Industry Events

08 May, 2024

Webinar

Info Session Product Innovation of the Year Global SME Finance Awards 2024

Supply & Value Chain Finance

Global SME Finance Awards 2024 Information Session - Product Innovation of the Year Be recognized, Share impact in SME FINANCE Wednesday May 8, 2024 @ 8:00am – 9:00am EDT The SME Finance Forum organizes the Global SME Finance Awards (The Awards) as a core part of its mission to create a unique platform for peer connections, knowledge dissemination, and innovations in SME Finance. The Forum’s extensive 240+ global network, crowds in financial institutions, fintech companies, development banks, policymakers, and industry experts from across the globe, fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing...

25 Jun, 2024

New Delhi

Transformative AI Workshop for Financial Inclusion

Financial Inclusion

Digital Transformation

W HY T HIS W ORKSHOP S TANDS O UT: THIS WORKSHOP GOES BEYOND THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE, OFFERING A DEEP DIVE INTO THE PRACTICAL, REGULATORY, AND ETHICAL ASPECTS OF AI IN FINANCIAL SERVICES. WITH REAL-LIFE CASE STUDIES AND INTERACTIVE EXERCISES,...

14 May, 2024

Cracow, Poland

MFC Annual Conference: Embracing Diversity for Inclusive Finance

Financial Inclusion

Join the upcoming MFC 26th Annual Conference: Embracing Diversity for Inclusive Finance. Register now at https://2024mfc.org/ and take advantage of exclusive rates. Dates: May 14-15, 2024 Location: Cracow, Poland The MFC conference will showcase...

13 May, 2024

Accra, Ghana

3i Africa Summit - Unleashing Africa's FinTech and Digital Economic Potential

The 3i Africa Summit will explore and promote active collaboration between diverse stakeholder groups in key areas, and continuously drive innovation momentum across the region. The Summit will feature plenary speeches/fireside chats/panels from...

08 May, 2024

Webinar

The Future Skills Forum - The Role of Central Banks and Regulators in Up-skilling, Re-skilling and Lifelong Learning in the World of Tomorrow

Financial Education

Policy & Regulation

This roundtable aims to address the profound impact of technological transformation on industries, job roles, and required skills. It will explore how central banks and regulators can significantly influence this transition, despite traditionally...

07 May, 2024

Webinar

CFTE - Dubai Fintech Summit Roundtable - Regulating Artificial Intelligence Technologies in the Financial Services

Policy & Regulation

Digital Financial Services

As AI reshapes finance, the question of how to regulate these technologies becomes paramount. Will regulation hinder or help AI's integration into financial services? This discussion delves into finding the right balance between fostering innovation...

24 Apr, 2024

Webinar

Fair and Accessible Credit for Small Business and the Impact of AI

Credit Risk & Scoring

Our member Uplinq Financial Technologies invites you to the webinar on "Fair and Accessible Credit for Small Business, and the Impact of AI" The webinar will cover topics on how banks and credit unions can leverage AI technology and alternative data...

16 Apr, 2024

London

Trade and Investment Forum 2024

Trade Finance

Discussing how Trade Finance is currently interacting with investors, whether the Electronic Trade Documents Act , passed last year, has succeeded in becoming a catalyst for trade finance turning into a desirable asset class, how modern technology...

29 Feb, 2024

Riyadh

SME Lending: Paving the Way to KSA's Vision 2030

Policy & Regulation

Fintech

Discover how the “Financial Sector Development” program is reshaping lending accessibility, stability, and growth in banking. Explore the evolution of laws, cutting-edge FinTech, and the establishment of a Financial Academy. Be part of the...

13 Feb, 2024

WEBINAR

OECD WEBINAR: Fintech for SMEs: Unlocking Funds and Managing Financial Operations in the Digital Age

Digital Transformation

Fintech

Join us as we delve into how digital tools and Fintech innovations can strengthen SMEs' financial inclusion. Digital solutions can facilitate management of online payments, ease credit assessment and help address SMEs’ under-collateralization by...

14 Dec, 2023

Paris

OECD Platform on Financing SMEs for Sustainability: Second Annual Conference

The Second Annual Conference of the OECD Platform on Financing SMEs for Sustainability , will take place on 14 December, 2023 at the OECD Conference Centre in Paris. The conference will centre on the theme “From standards to action – Fostering a...

07 Dec, 2023

Lagos, Nigeria / Virtual

Wema Bank’s Gender-lens and Climate Resilient Innovative Financing Roundtable

Gender Finance

Wema Bank , Nigeria’s foremost financial institution and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank – ALAT is calling on Partners, Fintechs, Technical Experts to work with them to create Innovative Financing on Gender Lens and Climate Resilience...

28 Nov, 2023

London, UK

The Alternative and Receivables Finance Forum 2023 (ARF23)

Supply & Value Chain Finance

The Alternative and Receivables Finance Forum 2023 (ARF23) returns to the London offices of Clifford Chance on 28-29 November for its 9th year. We are excited to partner with BCR Publishing and invite you to join this dynamic platform for...

26 Nov, 2023

Bangladesh, Dacca

Conference on SME Finance in Bangladesh

Alternative Financing

The International Finance Corporation in collaboration with Bangladesh Bank organized an event which brought together multiple stakeholders to discuss the importance of fostering a resilient and inclusive environment for SME financing in Bangladesh...

