Building Bridges: the global centre of the purpose economy

The Building Bridges conference will hold its fifth edition from 9 to 12 December 2024 at the Centre International de Conférences Genève (CICG), consolidating its position as a benchmark event for the economy of purpose. This forum connects finance with sustainability, promoting impact investments that generate positive social and environmental outcomes.

ImpactCo. and its commitment to impact investing

At ImpactCo. we are honoured to be part of this event, which is shaping up to be the new ‘Davos’ of the purpose economy. Our participation will be focused on connecting with the world’s leading impact investors, reaffirming our goal of transforming the impact economy from Spain to the world.

Building Bridges has become a key meeting point for thought leaders, sustainable finance experts and civil society representatives, addressing pressing global challenges. This event is a unique platform to explore how finance can align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting a more equitable and sustainable future.

The mission of Building Bridges

‘At the Building Bridges Foundation, we connect stakeholders from diverse sectors to drive sustainable financial solutions and promote investments that generate positive environmental and social impact’.
With this vision, the event invites the global community to join its diverse and dynamic programme. Below is a breakdown of the main activities:

Event programme
9 December: Building Bridges Summit

The inaugural summit will bring together international experts in high-level dialogues to explore the relationship between human, social, natural, climate and financial capital. This event seeks to unify the financial ecosystem under a common vision to accelerate the transition to an economic model aligned with the SDGs.

Modality: In-person (by invitation) and virtual via YouTube.
10-11 December: UNEP FI Global Roundtable

Organised in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI), this 18th edition of the Global Roundtable brings together banks, insurers, investors and policymakers. The aim is to encourage action to address challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution by aligning finance with global goals.

10-12 December: Building Bridges Action Days

Over three days, more than 65 community-organised events will take place, including panels, interactive workshops, trainings and case studies. These activities will foster in-depth dialogues on financial sustainability.

Featured topics:

Integrating impact into investments 2.
How to generate measurable results by integrating impact into investment portfolios.

2. Valuing nature in finance: broadening the approach to biodiversity and nature financing.

3. Valuing society in finance: investment strategies that address social inequalities and vulnerabilities.

4. Transition finance in action: financial strategies that drive the transition to a more equitable and sustainable economic model.

A one-of-a-kind event

Building Bridges is positioned as a global movement accelerating the transition to a purposeful financial system. Thanks to the Geneva and Swiss ecosystem, the event brings together a diversity of participants, including:

Financial institutions, startups and companies.
Governments, NGOs, the UN and philanthropists.
Universities and civil society leaders.

Collaboration between these sectors enables the development of joint projects that make a difference at a global level.

At ImpactCo, we are firmly committed to this event as the most relevant annual event for impact investing. Connecting the world’s finance with the SDGs and social justice is key to building a more sustainable future.

Interested in finding out more? Find out all the details on the official Building Bridges website.