The Commonwealth Investment Network (CIN) Summit 2026 will take place in London from 9 to 13 March 2026, during Commonwealth Week.
Unlocking investment in Commonwealth Small Island Developing States
The Commonwealth Investment Network (CIN) Summit brings together investors, entrepreneurs and policymakers to connect investment-ready projects from Commonwealth Small Island Developing States (SIDS) with global capital.
During Commonwealth Week in London, innovators from the Pacific and Caribbean will present scalable solutions in renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, waste management and climate-resilient infrastructure.
The Summit highlights a growing pipeline of investable projects emerging from small island economies, demonstrating how innovation and partnerships can unlock sustainable growth across the Commonwealth.
The summit is jointly hosted by the Commonwealth Secretariat, the UK Government, and the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance at Cambridge Judge Business School.
The five-day programme includes closed working sessions for CIN-supported businesses, investment promotion agencies and partners. Tuesday 10 March 2026 is the only public day of the Summit.
Why investment in Commonwealth SIDS matters
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25 Commonwealth small island developing states face disproportionate climate and economic vulnerabilities.
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Yet they are developing innovative, scalable solutions in renewable energy, sustainable agriculture and resilient infrastructure.
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The Commonwealth Investment Network helps transform these innovations into bankable, investment-ready projects.
Learn about the business supported by CIN
Public Showcase - Tuesday 10 March 2026
Time: 9:00–10:30
Where: 10-11 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AH
Open to accredited media
The Opening Session will provide a high-level, ministerial introduction to the Commonwealth Investment Network (CIN), its impact to date and future direction.
The session will feature:
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Welcome remarks by the Commonwealth Secretary-General Hon. Shirley Botchwey
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A ministerial panel discussion on “Scaling Climate Finance across the Commonwealth: Investing in Resilient and Sustainable Economies.”
The panel will explore the evolution of the CIN, its progress and achievements, and how it is supporting investment opportunities while building climate-resilient and sustainable economies across small island developing states.
Moderator
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Dr Arjoon Suddhoo, Commonwealth Deputy Secretary-General
Panellists
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Hon. Fitzgerald Bramble, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade, Foreign Investment and Diaspora Affairs, St Vincent and the Grenadines
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Hon. Peter Shanel Agovaka, Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Solomon Islands
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Hon. Paulette Hamilton MP, UK Trade Envoy to the Commonwealth Caribbean
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Mr Kevin Arthurton, St Kitts and Nevis, Co-Chair of the Sub-Action Group on Investment
Media Information
Media attendance is limited to the Opening Session on Tuesday 10 March 2026.
A media pool will operate for this session. Media representatives who wish to participate must submit their registration request by email no later than 3:00PM (London time) on Monday, 9 March 2026.
Media pool requests should be emailed to:
- Rena Gashumba
Acting Head of Media
Commonwealth Secretariat
[email protected]
Please note that submitting a registration request does not guarantee selection for the media pool. Applicants must await confirmation of their selection by email from the Commonwealth Secretariat. Accredited media will receive further details in advance of the event.
