The DCED, together with the BEAM Exchange – its knowledge platform on market systems development (MSD), has a track record in running Global Seminars bringing together donors and practitioners to learn about effective practice in private-sector development (PSD). This page signposts upcoming and past events (starting with the Global Seminar in 2024). Earlier Seminars include events in Nairobi (2018), Lusaka (2016) and Bangkok (2016, 2014, 2012 and earlier) on results measurement and market systems development.
DCED 2026 Global Seminar on ‘PSD at a crossroads: Navigating a shared way forward’
The DCED 2026 Global Seminar will take place 16-18 June 2026 in Nairobi, on the topic of ‘PSD at a crossroads: Navigating a shared way forward’. The Global Seminar is open to applications from bilateral and private funders, international organisations and PSD practitioners.
- View the agenda outline and how to apply in the Global Seminar flyer
- Read more on the dedicated webpage on the 2026 Global Seminar (link to follow)
This year, the Seminar will be held in conjunction with the DCED Annual Meeting for DCED member agencies, with associated events taking place on 15 June and 19 June. For more information on the Annual Meeting, please refer to the dedicated webpage (link to follow).
DCED 2024 Global Seminar on ‘Systemic approaches for sustainable growth’
The DCED 2024 Global Seminar brought together 180 participants from 45 countries to discuss systemic approaches for sustainable growth.
- Find out more on the dedicated webpage for the 2024 Global Seminar
- View the full agenda, presentations and related materials via the Seminar’s digital conference platform
- Read the synthesis report with key insights from the Seminar discussions