Bridging Development Finance Data, Philanthropy and AI

The International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI) will convene a closed virtual expert exchange bringing together senior representatives from philanthropy, development finance institutions, governments, multilateral organisations, and technical communities to discuss shared challenges and emerging opportunities at the intersection of development finance data and AI.

With speakers from The Hewlett Foundation, Gates Foundation, Hilton Foundation, World Bank, UK Government (FCDO) and IATI, followed by open exchange under Chatham House Rules, this invitation-only roundtable will provide a space for open and forward-looking discussion on how data, interoperability, and AI-enabled tools are reshaping the development finance landscape.

📅 22 June 2026, 9:30 -11:00am EST

🤝 Bridging Development Finance Data, Philanthropy and AI

📍 Virtual

📺Duration: 90 minutes

**By Invitation Only

Development finance is operating in an increasingly complex environment. Official development assistance is under growing pressure, while expectations for stronger coordination across public, private, and philanthropic finance continue to increase following the adoption of the Sevilla Commitment at the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4).

At the same time, AI technologies are rapidly moving from experimentation to deployment across the development sector, accelerating conversations around data infrastructure, accessibility, usability, and trust. Development finance data is therefore increasingly recognised not only as a reporting requirement, but also as strategic infrastructure for coordination, decision-making, partnership-building, and accountability.

As this is a closed, invitation-only discussion, participation is limited. Organisations interested in attending may contact the IATI Secretariat. A full programme and agenda will be provided.