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Venture Capital Conference
Overview
The 2026 Venture Capital & LPs Conference is your gateway to institutional capital, high-level co-investment partnerships, and direct access to government-led investment pipelines — all in one day, in one place.
Join us on Monday, September 21, 2026, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., bringing together leaders from the
World Bank Group, DFC, EXIM Bank, IFC, MIGA, Y combinator, AngelList, Starbucks, Tesla, and senior delegations from over 80 countries.
What You’ll Gain:
Learn how to access capital from the World Bank Group, IFC, and MIGA.
De-risk your investments with DFC guarantees and MIGA insurance tools
Meet LPs face-to-face — including pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, and fund-of-funds actively seeking exposure to new VCs
Explore national investment pipelines across 80+ countries, each led by ministers and senior sector leaders
Engage directly with government delegations at their official booths for strategic partnerships, projects, and contacts
Understand EXIM Bank tools designed to support U.S. VCs investing abroad
Attend exclusive sessions on AI, LP trends, frontier market risk, and fund structuring
With keynote sessions from current and former heads of state, institutional finance leaders, and top LPs, this is the most efficient way to build global capital relationships, access government-backed investment channels, and differentiate your fund.
This is an invite-only event.
VC attendance is limited to ensure quality networking.
Request your invitation now to secure your seat.
25
Min
Investing with the World Bank: Opportunities for LPs
Presented by the World Bank
15
Min
How EXIM Bank Supports U.S. Investors in Emerging Markets
Presented by Export–Import Bank of the United States (EXIM)
25
Min
Accessing Equity Funds from IFC: A Guide for VCs
Presented by International Finance Corporation (IFC)
20
Min
New perspective Investing in conflicts zone: why Entrepreneurship is an overlooked solution to end Conflicts.
By Prime Minister DR Congo
10
Min
The Strategic Role of the DFC in Emerging Markets
Presented by U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC)
45
Min
LP Trends: What’s Real, What’s Hype
Presented by llpa
20
Min
AI Beyond the Hype: How to Spot Durable Moats Early
Presented by Y Combinator
15
Min
How Venture Is Changing: What Data Is Telling Us Before Anyone Else
Presented by AngelList
20
Min
Investing in Emerging Markets with Confidence: Why MIGA Matters
Presented by MIGA – World Bank Group
15
Min
Managing Natural resources Wealth
Presented by IMF
Conference Agenda
(Restricted Conference by invite only)
Name
Position
Republic of Tanzania
Name
Position
World Bank
Name
Position
IFC
Name
Position
Republic of Congo
Name
Position
DFC
Name
Position
IMPORT – EXPORT BANK OF AMERICA (EXIM BANK)
Name
Position
Angel List
Name
Position
ILPA
Name
Position
Tiva Microfinance Bank
Speakers
Why Attend?
Connect
As a VC, attending this conference is like visiting dozens of countries in one day. Meet key decision-makers, judiciary leaders, and public officials showcasing their nation's most valuable investment projects—all under one roof. Skip the travel and connect directly at their booths.
For Venture Capitalists (VCs)
Few venture capitalists realize that institutions like the World Bank offer direct equity capital to VCs investing in emerging markets. At the 2026 Venture Capital & LPs Conference, you’ll gain firsthand insights into how to unlock institutional funding and de-risk your investments across high-growth regions.
Connect
As a VC, attending this conference is like visiting dozens of countries in one day. Meet key decision-makers, judiciary leaders, and public officials showcasing their nation's most valuable investment projects—all under one roof. Skip the travel and connect directly at their booths.
For Venture Capitalists (VCs)
Few venture capitalists realize that institutions like the World Bank offer direct equity capital to VCs investing in emerging markets. At the 2025 Venture Capital & LPs Conference, you’ll gain firsthand insights into how to unlock institutional funding and de-risk your investments across high-growth regions.
Venue
@Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Meeting Venues
Venture Capital & LPs Conference will take place in 21 September 2026 at Walter E. Washington Convention Center; from 8 am – 5 pm.
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Walter E. Washington Convention Center
In the heart of Washington, D.C., just minutes from the White House and Capitol Hill, the Convention Center offers over 700,000 sq. ft. of flexible space for exhibitions, private meetings, and keynote sessions.
Easily accessible by Metro, surrounded by top hotels and landmarks, and only 15 minutes from Reagan National Airport — it’s the ideal venue for global deal-making...png)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 2026 Venture Capital & LPs Conference is designed for general partners, venture capitalists, growth investors, and fund managers seeking to access capital, co-investment partners, and government-backed deal flow.
Unlike traditional investor conferences, this event brings together the World Bank Group, DFC, EXIM Bank, and over 80 heads of state offices. It’s the only platform where VCs can meet DFIs, LPs, and 80+ head of state office ( national investment gatekeepers ) in one place.
You’ll meet official delegations from 80+ countries — including presidential advisors, sovereign fund representatives, and investment agencies — all presenting vetted public-private pipelines ready for capital. No need to fly country by country.
Yes. The conference is designed to help VCs connect directly with global LPs exploring new fund relationships and sector-specific capital deployment.
They offer funds and tools like co-investment programs, equity participation, and risk insurance that directly support VC firms.
This is an invite-only event. You can request an invitation at https://tiva.us/request-invitation. Once approved, you’ll receive credentials, agenda access, and travel guidance.
Yes, but space is limited. We encourage firms to register early and indicate all attending partners during the RSVP process.
Yes. The venue includes dedicated lounges and meeting rooms for scheduled conversations with LPs, DFIs, and government representatives.
The conference is organized by TIVA Inc., a U.S.-based corporate with a mission to Lauch first African’s microfinance bank for food access | Tiva Microfinance Bank | Zero-interest “Eat Now, Pay Later” food loans. – 2.1M customers in waiting. Learn more or book a meeting.
Conference Disclaimer
The TIVA Venture Capital & LPs Conference is organized by TIVA Inc. as an independent, invitation-only educational and networking event. While we aim to bring together thought leaders, institutions, and investors to share insights and foster collaboration, TIVA Inc. does not represent or claim any formal partnership or endorsement from the World Bank, IFC, DFC, EXIM Bank, ILPA, AngelList, Y Combinator, or any government body or affiliated organization mentioned in our materials.
Participation in this event does not imply any guarantee of funding, partnership, investment, or financial return. All information shared during the conference is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice, solicitation, or commitment of capital.
TIVA Inc. does not collect or request money from attendees for investment opportunities, and we do not act as a broker, investment advisor, or intermediary for any institution or speaker. Attendees are encouraged to conduct their own due diligence before engaging with any individual, company, or institution introduced during the conference.
By attending this event, you acknowledge and agree that TIVA Inc. is not liable for any business or financial decisions made as a result of information shared at the conference.
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