Investing in clean air for people, jobs, and growth: Scalable Solutions from India Date & Time November 17, 2026 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM ET (+++++)

https://www.worldbank.org/en/events/2026/11/17/investing-in-clean-air-for-people-jobs-and-growth-lessons-from-india Investing in clean air for people, jobs, and growth: Scalable Solutions from India Scaling clean-air action for human capital: lessons from India to protect health and learning while supporting productivity, jobs, and economic transformation. Date & Time November 17, 2026 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM ET Investing in clean air for people, jobs, and growth is the first event in a learning series from the Human Capital Trust Fund showcasing scalable solutions. This event will bring together evidence and practical solutions for scaling clean-air action from a human capital perspective. Drawing on A Breath of Change. Solutions for Cleaner Air in the Indo-Gangetic Plains and Himalayan Foothills, ministers, civil society, and World Bank Group leaders will examine which approaches can be scaled, what it would take to scale them, and how lessons from India can inform action across the region. The discussion will also explore how cleaner air can protect health and learning while supporting productivity, jobs, and economic transformation. Philanthropy Hub | Swaps for Development November 17, 2026 | 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM ET The Framework for Financial Incentives: Scaling Innovative Solutions to Global Challenges Virtual https://www.worldbank.org/en/events/2026/11/17/swaps-for-development-unlocking-additional-finance-through-innovative-partnerships The Framework for Financial Incentives: Scaling Innovative Solutions to Global Challenges November 19, 2026 | 08:00 AM - 09:30 AM ET https://www.worldbank.org/en/events/2026/11/19/the-framework-for-financial-incentives-scaling-innovative-solutions-to-global-chal The Framework for Financial Incentives: Scaling Innovative Solutions to Global Challenges Global Affordable Housing Conference 2026 In-Person Global Affordable Housing Conference 2026 December 3-5, 2026 ET https://www.worldbank.org/en/events/2026/09/03/global-affordable-housing-conference-2026 SQUARE Brussels, Mont des Arts, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium Global Affordable Housing Conference 2026 IDA21 Mid-Term Review in Uzbekistan In-Person https://www.worldbank.org/en/events/2026/12/05/ida21-mid-term-review IDA21 Mid-Term Review: Taking Stock, Looking Ahead December 5-9, 2026 ET Tashkent, Uzbekistan

COP31 ANTALYA TÜRKIYE Governance for Climate-Smart Development Tuesday, November 17, 2026 12:30-1:30 p.m. TRT / UTC+3 (local time)

https://live.worldbank.org/en/event/2026/governance-for-climate-smart-development-cop31 COP31 ANTALYA TÜRKIYE Governance for Climate-Smart Development Tuesday, November 17, 2026 12:30-1:30 p.m. TRT / UTC+3 (local time) Smart development can deliver growth, jobs, poverty reduction, resilience, and lower emissions at the same time. Drawing on evidence from over 100 economies, this year’s upcoming summary of the World Bank Group's Country Climate and Development Reports (CCDRs) explores how stronger institutions and governance, not just more finance, unlocks those gains. Join country representatives from around the world to discuss how better governance, policy reform, and implementation can advance climate-smart development and deliver greater impact.

GIS Forum 2026 Advancing development outcomes and scale through WBG sector solutions Date & Time November 16 - 18, 2026 ET November 17-18, 07:00 AM - 5:00 PM Nairobi, Kenya Time

https://www.worldbank.org/en/events/2026/10/31/gis-forum-2026 GIS Forum 2026 Advancing development outcomes and scale through WBG sector solutions Date & Time November 16 - 18, 2026 ET November 17-18, 07:00 AM - 5:00 PM Nairobi, Kenya Time Geospatial Intelligence for Development in the Age of AI The World Bank Group GIS Forum 2026 organized by ITSCE, DEC, and IAE units will bring together technology partners, government leaders, academia, and researchers to explore how Earth observation, geospatial intelligence, and AI are advancing development outcomes and operational decision-making.

Early Market Engagement for Auas Kokerboom Transmission Line Date & Time November 16, 2026 07:00 AM - 08:30 AM ET 15:30 Central Africa Time (CAT)

https://www.worldbank.org/en/events/2026/11/03/early-market-engagement-for-auas-kokerboom-transmission-line Early Market Engagement for Auas Kokerboom Transmission Line NamPower invites the private sector (suppliers to participate in Early Market Engagement (EME) for Procurement of Construction of the Auas Kokerboom II 400kV Transmission Date & Time November 16, 2026 07:00 AM - 08:30 AM ET 15:30 Central Africa Time (CAT) : NamPower invites the private sector (suppliers to participate in Early Market Engagement (EME) for Procurement of Construction of the Auas Kokerboom II 400kV Transmission Line. The ultimate goal of EME is to: Understand market capacity, capability and trends;    II) Understand the suppliers qualification landscape;    III) Discuss the needs or requirements of Contract to interested suppliers;    IV) Explain to the suppliers the bidding and contracting process;    V) Collect feedback on rated criteria and determination of any other criteria.

COP31 ANTALYA TÜRKIYE Mobilizing Private Capital for Climate and Development Thursday, November 12, 2026 12:30-1:30 p.m. TRT / UTC+3 (local time)

https://live.worldbank.org/en/event/2026/mobilizing-private-capital-for-climate-and-development-cop31 COP31 ANTALYA TÜRKIYE Mobilizing Private Capital for Climate and Development Thursday, November 12, 2026 12:30-1:30 p.m. TRT / UTC+3 (local time) Private investment can help deliver resilient infrastructure, sustainable cities, and economic opportunities, but many climate and development projects struggle to secure financing. This event will examine how governments, development institutions, and investors can turn ideas into bankable projects through policy reform, project preparation, financing, guarantees, and risk mitigation. Panelists will share lessons from sustainable transport, trade finance, and infrastructure, and explain how World Bank Group institutions can work together to mobilize capital and accelerate implementation.

Identity and Trust Management for Agentic AI International Standards Perspectives from ITU-T SG17 and FG-TIDA Date & Time November 11, 2026 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM ET 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM Geneva time

https://www.worldbank.org/en/events/2026/11/11/identity-and-trust-management-for-agentic-ai Identity and Trust Management for Agentic AI International Standards Perspectives from ITU-T SG17 and FG-TIDA Date & Time November 11, 2026 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM ET 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM Geneva time Join us for a one-hour webinar exploring how identity and trust frameworks can support the emerging world of Agentic AI. The session will introduce the work of ITU-T Study Group 17 (SG17) and the Focus Group on Trust and Identity for Humans and Agentic AI (FG-TIDA), and discuss emerging international approaches to identity, authentication, delegated authority, trust, interoperability, accountability, and security for AI agents. The discussion will connect these emerging standards with World Bank Group operational experience and country needs, exploring what they could mean in practice for trusted AI-enabled public services and the integration of AI agents with digital identity, data sharing, and other DPI components. Practical examples will illustrate their relevance across different country contexts and levels of digital maturity. The session will also provide an opportunity to share regional and client-country perspectives and explore how these experiences can help inform the evolving international standards discussion.

Measurement to Design: New Evidence on Urban Access & Public Transit Date & Time November 11, 2026 08:00 AM - 09:30 AM ET

https://www.worldbank.org/en/events/2026/08/19/webinar-accessibility-and-public-transit Measurement to Design: New Evidence on Urban Access & Public Transit Discover how cities in Africa, Asia, and Latin America can move from measuring access to designing effective, affordable public transport systems. Date & Time November 11, 2026 08:00 AM - 09:30 AM ET https://www.worldbank.org/en/events/2026/08/19/webinar-accessibility-and-public-transit