Industry Events

29 Jan, 2025

Madrid

11th Annual Supply Chain Finance Summit

Supply & Value Chain Finance

The supply chain finance industry is evolving rapidly, driven by factors such as trade policy uncertainties and the need for Supply Chain Finance (SCF) solutions in a changing trade landscape. Efforts are underway to support SMEs through SCF, simplify processes, and increase awareness. Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations are gaining importance, with stakeholders agreeing on sustainability KPIs. Regulatory challenges, digitisation of international trade, technological innovations like AI and cloud technology, and collaborative approaches are shaping the industry’s future...

29 Jan, 2025

Madrid

11th Annual Supply Chain Finance Summit

Supply & Value Chain Finance

19 Nov, 2024

City of London, UK

BIAN BANKING SUMMIT 2024

Digital Transformation

19-20 November | City of London, UK TOGETHER WE DRIVE BANKING MODERNISATION Financial institutions worldwide are facing a pivotal point. The need to streamline, integrate and scale digital solutions and emerging technologies has shifted from being a...

06 Nov, 2024

Singapore Fintech Festival 2024

This global event is a premier opportunity for our members and partners in Asia and surrounding regions, and those coming from far away, to engage with industry leaders, exchange insights, and contribute to shaping the future of finance and...

14 Sep, 2024

Sao Paulo

Montreal Group Annual Summit

Guarantees

The Montreal Group will hold its Annual Summit from the 14th to the 18th of September, in São Paulo, Brazil in parallel with the 2024 SME Finance Forum Annual Conference . This event is organized in collaboration with the SME Finance Forum and is...

23 Aug, 2024

via Zoom

Global Trends in SME Finance: Innovations for a Changing World

Trade Finance

SESSION RECORDING Join Us for the 6th Episode of Business Unplugged! "Global Trends in SME Finance: Innovations for a Changing World" Discover how global innovations are transforming SME finance and shaping the future of business opportunities...

06 Jun, 2024

Warsaw, Poland

AECM annual event

Sustainable Finance

Digital Financial Services

Digital Transformation

AECM is the European association of Guarantee Institutions: supporting SMEs in access to finance in Europe. Dive into discussions on #Green and #Digital #Economy with top industry experts. Don't miss out on this opportunity to network and gain...

22 May, 2024

London, United Kingdom

RFIx 24 Awards

Supply & Value Chain Finance

22 May 2024 Hilton London Canary Wharf The receivables finance industry continues to demonstrate growing resilience to the global economic slowdown as it is keeping up with much higher interest rates, enhanced risk, the costly endeavours of...

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...

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...

28 Nov, 2022

Dubai

MENA Supply Chain Finance Conference 2022

Supply & Value Chain Finance

We are delighted to partner with @BCR for their inaugural MENA Supply Chain Finance 2022 held in cooperation with @ICC UAE on 28-29 November this year in Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. MENA Supply Chain Finance 2022 is attracting a great...

23 Nov, 2022

London

Alternative & Receivables Finance Forum

Alternative Financing

We are delighted to partner with BCR for their 8th Annual Alternative Receivables Finance Forum 2022 (A&RF), hosted by Clifford Chance on 23-24 November in London. Join A&RF to discuss tackling fraud and risk management, trends in credit...

09 Nov, 2022

VIRTUAL

Social Finance Vibe 2022 – Towards A Resilient Future

Sustainable Finance

Join the biggest learning event on social economy in Europe – Social Finance Vibe 2022: Towards a Resilient Future taking place virtually from November 9–10 . High-profile financial inclusion event Social Finance Vibe 2022 is the second edition of...

07 Nov, 2022

Daegu

34th Asian Credit Supplementation Institution Confederation Conference

Sustainable Finance

Policy & Regulation

Fintech

SMEs have been bearing the brunt of the COVID-19 crisis, adding to uncertainties on how to maintain business continuity. The pandemic prompted both SMEs and credit supplementation institutions to embark on a new journey bound for transformation to...

02 Nov, 2022

Singapore

Singapore Fintech Festival

Fintech

Every year, the Singapore Fintech Festival (SFF) brings together thousands of people from across the world, bringing forward ideas that shape the economy, and making impactful public and private sector connections. As the first in-person Festival...

23 Oct, 2022

Las Vegas

Money20/20 USA

Fintech

Payments

Money20/20 USA is the place where fintech communities love to do business. This is where C-level executives, renowned speakers, innovators and disruptors come together under one roof to help drive forward the future of money. In 2021, Money20/20 USA...

12 Sep, 2022

New York

Finovate Fall: Tech Meets Finance in the World’s Financial Capital

Digital Financial Services

Finovate showcases the best new innovations in financial services technology. This is done via 7-minute live product demos featured on the main-stage. Since 2007, more than 2,500 innovations have been showcased at over 55 conferences. In 2017,...

29 Jun, 2022

Istanbul, Turkey

24th MFC Conference – Microfinance Investing Through Uncertainty

Financial Inclusion

Join our partner’s flagship networking event - 24th MFC Conference that will take place on 29-30 June in Istanbul, Turkey. We are thrilled that after long time of virtual meetings Microfinance Centre is bringing the microfinance world together again...

27 Jun, 2022

Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises (MSME) Day 2022

Non Financial Services

Join the 5th Anniversary of MSME Day: Resilience and Rebuilding: MSMEs for Sustainable Development On April 6, 2017, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution recognizing the crucial role Micro-, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (...

