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About the Spring Meetings
Each spring, the IMF and World Bank bring together global leaders, policymakers, and professionals in Washington, DC for a week of high-level discussions on international finance, development, and global economic policy.
Your Guide to IMF & World Bank Spring Meetings Week
Each spring, Washington, DC hosts the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings — a global convergence of economic leaders, policymakers, and development experts. Alongside the official meetings, the city is filled with side events, conferences, networking forums, and social gatherings.
This page is your centralized guide to everything happening during the week — from official sessions to sideline forums and evening events. Use the filters to search by date and event type to easily navigate the week and make the most of your time in DC.
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Day | Date | Event Name | Event Type | Location | Time |
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Monday | 21/04/2025 | Official World Bank Spring Meeting Events | Conference | World Bank & IMF Buildings | 8am - 5pm |
Monday | 21/04/2025 | Afropolitan Lounge - Spring Meeting Edition | Party | The Continent DC | 6pm - 1am |
Tuesday | 22/04/2025 | Africa & The US: Shaping a Trade-Driven Future Under The Current Administration | Conference | Washington DC | 1:45PM |
Tuesday | 22/04/2025 | African Leaders & Partners Forum 2025 | Conference | Embassy of Ghana | 2:00pm-5:;30pm |
Tuesday | 22/04/2025 | Africa Finance Leadership Forum: OPEN TO GENERAL PUBLIC | Conference | The Capitol Building | |
Tuesday | 22/04/2025 | Afropolitan Lounge - Spring Meeting Edition | Party | The Continent DC | 6pm - 1am |
Tuesday | 22/04/2025 | WB Event Jobs – The Path to Prosperity | Conference | World Bank Group MC Building, Preston Auditorium | 2:00pm-3:30pm |
Monday | 22/04/2025 | Official World Bank Spring Meeting Events | Conference | World Bank & IMF Buildings | 8am - 5pm |
Tuesday | 23/04/2025 | Official World Bank Spring Meeting Events | Conference | World Bank & IMF Buildings | 8am - 5pm |
Wednesday | 23/04/2025 | Africa Night Party At The Continent DC | Party | The Continent DC | 10pm - 1am |
Wednesday | 23/04/2025 | The Future of Finance & Trade in Africa 2.0 Summit | Conference | George Washington University - University Student Center, 800 21st St NW, Washington, DC 20052 | 9:00am - 5:30pm |
Wednesday | 23/04/2025 | U.S. Africa Connections Networking Event | Networking Social | Provided Uphon Registration | 5:30pm - 7:30pm |
Wednesday | 23/04/2025 | Afropolitan Lounge - Spring Meeting Edition | Party | The Continent DC | 6pm - 1am |
Wednesday | 23/04/2025 | Evening at the Embassy of China | Networking Social | Embassy of the People's Republic of China | 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
Wednesday | 23/04/2025 | Africa Night DC | Gala | George Washington University - University Student Center, 800 21st St NW, Washington, DC 20052 | 7:00pm -11:00pm |
Wednesday | 23/04/2025 | The Vertria Round Table | Conference | GW University - Student Center - 3rd Floor - RM 302 | 11am - 12:15pm |
Wednesday | 23/04/2025 | 10th Annual AGOA CSO Network Spring Conference in Washington, DC | Conference | To be provided upon paid registration | 5:30pm - 7:30pm |
Wednesday | 23/04/2025 | Semafor World Economy Forum | Conference | Washington DC | 8am - 5pm |
Thursday | 24/04/2025 | DMV Professional: Networking Event for Black & African Professional | Networking Social | Focus Social Club -1348 H Street Northeast Washington, DC 20002 | 6:00pm -10:00pm |
Thursday | 24/04/2025 | Semafor World Economy Forum | Conference | Washington DC | 8am - 5pm |
Thursday | 24/04/2025 | A Conversation with the Candidates: Who will be the next president of the African Development Bank? | Conference | ONLINE | 10:00am - 12:00pm |
Thursday | 24/04/2025 | Fintechs Eco System & Financiers Happy Hour - Powered by Templars | Networking Social | Halcyon Georgetown - 3400 Prospect St NW, Washington, DC 20007 | 6:00pm - 7:30pm |
Thursday | 24/04/2025 | Africa Fintech Summit | Conference | Halcyon Georgetown - 3400 Prospect St NW, Washington, DC 20007 | 9:00am - 4:00pm |
Thursday | 24/04/2025 | African Union Peace Fund U.S. Inaugural Event | Conference | Location Disclosed Upon Registration | 2:00pm - 4:00pm |
Wednesday | 24/04/2025 | Official World Bank Spring Meeting Events | Conference | World Bank & IMF Buildings | 8am - 5pm |
Thursday | 24/04/2025 | Afropolitan Lounge - Spring Meeting Edition | Party | The Continent DC | 6pm - 1am |
Thursday | 24/04/2025 | Russia’s Strategic Shift in North Africa | Conference | John Hopkins University Bloomberg Room 1020 | 10:00am -11:30pm |
Thursday | 24/04/2025 | AfropolitanDC - Industry Night | Networking Social | The Continent DC | 7:30pm-11:00pm |
Thursday | 24/04/2025 | Africans in Tech Global Happy Hour - DC | Networking Social | Moi Moi - 1627 K Street Northwest Washington, DC 20006 | 6:00pm-8:00pm |
Friday | 25/04/2025 | Afropolitan Lounge - Spring Meeting Edition | Party | The Continent DC | 6pm - 1am |
Friday | 25/04/2025 | South African / Togo / Sierra Leone Freedom Day Friday @ The Park! | Social or Party | Park at 14th | 10pm-3am |
Friday | 25/04/2025 | Gender Gaps and Structural Transformation: Country Perspective | Conference | Gates Foundation, 1300 I St NW, Washington, DC 20005 | 9:30 - 11:15 am |
Friday | 25/04/2025 | Evening at the Embassy of Angola | Networking Event | Embassy of Angola | 7:30pm-10:00pm |
Friday | 25/04/2025 | Semafor World Economy Forum | Conference | Washington DC | 8am - 5pm |
Thursday | 25/04/2025 | Official World Bank Spring Meeting Events | Conference | World Bank & IMF Buildings | 8am - 5pm |
Friday | 25/04/2025 | MelaninCon | Conference | MLK Library - 901 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001 | 12pm |
Saturday | 26/04/2025 | Diaspora Connect Room. @ the Africa Business Conference | Conference | John Hopkins Bloomberg Center 555 | 3:00pm - 5:00pm |
Friday | 26/04/2025 | Official World Bank Spring Meeting Events | Conference | World Bank & IMF Buildings | 8am - 5pm |
Saturday | 26/04/2025 | John Hopkins University Africa Business Conference | Conference | John Hopkins Bloomberg Center 555 | 9:00am - 5:00pm |
Saturday | 26/04/2025 | Afropolitan Lounge - Spring Meeting Edition | Party | The Continent DC | 6pm - 1am |
Saturday | 26/04/2025 | Kente Ball Ball Charity Gala | Gala | Gaylord National Resort | 5:00pm - 12am |
Sunday | 27/04/2025 | Afropolitan Lounge - Spring Meeting Edition | Party | The Continent DC | 6pm - 1am |
Saturday | 27/04/2025 | Official World Bank Spring Meeting Events | Conference | World Bank & IMF Buildings | 8am - 5pm |
Monday | 28/04/2025 | Afropolitan Lounge - Spring Meeting Edition | Party | The Continent DC | 6pm - 1am |
Monday | 28/04/2025 | International Conference on African Philosophy and Culture | Conference | Washington, DC | TBD |
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