24 Nov, 2023

Beijing, China

18th China Small and Medium-sized Entrepreneurs Annual Conference and China SME Finance Forum

Digital Financial Services

SMEs are the capillaries of China's economy, the main force to protect market players and employment, the key link to enhance the stability and competitiveness of the industrial chains and the supply chains, and an important force to solve the...

15 Nov, 2023

Singapore

Singapore Fintech Festival

Fintech

The SME Finance Forum had a significant presence at this year's Singapore Fintech Festival. The Singapore FinTech Festival 2023 focused on the growth and adoption of AI and Web3 and how this technology can be used in financial services. The...

07 Nov, 2023

Dubai

2nd Annual MENA Supply Chain Finance

Supply & Value Chain Finance

We are delighted to partner with BCR Publishing for its 2nd Annual MENA Supply Chain Finance (MENASCF23) conference held in cooperation with ICC UAE. MENASCF23 will open its doors on 7- 8 November for a two-day event, which will bring together...

29 Oct, 2023

Marrakech | Morocco

FCI 55th Annual Meeting

Supply & Value Chain Finance

FCI will be heading to Marrakech, Morocco for the 55th Annual Meeting. This Meeting will provide the latest developments on a range of topics including Supply Chain Finance, Receivables Finance, Factoring and so much more. The Annual Meeting is a...

22 Oct, 2023

Las Vegas

Money20/20 USA

Digital Transformation

Payments

Money20/20 USA is the world’s biggest, most influential gathering of the global money ecosystem. With over 13,000+ attendees from 3,000+ companies, this is the only place where the entire money community including banks, payments, tech, startups,...

24 Jul, 2023

Applications are now being accepted for Women's World Banking’s 2023 Leadership and Diversity Program for Regulators

Financial Education

Financial Inclusion

Women's World Banking’s 2023 Leadership and Diversity Program for Regulators. Application deadline: 31 January 2023 This is the only program for financial regulators at the intersection of leadership development and women’s financial inclusion. This...

20 Jun, 2023

Kigali Convention Centre, Rwanda

Inclusive Fintech Forum

Fintech

The inaugural Inclusive FinTech Forum will foster strategies for the inclusive and sustainable development of FinTech. Join policymakers, entrepreneurs, investors, corporates, and foundations over 3-days to align on the implementation, policies...

08 Jun, 2023

Varignana, Italy

2023 ACCIS Conference: Powering data-driven financial decisions

Data & Cybersecurity

Data Analytics

Our member ACCIS announced the date and theme of its 2023 annual conference! The 2023 Conference theme is Powering data-driven financial decisions . Companies must have best-of-class information-driven tools to target and acquire customers, while...

23 May, 2023

London, UK

23rd Receivables Finance International Convention (RFIx)

SME Finance Forum is delighted to join BCR Publishing as a media partner for the 23rd Receivables Finance International Convention (RFIx) on 23-24 May in London to hear industry experts discuss the challenges and opportunities in the current febrile...

04 May, 2023

WEBINAR

Digital Data Corridors: Facilitating Financial Inclusion for Refugees

Financial Inclusion

On May 4th at 8 AM CEST, IFC's Global Financial Infrastructure Program (GFIP) will be holding a webinar “Digital Data Corridors: Facilitating Financial Inclusion for Refugees” with the support of the State Secretariat for Econoic Affairs of...

27 Apr, 2023

Setting the course for successful small business climate action

Supply & Value Chain Finance

Small businesses are the backbone of local communities, providing the jobs, services and products that keep our world ticking. When taken together, they have the potential to substantially impact the global fight against climate change and create...

24 Feb, 2023

WEBINAR

WEBINAR: Fintech and the Future of Finance Flagship Report Launch

Financial Inclusion

Policy & Regulation

Fintech

The financial services industry is undergoing a technological transformation, ushering in a new era of financial products, business models, markets, and even money. How can the industry and policymakers foster responsible innovation to improve...

21 Feb, 2023

WEBINAR

WEBINAR: Digital Banking and Beyond: the value of personalization

Financial Inclusion

Data Analytics

Digital Financial Services

On February 21st at 10 AM CET, our member Strands will be holding a webinar “Digital Banking and Beyond: the value of personalization” with the support of PwC Italy. With the Digital Banking scenario evolving, bolstered by technological evolution,...

16 Feb, 2023

Montreal - Canada

IFRS Sustainability Symposium

The inaugural IFRS Sustainability Symposium convenes global businesses, investors and policymakers to discuss progress towards a global baseline of sustainability disclosures to inform investment decisions. In addition to sharing updates on the IFRS...

24 Jan, 2023

Madrid

9th Annual Supply Chain Finance Summit

Supply & Value Chain Finance

Growth in supply chain finance has been ongoing for over a decade with the pace accelerating in the past two years and showing no sign of slowing. With ESG, digitalisation and blockchain, the industry is now ushering a new stage of development...

09 Jan, 2023

Shenzhen/Hybrid

4th International Factoring and Supply Chain Finance Conference

Supply & Value Chain Finance

The 4th International Factoring and Supply Chain Finance Conference (IFSCF), held concurrently with the 7th China Commercial Factoring Financing Cooperation Conference (CFFC), is the annual meeting of the commercial factoring industry in China, with...

13 Dec, 2022

Miami

Fintech Nexus - LatAm

Fintech

Fintech Nexus is Latin America’s leading event for innovation in financial services. 65+ industry experts and changemakers will share their experiences, expertise, and strategies at Fintech Nexus LatAm 2022. Fintech Nexus sponsors and exhibitors are...

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