Meet leaders, practitioners, investors, policymakers, innovators and experts from across the global microfinance and financial inclusion ecosystem. Build relationships that can open doors to new markets, partnerships and opportunities.
Go beyond traditional discussions and explore the trends, technologies and ideas transforming inclusive finance. Gain fresh perspectives on digital finance, fintech, climate resilience, responsible finance, investment and new approaches to serving underserved communities.
The Summit is designed to create meaningful connections—not just business cards. Engage with financial service providers, impact investors, development finance institutions, donors and strategic partners and explore opportunities for collaboration and investment.
Showcase your organisation, ideas, innovations and investment opportunities to an international audience. Raise your profile, strengthen your network and position your organisation as part of the global conversation on financial inclusion.
Connect directly with investors and funding partners through focused engagement opportunities, including the Investor–FSP Matchmaking Session. Discover potential sources of capital and explore pathways for scaling impactful financial inclusion initiatives.
Hear from leading experts—but don't just listen. Share your experience, challenge conventional thinking and contribute your ideas to the conversations shaping the future of microfinance. Take home insights that can be translated into action.
The Global Microfinance Summit is more than a conference. It is a meeting point for ideas, capital, partnerships and action.
Bringing together global leaders, investors, policymakers and financial inclusion practitioners to explore the future of resilient, innovative and responsible microfinance.
Welcome Note by Dr. Alok Misra, Chairperson - GAFI
The Future of GAFI by Syed Mohsin Ahmed
Welcome Note by Ms. Christine / SOAS Rep
by Mr. Ajay Banga, President - The World Bank Group*
Discussion Point: As the world deals with economic disruptions, climate crises, and geopolitical uncertainty, how do we ensure financial systems leave no one behind?
This PowerTalk explores the urgent need for inclusive finance as a cornerstone of resilience and recovery. Join thought leaders as they unpack innovative solutions, digital tools, and policy shifts shaping a new normal—one where financial inclusion is not optional, but essential.
Followed by Q&AAn engaging conversation with an AI expert on the Role of Predictive Analysis for a Resilient Microfinance Industry .
Discussion Point: This topic will bring together two vital forces in the financial ecosystem — investors seeking impactful, secure, and optimized return, and financial service providers (FSPs) offering the infrastructure, expertise, and market access to make those impact investments possible.
FSPs will approach investors, both debt and equity, and present their business case for securing investments.
by Ms. Kara Norton & Syed Mohsin Ahmed
Discussion Point: Learn how new technologies like mobile apps, digital payments, and data tools are making microfinance faster, cheaper, and easier to scale.
This session will show how fintech is helping investors reach more people while reducing risk — with a look at how predictive analytics is enabling lenders to anticipate borrower needs, improve credit scoring, and tailor financial products for greater impact.
Followed by Q&Aby ADB Representative*
Discussion Point: This thought-provoking session will explore how global climate resilience funding is strengthening the agriculture finance ecosystem.
Hear from Global Shield leaders on innovative financing solutions driving resilience for vulnerable farming communities.
Discussion Point: As microfinance expands, regulators play a critical role in ensuring stability, transparency, and client protection.
This grand debate will explore how effective oversight, smart policy design, and collaborative regulation can support both innovation and responsible growth in the sector.
Regulator’s role to promote inclusive finance requires a softer touch as we are dealing with clients whose business is their livelihood.
Syed Mohsin Ahmed , Honorary CEO – GAFI
FiF – UK Representative – Ms. Ase Bergstedt
Note: Visa and airfare are not included in the prices
Note: Visa and airfare are not included in the prices
