25 Mar, 2026
Resetting GEXIM for the Next Frontier.

A Decade of Enabling Export Trade and Industrial Transformation: Resetting GEXIM for the Next Frontier

GEXIM@10 conference is a high-level international conference marking ten years of the Ghana Export-Import Bank’s work to advance export-led growth and industrial development. Taking place on 25–26 March 2026 in Accra, Ghana, the conference will bring together policy leaders, development finance institutions, export credit agencies, financial sector actors, and private-sector partners to review progress, discuss emerging challenges, and set strategic priorities for the decade ahead. SME Finance Forum is proud to be a knowledge partner of the conference where members of the SME Finance Forum are...

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15 Apr, 2026
IFC Headquarters, Washington, D.C.| Online
Americas Regional Chapter

Americas Regional Chapter Launch

The launch of the Americas Regional Chapter is a recognition of the need to convene our members and affiliates across the western hemisphere to build stronger connections, create a space to discuss regional events and dynamics, and create a more...
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16 Apr, 2026
HYBRID EVENT - IFC Headquarters, Washington, D.C. | Online
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What Really Scales in Digital MSME Lending: Lessons from Leading Markets

Digital MSME lending has moved from niche innovation to system‑level relevance—but scale remains uneven across markets. This webinar brings together digital lenders and MSME finance experts to examine what truly enables digital MSME lending to scale...
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17 Apr, 2026
WBG HQ – MC Atrium, Washington, D.C.
April 17

Unlocking MSME Finance: New Approaches for Growth and Jobs

Knowledge Cafés are informal, interactive sessions held during the WBG / IMF Spring Meetings, designed to spark open dialogue on priority development challenges. Hosted in a café‑style setting, these conversations bring together World Bank Group...
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22 Apr, 2026
CEO Roundtable

CEO Virtual Roundtable - A Leadership Outlook on SME Finance

SMEs are the backbone of economies worldwide and contribute significantly to job creation. Access to financial services is cited as the key barrier to most SMEs inhibiting their growth. Financial Institutions have a significant role to play...
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28 Apr, 2026

ALL-MEMBER’S MEETING

Join the SME Finance Forum team for virtual all-members meeting. As we kick off 2026, we are excited to welcome World Bank Group leadership to share their perspective on SME Finance, hear how we are prioritizing our efforts based on your responses to...
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29 Apr, 2026
SME Finance Forum - Europe Regional Chapters

Launch of the SME Finance Forum Europe Chapter

In response to strong member interest, we are establishing a Europe Regional Chapter within the SME Finance Forum. The objective of this chapter is to convene members and affiliates across Europe to jointly address shared challenges, mobilize...
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05 May, 2026
Global SMEFF 2026 Awards Info Session May 5th

Global SME Finance Awards Information Session 2026 – Product Innovation of the Year

The SME Finance Forum presents the Global SME Finance Awards (The Awards) as an integral component of its mission to establish a distinguished platform for peer engagement, knowledge dissemination, and the advancement of innovation in SME finance...
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07 May, 2026

Agrifinance Innovation Hub [Solutions Clinic] - Building Bankable Agri Value Chains

Agrifinance plays a crucial role in providing farmers and SME agribusinesses with access to capital, enabling them to invest in essential inputs such as equipment, land, and seeds. This, in turn, enhances productivity and yields while supporting the...
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12 May, 2026
WEBINAR
May 12 Event

Navigating SME Credit Risk in a Volatile World: From Historical Models to Forward-Implied Approaches

In today’s operating environment, managing SME credit risk has become a daily topic of discussion among CEOs, CROs, and CFOs across financial institutions. But what we are confronting is not simply a period of heightened volatility, it is a more...
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13 May, 2026
Supply Chain Finance Innovation Hub - [Solutions Clinic]

Supply Chain Finance Solutions Clinic – Agentic commerce

Agentic commerce is a new model of buying and selling in which AI agents autonomously research, negotiate, and execute transactions on behalf of consumers or businesses, within predefined rules and permissions—shifting commerce from human‑driven...
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