25 Jun, 2022

10x1000 FLEX For Inclusion Event

10x1000 Tech for Inclusion is an open and global fintech training platform that enables learners to become drivers of digital economic growth. Its mission is to train 1,000 emerging talents and tech leaders each year for the next ten years. 10x1000...

19 Jun, 2022

Washington DC

FCI - 54th Annual Meeting

Supply & Value Chain Finance

As a supporting partner of FCI’s upcoming 54th Annual Meeting, we would like to invite you to join us at this event, taking place in Washington DC on 19-23 June 2022. This year’s theme will be: A changing Economic, Environmental & Trade...

07 Jun, 2022

Online

MIXing it up : Associer des options d'apprentissage pour la salle de classe virtuelle

Financial Education

En tant que concepteur pédagogique d'un cours virtuel mixte, vous êtes le chef de votre cours, maîtrisant les options, inventant la recette et exécutant le mélange. Êtes-vous prêt à preparer un cocktail unique pour votre public cible ? Rejoignez-...

26 May, 2022

London

RFIx 2022 and RFIx2022 Awards

Trade Finance

Join the global receivables finance sector's premier event: RFIx ’22 will be held in London at the offices of Clifford Chance on 26-27 May and will bring together in person, senior receivables finance executives from around the world, with live...

14 Apr, 2022

Webinar

How to deal with War? Russia-Ukraine War impact on Humo, Tajikistan

Operational Risk

Our member Gojo & Company will host a fireside chat to share how Humo, their Tajikistan partner, is coping with the current Russia-Ukraine Crisis situation. The fireside chat will focus on the current situation in Tajikistan, how the war...

29 Mar, 2022

Online - Zoom

Back on track – Is SME debt holding back the recovery - Launch of the Financing SMEs and Entrepreneurs 2022: An OECD Scoreboard

Financial Inclusion

Governance

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and entrepreneurs are the small but mighty powerhouses of local, national and global economies. The fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic hit them where it hurt, with extended disruptions and shutdowns sending...

15 Mar, 2022

Dubai

Mena Islamic Banking & Finance Summit 2022

Ushering The Age of Islamic Financial Inclusion The premier MENA Islamic Banking & Finance Summit , being held on 15-16 of March, 2022 in Dubai, has been designed to offer an exclusive opportunity to gain insights about the current trends in...

14 Mar, 2022

Online

10x1000 Connect for Inclusion 2022 Launch Event

Financial Inclusion

Fintech

Take your career to the next level with 10x1000 Tech for Inclusion in 2022! The 10x1000 Connect for Inclusion 2022 Launch Event is just a few weeks away. Sign up today to reserve your spot to attend this event organized by member Ant Financial! What...

08 Mar, 2022

GABV Annual Meeting, hosted by BRAC Bank 2022

Alternative Financing

Sustainable Finance

Engaging with values-based frontrunners In the spring of 2009, 10 CEOs from values-based banks met in Zeist, a small town in the Netherlands, to try to change the world. Ever since, the GABV Annual Meeting has become the key moment for the Banking...

20 Jan, 2022

Webinar

How technology drives financial inclusion in Tajikistan - A case study of Humo Lab

Financial Inclusion

Fintech

Gojo and Company is excited to announce that Humo, a Tajikistan-based microcredit deposit-taking organization (MDO) with a focus on technology, has joined the Gojo group as of September 2021. Gojo will host a webinar to share how Humo, our newest...

10 Dec, 2021

Online

Webinar - Scaling Up Financial Inclusion of MSMEs for a Sustainable Recovery in the Mediterranean Prospects and Challenges

Covid-19

The MED Confederation, the alliance of Euro-Mediterranean institutions and organisations promoting socioeconomic cooperation in the Mediterranean region, has been encouraging research and dialogue in order to promote awareness, best practices, and...

09 Dec, 2021

Online Webinar

EIB Finance in Africa Report for green, smart and inclusive private sector development

Sustainable Finance

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a major impact on the private sector in Africa posing a threat to many firms, workers and their livelihoods. Africa, like other world regions, is also facing the challenge of climate change and the digital transition...

23 Nov, 2021

Online

AFTECH Indonesia Workshop - Fintech Talk: Embracing Innovation in Payments System for MSMEs

Fintech

MSMEs comprise of more than 90% of all businesses and workforce in Indonesia, hence it is often stated as the backbone of Indonesia’s economy. In an effort to enhance local MSMEs, the Indonesian government aims to digitize around 30 million MSMEs by...

16 Nov, 2021

GABV Asia Pacific (virtual) Chapter Meeting

The Global Alliance for Banking on Values is a genuinely international network. For that reason, the network has established five regions – most recently launching an African Chapter in 2020 – where Chief Executive Officers, and senior colleagues,...

11 Nov, 2021

Online

Singapore FIntech Festival - SME Day November 11th

SME Day at the Singapore FinTech Festival 2021

Digital Transformation

Organized by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, the Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) is on its 6th edition. Last year’s annual event brought together 60,000 participants from 160 countries – both virtually and in-person – for the development of...

04 Oct, 2021

Las Vegas

InsureTech Connect

Non Financial Services

SME Insurance

ITC Vegas brings together insurance industry executives, entrepreneurs, and investors for a unique opportunity to connect. Explore commercial relationships. Learn about leading edge technology across all categories, including P&C, Life, Health,...

13 Jul, 2021

Online

Joint High-Level Event: UNDP, UNCTAD, ILO, UNDESA

Policy & Regulation

The role of business and the financial sector in financing a sustainable and resilient recovery from COVID-19 The 2021 HLPF takes place at a time of growing concern about the lingering health and socioeconomic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic,...

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