THE CONVERGENCE RESIDENCY
Residency cost: $5,000
Register by: 15 February 2026
Reservation amount: $500
Pay balance by: 30 March 2026
The Residency cost covers:
– Flights and/or ground transportation
– Full board accomodation
– Programme amenities and activities
The Convergence Residency is a five-day, immersive leadership programme designed to bring together two worlds that rarely engage deeply: the non-profit sector and the corporate world. Grounded in the belief that sustainable change requires shared language, shared incentives, and shared humanity, the residency offers a transformative space where leaders reflect, learn, and build long-term pathways for collaboration.
Residency period
20 – 24 May 2026
Arrival – 19 May 2026
Departure – 25 May 2026
Location:
Lake Elmentaita Serena Camp,
Soysambu Conservacy
Nakuru, Kenya
Inspired by the retreat-style model of interdisciplinary residencies, the Convergence Residency places equal emphasis on intellectual rigor, lived experience, interpersonal exchange, and practical strategy development. Set in a serene, off-site location, participants step away from the noise of daily work to engage in structured learning, cross-sector dialogue, and intentional relationship-building.
Core Philosophy
The residency is built around a simple but powerful premise:
To forge stronger partnerships, non-profit leaders can benefit from embracing business and investment principles, while corporate leaders gain from a deeper understanding of community-driven impact models.
By bringing these perspectives into conversation, the residency enables leaders to:
rethink how social change is funded, measured, and sustained;
understand the incentives and constraints of both sectors;
explore collaborative models that combine purpose with viability;
cultivate cross-sector partnerships that are equitable, long-term, and community-centered.
Participants
The 2026 cohort will gather 30 forward-thinking leaders, equally divided between the non-profit and corporate sectors:
Non-Profit Delegates (15)
- Executive Directors
- Senior Programme Managers
- Founders of social-purpose organizations
- Leaders working in community development, gender, education, climate, governance, or adjacent fields
Corporate Delegates (15)
- CSR & Sustainability Managers
- Corporate Foundation Leads
- Social Impact Investors
- Innovative business unit heads
- Professionals shaping company-wide impact strategies
Participants will be carefully curated based on leadership experience, clarity of mission, and a demonstrated commitment to advancing ethical, sustainable impact.
Group Chairs
Residency Structure
The Convergence Residency is structured as a learning retreat, combining:
Cross-Sector Seminars: Investment logic for non-profits, community-rooted design for corporate teams, systems-change frameworks, and global case studies.
Dialogue Circles: Deep-dive exchanges across sectors to unpack assumptions, explore shared challenges, and develop collaboration pathways.
Practical Innovation Labs: Hands-on sessions where participants work on real scenarios—funding models, partnership designs, risk frameworks, and long-term sustainability plans.
Reflection Sessions: Guided personal and group reflection to anchor insights and build trust.
Integrated Mastermind Groups: Small-group environments for problem-solving and strategy development.
The residency culminates in a Convergence Blueprint, a personalized, actionable framework each participant takes back to their organization.
Who Should Register?
This residency is ideal for leaders who:
believe cross-sector partnerships are essential for sustainable social change;
want to rethink old models of funding, engagement, and impact;
seek a retreat-like environment to learn, reflect, and build meaningful relationships;
are open to challenging assumptions and embracing new frameworks;
aim to strengthen their strategic and systems-thinking abilities.
Outcomes
Participants will leave with:
a sharpened understanding of how purpose and profit can align;
concrete tools for building sustainable partnerships;
cross-sector networks rooted in trust, empathy, and shared vision;
a deeper sense of personal clarity on leadership and impact;
a Convergence Blueprint tailored to their work and organization.
What Happens After Reservation
Shortly after your spot is secured, you will receive follow-up emails from us regarding:
Official confirmation
The Convergence Residency resources:
– unveiling the faculty of experts
– programme details
– pre-residency reading & reflection materials
– participant directory for early introductions
– link to our private pre-residency Whatsapp channelTwo payment links allowing you to choose between paying the $4,500 balance in full or in 2 monthly instalments.
We are excited to offer this exclusive learning and relaxation experience for impactful leaders like you! The cost of our program is reflective of the high-brow, top-tier, 6 day & night retreat experience that you won’t soon forget. We’re excited for you to join The Convergence Residency; please secure your spot before 15 February 2026!
Secure your Spot
For any inquiries regarding eligibility, registration requirements, or general programme details, please contact: