2023
The Orange Forum at the United Nations Conference Center in Bangkok, Thailand, focused on amplifying the voices of women and gender minorities, with discussions exploring the intersection of climate and gender finance and the role of data in promoting transparency and diversity in addressing critical issues.
2023
This networking event provided a platform for industry leaders and experts to share insights on sustainable investing, enabling attendees from various sectors to gain a deeper understanding of current trends in sustainable investments that align with their values and financial goals.
2023
This training course for Sustainable Impact Businesses (SIBs) in Hanoi from July 24th to July 26th, 2023, brought together over 50 participants from diverse enterprises, fostering knowledge and skills in sustainable business practices.
2023
With USAID Invest 119, IIX hosted ecosystem-wide roundtables in Vietnam, convening over 40 stakeholders with expertise in entrepreneurship, impact investing, and inclusive business models. The discussions, featuring accessibility measures such as sign language interpretation, aimed to foster innovative strategies for channeling private sector capital to enhance inclusion and prosperity in Vietnam.
2022
At the Singapore FinTech Festival, IIX Values™ presented its impact verification tool, emphasizing data-driven approaches to sustainable finance and engaging with attendees over a rewarding three-day event.
2022
Impact Partners PitchFest 2022 launched in the APAC region as a global initiative to connect exceptional impact enterprises with a network of over 1200 investors and experts, focusing on solutions that advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals with a gender lens.
2021-2022
Defiant Optimist™ is a monthly webinar series hosted by IIX Founder and CEO, Prof. Durreen Shahnaz, featuring inspiring individuals from organizations like ANZ, UNESCAP, UN Women, and Nuveen, who share personal stories and insights to inspire the next generation of inclusive finance and business leaders.
2020
IIX Foundation empowers women in Dhaka’s slums by providing computer and digital literacy training to over 120 women. The program enhances their access to better employment opportunities and helps create sustainable livelihoods for themselves and their families.
2019
The Spring 2019 Executive Certificate Course cohorts of the IIX Impact Institute were in Singapore for their immersion week. They learned about impact assessments, received coaching from Founder and CEO Durreen Shahnaz, visited social enterprises, and engaged with impact investing partners.
May 30, 2019
IIX and BANSEA held the first Impact Chat on “Investing in Inclusion” on May 30, 2019. It gathered 60+ impact investors, highlighting opportunities, financial returns, women’s roles, and the need for collaboration.
2019
IIX Foundation’s SHE IS MORE Exhibition Opening Night at Sundaram Tagore Gallery brought together 150 guests for an evening of art, cuisine, and goodwill, celebrating a showcase of artistic expression with a focus on promoting positive change.
