BlackRock to Host BlackRock Innovation and Growth Trust (BIGZ) Conference Call on March 15, 2023 at 2:00pm ET

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BlackRock Advisors, LLC will host a conference call on March 15, 2023, at 2:00 PM ET, featuring Phil Ruvinsky, Head of BlackRock's U.S. Growth Team. The call will focus on the BlackRock Innovation and Growth Trust (NYSE: BIGZ). Interested participants can dial in at 877-606-0073 with passcode 400048. For automatic connection, a link is provided. Participants may send questions to cef@blackrock.com. Investors are advised to review the Trust’s quarterly commentary and prospectus for comprehensive details.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- BlackRock Advisors, LLC (“BlackRock”) will host a conference call on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at 2:00pm ET featuring Phil Ruvinsky, Head of BlackRock's U.S. Growth Team and the Portfolio Manager for BlackRock Innovation and Growth Trust (“BIGZ” or the “Trust”).

Fund that will be covered:

• BlackRock Innovation and Growth Trust (NYSE: BIGZ)

Call details:

Date	Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Time	2:00pm ET
Dial in	877-606-0073
Passcode	400048
Automatic connection by phone	Click here to be automatically connected
Questions	Please send questions to cef@blackrock.com
Quarterly Trust Commentary	BIGZ

For more information on BlackRock’s closed-end funds, please visit: www.blackrock.com/CEF

This document and the information contained herein relates solely to BlackRock Innovation and Growth Trust (BIGZ). The information contained herein does not relate to, and is not relevant to, any other fund or product sponsored or distributed by BlackRock or any of its affiliates. This document is not an offer to sell any securities and is not a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities.

Investing involves risks, including possible loss of principal.

Carefully consider the Trust’s investment objective, risk factors and charges and expenses before investing. This and other information can be found in the Trust’s prospectus which may be obtained by visiting the SEC Edgar database. Read the prospectus carefully before investing.

This material is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be relied upon as research or investment or tax advice, and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to purchase or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy, nor shall any securities be offered or sold to any person in any jurisdiction in which an offer, solicitation, purchase or sale would be unlawful under the securities laws of such jurisdiction.

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Availability of Trust Updates

BlackRock will update performance and certain other data for the Trust on a monthly basis on its website in the “Closed-end Funds” section of www.blackrock.com as well as certain other material information as necessary from time to time. Investors and others are advised to check the website for updated performance information and the release of other material information about the Trust. This reference to BlackRock’s website is intended to allow investors public access to information regarding the Trust and does not, and is not intended to, incorporate BlackRock’s website in this release.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release, and other statements that BlackRock or the Trust may make, may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act, with respect to the Trust’s or BlackRock’s future financial or business performance, strategies or expectations. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words or phrases such as “trend,” “potential,” “opportunity,” “pipeline,” “believe,” “comfortable,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “current,” “intention,” “estimate,” “position,” “assume,” “outlook,” “continue,” “remain,” “maintain,” “sustain,” “seek,” “achieve,” and similar expressions, or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “may” or similar expressions.

BlackRock cautions that forward-looking statements are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties, which change over time. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and BlackRock assumes no duty to and does not undertake to update forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in forward-looking statements and future results could differ materially from historical performance.

With respect to the Trust, the following factors, among others, could cause actual events to differ materially from forward-looking statements or historical performance: (1) changes and volatility in political, economic or industry conditions, the interest rate environment, foreign exchange rates or financial and capital markets, which could result in changes in demand for the Trust or in the Trust’s net asset value; (2) the relative and absolute investment performance of the Trust and its investments; (3) the impact of increased competition; (4) the unfavorable resolution of any legal proceedings; (5) the extent and timing of any distributions or share repurchases; (6) the impact, extent and timing of technological changes; (7) the impact of legislative and regulatory actions and reforms, including the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, and regulatory, supervisory or enforcement actions of government agencies relating to the Trust or BlackRock, as applicable; (8) terrorist activities, international hostilities and natural disasters, which may adversely affect the general economy, domestic and local financial and capital markets, specific industries or BlackRock; (9) BlackRock’s ability to attract and retain highly talented professionals; (10) the impact of BlackRock electing to provide support to its products from time to time; and (11) the impact of problems at other financial institutions or the failure or negative performance of products at other financial institutions.

Annual and Semi-Annual Reports and other regulatory filings of the Trust with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) are accessible on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and on BlackRock’s website at www.blackrock.com, and may discuss these or other factors that affect the Trust. The information contained on BlackRock’s website is not a part of this press release.

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FAQ

When is the BlackRock conference call for the Innovation and Growth Trust (BIGZ)?

The BlackRock conference call for the Innovation and Growth Trust (BIGZ) is scheduled for March 15, 2023, at 2:00 PM ET.

Who will speak at the BlackRock conference call for BIGZ?

Phil Ruvinsky, Head of BlackRock's U.S. Growth Team, will speak at the conference call for BIGZ.

How can I participate in the BlackRock BIGZ conference call?

To participate in the BlackRock BIGZ conference call, dial 877-606-0073 and use passcode 400048.

Where can I find the quarterly commentary for BlackRock Innovation and Growth Trust (BIGZ)?

The quarterly commentary for BlackRock Innovation and Growth Trust (BIGZ) can be found on BlackRock's website.

What is the purpose of BlackRock's conference call on March 15, 2023?

The purpose of BlackRock's conference call on March 15, 2023, is to discuss the BlackRock Innovation and Growth Trust (BIGZ).