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 Program
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| 11:30 | Registration opens. Welcome drinks |
| 12:00 | Welcome note |
| 12:05 | Expert panel discussion and Q&A |
| 13:15 | Vegetarian networking lunch |
| 14:00 | End of program |
Meet the Speakers
Nadia Nikolova
Chief Executive Officer, RESPONSABILITY
Chief Executive Officer, Member of the Executive Management as of 1 September 2025. Over a decade of experience in private credit, infrastructure finance, and impact investing. Former Head of Direct Lending at Allianz Global Investors, managing EUR 11 billion in AUM across Europe and Asia. Successfully built and scaled blended finance and impact credit strategies, raising over EUR 4.5 billion. MSc in International Accounting and Finance from the London School of Economics.
Laurie Spengler
Non-executive director | CEO | Founder | Impact Investor
Laurie is an impact investment banker, board member and active contributor to the impact investing industry. Among current board engagements, Laurie serves as a non-executive director of Lendable, Delta40 and BRAC Uganda Bank Limited, and is a Trustee of GSG Impact. She is an Impact Advisor to the private equity firm EQT and a founding partner of Mondiale Impact which puts impact at the heart of 21st century governance. She is a Senior Fellow and Advisory Council member of Casei3 at the Fuqua Business School, a Sorenson Global Impact Leader and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Laurie is CEO of Courageous Capital Advisors, LLC, an impact investing advisory firm dedicated to generating outsized positive impact by providing targeted strategy, transaction and governance services. Laurie has a JD from Harvard University and an undergraduate degree from Stanford University.
Regina (Rossmann) Vasarais
Manager, Training & Engagement, CONVERGENCE
Blended finance specialist with a focus on water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH). At Convergence since 2020, with a background as a policy advisor. Active as speaker, writer, trainer and independent reviewer on innovative finance. Strong focus on gender equality and access to services. Academic background in Chinese studies and international politics and economics.
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