A Climate Week Zurich Event
Catalytic Capital - Unlocking Climate Investments in Emerging Markets
During Climate Week Zurich, responsAbility, in collaboration with Convergence (Global Network for Blended Finance) will host and curate an investor-focused lunchtime session especially designed for family offices, foundations, wealth owners and impact-oriented allocators but open to all qualified investors.
The event offers a dedicated space for capital allocators and managers to explore together how catalytic capital can unlock scaled climate investment through innovative structures and funds.
The session will address the financing gaps that are still holding back meaningful allocation to climate mitigation, adaptation and resilience financing at scale in emerging markets, and will feature perspectives from practitioners who work at the intersection of blended finance, wealth stewardship, and impact investing, alongside experienced advisors who help shape innovative structures and dedicated fund strategies to deliver scalable climate solutions.
We are excited to have you join us in channeling climate capital where it matters most and where it delivers meaningful impact. For Professional Investors only.
This is a Climate Week Zurich event, held within a programme of 250+ sessions from 4-9 May 2026 focused on co‑creating and scaling climate solutions across sectors. Learn more about Climate Week Zurich: Climate Week Zurich | 4-9 May 2026
Event Details
Event Programm
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| 11:30 | Registration opens |
| 12:00 | Welcome note |
| 12:05 | Expert panel discussion and Q&A |
| 13:15 | Vegetarian networking lunch |
| 14:00 | End of program |
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Laurie Spengler
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Executive Officer, Mitglied der Geschäftsleitung ab 1. September 2025. Über ein Jahrzehnt Erfahrung in den Bereichen Private Credit, Infrastrukturfinanzierung und Impact Investing. Ehemalige Leiterin Direct Lending bei Allianz Global Investors, verantwortlich für ein verwaltetes Vermögen (AUM) von 11 Mrd. EUR in Europa und Asien. Erfolgreicher Aufbau und Skalierung von Blended-Finance- und Impact-Credit-Strategien, mit einer Kapitalbeschaffung von über 4,5 Mrd. EUR. MSc in International Accounting and Finance von der London School of Economics.
Christian Brändli
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Executive Officer, Mitglied der Geschäftsleitung ab 1. September 2025. Über ein Jahrzehnt Erfahrung in den Bereichen Private Credit, Infrastrukturfinanzierung und Impact Investing. Ehemalige Leiterin Direct Lending bei Allianz Global Investors, verantwortlich für ein verwaltetes Vermögen (AUM) von 11 Mrd. EUR in Europa und Asien. Erfolgreicher Aufbau und Skalierung von Blended-Finance- und Impact-Credit-Strategien, mit einer Kapitalbeschaffung von über 4,5 Mrd. EUR. MSc in International Accounting and Finance von der London School of Economics.
Anna-Liisa Goggs
Regional President EMEA, CREO SYNDICATE
Anna-Liisa Goggs joined CREO in January 2020 as Regional President, EMEA. As a successful entrepreneur dedicated to supporting impact businesses she is passionate about leveraging networks and partnerships to help scale climate solutions and broaden climate finance. Prior to joining CREO, Anna-Liisa developed and managed a flourishing results-focused curriculum and investor matching programme for over 250 social enterprises in the Middle East involved in health, climate and education sectors, among others. Alongside this, Anna-Liisa is a highly experienced corporate lawyer, accomplished in corporate finance transactions, M&A activity and IPOs. She has also supported several large family businesses as in-house counsel and helped a UAE family-owned conglomerate set up a foundation and develop ESG investment strategies. Anna-Liisa holds an MBA and BA Law with French. She is based in London.
Regina Vasarais
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Executive Officer, Mitglied der Geschäftsleitung ab 1. September 2025. Über ein Jahrzehnt Erfahrung in den Bereichen Private Credit, Infrastrukturfinanzierung und Impact Investing. Ehemalige Leiterin Direct Lending bei Allianz Global Investors, verantwortlich für ein verwaltetes Vermögen (AUM) von 11 Mrd. EUR in Europa und Asien. Erfolgreicher Aufbau und Skalierung von Blended-Finance- und Impact-Credit-Strategien, mit einer Kapitalbeschaffung von über 4,5 Mrd. EUR. MSc in International Accounting and Finance von der London School of Economics.
Nadia Nikolova
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Executive Officer, Mitglied der Geschäftsleitung ab 1. September 2025. Über ein Jahrzehnt Erfahrung in den Bereichen Private Credit, Infrastrukturfinanzierung und Impact Investing. Ehemalige Leiterin Direct Lending bei Allianz Global Investors, verantwortlich für ein verwaltetes Vermögen (AUM) von 11 Mrd. EUR in Europa und Asien. Erfolgreicher Aufbau und Skalierung von Blended-Finance- und Impact-Credit-Strategien, mit einer Kapitalbeschaffung von über 4,5 Mrd. EUR. MSc in International Accounting and Finance von der London School of Economics.