Bid guide
How to bid on Land Conference 2027 Organizing and Logistics for The World Bank
What The World Bank is buying
The World Bank is looking for a conference organizing firm to plan and manage their 2027 Land Conference. This will be a hybrid event, held both in-person and virtually, from May 17–21, 2027, at their headquarters in Washington, DC.
The selected firm will coordinate various aspects of the conference, including high-level sessions, workshops, an innovations expo, and dedicated meeting spaces for country delegations. In-person attendance is expected to be around 800 participants. This is an opportunity for firms specializing in large-scale event management to work with an international organization.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This Request for Expressions of Interest (RFI) was published on July 27, 2026. The deadline for submitting your Expression of Interest is August 10, 2026, at 04:00 AM UTC.
At the deadline, The World Bank will stop accepting Expressions of Interest. Submitting on time is crucial for your firm to be considered for this opportunity.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for conference organizing firms with experience in managing large, complex events, particularly those with both in-person and virtual components. Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders, including various departments within an organization and external partners, would be beneficial.
Firms with a background in transportation and logistics for events, or those with a strong portfolio in international conference management, would find this a relevant opportunity.
How to respond
To access the full details, you need to view the original advertisement on the World Bank's RFx Now board. This board is publicly accessible without a login.
Once you have reviewed the assignment overview and deadline, you must submit your Expression of Interest through the WBG eProcure system. This system requires free vendor registration before you can submit your response. Ensure your submission is completed before the stated deadline.
Practical tips for a competitive response
When preparing your Expression of Interest, clearly highlight your firm's experience with hybrid events and managing conferences of a similar scale (around 800 in-person attendees). Detail your capabilities in coordinating diverse event components like expos, workshops, and high-level meetings.
Emphasize your ability to work collaboratively with various internal departments and external partners, as this is a key requirement for this project. Provide specific examples of past successes that demonstrate your organizational and logistical strengths.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from The World Bank; the original posting controls.