IMM Convening 2027

2026 Convening

Looking back at the inaugural convening in Montréal.

Participants connecting at the inaugural IMM Convening in Montréal
IMM Convening 2026 · Montréal

Almost 100 participants came together to exchange with peers and turn advanced IMM practice into concrete action.

IMM Convening 2026 in Montréal

A participant-driven first convening

The inaugural IMM Convening was hosted by Fondaction and Fondaction Asset Management in Montréal, bringing together almost 100 participants. The convening was designed to move beyond traditional conference panels, using a participant-driven, “no-panels” format built around peer exchange and concrete action.

View the 2026 convening booklet

Goals of the convening

Strengthen practice

Strengthen advanced IMM practice through peer-to-peer exchange.

Build connection

Foster cross-sector and cross-geography connection, collaboration and learning.

Advance the field

Increase the perceived legitimacy and advancement of IMM in the sector.

Hosts & sponsors

The organizations behind 2026

Hosted by

Fondaction logo
Fondaction Asset Management logo

Sponsored by

Nine organizations sponsored the IMM Convening 2026, and their generosity, together with that of the host organizations, is what made the first convening possible. We are thankful for the generous support of:

Soros Economic Development Fund logo
Cambridge Associates logo
Blue Haven Initiative logo
Builders Vision logo
Rockefeller Foundation logo
MacArthur Foundation logo
Calvert Impact logo
KKR logo
FinDev Canada logo