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Thomas Kuncheria

Thomas Kuncheria

Senior Vice President - SME Solutions, Mastercard

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Forum Stage

Forum Stage (Ground Floor)

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Mon, 15 Sep | 8:55 AM - 9:05 AM

Welcome to the Global SME Finance Forum 2025
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Sharanjit Leyl

Sharanjit LeylChancellor, Bath Spa University
Cláudia Conceição

Cláudia ConceiçãoRegional Director for Southern Africa, International Finance Corporation
Forum Stage

Forum Stage (Ground Floor)

Open

Mon, 15 Sep | 9:05 AM - 9:25 AM

Official Inauguration of the Global SME Finance Forum
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Qamar Saleem

Qamar SaleemGlobal Head, SME Finance Forum
Forum Stage

Forum Stage (Ground Floor)

Open

Mon, 15 Sep | 9:25 AM - 9:35 AM

Video Keynote on Empowering SMEs for Inclusive and Resilient Growth: IFC’s Strategic Approach to SME Finance and Global Partnerships
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Forum Stage

Forum Stage (Ground Floor)

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Mon, 15 Sep | 9:35 AM - 10:05 AM

Solidarity in Action: Empowering SMEs Through G20 Cooperation and Innovation
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Ethiopis Tafara

Ethiopis TafaraRegional Vice President, Africa, International Finance Corporation
Ashor Sarupen

Ashor SarupenDeputy Minister of Finance, South Africa
Mohamed Gouled

Mohamed GouledVice President, Industries, International Finance Corporation
Bongi Kunene

Bongi KuneneManaging Director, Banking Association South Africa (BASA)
Workshop

Workshop Room (First Floor)

Open

Mon, 15 Sep | 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Securing the Last Frontier in Cyber: Protecting Small Businesses – Powered by Mastercard
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Robert Brine

Robert BrineDirector Security Solutions - Africa, Mastercard
Michael Latza

Michael LatzaRegional Chief Security Officer, EEMEA, Mastercard
Jacqueline De Lange

Jacqueline De LangeRegional Security Manager, Africa, Mastercard
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