Institutional Research Network Reception

​Institutional Research Network Reception
Hosted by The Digital Economist in partnership with Global Innovation Forum

​In conjunction with the World Bank Group and IMF Spring Meetings 2026, The Digital Economist’s Institutional Research Network (IRN) will host a curated Cocktail Reception bringing together senior leaders across development finance, asset management, corporate strategy, and public policy.

​This reception is designed as a high-trust, informal setting to extend dialogue beyond formal convenings, enabling meaningful exchange at the intersection of digital infrastructure, capital allocation, and institutional governance. As global systems are increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, financial innovation, and complex digital ecosystems, the evening will provide space for cross-sector engagement on advancing accountability, transparency, and coordination within these evolving frameworks.

​Hosted in partnership with the Global Innovation Forum, the reception will convene a select group of participants for an evening of conversation, connection, and continued collaboration during one of the most significant global policy weeks of the year.