20th ANNUAL GLOBAL MICROFINANCE FORUM
13-14 March 2025
Berlin, Germany
1:1 Meetings
Key Note Presentations
Panel Discussions
Round Table Conversations
Summary
The 2025 Global Microfinance Forum brings together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to explore the future of inclusive finance. This forum is designed for professionals committed to advancing financial inclusion, particularly for underserved populations. Over two days, participants will engage in thought-provoking discussions on cutting-edge strategies, technological innovations, and sustainable practices that are transforming microfinance. Attendees will gain valuable insights into emerging trends, regulatory landscapes, and best practices, making this summit an essential gathering for those dedicated to driving positive change in global finance.
Topics
Economic Empowerment, Risk Management, and Responsible Practices
- OPENING PANEL DISCUSSION: Bridging the Gap – Strategies to Reach the Unbanked
- Transforming Microfinance through Lessons Learned: from Missteps to Milestones
- Women’s Economic Empowerment as a Catalyst for Change in Emerging Markets
- Youth and Microfinance: Building the Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow
- PANEL DISCUSSION: How Financial Services Drive Women’s Economic Empowerment
- Financial Pathways to Affordable Housing for Vulnerable Populations
- Opportunities and Challenges in Credit Risk Management
- Fraud Prevention and Detection in Microfinance Services
- Mitigating Socio-Political Risks in Emerging Economies
- CLOSING PANEL DISCUSSION: Strategic Microfinance for Refugee and Migrant Integration
Tech Innovation, Sustainability and Climate Financing
- OPENING PANEL DISCUSSION: Sustainable Microfinance for a Greener Economy
- Addressing Digital Challenges in Microfinance
- Supporting Small-Scale Farmers through Inclusive Finance
- Innovative Lending Platforms: Peer-to-Peer and Crowdfunding Models
- Microfinance for Climate Mitigation through Increased Access to Clean Cooking in Africa
- Leveraging Microfinance for Resilient Water Management amid Climate Change
- Enhancing Agricultural Resilience: Implementing De-Risking and Financing Solutions
- Innovations for Agricultural Advancement in Emerging Markets
- CLOSING PANEL DISCUSSION: Scaling Up Sustainable Microfinance Initiatives: Best Practices and Challenges
Speakers
Sameh Al Muqdadi
Managing Director
Relief International
Germany
Ewa Sierzynska
Chief of Party
USAID GROW Project
Ukraine
Philippe Guichandut
General Secretary
Grameen Crédit Agricole Foundation
Luxembourg
Florian Ott
Social Banking Development Manager
Erste Group
Austria
Peter George
Director of investments and ESG
Spark+ Africa Fund
Netherlands
Bart Casier
Private Sector Development Expert
Enabel
Belgium
Marie Forget
Head of Social Microfinance Unit
Entrepeneurs Du Monde
Luxembourg
Maya Kobalia
Head of E&S (Environment & Social) Department
Crystal MFO
Georgia
Cosmin Olteanu
Investment Officer
European Investment Bank
Luxembourg
Martina Crailsheim
Director, Saving Group Linkeages
VisionFund International
Spain
Ilia Revia
CEO
Crystal MFO
Georgia
Luis Fernando Sanabria
General Manager
Fundación Paraguaya
Paraguay
Denitsa Berkhoff
Head of Unit, Inclusive Finance
European Investment Bank
Luxembourg
Dr. Mostaq Ahmed
CEO and Managing Director
Green Housing and Energy Ltd.
France
Daniela Aydin
Project Officer, Loans & Social Development Directorate
Council of Europe Development Bank
France
Abhishek Agrawal
Managing Partner
Accion Digital Transformation Fund
India
Gabriela Eguidazu
Director of Innovation for Inclusive Growth
BBVA Microfinance Foundation
Spain
Previous Registered Companies Include
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Testimonials
“It was great experience, very well organized and planned.”– CFO, FINCA, Jordan
“Overall experience was good. The event was lively with attendees from different parts of the world and different organizations.”– Investment Associate, Finnfund, Finland
“Benefited from all the sessions. Good exposure particularly on the new developments in microfinance” – Manager, Central Bank of Malaysia, Malaysia
“It was my pleasure. Congratulations for a very professionally run event and very informative. I would be happy to participate again” – General Manager, Alterfin, Belgium
“It has been a pleasure and I really hope to keep this nice cooperation in the future” – Founder & Chairman, Mikro Kapital, Luxembourg
“The overall experience is amazing” – CEO, Bosak Microfinance Bank Limited, Nigeria
“It was a great and very fruitful event for us where we had the opportunity to network and expose our brand. We are looking forward to attend the next edition! We would like to warmly thank you for the support and the great organization” – Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, Germany
Who Should Attend?
- Microfinance Companies
- NBFC
- MIVs
- Investors
- NGO’s
- Fintech Companies
- Private Equity Firms
- Credit Guarantee Funds
- Software Companies
- Solution Providers
- Consultancy Companies
- Private Development Banks
- Cooperatives
- Rural Banks
- Financial Consultancy Firms
- Credit Unions
- Rating Agencies
JOB TITLES:
- Board Members
- Managing Director / Director
- CEO
- CFO
- VP, Head of Business Development
- Fund Manager
- Head of Microfinance
- Investment Officer / Manager / Specialist
- Head of Social Responsibility Programs
- Head Social Enterprises and Microfinance
- Head / Director of Financial Institutions
- Head of Microbanking – Microinsurance programs
- Head / Manager of Impact Finance / Impact Assessment
- Microfinance Technology Provider
- Head of Investments
- Director / Manager of Emerging Markets etc.
and others.