Date: 19th & 20th August 2026 | Time: 8.00 am – 12:00 pm (IST) | Location: Online
Overview:
This conference convenes leaders from finance, industry, policy, and academia to explore how transition finance can unlock investment in hard-to-abate sectors such as steel, cement, chemicals, aviation, and shipping. It highlights innovative financing mechanisms, policy incentives, and market instruments that enable decarbonization without disrupting competitiveness. Key themes include blended finance, taxonomy alignment, just transition strategies, and the role of financial institutions in advancing credible transition pathways aligned with net-zero goals.
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Detailed Program Grid (2 Half Days – 8 AM to 12 PM IST)
| Time | Day 1 | Day 2 |
| 08:00–08:15 | Opening Ceremony & Welcome Address | Recap of Day 1 & Opening Keynote |
| 08:15–09:00 | Keynote I: Financing Industrial Decarbonization | Keynote III: Policy & Data Frameworks for Transition Finance |
| 09:00–09:45 | Technical Session I: Transition Instruments & Taxonomies | Technical Session III: Blended Finance for Hard-to-Abate Sectors |
| 09:45–10:00 | Q&A and Networking Break | Q&A and Networking Break |
| 10:00–10:45 | Technical Session II: ESG Disclosure & Carbon Metrics | Panel: Just Transition and Cross-Sector Collaboration |
| 10:45–11:30 | Abstract Presentations & Case Studies | Technical Session IV: Investment Partnerships for Net-Zero Pathways |
| 11:30–12:00 | Participant Feedback & Closing Remarks | Closing Ceremony & Certificate Distribution |
Submit Abstract & Registration
| Conference Dates | Conference Title | Timing (IST) | Abstract Submission Deadline | Registration Deadline |
| 19th, 20th Aug 2026 | International Conference on Transition Finance: Mobilizing Capital to Decarbonize Hard-to-Abate Sectors | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 10th Aug 2026 | 12th Aug2026 |
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Conclusion:
The International Conference on Transition Finance establishes a critical dialogue on mobilizing sustainable capital to decarbonize high-emission sectors. By aligning finance, technology, and policy, it aims to accelerate global progress toward a resilient and inclusive low-carbon economy.