GRFC - 2ND FUTURES FAIR FOR BUSINESS AND FINANCE
to 24 Oct 2025, 1 p.m.
About
Announcing the 2nd Futures Fair for Business and Finance
Mobilising capital for bold, systemic solutions to pressing global challenges
Online – From 20 to 24 October 2025
Join us to bridge the imagination and information gap between visionary investors and high-impact, scalable risk mitigation initiatives – for a more resilient future for People, Planet, and Peace.
Programme – Futures Fair 2025
Monday, 20 October 2025 | 14:00–17:00 CET
Opening Roundtable – Setting the Scene
- International thought leaders share breakthrough methodologies, metrics, and business models.
- Showcasing commercially viable, IT-enabled solutions capable of reversing environmental and social damage.
- Setting the tone for systemic, futures-fit finance.
Tuesday to Thursday, 21–23 October 2025 | 08:00–18:00 CET
Pitch & Match Days
- More than 50 sessions connecting investors and funders to at-scale investment opportunities (methods, metrics, models and modalities).
- Opportunities organised by geography, sector, outcomes, timeframes, and finance type.
- Initiatives from Africa, Asia, Australasia, Europe, and the Americas.
Friday, 24 October 2025 | 09:30–12:30 CET
Closing Roundtable – Insights & Reflections
- Reflections from global thought leaders and practitioners.
- Key takeaways on systemic finance and next steps.
- Opportunities for collective planning.
Also on Friday: Optional Informal Networking Lunch
For those attending in Geneva, an informal lunch will follow, offering space for real-time evaluation, discussion, building partnerships and planning of next steps.
Saturday, 25 October 2025 | 09:00–10:30 CET
Members Only Feedback Session
- Feedback from regional hubs on presentations, outcomes and next steps.
- Informing future the GRFC programming and strategy.
Follow-Up Engagements | November–December 2025
Deeper Dives
- One-to-one “commercial-in-confidence” meetings between funders/investors and presenters.
- Designed for deeper engagement, due diligence, and deal-making.
- GRFC informed of outcomes for accountability and impact reporting.
Become a GRFC Member!
In addition to joining a vibrant community of changemakers from around the world, you’ll also enjoy discounts on the ticket prices listed below!
True to its core values and Code of Conduct, the prices set for access to a week of sessions from which to choose, are low by market standards. In contexts where even these prices might prevent participation or presentations, the GRFC team is offering a 25% discount on a “Membership and Futures Fair” package.
You can find the corresponding Special Packages at the end of the list below.
One click will confirm your application for GRFC Membership and give you full access to the 2025 Futures Fair!
Looking forward to seeing you!
The GRFC Team
Location
TBD