Global SME Finance Forum 2024

The Global SME Finance Forum is the largest, most geographically diverse and cutting-edge gathering on SME finance, which brings together experienced global leaders to facilitate the exchange of insights, promote best practices, and chart the future trajectory. Since 2015, its forward-thinking agenda, tackling topics such as sustainable finance and fintech partnership, has attracted C-level industry leaders, leading policymakers, and regulators from around the world. 

The theme of this year’s Forum is “AI-powered Digital and Sustainable SME Finance”.

The conference will bring together executives from leading financial institutions, fintechs, development banks, and other SME experts for discussions around AI’s transformative role in accelerating digital and sustainable trends in SME finance. It will feature a series of thought-provoking speakers and interactive panels that will explore the digital and sustainable transitions taking place in the SME finance sector. Discussions will focus on the growth of AI as a tool for SMEs to move toward sustainability goals and address financial inclusion challenges. The program will visit local SME innovators and hear fintech leaders pitch their cutting-edge technologies. It will also include the Global SME Finance Awards Ceremony and many networking opportunities.