of financing mechanisms, mainly to blend different sources of capital and to shift the procurement focus from inputs to measurable outcomes. An experienced panel  will take stock and share learnings of mechanisms such as social impact bonds and current rapidly growing innovations such as "impact linked finance" mechanisms. 

 

11am to 12:30pm

Exploring the definitional, terminological, and strategic similarities and differences behind impact investing.  This panel of speakers will clarify current trends attempting to both expand the concept and restrict it. It will also illustrate various strategic options and pragmatic approaches for impact investing. Because beyond the name(s), the shared goal is to increase the capital available for impact, and to increase the effectiveness of that capital.

 

2pm to 3:30pm

 

This session will give you an interactive introduction on the topic, while showcasing the learning journey of a social enterprise. Practice and theory will be shared to get started with impact measurement, to maximize impact and business opportunities along the way. You will also get an overview on the learning opportunities on the topic.

 

2pm to 3:30pm

 

Financing for impact is about trying to solve pressing social problems by means of disruptive social innovations. Failure is natural in an environment where experimentation and creativity are core values. Transparency is key to understand what works or not to foster the scaling up of impact finance. Organisations that encourage intelligent failures though deliberate experimentation can achieve the greatest results, and organisations that share their failures help the sector move forward.

 

4pm to 5:30pm

In collaboration with our research partner, EVPA, and supported by the King Baudouin Foundation and Triodos Bank, we have been working to estimate the size of the BE impact investing market. We will share datas and insights from asset owners, asset managers and industry stakeholders to develop a picture of where the market is today. Our report is the culmination of these efforts and will be used as a baseline for the IF Belgium strategy for the years to come.

 

 

4pm to 5:30pm

At the bottom-line of this session : how companies and finance can pave the way to improve the lives of people and the planet? By sharing expertises and visions we will build the roadmap to strengthen the impact ecosystem. What are the key success factors to boost it? What are the challenges? How to bridge more financial actors with promising and expanding companies? Explore with us and join the path!