21ST ANNUAL GLOBAL MICROFINANCE & FINANCIAL INCLUSION FORUM
31st March – 1st April 2026
Istanbul, Turkey

1:1 Meetings

Keynote Presentations

Panel Discussions

Round Table Conversations
Summary
Join us for the 21st edition of Uniglobal’s Annual Global Microfinance & Financial Inclusion Forum, taking place on March 31 – April 1, 2026, in Istanbul, Turkey. This long-standing event brings together leading voices from financial institutions, development agencies, regulators, fintech companies, investors, and NGOs for two days of insightful discussion and collaboration. The upcoming forum will focus on innovating access, trust, and sustainability in financial inclusion, addressing some of the most pressing global challenges facing the sector.
Topics will include the impact of reduced development aid on financial inclusion actors, strengthening microfinance in conflict-affected and climate-vulnerable regions, the ethical balance between digital innovation and consumer protection, and the role of public-private partnerships and impact of capital in scaling inclusive finance, Discussions will also highlight gender-smart and youth-focused approaches and the importance of building ethical, resilient financial ecosystems. Whether you’re a policymaker, social entrepreneur, or established institution, the forum offers a unique opportunity to connect with global peers, share solutions, and build meaningful partnerships in the pursuit of inclusive and sustainable development.
Topics
- Scaling Protection: Innovations Driving the next Frontier in Microfinance
- The Role of Digital Wallets in Expanding Financial Access
- Digital Literacy and Infrastructure Challenges for Online Microfinance – Who Gets Left Behind?
- Impact of Reduced Development Aid on Financial Inclusion Actors
- Microfinance and Peer-to-Peer Lending: Collaborative Finance
- Tailored Microfinance for Conflict-Affected Areas
- AI and Blockchain as Help for Fragile States
- Navigating the Fintech Landscape: Challenges of Regulation and Ethical Innovation
- Risk or Opportunity: Rethinking Youth Lending Strategies and Bridging Data Gaps with AI
- AI Driven Credit Models and Interest Rate Reduction on the Example of Kenya
- The Credit-Data Dilemma: Who Really Owns Financial Identity?
- Counting Progress or Choosing KPIs: Measurement Dilemma in Microfinance
- Financing the Climate Transition: Microfinance for a Low-Carbon Future
- Climate-Conscious Microfinance: MFIs as Catalysts of Climate Literacy
- Mental Health and Financial Resilience in Microfinance
- From Access to Empowerment: Integrating Microfinance, E-Commerce, and Logistics through Postal Networks
- Microfinance in the Age of Gig Work: Financing the New Informal Economy
- Unlocking Growth Through Integrated Microfinance Solutions
- Rethinking Microfinance in Transition Economics
- Agri-Tech and Rural Development
- Microfinance as a Job Creation Engine: Unlocking Entrepreneurial Chains
- Microfinance 2.0: What Will Industry Look Like in 2030
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21ST ANNUAL GLOBAL MICROFINANCE AND FINANCIAL INCLUSION FORUM
31st March – 1st April 2026 |
Istanbul, Turkey
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.