Programme - Global SME Finance Forum 2025

Mon, 15 Sep | 4:05 PM - 4:40 PM

Enabling Resilient Women-Owned SMEs: Challenges and Opportunities for Financial Institutions

Improving Market Access

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Charlotte Keenan Managing Director, Goldman Sachs

Thando Sibisi Managing Director, Hayani Development and Properties

Khantse Radebe CEO of Asset Based Finance, WesBank

Jesman Chonzi Regional Industry Manager FIG Eastern Africa, International Finance Corporation

Mon, 15 Sep | 4:45 PM - 5:45 PM

IFC Catalytic First Loss Guarantee Facility Showcase

Access to Funding and New Financial Instruments

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Abijuru Christian [Virtual] Head of Business Banking, I&M Bank Rwanda

Shukhratbek Mamatov [Virtual] Deputy manager of the Center for investment activity coordination and project management, Ipak Yuli Bank

Andrew Agaba Chief Business Officer, Finance Trust Bank

Kingsley Adofo-Addo Group Manager SME & Partnerships, Ecobank

Mohamed Gouled Vice President, Industries, International Finance Corporation

Yaa Boakye Lead, Innovation and Mobilization, Financial Inclusion, International Finance Corporation

Adel Meer Global Manager for Financial Inclusion, International Finance Corporation

Mon, 15 Sep | 5:50 PM - 6:20 PM

Global SME Finance Awards 2025

Others

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Qamar Saleem Global Head, SME Finance Forum

Mohamed Gouled Vice President, Industries, International Finance Corporation

Aliou Maïga Regional Industry Director, Financial Institutions Group, Africa, International Finance Corporation

Adel Meer Global Manager for Financial Inclusion, International Finance Corporation

Nontobeko Lubisi Director, Financial Inclusion, National Treasury of South Africa

Sharanjit Leyl MC, Chancellor, Bath Spa University

Mon, 15 Sep | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Networking Drinks

Others

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Ethiopis Tafara Regional Vice President, Africa, International Finance Corporation

Adel Meer Global Manager for Financial Inclusion, International Finance Corporation

Tue, 16 Sep | 8:55 AM - 9:00 AM

Welcome back to the Global SME Finance Forum 2025

Others

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Sharanjit Leyl MC, Chancellor, Bath Spa University

Tue, 16 Sep | 9:00 AM - 9:05 AM

From Access to Opportunity - Building Resilient MSMEs for Inclusive Growth

Others

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Nonzuzo Makanda Chairperson, Small Enterprises Development and Finance Agency

Tue, 16 Sep | 9:05 AM - 9:10 AM

The role of digitalization, equity investment and policies

Others

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Mohamed Gouled Vice President, Industries, International Finance Corporation

Tue, 16 Sep | 9:10 AM - 9:45 AM

Enabling Ecosystem: Fueling Innovation and Growth of SMEs

Others

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Ethiopis Tafara Regional Vice President, Africa, International Finance Corporation

Vuyani Jarana Chairperson, Startup20 South Africa

Khulekani Mathe Business Unity South Africa, Chief Executive Officer, B20 South Africa

Paula Maria Leynes Felipe Regional Manager, Upstream and Advisory Services, FIG Eastern and Southern Africa, International Finance Corporation

2025 Programme

Forum Stage

Enabling Resilient Women-Owned SMEs: Challenges and Opportunities for Financial Institutions

Forum Stage

IFC Catalytic First Loss Guarantee Facility Showcase

Forum Stage

Global SME Finance Awards 2025

Side Event

Networking Drinks

Forum Stage

Welcome back to the Global SME Finance Forum 2025

Forum Stage

From Access to Opportunity - Building Resilient MSMEs for Inclusive Growth

Forum Stage

The role of digitalization, equity investment and policies

Forum Stage

Enabling Ecosystem: Fueling Innovation and Growth of SMEs

Stages

Topics