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EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) PROVISION OF CONSULTANCY SERVICES TO UNDERTAKE SCALING WEEK 2026 Deadline:

EOI (Expression of Interest)
ILRI/EOI-001/2026

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)
PROVISION OF CONSULTANCY SERVICES TO UNDERTAKE SCALING WEEK 2026

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) invites eligible and qualified consulting firms to submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the provision of consultancy services to design and facilitate Scaling Week 2026.

About Scaling Week
Scaling Week is CGIAR’s annual flagship gathering focused on advancing the science and practice of scaling agricultural and food systems innovations in low- and middle-income countries. Coordinated through ILRI, the event convenes a diverse global community of researchers, funders, practitioners, policymakers, and private-sector actors working at the interface of science, delivery, and impact.

Scaling Week is intentionally designed as a participatory, experience-led convening rather than a traditional conference. It emphasizes interaction, peer learning, community building, and real-world exchange over formal presentations. Participants are encouraged to engage across disciplines and co-create connections that extend beyond the event.

For Scaling Week 2026 (22–24 September 2026), ILRI seeks to engage a Strategic Experience Design Consultancy to design and facilitate a coherent, engaging, and systems-aware participant journey that translates complex, science-based content into a meaningful collective experience.

Scope of Services
The selected consultancy will be expected to:

  • Design an integrated and participatory event architecture aligned to Scaling Week objectives.
  • Facilitate an inclusive and interactive participant journey before, during, and after the event.
  • Translate technical and scientific content into accessible, engaging formats.
  • Apply systems-thinking and adult-learning methodologies to foster collaboration and actionable outcomes.

Eligibility Criteria
Interested firms should check out the Eligibility Criteria as provided for in the attached EOI document.

Key Dates

Interested firms are invited to submit their EOI, including company profile, relevant experience, and key personnel details, via email to the address provided above by the stated deadline.

ILRI reserves the right to accept or reject any submission and is not bound to give reasons for its decision.

Only shortlisted firms will be invited to participate in the subsequent Request for Proposals (RFP) stage.