Why Attend?

Why Attend?

Global Microfinance Summit

Why Attend the Global Microfinance Summit? 7 Powerful Reasons to Be Part of the Global Conversation

21–22 November 2026   •   SOAS, University of London

More Than a Conference

The Global Microfinance Summit brings together the people, ideas, capital and partnerships shaping the future of financial inclusion.

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Connect with the People Shaping the Future of Finance

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.

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Discover What’s Next in Microfinance

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.

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Turn Conversations into Partnerships

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.

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Put Your Organisation on the Global Stage

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.

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Meet Investors and Unlock New Opportunities

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.

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Learn, Challenge and Shape the Conversation

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.

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Be Part of a Global Movement

There is power in bringing together people who share a common purpose. Experience the energy of a global community committed to building resilience, accelerating innovation and advancing responsible and inclusive finance.

Don't Just Attend. Be Part of What Comes Next.

The Global Microfinance Summit is more than a conference. It is a meeting point for ideas, capital, partnerships and action.

Come to learn. Come to connect. Come to invest. Come to lead.

SOAS, University of London 21–22 November 2026