February 23 - March 6
Annual Forum 2026
setting roots for transformational scaling
About the Event
Join us from February 23rd to March 6th for the 9th Annual Forum of the Scaling Community of Practice—a two‑week virtual convening that brings together global practitioners, policymakers, researchers, and funders committed to driving lasting development impact at scale.
This year’s Forum features interactive sessions, including 3 plenaries that explore cross‑cutting opportunities and challenges, and a number of working‑group‑led sessions offering sectoral and thematic perspectives from across the SCoP. As always, the Annual Forum remains a space for candid exchange, knowledge sharing, and practical insights grounded in real‑world experience.
The 2026 Forum also marks a major milestone for our community: the official launch of the Scaling Campaign 2026-2030, a collective effort to strengthen the systems, standards, and partnerships needed to make transformational scaling the norm across development and climate ecosystems. Throughout the Forum, participants will get an early look at the tools, collaboration pathways, and shared priorities that will shape the Campaign in the years ahead, laying the roots for deeper alignment and action across the scaling field.
Whether you’re advancing innovations, shaping enabling environments, strengthening country systems, or investing in scalable solutions, this year’s Forum is sure to offer opportunities tailored to your work and strategic interests.
Program
Plenary 1
Transformational Scaling in Practice: Insights from the Mainstreaming Initiative and What Comes Next
23 February | 10AM EST
Plenary 2
Launching a Movement to Embed "Transformational Scale" in Development and Climate Action
24 February | 10AM EST
Be there for the official launch of a 5‑year SCoP strategy to influence how scaling is understood and practiced across development and climate action. Explore the Campaign’s pillars, hear leaders reflect on its relevance to today’s crises, and learn from one of its first on‑the‑ground initiatives in Somalia.
Health
Using ExpandNet’s framework, tools and online learning platform to advance country and global scaling goals
25 February | 9:30AM EST
Explore how ExpandNet/WHO guidance has strengthened scaling outcomes in diverse country settings, and be among the first to preview the new Scale-up Learning Center. This session showcases both real-world results and the next major step in making scaling expertise accessible globally.
Nutrition
SQ-LNS Task Force and Scaling
25 February | 10AM EST
Learn how small‑quantity lipid‑based nutrient supplements (SQ‑LNS) reduce child mortality, wasting, stunting, anemia, and developmental delays, and explore progress, delivery platforms, and the work of the SQ‑LNS Task Force to scale these interventions in vulnerable settings.
Fragile States
(De-)Scaling in Fragile and Conflict Affected States in the Age of Funding Cuts
26 February | 10AM EST
Monitoring & Evaluation
Partnering for Impact: Morocco’s experience using evidence and evaluation to scale education reforms delivering impact
27 February | 10AM EST
Education
The Hidden Architecture of Education Ministries: How Government Really Works (and Why It Matters for Scale)
3 March | 10AM EST
Climate Change
Can Country Platforms Deliver Climate Action at Scale?
4 March | 10AM EST
Discover what it takes for country platforms to move from political commitment to real, scalable climate impact. This session brings expert perspectives on national climate finance, coordination challenges, and early lessons from the Country Platforms Hub introduced at COP30.
Agriculture, Rural Development & Social Enterprises
Rethinking Scaling: Plural Pathways for Future-Ready Impact
5 March | 10AM EST
Discover the real drivers of scaling in agriculture and rural development—from strengthening market linkages to building community ownership and enabling social enterprises to thrive. Learn how these actors navigate complexity to deliver durable, field‑ready impact.
Plenary 3
Annual Forum Review & Scaling Campaign Call to Action
6 March | 10AM EST
Join the Scaling Community of Practice for our closing plenary session, featuring key insights from the Annual Forum and an interactive discussion on how you and your organization can help launch the Scaling Campaign. Be part of this Call to Action and our collective push for transformative scaling.