2026 GDC Member Learning and Collaboration Event
We’re excited to announce that our 2026 Member Learning and Collaboration Event shall be in New Delhi, India, 3rd to 4th March at Radisson Blu Hotel. This two-day, in-person event is designed exclusively for GDC members and other stakeholders who are driving change at the last mile helping them connect, learn, network, and grow. If you’re not yet a GDC member and want to attend, please self-evaluate and apply for membership here. If you’re another stakeholder – who’s not a last mile distribution (LMD) company – and want to attend, please email us here.
Why you should attend
Last mile distributors (LMDs) are the backbone of energy access and inclusive innovation. Yet, they often operate in isolation, facing similar challenges in accessing finance, scaling sustainably, and building partnerships. GDC Member Learning and Collaboration Events offers the space to change that, bringing together GDC members, investors, funders, and sector experts under one roof to share insights, explore new opportunities, network, peer-to-peer learning, and tackle common challenges head-on!
What to expect
Across 3rd to 4 March 2026, participants will take part in interactive workshops, expert panels, and hands-on learning sessions, all tailored to the real-world needs and experiences of last mile distributors.
Here’s a glimpse of what’s going to happen:
- Investment Readiness Workshops: Learn what investors look for, how to craft your pitch, and how to strengthen your company’s financial story.
- Innovation Deep Dives: Explore emerging trends from digital tools and data use to new business models that are reshaping the sector.
- Carbon Finance Opportunities: Discover how LMDs can unlock new revenue streams through carbon credits.
- Member Site Visits: End the event by visiting a local GDC member in action, a rare chance to see peer innovations up close and spark new ideas for your own business.
- Networking at its best: Expect plenty of space for connection from informal coffee chats to structured networking sessions.
Who can attend
This is an invite-only event designed for GDC members, with all members warmly welcome to register. If you’re not yet a member and want to attend, please self-evaluate and apply for membership here. We will be happy to welcome you to our community and India event.
To attend, simply complete this registration form by Sunday, 14th December.
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About the Global Distributors Collective
The Global Distributors Collective (GDC) is a network of over 250 last mile distribution organisations working across 60 countries to deliver beneficial products, such as solar home systems, clean cookstoves, and productive use equipment, to low-income and underserved customers.
The 2026 GDC Member Learning and Collaboration Event is supported by UK government, via the Transforming Energy Access platform.