The 2026 Annual Meetings bring global leaders together in Bangkok, October 12–18, to discuss jobs, investment, growth, and practical solutions for development.
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What will it take to bring more private investment to emerging markets? World Bank Group President Ajay Banga will join investors, regulators, insurers, and development finance leaders to discuss how capital markets, local currency financing, guarantees, securitization, and policy reforms can reduce risk and create new investment opportunities.
The conversation will look at how mobilizing more private capital can support businesses, economic growth, and job creation.
Where can I find the program?
The program will be posted on this page closer to the event date.
Do I need to register?
No. All sessions on this page are public and can be watched without registering.
What if I miss a session?
Recordings will be available on this page after each session ends. If you sign up for email reminders, you’ll also receive a follow-up with links to the replay and newly added resources.
Will transcripts be available?
A full transcript of each session will be posted on this page within 48 hours after it ends.
Speakers
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Ajay Banga
President, World Bank Group
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Shriti Vadera
Co-Chair of PSIL
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Shemara Wikramanayake
Managing Director and CEO, Macquarie Group
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Michael Wehrle
CEO, BlueOrchard
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Atsi Sheth
Chief Credit Officer, Moody’s Ratings
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Ed Miliband
Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs
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Jean-Paul Servais
Chair of the Belgian FSMA, Chair of IOSCO
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Karen Karniol-Tambour
Co-Chief Investment Officer, Bridgewater
Moderators
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Sharanjit Leyl
Former BBC World News and Bloomberg TV anchor for Asia
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Douglas Peterson
Former President and CEO, S&P Global
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Learning Resources
The Work We Do
NEWS & STORIES
- Story | Mobilizing Local Currency in West Africa, 01/30/2026
- Podcast | Mobilizing Private Capital for Development, 01/26/2026
- Blog | Unlocking the growth equation-stability-capital-and SME in Africa’s fragile markets, 02/19/2026
- Q&A | Ask experts unlocking job creation by enabling private investment in FCV economies, 09/02/2026
- Story | A Major Guarantee Milestone: MIGA surpasses $100 billion in guarantees — using just $366 million in public funds
2026 IMF–World Bank Group Annual Meetings | Live Sessions
Topics
PRIVATE CAPITAL
- Mobilizing Private Capital
- Private Sector Investment Lab
