THE NGO INTERNATIONAL FILM & KNOWLEDGE FORUM

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.

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 channel

  • Two 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

Minimum payable amount USD 500
* are compulsory
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For any inquiries regarding eligibility, registration requirements, or general programme details, please contact:

[email protected]